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JUNE 13, 2012

The report also highlighted supply disruptions as one of the major energy events of the year. The “Arab Spring” affected oil and gas supplies—most notably the complete, albeit temporary, loss of Libyan supply—while the tragic Fukushima accident in Japan had knock-on effects for nuclear and other energy sources around the world.

Coal 261

Coal Oil Renewable Saudi Arabia 261

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JUNE 23, 2011

US Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that the US and its partners in the International Energy Agency will release a total of 60 million barrels of oil onto the world market over the next 30 days to offset the disruption in the oil supply caused by unrest in the Middle East.

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Oil Libya Legal Supplies 186

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APRIL 10, 2015

With its headquarters in Vienna, Austria, one of the mandates of 12-member OPEC is to “ensure the stabilization of oil markets in order to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consumers, a steady income to producers, and a fair return on capital for those investing in the petroleum industry.” Source: opec.org).

Saudi Arabia 150

Saudi Arabia Venezuela Iran Nigeria 150

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JUNE 10, 2013

ARI) to conduct the new world shale resource assessment because shale oil production has become a significant source of oil supply within the United States and because more and better geologic information has become available for shale formations located outside the United States. EIA commissioned Advanced Resources International, Inc.

Oil 281

Oil Algeria United States Argentina 281

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JUNE 20, 2012

Considering that the United States produces over 8 million barrels of oil per day domestically and imports an additional 3 million bpd from secure supplies in Canada and Mexico, we can find no credible scenario in which the military would be unable to access the 340,000 bpd of fuel it needs to defend the nation. Additionally, U.S.

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Price Turkey Oil-Sands Fuel 225

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OCTOBER 6, 2015

Russia supplied about 30 percent (146.6 The decision also has impacted natural gas export prices negatively, since, for Russia's long-term supply agreements, they wholly or partially are indexed to oil prices. They include bans on financing for and the supply of critical equipment and technology to important Russian energy projects.

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Russia Saudi Arabia Iran Iraq 150

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JULY 20, 2012

The much smaller amount of global CO 2 emissions from gas flaring did not change significantly in 2011, with the largest increases occurring in the United States and Russia, and the largest decrease occurring in Libya. Including hydropower, total renewable energy sources presently supply 8.5% tonnes per capita. of all energy.

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2011 Emissions CO2 Global 236

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AUGUST 25, 2015

As we have pointed out, RBC Capital’s fragile five , Algeria, Libya, Nigeria, Iraq and Venezuela, the pain is intense. While the IEA projects surplus production will begin to recede in 2H 2016, they are suffering now (and in any case, it is a projection).

Saudi Arabia 150

Saudi Arabia Russia Oil 2015 150

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JANUARY 13, 2017

The OPEC deal is slated to take oil off the market, while US drilling is expected to add new supply. That bodes well for a narrowing supply surplus—and ultimately a deficit—as well as falling inventories. It is unclear, at this point, how rising US supply and falling OPEC output will ultimately balance out.

Oil Prices 150

Oil Prices Oil Price Saudi Arabia 150

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JUNE 23, 2016

If prices went too low the LTO operators couldn’t afford to drill, which would shrink supply and cause prices to rise. If they somehow collude to restrict supply to affect prices they will be prosecuted and perhaps sent to jail. If and when prices rose the US rig count would rise and ultimately cause prices to fall again.

Oil Prices 150

Oil Prices Oil Price Oil-Sands 150

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

Fortunately, to improve this issue, battery makers are working towards more responsible supply chains , and have the potential for cheaper, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly energy storage in the near future. If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle.

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Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles 98

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JULY 28, 2018

The oil supply outages in Venezuela, Libya and Iran could yet drive oil prices much higher. If the supply outages do not materialize, there is much more room on the downside for oil prices. But the strength of the U.S. dollar is a major roadblock. Link to original article: [link].

Oil Prices 170

Oil Prices Oil Price South Africa 170

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

Fortunately, to improve this issue, battery makers are working towards more responsible supply chains , and have the potential for cheaper, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly energy storage in the near future. If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle.

Environment 52

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles 52