Denis in Boston
Nov 25, 2023

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Good stuff! The whole idea of peak anything has been corrupted by the industry. Peak has for decades been about supply. Peak Oil describes the maximal rate at which we can find and bring oil to market. That peak happened in 2003 which means we have been burning inventory for 2 decades. Peak Gasoline is the reality that happens when the price of motor fuels makes consumers consider their options and begin going electric. Unfortunately this means gas prices are never coming down appreciably except for fluctuations caused by things like refining incompatibilities or war. The future of oil is petrochemicals, things that are made from organic precursors in raw petroleum. We are at a point when we need to seriously consider conservation.

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Denis in Boston
Denis in Boston

Written by Denis in Boston

Used to write a lot more about science, tech, econ, politics etc. I spend my time reading and painting with exercise for good measure. Looking for more.

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