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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	~~Peak oil is a relatively new~~ term~~, having been used for~~ the ~~first time in January 2001. It is used to denote that~~ moment in time when domestic or global oil production peaks and will forever afterwards go into decline. Peak oil is therefore the point of maximum oil production.	+	The term 'peak oil' denotes the moment in time when domestic or global oil production peaks and will forever afterwards go into decline. Peak oil is therefore the point of maximum oil production.

	= Predictions =		= Predictions =

−	One of the earliest peak oil predictions came in 1956 from an American Shell Oil geologist, M. King Hubbert, who pointed out that US oil production would peak around 1970. He was later proved correct by both the National Academy of Sciences and the Energy Information Agency (EIA). Hubbert subsequently generated much concern when he predicted a global peak oil date of 1975. However, this proved to be incorrect, as global oil production rose steadily to 2015.	+	One of the earliest peak oil predictions came in 1956 from American Shell Oil geologist, M. King Hubbert, who pointed out that US oil production would peak around 1970. He was later proved correct by both the National Academy of Sciences and the Energy Information Agency (EIA). Hubbert subsequently generated much concern when he predicted a global peak oil date of 1975. However, this proved to be incorrect, as global oil production rose steadily to 2015.

−	Ever since Hubbert, there has been much research, debate and government studies ~~over~~ when peak oil will occur: the International Energy Agency (IEA) for instance, gave its peak oil prediction as 2008 (ie the peak of conventional oil production). So far, numerous predictions have all turned out to be inaccurate, as oil production has continued to grow.	+	Ever since Hubbert, there has been much research and debate and many government studies about when peak oil will occur: the International Energy Agency (IEA) for instance, gave its peak oil prediction as 2008 (ie the peak of conventional oil production). So far, numerous predictions have all turned out to be inaccurate, as oil production has continued to grow.

	= New technology =		= New technology =

−	Peak oil depends not only on oil reserves but also available prices and technology. One reason it has proved so difficult to predict peak oil is because it is hard to know exactly what the available oil reserves are, ~~especially~~ given there are conventional sources of production (eg crude oil) and unconventional (shale oil). Twenty years ago, for example, it would have been very difficult to factor in the oil that might have been available from fracking which has allowed some regions such as North Dakota, US, to enjoy an oil production boom.	+	Peak oil depends not only on oil reserves but also available prices and technology. One reason it has proved so difficult to predict peak oil is because it is hard to know exactly what the available oil reserves are, given there are conventional sources of production (eg crude oil) and unconventional (shale oil). Twenty years ago, for example, it would have been very difficult to factor in the oil that might have been available from fracking which has allowed some regions such as North Dakota, US, to enjoy an oil production boom.

−	Given the movement towards alternative energy sources, it may be more relevant to talk of peak oil in terms of demand rather than of supply. Some oil analysts have argued that peak oil will be brought about by reduced demand, driven by increasingly ~~more~~ expensive oil. Others have predicted that oil will become so expensive that fewer will have the means to pay for it.	+	Given the movement towards alternative energy sources, it may be more relevant to talk of peak oil in terms of demand rather than of supply. Some oil analysts have argued that peak oil will be brought about by reduced demand, driven by increasingly expensive oil. Others have predicted that oil will become so expensive that fewer will have the means to pay for it.

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	* Types of fuel.		* Types of fuel.

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		+	* Biogas.
		+	* Carbon capture and storage.
		+	* Electricity supply.
		+	* Energy storage.
		+	* Fossil fuel.
		+	* Gas Safe.
		+	* Hydroelectricity.
		+	* Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
		+	* Marine energy and hydropower.
		+	* Microgeneration.
		+	* Natural gas.
		+	* Renewable energy.
		+	* Shale gas.
		+	* Sustainable water.
		+	* The future of electricity in domestic buildings.
		+	* Types of fuel.

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= Introduction =

Peak oil is a relatively new term, having been used for the first time in January 2001. It is used to denote that moment in time when domestic or global oil production peaks and will forever afterwards go into decline. Peak oil is therefore the point of maximum oil production.

= Predictions =

One of the earliest peak oil predictions came in 1956 from an American Shell Oil geologist, M. King Hubbert, who pointed out that US oil production would peak around 1970. He was later proved correct by both the National Academy of Sciences and the Energy Information Agency (EIA). Hubbert subsequently generated much concern when he predicted a global peak oil date of 1975. However, this proved to be incorrect, as global oil production rose steadily to 2015.

Ever since Hubbert, there has been much research, debate and government studies over when peak oil will occur: the International Energy Agency (IEA) for instance, gave its peak oil prediction as 2008 (ie the peak of conventional oil production). So far, numerous predictions have all turned out to be inaccurate, as oil production has continued to grow.

= New technology =

Peak oil depends not only on oil reserves but also available prices and technology. One reason it has proved so difficult to predict peak oil is because it is hard to know exactly what the available oil reserves are, especially given there are conventional sources of production (eg crude oil) and unconventional (shale oil). Twenty years ago, for example, it would have been very difficult to factor in the oil that might have been available from fracking which has allowed some regions such as North Dakota, US, to enjoy an oil production boom.

Given the movement towards alternative energy sources, it may be more relevant to talk of peak oil in terms of demand rather than of supply. Some oil analysts have argued that peak oil will be brought about by reduced demand, driven by increasingly more expensive oil. Others have predicted that oil will become so expensive that fewer will have the means to pay for it.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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