The idea of peak oil is familiar to most readers. It refers to the point at which global petroleum production reaches its maximum point and begins an irreversible decline. Turning to the United States ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. The term "peak oil" has sparked debate for decades, fueling ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 24: Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol delivers opening remarks during the Future of Energy Security Summit, hosted by the International ...

It is lashing out at the world’s leading energy organization for saying oil and gas use could start declining as the world pivots to cleaner alternatives. By Somini Sengupta and Brad Plumer Year after ...