The looming specter of “peak oil” has been a topic of intense debate for years. While some experts predict a rapid decline in global oil production, others maintain that the world’s energy supply will ...

U.S. oil production may have peaked, signaling the end of the shale boom. Diamondback Energy and other major players report reduced drilling and fracking activity in the Permian Basin. Rising costs, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. CALIFORNIA, USA - APRIL 14: A view of oil-well in action during ...

The IEA expects peak oil consumption to be reached by 2030, while OPEC forecasts a longer timeline. The debate over peak oil consumption is a contentious issue that significantly impacts longer-term ...

Global crude oil production has been unable to recover to its 2018 peak, suggesting that we may have passed the peak oil era. Oil prices are influenced by a complex interplay of factors, including ...

The debate over when peak oil consumption will occur is a pivotal issue for crude oil markets, with significant implications for traders. • More futures traders are turning to short-dated options to ...