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 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, ...

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 ...

More futures traders are turning to short-dated options to manage crude oil uncertainty Peak oil is a theoretical concept that refers to the point in time when the global production of oil reaches its ...

The International Energy Agency now projects oil, gas, and coal use will all peak this decade. This constitutes a dramatic shift from the last 150 years when the thirst for fossil fuels persistently ...

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 ...

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 ...