Peak oil demand has become the hot new topic for oil market analysts but as always, runs the risk of being subject to superficial analysis, just as peak oil supply was. The primary arguments come from climate change activists who believe fossil fuel consumption must drop sharply and from...

Mankind has relied on fossil fuels for a stunningly short time. Until the Industrial Revolution wood, wind, and water – renewables - were the primary energy resources. Home heating and cooking was done from a family hearth using mainly wood. If someone wanted to move about they walked, rode...

A secure energy supply is important for all countries. This is especially true for EU countries for geopolitical reasons and because of ongoing reforms in energy markets. This study aims to understand how the energy security of EU countries has evolved by applying three energy security...