Energy Futures [Hardcover]

The world is experiencing the fastest growth in oil demand in more than 25 years. This text is based on the 'Energy Futures' research conference in November 2005 and brings together energy experts of rather different analytical views, doctrinal convictions and stakeholder affiliation to discuss the implications and growth of the oil industry.PART 1: CONTEXT Introduction and Overview; R.Boscheck PART 2: UPSTREAM Petroleum Fiscal Systems: Royalty/Tax Systems, Production Sharing Contracts and Service Agreements Compared; D.Johnston Contractual and Fiscal Outlook for E&P in Latin America; C.Garibaldi Upstream Policy Responses: Norwegian Perspective; G.Gjerde Policy Challenges: Russian Perspective; J.Josefson PART 3: DOWNSTREAM Natural Gas Vehicles in China: An Answer to High Oil Demand?; D.R.Demers Challenges on the Pathway to a Hydrogen Economy; K.Hall How the Clean Air Interstate Rule Will Affect Investment and Management Decisions in the US Electricity Sector; C.Pfeiffer Future Investments in Power Generation: A Utility's Perspective; B.N.Holsen, S.Castedo & J.Kruhl Emissions Trading: Challenges for Utilities; S.Bockhamp & J.Kruhl PART 4: BEYOND THE MERE TECHNICAL - BROADER PERSPECTIVE Policy Responses for the Future of Energy: Global Overview and Perspectives; S.C.Bhattacharyya Further Reading; M.Ogunsulire

'Readers looking for a single book that will provide a reasonably comprehensive overview of energy challenges and possible solutions will find it here. This small volume includes ample data, political and economic analyses, technology outlooks and case studies.' - getAbstract

CHRISTINE BATRUCH Vice President of Corporate Responsibility at Lundim PetroleumSUBHER C. BHATTACHARYYA Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Energy, Petroleum, and Mineral Law and Policy at the University of Dundee, ScotlandSTEFAN BOCKAMP PHD in Mechanical Engineering, Siegan University, GermanySERGIO CASTEDO Senior Advisor for Renewable Energy with SWECO Groner AS,l3S