Black Gold Dilemma; 1987
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0076
- Title
- Black Gold Dilemma; 1987
- Description
- John H. MacMillan's lecture "Black Gold Dilemma" explores the volatility of oil prices and the geopolitical impacts on energy security, focusing on the U.S.'s dependency on imported oil, particularly from OPEC nations. MacMillan discusses the dramatic drop in oil prices in 1986, the potential consequences of conflicts in the Persian Gulf, and the long-term challenges posed by the reliance on finite fossil fuel resources. He emphasizes the need for strategic energy planning, considering alternatives to petroleum to ensure a sustainable energy future. The paper also examines shifts in energy consumption patterns and the importance of developing new energy sources.
- Date
- 5 November 1987
- Creator
- MacMillan, John H.
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- John H. MacMillan
- MacMillan
- 1987
- oil prices
- energy security
- OPEC
- Persian Gulf
- fossil fuels
- energy consumption
- U.S. energy dependency
- alternative energy
- strategic energy planning
- Saudi Arabia
- crude oil
- energy crisis
- renewable resources
- nuclear power
- energy policy
- global energy supply
- energy conservation
- geopolitical impacts
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- John H. MacMillan
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