Peak oil in the light of oil formation theories

Alexander Tsatskin; Oded Balaban

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2008.03.003

Peak oil in the light of oil formation theories

Alexander Tsatskin, Oded Balaban

Department of Philosophy

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Abstract

The peak oil debate is underpinned by a biological paradigm of oil formation that generates a notion of fixed oil and gas reserves in the Earth's crust. However, the potential of the abiogenic theory of oil formation is underestimated. We will demonstrate the value of modern petroleum science based on a thermodynamic understanding of hydrocarbon formation, and both experimental and observational data, which can introduce a change into the debate. Now emotionally charged and contentious, the debate will supposedly develop a balanced and realistic scenario on gradual oil transition and a secure global energy supply.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1826-1828
Number of pages	3
Journal	Energy Policy
Volume	36
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2008.03.003
State	Published - Jun 2008

Keywords

Abiogenic theory
Biogenic theory
Oil transition period

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Energy (all)
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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