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Twilight in the Desert
The Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy
Taschenbuch von Matthew R Simmons
Sprache: Englisch

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Praise for TWILIGHT IN THE DESERT

"This book is likely to be the most important ever written about oil."
-The late Richard E. Smalley, PhD, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, 1996 Former University Professor, Gene and Norman Hackerman Professor of Chemistry, Former Professor of Physics, Rice University

"[Simmons] effectively confronts the complacent notion that there are ample oil reserves in Saudi Arabia. Twilight in the Desert should provoke anyone who believes that the recent increase in oil prices reflects either a speculative bubble or short-term supply constraints."
-Edward L. Morse, former deputy assistant secretary of state for international energy policy

"Everyone must understand this thesis, whether you agree or not,since it may change life as we know it."
-Jim Rogers, author of Hot Commodities and Adventure Capitalist

"Matt Simmons's book is a challenge to Middle Eastern oil producers to provide the world with more and better oil field data . . . If Simmons proves directionally correct, we are in for a huge and early challenge to find alternative transportation fuels."
-Dr. Herman Franssen, President, International Energy Associates, Inc.

"Provides much-needed transparency to a subject long hidden from public view.

While all may not agree with its findings, it is the ensuing debate surely to follow

that gives value to the author's efforts."
-Robert E. Ebel, Chairman, Energy Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C.
Praise for TWILIGHT IN THE DESERT

"This book is likely to be the most important ever written about oil."
-The late Richard E. Smalley, PhD, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, 1996 Former University Professor, Gene and Norman Hackerman Professor of Chemistry, Former Professor of Physics, Rice University

"[Simmons] effectively confronts the complacent notion that there are ample oil reserves in Saudi Arabia. Twilight in the Desert should provoke anyone who believes that the recent increase in oil prices reflects either a speculative bubble or short-term supply constraints."
-Edward L. Morse, former deputy assistant secretary of state for international energy policy

"Everyone must understand this thesis, whether you agree or not,since it may change life as we know it."
-Jim Rogers, author of Hot Commodities and Adventure Capitalist

"Matt Simmons's book is a challenge to Middle Eastern oil producers to provide the world with more and better oil field data . . . If Simmons proves directionally correct, we are in for a huge and early challenge to find alternative transportation fuels."
-Dr. Herman Franssen, President, International Energy Associates, Inc.

"Provides much-needed transparency to a subject long hidden from public view.

While all may not agree with its findings, it is the ensuing debate surely to follow

that gives value to the author's efforts."
-Robert E. Ebel, Chairman, Energy Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C.
Über den Autor
MATTHEW R. SIMMONS is Chairman of Simmons & Company International, a Houston-based investment bank that specializes in the energy industry. He now focuses on research, writing, and speaking engagements. Last year, he gave seventy-five speeches to a variety of groups, including energy industry conferences, university symposiums, and think tanks. Mr. Simmons is a member of the National Petroleum Council, a board member of Resources for the Future, and a Trustee of The Atlantic Council of the United States. He has an MBA from Harvard University.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Illustrations ix

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xxi

PART ONE FROM BEDOUIN TO BOURGEOISIE 1

1 The Birth of a Nation 5

2 The History of Major Saudi Arabian Oil Discoveries 23

3 Saudi Arabia's Road to Oil Market Dominance 43

4 The Veil of Secrecy over Saudi Oil Reserves and Production 69

PART TWO THE EBBING OF THE SAUDI OIL BOUNTY 99

5 Saudi Aramco 101

6 Oil Is Not Just Another Commodity 129

PART THREE GIANTS AT THE TIPPING POINT 149

7 Ghawar, the King of Oilfields 151

8 The Second-Tier Oilfields 181

9 The Best of the Rest 199

10 Coming Up Empty in New Exploration 231

11 Turning to Natural Gas 245

PART FOUR TWILIGHT IN THE DESERT 261

12 Saudi Oil Reserves Claims in Doubt 265

13 Facing the Inevitable 281

14 Reading Between the Lines of the Latest News from Aramco 309

15 Aramco Invokes "Fuzzy Logic" to Manage the Future of Saudi Oil 325

16 In Search of Crisper Truths among the Confident Saudi Claims 333

17 Aftermath 341

Appendix A Methodology 355

Appendix B Supporting Technical Data 365

Appendix C The 1974 and 1979 Senate Hearings 377

Notes 385

Bibliography 391

Index 409

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2006
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Wirtschaft
Rubrik: Recht & Wirtschaft
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: XXXV
428 S.
ISBN-13: 9780471790181
ISBN-10: 0471790184
Sprache: Englisch
Herstellernummer: 14679018000
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Simmons, Matthew R
Hersteller: Wiley
John Wiley & Sons
Maße: 229 x 152 x 26 mm
Von/Mit: Matthew R Simmons
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2006
Gewicht: 0,67 kg
Artikel-ID: 102243103
Über den Autor
MATTHEW R. SIMMONS is Chairman of Simmons & Company International, a Houston-based investment bank that specializes in the energy industry. He now focuses on research, writing, and speaking engagements. Last year, he gave seventy-five speeches to a variety of groups, including energy industry conferences, university symposiums, and think tanks. Mr. Simmons is a member of the National Petroleum Council, a board member of Resources for the Future, and a Trustee of The Atlantic Council of the United States. He has an MBA from Harvard University.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Illustrations ix

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xxi

PART ONE FROM BEDOUIN TO BOURGEOISIE 1

1 The Birth of a Nation 5

2 The History of Major Saudi Arabian Oil Discoveries 23

3 Saudi Arabia's Road to Oil Market Dominance 43

4 The Veil of Secrecy over Saudi Oil Reserves and Production 69

PART TWO THE EBBING OF THE SAUDI OIL BOUNTY 99

5 Saudi Aramco 101

6 Oil Is Not Just Another Commodity 129

PART THREE GIANTS AT THE TIPPING POINT 149

7 Ghawar, the King of Oilfields 151

8 The Second-Tier Oilfields 181

9 The Best of the Rest 199

10 Coming Up Empty in New Exploration 231

11 Turning to Natural Gas 245

PART FOUR TWILIGHT IN THE DESERT 261

12 Saudi Oil Reserves Claims in Doubt 265

13 Facing the Inevitable 281

14 Reading Between the Lines of the Latest News from Aramco 309

15 Aramco Invokes "Fuzzy Logic" to Manage the Future of Saudi Oil 325

16 In Search of Crisper Truths among the Confident Saudi Claims 333

17 Aftermath 341

Appendix A Methodology 355

Appendix B Supporting Technical Data 365

Appendix C The 1974 and 1979 Senate Hearings 377

Notes 385

Bibliography 391

Index 409

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2006
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Wirtschaft
Rubrik: Recht & Wirtschaft
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: XXXV
428 S.
ISBN-13: 9780471790181
ISBN-10: 0471790184
Sprache: Englisch
Herstellernummer: 14679018000
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Simmons, Matthew R
Hersteller: Wiley
John Wiley & Sons
Maße: 229 x 152 x 26 mm
Von/Mit: Matthew R Simmons
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2006
Gewicht: 0,67 kg
Artikel-ID: 102243103
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