The Future of Petroleum As an Energy Resource L'avenir du pétrole comme source d'énergie

Civilization is based on man's capacity to generate more energy than is necessary to provide for subsistence. The industrial revolution became possible through the developpement of abundant energy based mainly on the production and utilization of fossil fuels. As non-renewable energy resources...

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Main Authors: Erdman J. G., Petty D. G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2006-10-01
Series:Oil & Gas Science and Technology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.2516/ogst:1980007