Peak Oil Global Implications and Future Consequences for Lincoln 1
Introduction to Peak Oil What is Peak Oil? Where the concept first came about 2 Source: The Oil Drum, 2011
Uses of Oil Predominately Transportation Crude oil can be processed into: Petroleum Diesel Also, Industrial Uses Electricity Generation 3
Uses of Oil Plastics, Detergents, Chemical Fertilizers, Insecticides Perfumes, Building Materials, Paints, Medicines And Many More 4
Global Oil Reserves Geography of Reserves Active Reserves & Inactive Reserves 5 Source: CIA Fact Book, 2009.
World Trade Movements Future problems 6 Source: Energy Insights, 2008
Future Dilemma VS 7 Source: United Nations Environment Programme, 2008 Source: The Oil Drum, 2011
Mitigation of Peak Oil Alternative Renewable Energy Biomass Hydro-electric power Solar Energy Wind Energy Wave Energy 8
Mitigation of Peak Oil Alternative Non- Renewable Energy Oil Oil Sands Natural Gas (Methane) Coal Nuclear Geothermal 9
Lincoln Time to Act ! Importance of Peak Oil to Lincoln? 10
Conclusion Summary 11
Questions Thank You and Any Questions? 12