Middle East and Oil

 The World runs on oil.

Virtually all transport is oil based

All products have been “touched” by oil.

In 1950, the middle east (via Oil) was important

Oil reserve issues – not as clear how much is actually left!

Plastics

Printing & Inks

Packaging

Process lubricants

In your lifetime – around age 35 – 40 yrs (ie in the middle of your career) this problem will have a big effect.

We need to understand the potential solutions.

2 Elements

  Stationary Power

Wind  Local/Central

Wave  Central

Hydro  Pumped storage  Central

    Run of river  Local/Central

    Dam  Local/Central

    Tidal  Central

Solar   PV (photovoltaics)  Local/Central

   Thermal  Local/Central

Geothermal / Hot Rock  Central

Fuel Cells  Local/Central

Biomass  All sorts!  Local/Central

  

 Transportation Power