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Christof Rühl, BP’s chief economist, a LinkedIn "Influencer", posts regularly on a variety of energy issues. Read all his blogs here

On the Global Implications of Shale

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Over the hump for oil demand

The world is getting better at generating more wealth out of energy

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Peak oil

So what about “Peak Oil”?

It starts from the notion that the quantity of natural resources (including oil) is ultimately fixed

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Producing oil history in America

Fresh data is pointing at a truly historic increase in US oil production last year

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On the Global Implications of Shale

On the global implications of shale: Setting the scene

Two chief negotiators, Jamshid Amouzegar for OPEC and Lord Strathalmond for the oil companies, shaking hands after signing the Tehran Agreement in February 1971

Oil and gas markets

What is the impact of rising shale oil (and gas) production on markets and prices?

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Local policy

Political discussions are likely to reach new heights in determining whether, where and when shale resources will be accessed

The world

Geopolitics of Energy

Having to make local decisions does not mean that the geopolitics of energy become less important

Global currency

The global economy

Shale oil and gas production is likely to leave a considerable footprint on the global macroeconomic landscape.

Shale gas and the environment

The environment

Last year the US, recorded the largest decline in CO2 emissions worldwide

Previous blogs

We can serve no more gasoline today, 1973 energy crisis

The oil embargo after 40 years: what have we learned?

Forty years ago this month, the world of energy changed

Oil Boom 2.0 – An American Dream Updated

Oil boom 2.0 – an American dream updated

The impact of the US shale “revolution,”what it means:

Energy and the economy

Energy and the economy - "in a relationship" or "it's complicated"?

In the last ten years, global energy consumption increased by 30%

How to discover ast years energy trends first

How to discover last year’s energy trends first

The Statistic Review, has become widely recognized as a key source of data on energy markets

Five things to know about global energy markets

Five things to know about global energy markets

Energy is a topic that is hotly debated around the world

How US shale gas keeps the lights on in-Japan

How US shale gas keeps the lights on in Japan

Are we running out of oil? When? Will Chinese coal consumption keep rising?