Rhetoric VS. Reality
Policy-makers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What fallows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating these claims.
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Slope oil seen lasting 30 years
February 18, 2010
Anchorage Daily News
Petroleum News
How much longer for the North Slope?
A new U.S. Department of Energy report concludes production from Alaska's oil fields can continue for another 30 years, longer if more oil fields are discovered. The report -- "Alaska North Slope Oil and Gas: A Promising Future or an Area in Decline?" -- looks at what's known about existing oil fields, recent exploration, development plans and the technology of producing oil and gas.