The peak oil crisis, whereby oil production reaches a maximum rate after which it enters terminal decline, was first canvassed 55 years ago by a distinguished Texan petroleum geologist, Dr M. King Hubbert (1903-1989).
Western Australian energy scientist David Archibald hails the long-forgotten Hubbert as an intellectual giant whose pioneering studies offer important lessons for Australia as it grapples with its future energy needs.
Failure to heed Hubbert’s warning, says Archibal…
