Petroleum Geologist Jeffrey J. Brown to talk on the impact of "Peak Oil Exports," April 15 at UCSB

"Peak Oil: How soon? How serious?" is the title of a free public event to be held on on the UCSB campus Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. in Corwin Pavilion.

Petroleum Geologist Jeffrey J. Brown will discuss the impact of "peak oil exports," and explain the crucial difference between total world oil supply and the availability of oil for export, including how this difference might affect consumers in the U.S.

In his talk, Brown will provide an overview of the global energy picture, focused on oil supply and demand. Is the world at or near the maximum of oil production? Can new finds make up for increasing consumption? How might net exporters alter supply?

Jeffrey J. Brown is a graduate of Texas A&M University, and a licensed Professional Geoscientist with the State of Texas. For several years he has been studying the Peak Oil issue, most recently out of concern with the dire implications that Peak Oil holds for the U.S. and world economies.

In 2007, Brown delivered a paper to the Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas−USA, presenting the work that he and his frequent co-author, Samuel Foucher, have done on the top five net oil exporting countries.

An excerpt: "We are deeply concerned that the top five net oil exporting countries, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Norway, Iran and the UAE (United Arab Emirates), collectively accounting for about half of current world net oil exports, in aggregate are going to show an ongoing decline in net oil exports…."

"In my opinion," Brown says, "the lifeblood of the world industrial economy is draining away in front of our eyes. The only question is how fast the patient is bleeding to death."

The free lecture is sponsored by Energy Club at UCSB, and co-sponsored by UCSB Student Affairs and the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. Early seating is recommended.

EDITOR’S NOTE: A public information number is (805) 964-5748. For more press information, or to schedule an interview with Jeffrey Brown, please contact Bill Shelor at (805) 893-3297 or email UCSBEnergyClub@gmail.com

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