Hubbert’s Peak and Beyond The Future of Liquid Fuels Richard J. McDonald, Ph.D. Presented to: Department of Engineering U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis, MD. January 27, 2012
USA Conventional Oil Production Dr. M. King Hubbert
USA Conventional Oil Production Dr. M. King Hubbert
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