Exponential growth, energetic Hubbert cycles and the advancement of technology

Archives of Mining Sciences

Volumn 53, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 131-159

  Patzek, Tad W ^a  

^a Berkeley   (United States)

Author keywords

Alaska deposits; Crude oil; Economy; Natural gas; Natural resources; Ultimate recovery

Indexed keywords

EID: 64049101556     PISSN: 08607001     EISSN: 16890469     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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