Future Energy: How the New Oil Industry Will Change People, Politics and Portfolios

By William Henry Paul and Bill Paul

Book Overview

Praise for Future Energy "Do not despair. Energy independence is in our future and this book has the road map Bill Paul, one of the most astute observers of the energy scene, describes the new technologies that are taking us there and that will change our lives. A must-read book showing how business, citizens, and investors can take advantage." --Consuelo Mack, Anchor and Managing Editor Consuelo Mack WealthTrack Concerns over the availability and security of world energy supplies, especially when it comes to crude oil, have many people wondering what the future of this industry holds and how technology will continue to change it. Thanks to the energy technology revolution currently taking place, a promising "new" oil industry is quickly beginning to take shape-and it will, without a doubt, affect every company, household, and investor. In Future Energy , author Bill Paul-a national energy and environmentaljournalist for more than thirty years-skillfully addresses the investment implications of this new oil industry and shows you how to profit from the changes that lie ahead. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, Future Energy will introduce you to some of the most essential issues found within this new environment, including: The companies that will be counted on as the producers andinfrastructure providers of the new oil industry Why you should consider holding "oil shock" absorbing investmentsin your portfolio How electricity will become a new transportation fuel, providingunprecedented transportation fuel diversity The role that substitute liquid fuels (SLFs) will play in the newoil industry And much more

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047009642X
• ISBN13: 9780470096420
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.1" x 0.9" x 6.4"

Customer Reviews

An investor's guide to developments shaping the oil industry

A veteran Wall Street Journal reporter, Bill Paul takes the investor's perspective on the development of alternative energy sources. In this easy-to-understand book he explains how particular companies, industry developments and strategic forces will propel the creation of a new energy industry. He covers all the bases: Mideast politics, synthetic fuels, oil shale, and energy synergies between electric and oil. He provides practical advice, including three appendices, a glossary and, most important, a list of 100 companies that are poised to make revolutionary innovations, for speculators who are seeking the next big thing. The writing is occasionally choppy, but this is not a significant flaw in a book that getAbstract believes is full of literally valuable information, some of which might help you strike it rich.

Excellent source for energy investors

This book did two thing for me. First it gave me a good introduction to the field of both traditional oil service industries and alternative energy. The second contribution was it list of companies and industries to watch. While finally the author also does a very good job at enlightening the reader on how the future of energy is dependant on politics.