I thought i’d just start linking to some of the best resources for understanding and for starting to deal with Peak Oil. There are so many great information providers out there that this is really just a tiny jumping-off point. I’ll add to this list as things occur to me.

Peak Oil Resources Astore

An Amazon Astore providing links to all sorts of Peak Oil stuff.


What is Peak Oil?

The Wikipedia entry for Peak Oil is as good a place as any to get started.

Key Authors and writers.

Richard Heinberg – his monthly “Museletter” provides key insights into all facets the impending energy crisis. His ‘Letter from the future‘ is a different way of understanding what we may be up against.

Matt Simmons was the originator of the critical analyses of OPEC oil reserves that provide much of the weight for the Peak Oil argument.

Colin Campbell – the ‘godfather’ of Peak Oil.


What to do in and after an energy crisis. Getting organised.

Transition Network UK

The Community Solution (USA site)


Organisations, Portals, Newsfeeds.

Powerswitch – UK portal for all matters concerned with Peak Oil. Their forums are a great resource.

The Oil Drum – the most up-to-date economic news from the oil and petroleum sector.