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“So the major obstacle to the development of new supplies is not geology but what happens above ground: international affairs, politics, investment and technology.”

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Daniel Yergin
Daniel Yergin

Daniel Yergin is a renowned American historian and energy expert. His works delve into the relationship between energy and global politics and economics, with his book 'The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power' being hailed as a classic in the field of energy. more

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