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Oil Sands

Programme: Oil sands and the world’s energy mix

July 1, 2011 in Oil Sands

It is an inescapable fact that the world needs energy to keep moving, manufacturing and developing. With the global population increasing to 9bn by 2050 – and changes in lifestyle as we become more affluent – energy demand will only increase.

With conventional oil production near its peak and the political climate in much of the world’s supply fields increasingly volatile, new ways need to be found to securely meet demand as we search for a viable alternative to oil.

Discussion: What role should oil sands play in the world's future energy mix?