Peter Tertzakian
Internationally Recognized Energy Expert
Best selling author of A Thousand Barrels a Second and The End of Energy Obesity, Peter Tertzakian is the Chief Energy Economist of ARC Financial Corporation, one of the world's leading energy investment firms. Peter's background in geophysics, economics and finance, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, helped him rise from the trenches of hands-on oil exploration fieldwork to become an internationally recognized, top-ranked expert in energy matters.
Peter Tertzakian is Chief Energy Economist of ARC Financial Corporation and bestselling author of A Thousand Barrels a Second: The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing an Energy Dependent World.
Passionate about the history and direction of energy in society, Tertzakian blends three decades of experience in geophysics, economics, technology and finance to constantly analyze energy trends. Over the years his prescient advice to corporate leaders, policy makers and students has earned him many accolades for his work, including an asteroid in his name.
Always questioning the consensus view, Tertzakian writes a weekly journal, is often quoted or seen in the media (including an appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart), and is a sought after speaker at events around the world. His new book, The End of Energy Obesity: Breaking Today's Energy Addiction for a Prosperous and Secure Tomorrow, is now available in bookstores around the world.
1. A Thousand Barrels A Second
In his presentation, Peter Tertzakian can cover:
- A complete history of the oil industry, from the inception of oil usage through the current day.
- An explanation of today's "big picture" energy issues.
- Understanding of the energy cycle and the hidden reasons behind the current energy situation and the impending breaking point.
- A breakdown of the energy supply chain.
- Insight into many of the political moves in the Middle East.
- How and why oil was behind the winning of wars and the formation of political alliances.
- A grasp of the key drivers shaping energy markets.
- An understanding of where U.S. oil comes from, how much there is left, and when it comes into use.
- An explanation and history of the U.S. dependence on foreign oil.
- The "whys" of the inflation of oil and the rise in energy prices.
- A realistic view of how difficult cheap oil is to obtain.
- An overview of the places left in the world where it's available, and why we should change our views completely on our dependency on foreign oil, the efficiency with which we obtain and use it, alternative energy sources, and the effects technology could make on the oil supply chain and the energy cycle.
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2. Presentation themes from his new book, The End of Energy Obesity
3. The dynamics of energy innovation and how upcoming technologies can lead to a new era of smart energy use.
4. The natural gas revolution in North America and its potential implications to environment and energy security
“I found your discussion to be a breath of the purest air after the stale diatribes on so-called 'peak oil'. There was no rehearsed choreography between your session and what we asked the gentleman from Honda to discuss, but when he sowed the picture of the home hydrogen system I know one or two people were wondering if you possessed an infallible crystal ball!”
“I think it would be hard for us to have found a better, more appropriate or more articulate keynote speaker than you. You not only set the stage for a series of fascinating discussions, you gave the audience both a history lesson and a framework in which to envision the future.”
“What you had to say was everything I'd hoped for: a combination of history, chemistry, economics, and all of their implications.”
“We're getting very positive feedback on your presentation Peter...great speaker, great content and certainly 'thought provoking' – exactly what we had hoped for and more!”
“Through his use of historical analogy Peter provides some fascinating insights into the current energy dilemma. His depiction of the energy cycle demonstrates the dynamic issues we face and highlights the compelling forces that influence energy policy and the way our society is starting to respond to what Peter describes as the impending 'break point'. We would all do well to understand and act on the insights that Peter provides.”
“This was one of the simplest, yet best presentations ever attended on the energy sector. Bravo to whoever got the speaker to come to Toronto. An inspiring perspective. Profound industry knowledge through a human outlook.”
“You will be pleased to know that you received the highest rating of all the speakers at the symposium, achieving a near perfect score of 3.9 out of 4. We had a number of attendees comment that your presentation "Beyond 1,000 Barrels a Second" was a great way to open up the symposium because it made them focus on the broader issues facing our energy future.”
“Canada remains one of our most important export partners. Your insights into the business climate and export potential for the region will allow us to make the critical decisions about how best to support the expansion of U.S. – Canadian Partnerships.”
“As you could undoubtedly tell by the large crowd waiting to hear your lecture, our students and faculty were very excited about the opportunity to hear your perspective on the world's energy challenges.”
“You addressed many topics that provided insight to our leaders in terms of the Alberta economy and how the energy sector has an impact on global issues. Attendees were impressed with your knowledge and have commented to me that your presentation provided them with a wealth of information.”
“Thank you so much for participating in our 2006 Global CIO Conference at Pebble Beach last month. Feedback on the program was tremendous, in no small part because of your presentation. Thank you for an outstanding job!”
“Your presentation was a highlight of the program and gave the attendees a valuable opportunity to consider the forces shaping the global landscape for energy. Your photos were an excellent way to capture how various economies today function and how our energy needs have evolved over time.”
“You were an absolutely amazing speaker which made the event a night to remember.”
“Your presentation was the highlight of the conference. The material was presented in an easily digestible form but didn't hide the amount of thought and work that went into your compelling conclusions.”
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