Davos energy bosses divided on "peak oil" risks

James S Murray
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We're running out of oil, warns Total boss; no we're not, says Saudi chief exec

Leading figures within the oil industry have clashed this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos over the risk to energy security posed by the "peak oil " phenomenon. Thierry Desmarest, chief executive...

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