In the meantime, however, low oil prices are crimping investment in new capacity, a reality that will lead to much higher prices down the road. Just ask the IEA. IEA: Rising Demand + Lack of Investment = ‘Supply Crunch’ .... drop from current levels over the next three years,†Marquez said. “That’s because Chevron’s business is well cushioned, since refining, marketing and chemicals margins would expand dramatically if market ‘spot’ prices were to decline. ...

Oil peaking will adversely affect global economies, particularly the U.S. Over the past century the U.S. economy has been shaped by the availability of low-cost oil. The economic loss to the United States could be measured on a trillion- dollar scale. ... Renewed interest in nuclear power and green energy sources such as solar power, wind, or geothermal may blunt rising prices for fossil fuels should business interest become actual investment. However, capital costs in ...

But unlike many other daily decisions that you must make, decisions about business opportunities are among the most difficult to assess in terms of both risk and return. Everyone wants a low risk opportunity that offers high returns. But there is no such animal. ... Does the opportunity, idea, or project complement your existing business? What is the likelihood that the opportunity and/or idea can work and produce a good return on your investment of time and money? ...

At Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce's Annual Dinner on Thursday evening, the First Minister will outline how the conference will showcase Scotland's low carbon investment opportunities and lay the foundations for Scotland to become the ... SLIP is closely supported by Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce and other organisations to engage across the Scottish business and low carbon sectors, and to develop links with the wider international investment community in the run up to the ...