oil consumption peaked as a share of global energy in 1973.
oil consumption peaked as a share of global energy in 1973.
when did oil consumption peak as a share of global energy?
1973
for the most part, mitigation involves fuel conservation, and the use of alternative and renewable energy sources. the development of unconventional oil resources can extend the supply of petroleum, but does not reduce consumption.









































historically, world oil consumption data show that mitigation efforts during the 1973 and 1979 oil shocks lowered oil consumption, while general recessions since the 1970s have had no effect on curbing the oil consumption until 2007. in the united states, oil consumption declines in reaction to high prices.
mitigation of peak oil
in 2011, china produced 6% of its energy from hydroelectric, 1% from nuclear, and 1% from other renewable energy sources.









































chinese energy experts estimate that by 2050 the share of electricity from coal will decline to 30%-50%, and that the remaining 50%-70% will come from a combination of oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources, including hydropower, nuclear power, biomass, solar energy, wind energy, and other renewable energy sources.









































in 2007, transportation's share of crude oil consumption in china was approximately 35%, but by 2020 crude oil consumption for transportation will increase to 50% of total crude oil consumption.
renewable energy in china