Review:
Geopolitics of Energy Journal: "excellent primer for students new to the international petroleum industry and a fine review for those with greater experience in the energy realm." "well-researched, well-argued and highly readable" "One of the great writers in the energy world, capable of a wonderful turn of phrase" IEAE (International Atomic Energy Agency) Journal: "This is a splendid volume: erudite; lucid; forthright; full of insight; and a rollicking good read, to boot...Frank Parra has written a tour-de-force, a thinking man's 'Prize'. I unhesitatingly recommend it to all with interest in the petroleum industry - students, academics, researchers, consultants, managers - and for that matter to the general public as well." Mentioned in the Times (T2) "Required Reading Section" by David Mattin, 05/03/04 Fuel Oil News Magazine: "In view of current events it is a particularly relevant publication."; Muslim World Book Review, 253, 2005 - "The book is a wonderful source for all those interested in details and facts". 'This book is a superb addition to the literature. It carries some wonderful turns of phrase that delight and make its reading a real pleasure. Without a doubt, this book is a major contribution to understanding the industry.' Paul Stevens, Journal of Energy and Development, Autumn 2005
About the Author:
Francisco Parra is an ex-Secretary-General of OPEC and, as a petroleum economist, has spent a life-time in the oil business. He has published numerous papers and articles on the oil industry.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.