2nd Edition - Fully Updated and Interactive
Oil 101
The complete guide to the oil industry. From geology to geopolitics, from futures to refining. Now with live market data, interactive charts, and AI-powered insights.
by Morgan Downey
Real-Time Market Prices
Every chart updates with live NYMEX futures, forward curves, and settlement prices. See the concepts in action.
Charts You Can Explore
Historical prices from 1860 to today. Forward curves, crack spreads, storage levels. All interactive.
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Updated for 2026
The US shale revolution and its global impact
OPEC+ era: production cuts, price wars, and market management
US as the world's largest oil producer
The 2020 price collapse and negative oil prices
LNG exports and the globalization of gas markets
Energy transition: EVs, renewables, and peak demand debate
Sanctions, supply disruptions, and geopolitical risk
ESG, carbon markets, and the investment landscape
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