Scenarios about 'oil and gas'
The extraction, processing, and economic significance of petroleum and natural gas resources throughout history. This energy sector has shaped geopolitics since the late 19th century, influencing imperial ambitions, military strategies, and global conflicts while transforming economies and enabling modern transportation and industrial development. In alternate histories, control of oil and gas resources often represents a critical point of divergence affecting technological advancement and power dynamics between nations.
What If The Northwest Territories Implemented Different Resource Development Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Northwest Territories pursued a more autonomous, environmentally-focused approach to resource development, potentially transforming Canada's North and Indigenous relations.
What If The Shale Revolution Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies failed to unlock vast reserves of shale oil and gas, dramatically altering global energy markets, geopolitics, and climate policy in the 21st century.