Echoes From The Past: What The “Twin Oil Crises” From The 1970s Teach Us About The Coming Impacts Of Hormuz’s Blockade.
Key Takeaway
A geopolitical crisis leading to a Hormuz blockade could trigger an energy crisis akin to the 1970s, necessitating rapid adaptation, diversification, and accelerated investment in secure, domestic energy solutions for developers and large power consumers.
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- •A geopolitical conflict (US-Iran, starting Feb 28th) has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, two months into the crisis, drawing parallels to the 1970s 'Twin Oil Crises'.
- •The historical context suggests severe disruptions to global energy markets, implying significant oil price spikes and cascading effects on natural gas and electricity prices, directly impacting project economics for developers and operational costs for large power consumers.
- •Lessons from the 1970s indicate a strong likelihood of accelerated policy and regulatory changes aimed at energy independence, diversification, and enhanced support for domestic, secure energy sources.
- •The implied need for energy security and reduced reliance on volatile global supply chains would likely drive increased investment and development in alternative, domestic energy projects, particularly renewables and storage.
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We’re now two months into Trump’s latest imperial adventure. The sudden attack on Iran’s leadership on February 28th (amidst ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US) led to a series of escalatory measures from both sides that have most notably caused the closure of the globe’s most important energy corridor: ... [continued] The post Echoes From The Past: What The “Twin Oil Crises” From The 1970s Teach Us About The Coming Impacts Of Hormuz’s Blockade. appeared first on CleanTechnica .