Twilight in the Desert

The Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy

Matthew R. Simmons

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English

Wiley
16 May 2006

History; International economics; Petroleum & oil industries

Twilight in the Desert reveals a Saudi oil and production industry that could soon approach a serious, irreversible decline. In this exhaustively researched book, veteran oil industry analyst Matthew Simmons draws on his three-plus decades of insider experience and more than 200 independently produced reports about Saudi petroleum resources and production operations. He uncovers a story about Saudi Arabia’s troubled oil industry, not to mention its political and societal instability, which differs sharply from the globally accepted Saudi version. It’s a story that is provocative and disturbing, based on undeniable facts, but until now never told in its entirety. Twilight in the Desert answers all readers’ questions about Saudi oil and production industries with keen examination instead of unsubstantiated posturing, and takes its place as one of the most important books of this still-young century.

By: Matthew R. Simmons
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9780471790181
ISBN 10: 0471790184
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 16 May 2006
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

MATTHEW R. SIMMONS is Chairman of Simmons & Company International, a Houston-based investment bank that specializes in the energy industry. He now focuses on research, writing, and speaking engagements. Last year, he gave seventy-five speeches to a variety of groups, including energy industry conferences, university symposiums, and think tanks. Mr. Simmons is a member of the National Petroleum Council, a board member of Resources for the Future, and a Trustee of The Atlantic Council of the United States. He has an MBA from Harvard University.

Reviews for Twilight in the Desert: The Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy

"""Those who follow with their own tales of imminent economic collapse struggle to emerge from [Simmons'] shadow."" (Spectator Business, October, 2008) ""...this is an important book and worth reading"" (The Royal Society for Asian Affairs, April 2006) ""The author...is clearly an expert in his field.... I recommend anybody in the financial markets read this book."" (Financial Engineering News, October 2006)"