The options until 2030

The subject is examined as follows: historical introduction; three recent energy demand forecasts (world energy conference; Exxon, December 1980; International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis Projection to 2030 (1981) (under these headings are given both demand and supply estimates, by energy type and by geographical area)); conviction -projections' realization; constraints to technological progress; are targets achievable; nuclear power in developing countries; uranium supplies; nuclear heat; the future nuclear programme; expansion of the coal industry; renewable resources (comparative energy costs); important energy technologies for the future; centrally planned economies; Middle East oil producers and others; developing countries; conclusion. (U.K.)