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The Hunt for Black Gold
Watch the PreviewFor over 100 years we've relied on oil.  Now we're running out.  Can we survive without it?  CNBC's Maria Bartiromo investigates the national debate over drilling, staggering oil prices, and what the American consumer can expect in the future.  Watch the preview.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

The Hunt for Black Gold
Alaska's north slope is one of the most remote and valuable places in America.   On one side..Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve,  home to billions of barrels of oil.  On the other side... the much debated Arctic National Wildlife Refuge or ANWR.


Drill, Drill, Drill
Sarah Palin, is the Governor of Alaska and Senator John McCain's Vice Presidential candidate, knows the oil business better than most.  Her husband has worked the slope for nearly 20 years.   Palin is front and center in the oil debate.


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Global Thirst
The world is a well-oiled machine.  As the country consumes more crude, the debate rages on ... is there enough and how long will it last?  Currently, the world burns 81 million barrels a day and that's expected to jump to 120 million barrels by 2030.


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Running Dry
Geo-scientists, roughnecks, and roustabouts may be looking far and wide for more oil...but, they're coming up dry.   Most oil experts agree, we may be approaching peak production from current fields.


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Goliath v Goliath
American Oil companies are major league players here, but they're minor players in the global oil game. Navigating the complex geo-political scene can be treacherous. Companies often use a large part of their profits to pursue new oil around the world.


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Transformation
Alternative energy....renewable energy.....solar, wind and hybrid electric cars. Experts agree  we'll have to invest in new sources of energy in the future. 


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RELATED LINKS


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  • Energy Latest News

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  • The Tyranny of Oil

    "The world's most powerful industry and what we must do to stop it" - by Antonia Juhasz

  • ConcoPhillips

    Third largest integrated energy company in the US and the fifth largest refiner in the world.

  • Larry Kudlow's Money Politics Blog

    Sarah Palin has the Energy Answer.

  • Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo

    The one show you can’t afford to miss!  Important news on energy, politics, the economy and more.


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SHOW HOST

Maria BartiromoMaria Bartiromo
Maria Bartiromo
CNBC's "Closing Bell" anchor and host of the "Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo."

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LATEST NEWS WIRES


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    • Market Insider: The Week Ahead

        Stocks in the coming week will start to navigate a mine field of fourth quarter earnings reports and economic data, none of which is expected to be good.

    • Stocks Drop On Monster Job Losses

        The Dow fell on Friday after government data showed the labor market deteriorated further in December, raising investor concerns about the outlook for profits and a deepening recession.

    • Quick Market Stats: Week Ending 1/09

        Despite of the Dow crossing over 9,000 on Tuesday, the markets all settled down about 4% or greater for the week. Crude oil dipped below $40 per barrel for the first time in 2009 following the weak jobs report.

    • Yes Virginia—The Electric Car Is Coming

        As I have spent the last two weeks preparing for the Detroit Auto Show, which starts this Sunday, it's become clearer than ever to me the electric car is coming and coming fast.


LATEST NEWS VIDEOS


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    • Trading Block 

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    • 10 Major Economic Surprises for 2009 

        There could be 10 major economic surprises for 2009. Oil prices could fall to $20 a barrel; the dollar could fall to new lifetime lows; gold could go to $300 an ounce; and global growth could remain negative for the year, according to Larry Hatheway from UBS.

    • Cashing In on Commodities 

        As Ahki Kamkolkar, head of futures at Halifax Investments believes it is possible that gold may spike above $1,000 in 2009, he reveals how he is playing gold and other commodities, with CNBC's Oriel Morrison & Sri Jegarajah.

    • Oil Prices May Hit $30 

        Shailaja Nair, managing editor at Platts foresees oil falling to $30, before any chance of price increases. She discusses the supply and demand issues affecting the oil market with CNBC's Maura Fogarty and Stephen Sedgwick.


THE HUNT FOR BLACK GOLD NOW ON DVD

The End of Oil.
Can America Survive the Inevitable?

With rare access, CNBC's Maria Bartiromo speaks with industry leaders, exposing the deeper oil crisis that exists on the other side of the pump.  DVD includes more than 20 minutes of bonus material, including an extended interview with Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.

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