Oil prices across the world soared to its highest point in history, with crude oil going for $456 per barrel. The prices dropped gradually till its next spike nearly a decade later. However, the 2047 spike was the first major sign of the upcoming Energy Crisis of 2065. Though most countries did take action, the rate of depletion of crude oil was faster than expected.
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Energy Crisis of 2065
The Energy Crisis of 2065 was a massive geopolitical shift of the world away from fossil fuels, especially those derived from crude oil, and towards synthetic, nuclear and renewable sources in turn. This shift was more forced than a choice based decision, as this was a direct result of skyrocketing oil prices and a global energy war. For a detailed description of how the major countries survived and the changes in infrastructure and energy generation, please visit the related article
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2047 A.D.
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Oil prices reach $456 per barrel
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2054 A.D.
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OPEC dissolves
Political eventThe Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries dissolved as Russia and the United States of America became the largest oil-producing countries in the world. The most oil was being produced under offshore drilling projects under the United Nations collaborations. Under this new arrangement, it became impossible for the already exhausted oil reserves of the OPEC countries to produce oil at a profitable rate, thus resulting in the collapse of the organisation.
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2060 A.D.
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The United Nations breaks down
Era beginning/endThe United Nations collapsed in 2060 as a culmination of rising tensions between the United States, Canada and the Russian Federation. The United States of America pulled out of the United Nations, along with the United Kingdom. This came after decades of condemnation after repeated breaches of the United Nations Charter. The Russian Federation followed suit, accusing the United States of "fostering international hate". Canada followed within the next few weeks, citing the United Nations could no longer "check injustice". Italy and Germany withdrew on the same day as Canada. Post-Italian withdrawal, there was a cascade of countries pulling out of an "obsolete" organisation.
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2061 A.D.
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The New Orleans Project
Discovery, ScientificThe United States of America launched the New Orleans Project in a bid to discover an alternative source of energy. The result was the famous substance O-142, or as it is commonly known American Oil. The United States of America slowly shifted to American Oil over the years and when the Energy Crisis of 2065 hit the world, they were able to salvage their country with minimal losses. Professor John Doe was the mysterious 21-year old prodigy who led the New Orleans project. His real name and identity are, as of now, a mystery.
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