The General Public Becomes Frantic as Oil Speculations Affect Pump Prices as US Explores Unconventional Resources to Cope, in Energy Digital

SAN DIEGO, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Energy Digital takes a close look into the civil unrest that is affecting oil prices at the pump, how the public is reacting to the energy and oil industry calamity, and advanced technologies that boast great energy-recycling potential

The latest issue of Energy Digital is free online for business Executives in the energy industry.

A lot is going on in the oil industry today-from Iran's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz to civil unrest in Syria and Nigeria, threatening some of the world's most critical pipelines. This month, we discuss the implications of those world events in regards to global economic growth with an expert from the Economic Intelligence Unit, Caroline Bain.

On a positive note, last month's CERAWeek conference showed signs of strong efforts within the industry to develop unconventional resources of oil and gas in the U.S. Energy Digital explores some of those innovative technologies gaining public approval through more environmentally friendly and transparent practices.

What's more? This month's issue takes a look at some of the advanced technologies producing alternatives to crude for creating both gasoline and plastic products as well as recycling plastics back into oil. With the global supply chain at risk, these concepts may prove to be vital in a such a volatile market. We'll also examine the benefits of going electric as gas prices soar well above $4 per gallon across the country.

Read all these stories and much more at: http://www.energydigital.com/

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Energy Digital is a leading digital media source of news and content for C-level executives focused on business and all aspects of managing the environment. Energy Digital provides information for industry specific issues such as: Renewables; Global Operations; Exploration and Production, and Green Business. Energy Digital is the industry-dedicated arm of the WDM Group. Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Glen White, WDM Group retains a diversified portfolio of websites, magazines, mobile apps, daily news feeds and weekly e-newsletters that leverage technology to innovatively deliver high-quality content, analytical data, and industry news.

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