noun
peak oil
Refers to the hypothetical point in time when the global production of petroleum reaches its maximum rate, after which production will gradually decline. Used in economic, environmental, and energy policy discussions.
石油ピークの概念は、将来のエネルギー政策を考える上で重要だ。
The concept of peak oil is important when considering future energy policies.
一部の専門家は、すでに石油ピークを過ぎたと主張している。
Some experts argue that we have already passed peak oil.