We were given an insight into the real world drivers of change in the world, energy. We were told how decline in oil prices was the prime mover of the collapse of the Soviet Union. How alternative energy technology and adoption is still in its infancy. These views are based on publicly available information at https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/energy-economics/statistical-review-of-world-energy.html and Murray’s extensive experience in the industry in a variety of countries.