Description: (US Geophysicist and Geologist Who Developed the 'Hubbert Peak Theory')
Marion King Hubbert, also known as M. King Hubbert or King Hubbert, was an American geologist and geophysicist recognized for his groundbreaking work at the Shell research lab in Houston, Texas. His notable contributions to geology, geophysics, and petroleum geology include the development of the Hubbert curve and Hubbert peak theory, which are fundamental concepts in peak oil analysis with significant political implications. Throughout his professional career, Hubbert conducted pioneering research that has had a lasting impact on the understanding of oil production and resource depletion.