BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Alan Lawrenson
THE BOOK
Hello. My name is Alan Lawrenson and I'm the author of the book featured on this page: "AUSTRALIA'S LOOMING ENERGY CRISIS" which is my fourth major non-fiction title written and self-published in 8 years. The three previous books, all focussed on prostate cancer, and all were international bestsellers. '
Australia's Looming Energy Crisis' in Jan 25, underwent a major update. The book came about as a result of a challenge presented to me on 20 February 2023. A month earlier, I was one of the 152 people or organisations that made a submission to the important Australian Senate Inquiry into lifting the Nuclear Ban. My submission was reviewed by probably Australia’s top mining research analyst, who knowing my background in technology, said: “I think you can write a best-selling book on Australia’s emerging energy crisis.” Thus, the book project started three days later and culminated in the successful launch of the 493-page book at the Sydney Mining Club on 7 December 2023. (An updated version was released by Amazon and the author in January 2025).
The sub-title of the book being ‘Can We Keep the Lights On?’ explains the mantra of the book.
WHY YOU NEED THIS BOOK
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It is very comprehensive. Its 493 pages are packed with essential information.
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Each chapter is a story in itself.
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It is written in an easily understood manner.
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Find out how your future energy needs will be impacted.
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Key statements in the book are cross-referenced to their source.
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Learn about the Nuclear 2.0 age which is now a reality (except in Australia).
QUOTES BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS IN THE BOOK
“It is not just looking impossible, it IS impossible, it cannot be done. We are blindly charging on, simply because of political ideology.
Said Paul B, a former public infrastructure giant.
"To ensure Australian consumers continue to have access to reliable electricity supplies, it's critical that planned investments in transmission, generation and storage projects are urgently delivered.”
Dan W, Australia's top energy bureaucrat said.
"Clearly a major problem exists that needs addressing by adding more money, more skilled workers , an extension of the period or a lower target.
Academic Dr Dylan M, said.
"It will be the biggest single expense in the Victorian transmission system in more than 50 years and the biggest mistake in transmission planning in living memory.’
Dr Bruce M, said of the VNI West and WR Link.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alan Lawrenson after completing tertiary studies in chemistry and metallurgy, spent 45 years working in the commercial side of the science and medical technology industries. This included exposure to the latest biotechnology, clinical sciences, nuclear and laboratory technologies. This concluded with Alan being responsible for running a peak industry body for 10 years. He has built up considerable expertise since his retirement in 2007 as an investor in mining and in the oil and gas industry. In short, he is a technocrat with a very broad range of exposure to many scientific and medical disciplines. This saw him publish three international bestselling books on prostate cancer as a survivor of this disease.