Along with Vaclav Smil, Daniel Yergin has to be the best writer plying his wares on the energy sector today. He strikes vintage form with "The New Map." Broadly splitting the book into four territories covering USA, Russia, China and the Middle East, Yergin holds forth on the changing paradigms in the energy landscape. From the politics of pipelines to the uproar over unilaterally imposed sanctions, the master craftsman prises open the lid hiding many an intricacy of the Oil and Gas business that spurs the world.

Meticulously researched, methodically presented and magnificently narrated, "The New Map" is an indispensable addition to the collection of anyone having an interest in the domain of energy in general, and Oil & Gas segment in particular.

I loved the book. Todays politics are largely driven by the needs of individual countries, among others, energy needs. Daniel Yergin writes a macroeconomic treatise about the current state of energy production and consumption in different geographical regions, and the policies and politics caused by these.

It all culminates in a future outlook. While he certainly cannot provide the answer on what will be, he describes very factual and accurate the current situation we are in and initiatives people and policy makers are taking.

Non-fiction buffs will like the larger context the book provides on issues like fracking, (keystone) pipeline building, new green deal and other topics frequenting the headlines in your favorite newscast. He does this all with little emotion or political association. Very sober, factual and straight from the gut.