I have reread this entire thread and still think you are completely wrong that time is up when EROEI falls below 2.

So you only netted 4700 units out of the 10,000 theoretically possible. That's still 4700 more than you had to start with. This is only a issue if you literally did not have 5300 units to start with.

Break out those solar panels and get your 5300 units.

Now pump the well.

You spend your 5300 solar units doing this.

In the process you deplete the 10,000 URR units.

You get back your 5300 units. (so far we've broken even)

You get back an additional 4700 in "net oil" by the definition of net oil.

So now we've got 10,000 units of energy. Effectively, 5300 came from the sun. 4700 came from the well.

So oil did not stop being pumped simply beause the EROEI fell below 2. As soon as the 5300 units of solar energy has been obtained, we go right to work getting another 4700 out of the deal by pumping the well. Because that energy can be obtained much faster than waiting for and storing solar energy.

Of course in reality one wouldn't wait until the entire amount requisite energy was obtained, (just like you don't wait till you have the full amount for your new house before moving to your new job) but you see the point...I hope!

Please debunk this argument if you truly believe well pumping stops when EROEI < 2.