An estimate of undiscovered conventional oil and gas resources of the world, 2012
Fact Sheet
2012-3042
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Abstract
Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated means of 565 billion barrels of conventional oil and 5,606 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered conventional natural gas in 171 priority geologic provinces of the world, exclusive of the United States.
Suggested Citation
Schenk, C.J., 2012, An estimate of undiscovered conventional oil and gas resources of the world, 2012 (Supersedes FS 062-03): U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2012-3042, 6 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20123042.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | An estimate of undiscovered conventional oil and gas resources of the world, 2012 |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2012-3042 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20123042 |
| Edition | Supersedes FS 062-03 |
| Year Published | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Central Energy Resources Science Center |
| Description | 6 p. |