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Assessment of undiscovered conventional oil and gas resources of six geologic provinces of China

November 1, 2012

Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated mean volumes of undiscovered conventional petroleum resources in six geologic provinces of China at 14.9 billion barrels of oil, 87.6 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 1.4 billion barrels of natural-gas liquids.

Publication Year 2012
Title Assessment of undiscovered conventional oil and gas resources of six geologic provinces of China
DOI 10.3133/fs20123117
Authors Ronald R. Charpentier, Christopher J. Schenk, Michael E. Brownfield, Troy A. Cook, Timothy R. Klett, Janet K. Pitman, Richard M. Pollastro
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Fact Sheet
Series Number 2012-3117
Index ID fs20123117
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Central Energy Resources Science Center