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An estimate of undiscovered conventional oil and gas resources of the world, 2012

April 18, 2012

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.

Publication Year 2012
Title An estimate of undiscovered conventional oil and gas resources of the world, 2012
DOI 10.3133/fs20123042
Authors Christopher J. Schenk
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Fact Sheet
Series Number 2012-3042
Index ID fs20123042
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Central Energy Resources Science Center