Statoil Outlines Plans for U.S. Marcellus Operations

摘要

Wood Mackenzie analysts estimate world reserves of unconventional gas at approximately 1,895 trillion cubic feet (Tcf). Regions such as the Middle East, Latin America, and Australia are expected to contain modest amounts of shale gas – 25 Tcf, 13 Tcf, and 78 Tcf respectively. Medium strength resource potential exists in Africa (83 Tcf), Europe (145 Tcf), and Asia (203 Tcf), but North America is the current frontrunner in this resource area, holding the lion's share at 1,348 Tcf.