North America NatGas Production to Reach Nearly 140 Bcf/d by 2040, Says ExxonMobil

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North America’s natural gas production is projected to grow by about 75% from 2010 to 2040 to around 140 Bcf/d, as unconventional output nearly triples, ExxonMobil Corp. said Tuesday. Within five years, North America should surpass the Russia/Caspian region as the largest gas-producing region in the world. The supermajor issued its annual energy forecast, Outlook for Energy, on Tuesday, its long-term global view of energy demand and supply. ExxonMobil uses the guide to help with business strategy. In 2013, it invested close to $40 billion in long-term global energy projects.