U.S.' proved reserves of oil and gas show divergent trends reflecting large decline in natural gas prices Crude oil reserves highest since 1976

摘要

U. S. crude oil proved reserves, led by reserve additions in Texas and North Dakota, increased at a record pace in 2012 according to the U. S. Crude Oil and Natural Gas Proved Reserves, 2012 report released by the U. S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Despite notable gains in the Marcellus and Eagle Ford shale gas plays, low natural gas prices drove down natural gas proved reserves in 2012, ending a 14-year run of consecutive increases in gas reserves.