Summary of United States-Canada and United States-Mexico Maritime Boundary Disputes in Relationship to Hydrocarbon Resources

摘要

The United States shares boundaries with both Mexico and Canada. Although the United States' relations with both countries are generally amicable, the maritime boundaries between the United States and both her neighbors are unresolved. The resolution of these maritime boundary disputes may affect the amount of hydrocarbon resources belonging to each country if the disputed boundary areas overlie oil or gas reservoirs. However, it seems unlikely that the hydrocarbon reserves of any of the three countries will be significantly impacted by the resolution of the various boundary disputes. 18 references. (ERA citation 09:049469)