Published 2011 | Version v1
Journal article

Worldwide resources and reserves of unconventional hydrocarbons

Creators

  • 1. IFP Energies nouvelles - IFPEN (France)

Description

Given the growing demand for energy from the billions of inhabitants in emerging countries and the inexorable depletion of the planet's reserves of conventional hydrocarbons as well as the lack of substitutes for them, unconventional hydrocarbons are increasingly making news, even more so when they are already being produced in certain countries. In fact, they account for approximately 4% of the world's current consumption of hydrocarbons. It is technically and economically feasible to tap them, but what about resources and reserves?

Availability note (English)

Available from doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3917/re.064.0012

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Additional titles

Original title (French)
Ressources et reserves mondiales en hydrocarbures non conventionnels

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Responsabilite et Environnement
Journal Volume
4
Journal Issue
no.64
Journal Page Range
p. 12-16
ISSN
1268-4783

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