Resources to Reserves : Oil and Gas Technologies for the Energy Markets of the Future.

According to IEA projections, oil demand is expected to grow by more than 50% between 2002 and 2030, while gas demand will almost double. But where will all this oil and gas come from? There is no shortage of hydrocarbons in the ground, but quenching the world’s thirst for hydrocarbons will require tremendous technological progress to increase recovery in known reservoirs, access new reservoirs in deep offshore or remote regions, and kick start the use of "non-conventional" deposits. Technology will be the key to tapping those more difficult resources at costs that do not impair the world’s economic growth. Based on extensive inputs from industry experts, this book presents the main challenges and some of the technologies that are being investigated to address them. It also estimates of future costs of producing the various types of resources. Executive Summary Introduction Chapter 1. Setting the Scene Demand for Oil and Gas Resources and Reserves Geographical Distribution Oil and Gas Transport Structure of the Oil and Gas Industry Research and Development The Role of Technology Chapter 2. "Conventional" Oil and Gas OPEC Middle East Other Regions Improved Recovery New Conventional Resources: Deepwater, Arctic, Deep Reservoirs Chapter 3. Non-Conventional Oil Resources Heavy Oil Bitumen Oil Sands Oil shales Chapter 4. Non-Conventional Gas Resources and Methane Hydrates -Coal Bed Methane Tight Gas Methane Hydrates Chapter 5. Transportation -Gas Transportation Oil and Gas Shipping Bottlenecks Chapter 6. Environment and Safety Environmental Footprint CO2 and Climate Change Security and Safety Chapter 7. Getting on Track -Modeling Future Technology Trends Impact of Technology on Future Supply The Role of Governments Key Conclusions References TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary Introduction Chapter 1. Setting the Scene Chapter 2. "Conventional" Oil and Gas Chapter 3. Non-Conventional Oil Resources: Heavy Oil, Bitumen, Oil Sands, Oil Shales Chapter 4. Non-Conventional Gas Resources and Methane Hydrates Chapter 5. Transportation Chapter 6. Environment and Safety Chapter 7. Getting on Track Key conclusions References. IEA projects that oil demand will grow by more than 50% between 2002 and 2030 and that gas demand will almost double. But where will all this oil and gas come from? Will we see a peak in oil production? In principle, there is no shortage of these hydrocarbons in the ground but quenching the world's thirst for them will call for major technological progress and investment International Energy Agency. The Lead Author Of This Book Was Christian Besson--p. 5. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 121-124).