US nonrenewable energy resources as of December 31, 1980

Journal Article · Mon Jul 06 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Energy Top.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6046066

Six tables summarize estimates made of recoverable the US fossil-fuel resources. Remaining recoverable natural gas at the end of 1980 is estimated at between 930 and 1160 trillion cubic feet. The estimates are then compared on a regional basis. Petroleum estimates also vary, reflecting disagreement over the basic data, ranging from 241 to 362 billion barrels. Estimates are made for natural gas liquids (26.04 to 33.64 billion barrels), coal (282.57 billion tons), and uranium (421,000 to 528,000 tons). The estimates for nonrenewable resources are then combined to give a total of 7.039 quintillion Btu for fossil fuels only and 21.139 if breeder reactors are included with proved and currently recoverable resources. The estimated remaining recoverable figures are 28.55 to 46.16 and 94.16 to 110.77 quintillion Btu, respectively. The life expectancy shows a minimum 10-year remaining ratio in 2012 with a four percent growth rate and a maximum to 2215 with a one percent growth. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6046066
• Journal Information: Energy Top.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Top.; (United States)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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