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Title: Impact of Mexican oil on the world oil market

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5628191

The impact of Mexico's new role as a major supplier of petroleum resources on OPEC and the world energy markets over the next 20 years are discussed. A review of six alternative world supply/demand forecasts is presented. Revenue projections for each member of OPEC are included. A modified Kennedy World Oil Model is used to analyze the changes that will result from Mexican entry into the world oil market. Policy implications for the 3 major participants in the market (the Persian Gulf, Mexico, and the United States) are analyzed. Also discussed is the stated intention of certain Persian Gulf suppliers to limit capacity expansion. The question of whether a barrel of oil is worth more in the ground than it is in today's market in regard to Mexican policy is discussed. Backstop research and development and conservation of oil usage in the USA are also covered. (DC)

Research Organization:
Texas Univ., Austin (USA). Center for Energy Studies
OSTI ID:
5628191
Report Number(s):
UT/CES-PS-7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English