The gas gap: Uncertainty in the supply of natural gas
Journal Article
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· United States Geological Survey, Professional Paper; (United States)
OSTI ID:6876997
- Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA (United States)
- Earth Vision, Inc., Cheshire, CT (United States)
Despite numerous attempts to predict future trends, uncertainty exists in the supply of natural gas. Forecasts of natural-gas resources have been made by many people, from scientists to economists, on the basis of historical trends, trade deficits, domestic economies, environmental concerns, and the pace of technology. Comparison of past forecasts with present trends, however, shows the difficulty in hitting the mark, in properly pinning down the fluctuations inherent in a multifaceted field. Nonetheless, optimism prevails in many of the forecasts. A guarded appreciation of what these forecasts really tell us can help us develop wise energy policies and constructively influence the future of natural gas. 9 refs., 5 figs.
- OSTI ID:
- 6876997
- Journal Information:
- United States Geological Survey, Professional Paper; (United States), Journal Name: United States Geological Survey, Professional Paper; (United States) Vol. 1570; ISSN XGPPA9
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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