Soviet Union faces future gas and oil dilemma
A growing demand for oil and gas for both domestic use and export keeps the Soviet Union from meeting production goals and may result in a decision to import resources from the Middle East or rely on Western technology in order to increase production. The Soviet Union, rich in gas and crude oil, is the principal supplier for the countries with ''planned economies''. Data summarized in several tables list production, imports, and exports for a number of countries and project Soviet trade in 1980. Natural gas production in the Eastern European countries will introduce new changes, although the Soviet Union is expected to give top priority to prior contracts with Western gas utilities. Because production in Siberia is limited more by pipeline capacity than proven reserves, a national grid is being developed for distribution. Other large reserves are located in the plains east of the Urals and in offshore sites. Technology for developing offshore sites is lacking and must be purchased. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 7209444
- Journal Information:
- Energy Int.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Int.; (United States) Vol. 14:6; ISSN ENEIB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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