Factors that will influence oil and gas supply and demand in the 21st century

Journal Article · Tue Apr 15 00:00:00 EDT 2008 · MRS Bulletin

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1557/mrs2008.65· OSTI ID:21036986

Holditch, S A; Chianelli, R R ^[1]

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A recent report published by the National Petroleum Council (NPC) in the United States predicted a 50-60% growth in total global demand for energy by 2030. Because oil, gas, and coal will continue to be the primary energy sources during this time, the energy industry will have to continue increasing the supply of these fuels to meet this increasing demand. Achieving this goal will require the exploitation of both conventional and unconventional reservoirs of oil and gas in (including coalbed methane) an environmentally acceptable manner. Such efforts will, in turn, require advancements in materials science, particularly in the development of materials that can withstand high-pressure, high-temperature, and high-stress conditions.

• OSTI ID: 21036986
• Journal Information: MRS Bulletin, Vol. 33, Issue 4; ISSN 0883-7694
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
02 PETROLEUM
03 NATURAL GAS
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METHANE
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SUPPLY AND DEMAND
MATERIALS
PRODUCTION