Table 7.
Cumulative production, reserves and estimated ultimate recovery of natural gas by region (Tcm as of 31 December 2005). Adapted from Energy Information Administration (2008) and Ahlbrandt et al. (2005); author's estimates and adjustments.
| region | cumulative production | reserves | estimated ultimate recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA/Canada | 33.20 | 7.39 | 75–95–115 |
| Eurasia (FSU) | 22.20 | 48.80 | 90–105–140 |
| Europe | 9.60 | 5.69 | 18–22–26 |
| Asia/Oceania | 5.17 | 11.09 | 40–50–65 |
| Middle East | 3.34 | 73.01 | 100–120–150 |
| Africa | 1.84 | 13.76 | 20–26–36 |
| Latin America | 3.46 | 7.56 | 14–21.5–39 |
| world | 78.81 | 167.30 | 357–440–571 |