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Study reports non-US global shale gas recoverable resources of 5,760 Tcf; global shale gas boosts total recoverable natural gas resources by 40%

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For comparison, most current estimates of world technically recoverable natural gas resources include few if any of the resources assessed in this study and total about 16,000 Tcf. In addition to the United States, this group includes Canada, Mexico, China, Australia, Libya, Algeria, Argentina, and Brazil.

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Increase in US rig count will not cap oil prices

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Nevertheless, the comparison got legs and away it went. The IEA cautions the return of Canada’s oil sands to the market or the potential outbreak of peace and tranquility in Nigeria, Libya and Venezuela could change this outlook. Whoever came up with this idea really should do more homework. Every forecast must carry these caveats.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries. As a result, the struggle for oil resources remains a noticeable factor in many areas of political instability, tension and conflict in the world, notably Iraq, Syria, Nigeria, South Sudan, Libya, Venezuela and the South China Sea.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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In comparison, EV engines run on lithium batteries. As a result, the struggle for oil resources remains a noticeable factor in many areas of political instability, tension and conflict in the world, notably Iraq, Syria, Nigeria, South Sudan, Libya, Venezuela and the South China Sea.