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Country Analysis Briefs

An ongoing compilation of country background information profiles. Country Analysis Briefs (CABs) for specific countries or geographical areas that are important to world energy markets are maintained, including members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), major nonOPEC oil producers (i.e., the North Sea, Russia), major energy transit areas (i.e., Ukraine), and other areas of current interest to energy analysts and policy makers.

PDF Technically Recoverable Shale Oil and Shale Gas Resources: An Assessment of 137 Shale Formations in 41 Countries Outside the United States

Released: June 10, 2013

This report provides an initial assessment of shale oil resources and updates a prior assessment of shale gas resources issued in April 2011. It assesses 137 shale formations in 41 countries outside the United States, expanding on the 69 shale formations within 32 countries considered in the prior report.

PDF Availability and Price of Petroleum and Petroleum Products Produced in Countries Other Than Iran, The

Released: April 25, 2013

This report was prepared in fulfillment of Section 1245(d)(4)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2012, which requires that, not later than 60 days from enactment and every 60 days thereafter, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) "submit to Congress a report on the availability and price of petroleum and petroleum products produced in countries other than Iran in the 60-day period preceding the submission of the report." (archived versions)

OPEC Revenues Fact Sheet

Released: December 21, 2012

This report includes estimates of OPEC net oil export revenues, based on projections from the latest EIA Short Term Energy Outlook.

World Oil Transit Chokepoints

Released: August 22, 2012

Chokepoints are narrow channels along widely used global sea routes, some so narrow that restrictions are placed on the size of vessel that can navigate through them. They are a critical part of global energy security due to the high volume of oil traded through their narrow straits.

Who Are the Major Players Supplying the World Oil Market?

Released: March 15, 2012

Energy in Brief article on the world supply of oil through ownership of national oil companies and, for some governments, their membership in OPEC.

How dependent are we on foreign oil?

Released: June 24, 2011

Energy in Brief article on petroleum dependency.

PDF Effects of Middle East Events on U.S. Energy Markets

Released: February 10, 2011

Presented by Richard G. Newell, Administrator, U.S. Energy Information Administration; to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, United States Senate; Washington, D.C.February 3, 2011

PDF Acquisitions and Divestitures by Foreign Direct Investors in U.S. Energy

Released: April 1, 2010

This report reviews acquisitions of U.S. energy assets by foreign investors in 2007. (archived versions)

PDF Quarterly Selected Financial and Operating Data

Released: December 28, 2009

Presents quarterly financial data and operating data for a consistent set of major energy companies.

Profiles for Countries

Released: May 15, 2009

Data by country, region, and commercial group (OECD, OPEC) for 215 countries including production, consumption, U.S. oil imports and CO2 emissions. Forecasts for selected countries for total oil production and consumption. Analysis by country (Country Analysis Briefs)

PDF When Will World Oil Production Peak?

Released: June 13, 2005

When will world oil production peak? EIA's analysis of this critical matter is discussed here.

World Petroleum Market Changes and Impact on U.S.

Released: October 12, 2004

This presentation was given at the Oil Price Information Service National Supply Summit by Joanne Shore and John Hackworth. It covers the world oil market changes and the impact on domestic outlook for petroleum supply.

Long-Term World Oil Supply Scenarios

Released: August 18, 2004

When will worldwide crude oil production peak? EIA's analysis of this critical matter is discussed here.

PDF Long-Term World Oil Supply Scenarios

Released: August 1, 2004

Analysis of long term world oil supply.

PDF Outlook for U.S. Oil Markets

Released: June 15, 2004

Presented by: Guy F. Caruso, EIA Administrator Presented to: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources United States Senate Washington, DC June 15 , 2004

U.S. and World Energy Outlook

Released: February 17, 2004

Presented by: Guy F. Caruso, EIA Administrator Presented to: 9th Annual RFA National Ethanol Conference February 17, 2004

Why Events Overseas Matter to Gasoline Retailers and Consumers

Released: October 1, 2003

Attempts to explain how changes in the global supply and demand of crude oil can affect retail gasoline prices in various parts of the country. It does this by exploring 3 recent gasoline price spikes: Spring 2001, March 2003, and August 2003. The presentation compares and contrasts these price spikes in order to give the audience an understanding of the various reasons behind gasoline price increases.

Impacts of the Venezuelan Crude Oil Production Loss

Released: September 1, 2003

This assessment of the Venezuelan petroleum loss examines two areas. The first part of the analysis focuses on the impact of the loss of Venezuelan crude production on crude oil supply for U.S. refiners who normally run a significant fraction of Venezuelan crude oil. The second part of the analysis looks at the impact of the Venezuelan production loss on crude markets in general, with particular emphasis on crude oil imports, refinery crude oil throughput levels, stock levels, and the changes in price differences between light and heavy crude oils.

World Oil Market Outlook

Released: May 4, 2003

Presented by: Guy F. Caruso, EIA Administrator Presented to: The Committee On Energy And Commerce U. S. House Of Representatives Washington, DC May 4 2003

Petroleum Outlook 2002: On the Road to Pamplona

Released: March 18, 2002

Presented by: John Cook Presented to: NPRA Annual Meeting San Antonio, Texas March 18, 2002

Oil Market Assessment

Released: September 12, 2001

Based on Energy Information Administration (EIA) contacts and trade press reports, overall U.S. and global oil supplies appear to have been minimally impacted by yesterday's terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

PDF Long Term World Oil Supply

Released: August 1, 2000

Analysis of long term world oil supply.

World Oil Market, The

Released: May 11, 2000

Presented by: Jay E. Hakes, EIA Administrator San Diego, CA May 11, 2000

Long Term World Oil Supply

Released: April 1, 2000

Presented by: Jay E. Hakes, EIA Administrator American Association of Petroleum Geologists by New Orleans, Louisiana April 18, 2000

Statement Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power, House Committee on Commerce

Released: March 26, 1999

Presented by: Jay E. Hakes, EIA Administrator Washington, DC March 26, 1999

25th Anniversary of the 1973 Oil Embargo

Released: June 1, 1998

This marks the 25th anniversary of the energy crisis of 1973, in some ways the most pivotal year in energy history. Anniversaries are often a time of reflection. In this spirit, the Energy Information Administration presents here 30 major energy trends in the United States over this period.

PDF Oil and Gas Resources of the West Siberian Basin, Russia

Released: November 1, 1997

Provides an assessment of the oil and gas potential of the West Siberian Basin of Russia. The report was prepared in cooperation with the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) and is part of the Energy Information Administration. s (EIA. s) Foreign Energy Supply Assessment Program (FESAP).

PDF Impacts on U.S. Energy Markets and the Economy of Reducing Oil Imports

Released: September 1, 1996

This study was undertaken at the request of the General Accounting Office (GAO). Its purpose is to evaluate the impacts on U.S. energy markets and the economy of reducing oil imports. The approach and assumptions underlying this report were specified by GAO and are attached as an Appendix. The study focuses on two approaches: (1) a set of cases with alternative world crude oil price trajectories and (2) two cases which investigate the use of an oil import tariff to achieve a target reduction in the oil imports. The analysis presented uses the National Energy Modeling System, which is maintained by the Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting within the Energy Information Administration (EIA), and the DRI/McGraw Hill Macroeconomic Model of the U.S. Economy, a proprietary model maintained by DRI and subscribed to by EIA.

PDF Oil Production Capacity Expansion Costs for the Persian Gulf

Released: January 1, 1996

Provides estimates of development and operating costs for various size fields in countries surrounding the Persian Gulf. In addition, a forecast of the required reserve development and associated costs to meet the expected demand through the year 2010 is presented.

PDF Measuring Dependence on Imported Oil

Released: August 1, 1995

U.S. dependence on imported oil can be measured in at least two ways. The differences hinge largely on whether oil imports are defined as net imports (total imports minus exports) or as total imports. EIA introduces a revised table that expresses dependence on imports in terms of both measures.

PDF Oil and Gas Resources of the Fergana Basin (Uzbekistan, Tadzhikistan, and Kyrgysztan)

Released: December 1, 1994

Provides the most comprehensive assessment publicly available for oil and gas resources in the Fergana basin. Includes projections of potential oil supply and U.S. Geological Survey estimates of undiscovered recoverable oil and gas.

PDF International Oil and Gas Exploration and Development

Released: November 1, 1993

Presents country level data on oil reserves, oil production, active drilling rigs, seismic crews, wells drilled, oil reserve additions, and oil reserve to production ratios (R/P ratios) for about 85 countries, where available, from 1970 through 1991. World and regional summaries are given in both tabular and graphical form.