years at 2011 production levels, even though the 2011 production rate was more than double the 1980 rate. At current consumption levels, there are 52 years of proven gas reserves left. However, proven gas reserves have been consistently increasing over time.

Role of new technology

As new technologies for natural gas production are discovered, the world's ultimate reserves can grow. Although some predictions of ultimate reserve recovery include provisions for new technology, not every magnitude of breakthrough can be accurately

1.Previous
3.Next