The Status of Oil and Gas Depletion in Russia

by C. J. Campbell
there may be a second peak around 2010 perhaps at about 10 Mb/d, although Russian officials now speak of minimal increases. Consumption stands at about 2.5 Mb/d yielding exports of 5.7 Mb/d. On balance it seems likely that Russia can hold close to the present level of exports only to around 2010 before decline sets in.

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