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The Balancing Act: Perspectives of the Global and Domestic Oil Markets. Frederick J. Lawrence Vice President - Economics and International Affairs. Alien Vs. Predator. Demand appears to be driving Fundamentals in a Tight Market – is it Sustainable?
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The Balancing Act:Perspectives of the Global and Domestic Oil Markets Frederick J. Lawrence Vice President - Economics and International Affairs
Alien Vs. Predator • Demand appears to be driving Fundamentals in a Tight Market – is it Sustainable? • Global Economy, Asia Growth Components & More? • World demand up an estimated 2.7 Mmb/d (3.4%) • US demand up 460,000 b/d (2.4%) & China demand up an estimated 860,000 b/d (16.5%) in 2004. + • Supply Reacts to Demand and Price but hitting Capacity limitations • OPEC & Non-OPEC Potential – Market Share vs. Reserves • Spare Capacity & Just in Time Behavior – narrow the gap • Energy Security, Interdependence & Diversification – growing connectivity between foreign and domestic policy = INCREASED VOLATILITY & FEAR FACTOR
Demand is breaking out and we’re en route to 90 Mmb/d QUARTERLY AVERAGE YEARLY AVERAGE
Don’t discount growth in the rest of Asia – especially India
Supply is also adapting to a new threshold but can it be maintained?
OPEC is building capacity and trying to manage production based on demand.
Non-OPEC has captured market share but sustainability in question.
Where Does Our Energy Come From?2003 Wells Drilled = Gas = Oil = CBM = Horizontal = Dry
Percentage of US Congressmen from Selected States Voting for Energy Issues
Conclusion Demand calls shots until proven differently Market volatility looks sustainable Integrative solutions needed There will be a sequel Demand calls shots until proven differently Market volatility looks sustainable Integrative solutions needed There will be a sequel