Developing conventional oil/gas sources in sensitive or remote areas
I can explain the economic costs and benefits of developing conventional sources of oil and gas in ecologically-sensitive and isolated areas.
Developing conventional oil/gas sources in sensitive or remote areas
I can explain the economic costs and benefits of developing conventional sources of oil and gas in ecologically-sensitive and isolated areas.
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Key learning points
- The world’s continuing reliance on fossil fuels increases pressure to exploit new areas.
- There are economic benefits of developing conventional oil and gas sources in ecologically-sensitive and isolated areas.
- There are economic costs of developing conventional oil and gas sources in ecologically-sensitive and isolated areas.
Keywords
Conventional - sources of oil and gas that are relatively easy to extract because the oil and gas can flow freely towards an oil well or a gas well
Viable - able to generate enough money to cover its costs and remain profitable
Reserve - a known amount of oil or gas that can be taken from underground and used
Common misconception
If you find oil or gas underground, it is always worth extracting it.
In fact, just because a reserve exists doesn't mean that it will be technically or economically viable. Reserves that are in remote locations or in challenging conditions may have high development costs, especially if oil prices fall.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
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Assessment exit quiz
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Oil/gas that can flow freely and is easier to extract
Capable of producing enough profit to make development worthwhile
Energy that comes from sources that can be naturally replenished