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To: meatloaf

Actually, the Russians apparently have oil & gas shale potential that makes US resources look modest, but while that may make them self-sufficient it may not provide the type of income needed to arrest the decline of their military.


23 posted on 12/09/2012 4:38:51 AM PST by MSF BU (n)
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To: MSF BU

I wonder how much Russia’s oil and gas sales contribute to their economy. I’ve read that Iran needs oil around $80/bbl to fund their programs. In future years, it looks like unless it’s convenient we won’t be importing anywhere near the 12%, IIRC, of the world’s production like we do now.

There really won’t be a drop in demand. There will be an oil surplus. Russia will see their earnings drop along with all oil exporters.


24 posted on 12/09/2012 10:00:28 AM PST by meatloaf (Support Senate S 1863 & House Bill 1380 to eliminate oil slavery.)
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