1.2.2. Natural Gas
The probe and probable world natural gas reserves are somewhat larger than the oil reserves, and are currently estimated at 368 x 1012 m3, or 3390 x 1012 kwhr. Proven reserves amount to 1380 x 1012 kwhr.
In 1995, 39% of these reserves were located in the CIS, 14% in Iran, 5% in Qatar, 4% in each of Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, and 3% in the USA. The remaining 31% is distributed among all other natural gas-producing countries.