Oil Reserves
Definition of 'Oil Reserves'An estimate of the amount of crude oil located in a particular economic region. Oil reserves must have the potential of being extracted under current technological constraints. For example, if oil pools are located at unattainable depths, they would not be considered part of the nation's reserves.Reserves are calculated based on a proven/probably basis. |
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