Persian Gulf countries. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Oil Production Capacity (estimated) 0
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Iran
Iraq
Kuwait
Qatar
Saudi
Arabia
UAE
M ill io ns o f V B ar rel s p er D ay 1990
2000
2005
2010
The graph shows Oil Production Capacity in millions of barrels per day for
selected Gulf countries. There are several features in this graph.
The most significant feature is that oil production will increase sharply in
almost all the countries shown. Kuwait and Iraq are both expected to double
their output between 1990 and 2010, with Kuwait's production rising from 1.8
million barrels per day (bpd) in 1990 to 3.8 in 2010. Iran will also increase its
output by a slightly smaller amount. After remaining steady at 2.5 million bpd
from 1990 to 2000, the UAE's output is expected to approach 4.0 million bpd
in 2010. Only Qatar's production is predicted to fall, back to 0.8 million bpd
after a slight rise in 2000.
However, the greatest increase will be from Saudi Arabia. In 1990, its output
capacity at 8.5 million bpd exceeded the combined production of Iran, Iraq
and Kuwait. This lead is expected to continue with a 75% increase in
production to 14.5 million bpd 2010.
In summary, while most of the countries are expected to show increases,
Saudi Arabia will maintain and strengthen its position as the major producer.
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