BP Energy Outlook 2030: The World’s Energy Future - 2013 Report

The BP Energy Outlook 2030 shares our 2013 projections for the world’s energy future. By 2030, the world economy will nearly double, but can this growth be sustained? We believe the answer is yes. Over the next 20 years, unconventional oil and gas will have an increasing impact on global energy markets. Emerging economies, including China, India, Brazil and Russia, will continue to drive energy demand. Shale gas and tight oil, together with heavy oil and biofuels, will play an increasingly important