Petroleum Production

HC Deb 17 February 1989 vol 147 c396W

Mr. Amos

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what are the Government's latest forecasts of levels of United Kingdom petroleum production.

Mr. Parkinson

The latest forecasts for United Kingdom petroleum production in the years 1989 to 1993 are as follows:

	million tonnes
1989	95–115
1990	100–120
1991	90–120
1992	85–115
1993	80–120

As in previous years, the forecasts are presented in the form of a range of outcomes for each year. These take into account the many uncertainties involved. The figures comprise stabilised crude oil, natural gas liguids (NGLs) and condensates. NGL and condensate production is expected to contribute between 6 and 12 million tonnes annually to the figures.