HC Deb 01 March 1990 vol 168 c273W
Mr. Yeo

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

Mr. Wakeham

The latest forecasts for United Kingdom petroleum production in the years 1990 to 1994 are as follows:

Million tonnes
1990 85–110
1991 80–110
1992 80–110
1993 85–115
1994 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 liquids and condensates. NGL and condensate production is expected to contribute between 5 and 10 million tonnes annually to the above.