1. Introduction -- 2. Estimating the demand for energy : issues and methodologies -- 3. Demand for electricity -- 4. Demand for natural gas -- 5. Demand for petroleum products -- 6. Demand for coal -- 7. Summary and conclusions.

This study analyzes sources of productivity change in petroleum exploration and development in the United States over the last ten years. There have been several major developments in the industry over the last decade that have led to dramatic reductions in the cost of finding and developing oil...