BP Statistical Review of World Energy

Overview
In their own words, BP has been providing 'timely and objective data about energy economics since 1951'. Indeed, as a go-to for up-to-date figures on production and reserve levels in a glossy and easily navigable format the BP Statistical Review is hard to beat. What started as an internally circulated document addressing the dearth of information on global oil and gas markets is now quoted by industry publications, media and academia.

Data tables on oil and gas production, reserves, prices, refining, consumption and trade movements are interspersed with colourful graphics and icons, as well as sections on coal, nuclear, hydroelectricity and renewables. Commentary sections also help to make the links between this year's data and long-term energy trends.

Access
Report download-able as PDF (in full or individual sections) or entire workbook as MS Excel file. 26-slide packs of Powerpoint slides are even available of charts, maps and graphs, or infographics.

Highlights
For a 5-minute primer on the events that shook the world over the past year in dazzling infographic format, the Energy in Numbers video on the homepage will fill you in, or alternatively be talked through it all in a fireside chat with BP's chief economist.

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