2015
The Outlook for Energy:
A View to 2040
U.S. Edition
The Outlook for Energy:
A View to 2040
U.S. Edition
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Comfort and security
Gains in living standards over the past two centuries have been enabled in large part by
a transition to modern energy sources.
One element driving this transition is the “energy density” of various energy types. Fuels
high in energy content use less space and are often the easiest to transport for various
uses. This helps explain why gasoline is prevalent as a transportation fuel and why
people in high-rise buildings do not rely on wood for heating and cooking.
To help compare energy content, we’ve converted some sources of energy used today
to one of mankind’s earliest forms of energy: wood logs used as fuel for fire.
Modern energy for modern living
= = 13,000
AA batteries
1 gallon
gasoline
5 logs
(3.5 inch diameter,
16 inch length)
Lighting for
cities is provided
by one of the
most convenient
energy types —
electricity.
Fire was the first
form of light and
heat, providing
safety, comfort and
security after dark.
Kerosene and other
petroleum products
became widely used
for their low cost
and versatility versus
solid fuels.
Then Now
Daily U.S. energy
demand per person
in 2010
34 logs
=
7 logs
Household
use
Personal mobility
+
The same distance
can now be
traveled by a
gasoline-powered
car in just 3 days.
It used to take
25 days to travel
2,000 miles by
stagecoach.
By the 1860s, the
trip could be made
in 2 weeks by
steam locomotive.
Then Now
6 logs
Personal
transportation
+
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When selecting a type of energy for a particular need, many factors
are considered including practicality, convenience and cost. Energy
content is often “lost” in burning a log or charging a battery, and logs
of wood can’t easily power a car nonstop for 300 miles. Gasoline has
advantages on the road, but doesn’t compete well with batteries for
powering a smartphone.
Technology and energy work together to provide practical solutions.
This is what makes modern living standards possible and why we use
a diversity of fuels.
Energy fit for modern purposes
Productive workspaces
Before the late
19th century, office
buildings generally
did not exceed five
stories because of
construction costs and
the lack of elevators.
Steelframe
construction,
elevators,electric
lightingandair
conditioningenabled
tallerbuildings,which
maximizedrealestate.
Modern insulation,
lighting and
temperature
control have
greatly improved
commercial building
energy-efficiency.
Then Now
6 logs
Commercial
buildings
Travel and trade
With the use
of wind power
in 1620, the
Mayflower took
66 days to cross
the Atlantic.
The invention of
steam-powered
ships allowed the
same trip to be
made in two weeks.
Modern aircraft
and jet fuel make
flights across the
Atlantic faster,
taking less than
8 hours.
Then Now
4 logs
Commercial
transportation
+
Modern manufacturing
Modern
manufacturing
equipment now
requires energy
dense fuels like
natural gas and
electricity.
Prior to the
Industrial
Revolution, factory
locations were
near fast-flowing
streams to use
water power.
The invention of
the steam engine
helped accelerate
the Industrial
Revolution and the
demand for coal.
Then Now
11 logs
Industrial
use
+
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A sea change in U.S. energy
Ten years ago, the United States was importing close to
60 percent of its oil, and making plans to import significant
amounts of natural gas for the first time in history. Today, the
prevailing conversation in the United States is not about a
scarcity of energy supply, but rather an abundance.
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Advances in technology have unlocked oil and natural gas from shale
and other tight rock formations in states across the country, including
Pennsylvania, Texas and North Dakota. With the addition of other new
sources, such as Canadian oil sands and production from the deepwater
Gulf of Mexico, there has been a dramatic increase in U.S. energy supply,
and further growth is projected.
But while supply is rising, America’s energy demand is not. U.S. petroleum
demand actually is falling because the country is using energy more
efficiently in its cars and elsewhere. The country can grow its economy and
maintain living standards with less energy.
As a result, North America is on track to become a net energy exporter for
the first time in recent history, with the United States making a significant
contribution. U.S. imports of oil are expected to drop to about one-tenth
the level of 10 years ago. And the country has the opportunity to meet its
own needs and export significant amounts of liquefied natural gas (LNG)
to help meet rising global demand for the clean-burning fuel.
This special edition of The Outlook for Energy takes a closer look at these
sea changes in U.S. energy, and what it means for the United States and
the world from now through 2040.
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8
4
0
Pennsylvania natural gas production
BCFD
2005
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 1H14
Unconventional
Conventional
Technology advances have
enabled a rapid rise in oil and gas
production in states across the U.S.
­­30%
Rise in U.S. unconventional
gas production from
2010 to 2013
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The U.S. energy future
By now, many Americans have heard about the renaissance in
U.S. energy production. But what can be difficult to appreciate
is the speed and scale of this transformation. After falling for
decades, U.S. production of crude oil and other liquid fuels
has risen by over 50 percent in just the past five years, to a
rate of more than 11 million barrels per day (MBD). Natural
gas production has risen by 40 percent since 2005, and is
now at a record high. According to U.S. Energy Information
Administration (EIA) estimates, the United States has passed
Russia and Saudi Arabia to become the world’s largest oil and
natural gas producer.
This new era of American energy abundance has had
far-reaching positive impacts on the U.S. economy and
global energy landscape.
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Rising energy production has helped the U.S. economy, creating
millions of new jobs and revitalizing communities. Rising production
has also contributed billions in taxes and other government revenue.
Increased domestic energy supplies have also saved U.S. consumers
money on energy costs — more than $1,200 per household in 2012,
according to an IHS study.
U.S. manufacturing has been revived. Energy intensive U.S. industries have
been boosted by the influx of abundant, affordable energy. The chemicals
industry has seen a double benefit, since it uses natural gas and liquids both
as a fuel and as a feedstock for plastics and other petrochemicals. Five years
ago, the United States was on the verge of becoming a net importer of
chemicals. Today, chemicals are once again America’s single biggest export
— larger than agriculture, automobiles and aerospace.
As the United States produces more of its own oil, it’s importing a lot less.
The share of U.S. liquid fuels consumption met by net imports fell to
an average of 33 percent in 2013, down from more than 60 percent in 2005.
The EIA expects that share to hit 20 percent in 2016 – the lowest level
since 1968.
The Outlook projects that this energy renaissance will continue for years
to come.
U.S. refining crude supply
Percent
2014 2005
Crude imports
Domestic crude
Source: U.S. EIA, through Aug 2014
Rising domestic oil production has
reduced U.S. crude imports
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By 2040, U.S. production of crude and other liquids is projected to rise to
over 15 MBD — about a 70 percent increase from 2010. North America
as a whole will see a similar growth rate through 2040, reaching
26 MBD — more than twice the current production of Saudi Arabia.
Given the integration of energy infrastructure and trade between the U.S.,
Canada and Mexico, North America is often considered as a single energy
production region.
Similar growth rates are expected for natural gas. North American natural
gas production is projected to rise by about 75 percent, to over 140 billion
cubic feet per day (BCFD) by 2040.
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
North America liquids production
MBDOE
Conventional C&C
Deepwater
Tight oil
Oil sands
NGLs
Other
Biofuels
2000 2020 2040
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
North America gas production
BCFD
2000 2020 2040
Conventional
Unconventional
Combined oil and natural gas production
is expected to grow through 2040,
as shale gas and tight oil combine with
other “unconventional” sources.
Roots of a renaissance
Shale energy got its start in Texas in the 1980s, when an
American innovator named George Mitchell worked to
combine two existing production technologies — hydraulic
fracturing and horizontal drilling — and began to safely and
economically extract the vast quantities of natural gas that
were known to exist in shale rock.
As it turned out, those same technologies can be used to
extract oil from shale and other tight rock formations. Other
nations are exploring the use of shale technology, but for
now, the United States and Canada are the only countries in
the world with meaningful shale production.
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All of the growth in North American oil and gas production will come
from “emerging” sources — energy that technology has only recently
made possible to produce economically. These include shale gas and its
associated natural gas liquids (NGLs), tight oil, deepwater Gulf of Mexico,
and Canadian oil sands. By 2040, emerging sources are projected
to account for 80 percent of North America’s liquids production,
and 85 percent of its natural gas.
While U.S. energy production is rising, its energy consumption is declining
as improvements to energy efficiency outpace underlying demand growth.
The United States led the world in energy demand growth throughout the
past century. But like many developed economies, the United States has
reached a watershed moment, where energy use is already so pervasive that
big increases in energy demand are no longer needed to sustain population
growth and economic expansion.
For example, home and vehicle ownership rates tend to rise as countries
grow more prosperous, driving up energy demand. But there is a practical
limit to how many homes and cars people can have. The United States
already has more than 75 cars for every 100 people. By contrast, in China
today, there are about 10 cars for every 100 people.
Improvements to energy efficiency are likely to produce a net decline in
U.S. energy demand for the first time in history. From 2010 to 2040, the
U.S. population will grow moderately, its economy will double but its
energy demand is expected to decline slightly, by about 5 percent.
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
U.S. energy trends
Indexed to 2000
GDP
Population
Demand
Carbon emissions
2000 2020 2040
55%
Less energy demand per
dollar of U.S. GDP in 2040,
compared to 2010
12
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
U.S. energy demand by sector
Quadrillion BTUs
2000 2020 2040
Gasoline
Transportation
Electricity generation
Industrial
Res/comm
Efficiency improvements are expected to reduce energy consumption in
each of the four main demand sectors.
• The most dramatic efficiency impacts are seen in the Transportation
sector, where U.S. demand for gasoline is falling as passenger cars
become more fuel-efficient. The average new U.S. car in 2040
is expected to get 47 on-road miles per gallon, compared to
25 mpg today, mostly because of projected growth in hybrid vehicles.
Commercial transportation needs will continue to grow despite
efficiency gains, and will drive up U.S. demand for diesel and jet fuel.
• Demand in the residential/commercial and industrial sectors will
fall due to efficiency gains such as improved insulation and lighting for
buildings and the further use of advanced manufacturing technologies
and processes.
• In the largest energy-demand sector, electricity generation, U.S.
demand for electricity will continue to grow, but the energy required
to produce that electricity should decrease as the use of cleaner,
more efficient fuels like natural gas make a greater contribution.
In the electricity generation sector, utilities and other power generators
are shifting away from coal in favor of low- or no-emissions fuels such as
natural gas, renewables and nuclear. This shift is expected to accelerate as
U.S. environmental policies raise the effective “cost of carbon” for various
fuels. In 2000, 50 percent of America’s electricity was produced from coal;
by 2040, it will likely be about 10 percent.
As a result of this shift toward cleaner fuels, plus ongoing gains in efficiency,
U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions are expected to decline by
more than 25 percent through 2040, reversing decades of steady increases.
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
2000 2020 2040
Coal
Electricity generation
U.S. energy-related CO2
emissions
by sector
Billion tonnes
Transportation
Industrial
Res/comm
It is important to note that trends in the United States and other
well-developed economies are different from trends in the rest of the
world, where energy demand and emissions continue to rise. While energy
demand in the United States and other developed nations is projected to
fall by about 5 percent from 2010 to 2040, demand in developing nations
(where 80 percent of the world’s population lives) should rise by nearly
70 percent. Globally, demand is expected to rise by 35 percent.
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
U.S. energy supply by fuel
Quadrillion BTUs
Oil ex bio
Other renewables
Biomass
Nuclear
Coal
Gas
2000 2020 2040
Overall U.S. energy demand declines but natural gas,
renewables and nuclear should take a greater share
Anticipated declining coal usage is the biggest factor
behind an expected sharp drop in U.S. CO2
emissions
“Energy is a critical part of boosting prosperity
and eradicating poverty.”
— Jim Yong Kim, President, World Bank Group
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With its production rising and demand falling, North America
is on track to become a net exporter of energy by about 2020,
and the United States could be a significant contributor to
those expanding trade opportunities.
North America’s
new trade opportunity
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U.S. natural gas resources are far
greater than projected consumption
plus LNG exports
Becoming an energy exporter would mean a new economic opportunity
for the United States, and a changed role for the nation on the world
energy stage. The United States will still want to integrate with global
energy markets for certain types of energy to meets its needs – creating an
interdependence as well as energy security.
The export opportunities are largest for natural gas. Most of the markets
for this gas are overseas – in places such as Japan and South Korea, which
have high gas demand but little indigenous resource. As a result, most of
America’s gas exports will be in the form of LNG, which is natural gas that is
liquefied for transport by ship, rather than by pipeline.
A study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
investigated U.S. LNG exports in the range of 6 to 12 BCFD. The study
concluded that the higher the level of LNG exports, the more the U.S.
economy would benefit.
The DOE is currently studying LNG export levels ranging from
12 to 20 BCFD. Exports at these levels would represent only a small
fraction of U.S. natural gas demand over The Outlook period, and an even
smaller share of the estimated remaining U.S. natural gas resource.
100
80
60
40
20
0
2000 2010 2020 2030 2040
U.S. gas demand
BCFD
Transportation
Electricity generation
Industrial
Res/comm
Conventional
Unconventional
Domestic demand
LNG exports
U.S. gas
Thousand TCF
0 1 2 3
Remaining recoverable
resource as of Jan. 2011*
Cumulative use
2011-2040
*Source: EIA Annual Energy Outlook 2013
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We believe that, in time, U.S. LNG exports are likely to be in the higher
range currently being studied by DOE due to the scale of global demand for
natural gas. In Europe and Asia Pacific, imports are projected to account
for over half of gas demand by 2040. As an example, even at the high end
of the DOE study range, cumulative LNG exports through 2040 would still
be only 5 percent of the EIA estimate of America’s remaining recoverable
gas resources.
Rising production will create new trading opportunities for oil, too.
North America should shift to a net liquids exporter, as production is lifted
by growth in U.S. tight oil, Canadian oil sands and other supplies such as
NGLs. By 2040, North American production is expected to exceed liquids
demand by approximately 15 percent.
In the United States, imports should continue to decline. U.S. net imports
of liquid supplies are projected to fall to under 2 MBD by 2040, about
one-tenth the levels seen just 10 years ago. The growth in U.S. tight oil has
been rapid as evidenced by the surge in production from places like Texas
and North Dakota. Every year producers increase their drilling effectiveness
while estimates of the size of the resource steadily increase. In fact, North
Dakota just recently surpassed 1 MBD of oil production.
The trading picture for crude is more complex than for natural gas, because
unlike natural gas, there are different grades of crude oil.
The nation’s 140 refineries use crude as feedstock to make a range of
products, including gasoline, diesel fuel and asphalt. But each refinery can
process only so much of each grade before running into bottlenecks.
“Total U.S. net imports of energy as a share of energy
consumption fell to their lowest level in 29 years for
the first six months of 2014.”
— U.S. EIA
4 MBD
Rise in U.S. production
of crude oil and other
liquids since 2009
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As production rises and demand
declines, North America can
become a net liquids exporter
As a result, to most effectively meet the needs of U.S. energy consumers,
the United States could export certain types of crude, while importing
others. These balances can and will change with market conditions.
When considered as a region, North America is expected to be a
significant energy exporter by 2040. Other energy forecasters have
reached similar conclusions.
Just as the United States benefits from exporting agricultural products,
cars and computer parts, it also can benefit from exporting energy.
In fact, as production continues to grow, the United States will need to
export its surplus production or else risk forcing production to be curtailed,
along with the jobs and economic growth that come with it.
The sea changes in U.S. energy — rising production and falling demand —
continue to provide new jobs and economic benefits to the nation. Informed
consumer choices and effective government policies are needed to best
meet the complex energy challenges and opportunities facing the U.S.,
North America and the world.
North America liquids supply and demand
MBDOE
Canada/Mexico other
Canada oil sands
Canada/Mexico C&C
U.S. tight oil
U.S. C&C
Liquids demand
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
1980 2010 2040
U.S. other
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
North Dakota
Texas
‘10
1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015
Rising crude oil production
MBD
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Data
Energy demand (quadrillion BTUs) unless otherwise indicated
2010 2025 2010 2010 2025 2010
Regions 1990 2000 2010 2025 2040 2025 2040 2040 2025 2040 2040 2010 2025 2040
Primary 81 96 94 94 90 0.0% -0.3% -0.2% 0% -5% -5% 100% 100% 100%
Oil 35 40 38 37 33 -0.2% -0.7% -0.5% -3% -10% -13% 40% 39% 37%
Gas 17 22 22 28 31 1.4% 0.7% 1.0% 24% 10% 36% 24% 29% 34%
Coal 19 22 20 13 6 -2.8% -5.4% -4.1% -34% -57% -72% 21% 14% 6%
Nuclear 6 8 9 9 12 0.6% 1.4% 1.0% 9% 23% 34% 9% 10% 13%
Biomass/waste 2 3 3 3 2 0.2% -0.4% -0.1% 3% -6% -4% 3% 3% 3%
Hydro 1 1 1 1 1 0.9% 0.7% 0.8% 14% 11% 26% 1% 1% 1%
Other renewables 1 1 2 3 5 4.1% 3.0% 3.5% 83% 55% 183% 2% 4% 6%
Total end-use 62 72 70 72 70 0.2% -0.2% 0.0% 3% -3% 0% 100% 100% 100%
Residential/commercial 15 18 19 19 19 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0% 0% 0% 27% 27% 27%
Transportation 22 27 27 26 24 -0.4% -0.4% -0.4% -6% -6% -12% 39% 36% 34%
Industrial 24 27 24 27 27 0.9% -0.1% 0.4% 15% -1% 14% 34% 38% 38%
Memo: electricity demand 9 12 13 15 17 0.7% 0.8% 0.7% 11% 12% 24% 19% 20% 23%
Power generation fuel1
29 37 37 37 36 -0.1% -0.1% -0.1% -2% -1% -3% 40% 39% 40%
Primary 95 114 113 118 115 0.3% -0.2% 0.0% 4% -3% 1% 100% 100% 100%
Oil 42 49 47 47 44 0.1% -0.5% -0.2% 1% -7% -6% 41% 40% 38%
Gas 21 26 28 36 40 1.7% 0.6% 1.2% 29% 10% 42% 25% 31% 34%
Coal 20 23 21 14 6 -2.6% -5.3% -3.9% -32% -56% -70% 19% 12% 5%
Nuclear 7 9 10 10 13 0.3% 1.4% 0.9% 5% 23% 30% 9% 9% 11%
Biomass/waste 3 4 3 3 3 0.1% -0.7% -0.3% 2% -10% -8% 3% 3% 3%
Hydro 2 2 2 2 3 0.7% 0.4% 0.6% 12% 6% 18% 2% 2% 2%
Other renewables 1 1 2 4 7 4.5% 3.2% 3.8% 93% 60% 209% 2% 4% 6%
Total end-use 73 86 87 93 92 0.4% 0.0% 0.2% 7% -1% 6% 100% 100% 100%
Residential/commercial 18 22 23 23 23 0.2% 0.0% 0.1% 2% 0% 3% 26% 25% 25%
Transportation 25 31 32 32 31 -0.2% -0.2% -0.2% -2% -3% -6% 37% 34% 33%
Industrial 30 34 32 38 38 1.2% 0.1% 0.6% 19% 1% 21% 36% 41% 41%
Memo: electricity demand 11 15 16 18 20 0.9% 0.8% 0.8% 14% 13% 29% 18% 20% 22%
Power generation fuel1
33 42 43 44 44 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 2% 0% 2% 38% 37% 38%
Primary 360 418 526 662 717 1.6% 0.5% 1.0% 26% 8% 36% 100% 100% 100%
Oil 137 157 178 212 228 1.2% 0.5% 0.8% 19% 7% 28% 34% 32% 32%
Gas 72 89 116 158 189 2.1% 1.2% 1.6% 37% 19% 63% 22% 24% 26%
Coal 86 93 135 164 138 1.3% -1.1% 0.1% 22% -16% 2% 26% 25% 19%
Nuclear 21 27 29 38 56 1.9% 2.7% 2.3% 32% 49% 97% 5% 6% 8%
Biomass/waste 36 41 49 56 56 0.9% 0.0% 0.5% 14% 1% 15% 9% 8% 8%
Hydro 7 9 12 16 20 2.3% 1.3% 1.8% 40% 21% 70% 2% 2% 3%
Other renewables 1 3 7 18 29 6.3% 3.4% 4.8% 149% 65% 311% 1% 3% 4%
Total end-use 291 330 409 511 556 1.5% 0.6% 1.0% 25% 9% 36% 100% 100% 100%
Residential/commercial 87 98 115 135 147 1.1% 0.5% 0.8% 17% 9% 27% 28% 26% 26%
Transportation 65 81 100 122 140 1.3% 0.9% 1.1% 22% 15% 40% 24% 24% 25%
Industrial 139 151 193 254 269 1.8% 0.4% 1.1% 31% 6% 39% 47% 50% 48%
Memo: electricity demand 35 45 63 94 119 2.6% 1.6% 2.1% 48% 27% 87% 15% 18% 21%
Power generation fuel1
118 144 192 258 291 2.0% 0.8% 1.4% 34% 13% 51% 37% 39% 41%
World 21.3 23.9 30.7 37.4 36.9 1.3% -0.1% 0.6% 22% -2% 20% 100% 100% 100%
North America 5.6 6.6 6.5 6.2 5.2 -0.3% -1.1% -0.7% -4% -16% -19% 21% 17% 14%
United States 4.9 5.7 5.5 5.0 4.0 -0.7% -1.4% -1.0% -10% -19% -26% 18% 13% 11%
1
Share based on total primary energy
Average annual change % change
Share of total
United States
End-use demand (including electricity)
North America
End-use demand (including electricity)
World
End-use demand (including electricity)
Energy-related CO2
emissions (billion tonnes)
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    4 Comfort and security Gainsin living standards over the past two centuries have been enabled in large part by a transition to modern energy sources. One element driving this transition is the “energy density” of various energy types. Fuels high in energy content use less space and are often the easiest to transport for various uses. This helps explain why gasoline is prevalent as a transportation fuel and why people in high-rise buildings do not rely on wood for heating and cooking. To help compare energy content, we’ve converted some sources of energy used today to one of mankind’s earliest forms of energy: wood logs used as fuel for fire. Modern energy for modern living = = 13,000 AA batteries 1 gallon gasoline 5 logs (3.5 inch diameter, 16 inch length) Lighting for cities is provided by one of the most convenient energy types — electricity. Fire was the first form of light and heat, providing safety, comfort and security after dark. Kerosene and other petroleum products became widely used for their low cost and versatility versus solid fuels. Then Now Daily U.S. energy demand per person in 2010 34 logs = 7 logs Household use Personal mobility + The same distance can now be traveled by a gasoline-powered car in just 3 days. It used to take 25 days to travel 2,000 miles by stagecoach. By the 1860s, the trip could be made in 2 weeks by steam locomotive. Then Now 6 logs Personal transportation + exxonmobil.com/energyoutlook
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    Now 5 When selectinga type of energy for a particular need, many factors are considered including practicality, convenience and cost. Energy content is often “lost” in burning a log or charging a battery, and logs of wood can’t easily power a car nonstop for 300 miles. Gasoline has advantages on the road, but doesn’t compete well with batteries for powering a smartphone. Technology and energy work together to provide practical solutions. This is what makes modern living standards possible and why we use a diversity of fuels. Energy fit for modern purposes Productive workspaces Before the late 19th century, office buildings generally did not exceed five stories because of construction costs and the lack of elevators. Steelframe construction, elevators,electric lightingandair conditioningenabled tallerbuildings,which maximizedrealestate. Modern insulation, lighting and temperature control have greatly improved commercial building energy-efficiency. Then Now 6 logs Commercial buildings Travel and trade With the use of wind power in 1620, the Mayflower took 66 days to cross the Atlantic. The invention of steam-powered ships allowed the same trip to be made in two weeks. Modern aircraft and jet fuel make flights across the Atlantic faster, taking less than 8 hours. Then Now 4 logs Commercial transportation + Modern manufacturing Modern manufacturing equipment now requires energy dense fuels like natural gas and electricity. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, factory locations were near fast-flowing streams to use water power. The invention of the steam engine helped accelerate the Industrial Revolution and the demand for coal. Then Now 11 logs Industrial use +
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    6 A sea changein U.S. energy Ten years ago, the United States was importing close to 60 percent of its oil, and making plans to import significant amounts of natural gas for the first time in history. Today, the prevailing conversation in the United States is not about a scarcity of energy supply, but rather an abundance. exxonmobil.com/energyoutlook
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    7 Advances in technologyhave unlocked oil and natural gas from shale and other tight rock formations in states across the country, including Pennsylvania, Texas and North Dakota. With the addition of other new sources, such as Canadian oil sands and production from the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, there has been a dramatic increase in U.S. energy supply, and further growth is projected. But while supply is rising, America’s energy demand is not. U.S. petroleum demand actually is falling because the country is using energy more efficiently in its cars and elsewhere. The country can grow its economy and maintain living standards with less energy. As a result, North America is on track to become a net energy exporter for the first time in recent history, with the United States making a significant contribution. U.S. imports of oil are expected to drop to about one-tenth the level of 10 years ago. And the country has the opportunity to meet its own needs and export significant amounts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to help meet rising global demand for the clean-burning fuel. This special edition of The Outlook for Energy takes a closer look at these sea changes in U.S. energy, and what it means for the United States and the world from now through 2040. 12 8 4 0 Pennsylvania natural gas production BCFD 2005 Source: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 1H14 Unconventional Conventional Technology advances have enabled a rapid rise in oil and gas production in states across the U.S. ­­30% Rise in U.S. unconventional gas production from 2010 to 2013
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    8 The U.S. energyfuture By now, many Americans have heard about the renaissance in U.S. energy production. But what can be difficult to appreciate is the speed and scale of this transformation. After falling for decades, U.S. production of crude oil and other liquid fuels has risen by over 50 percent in just the past five years, to a rate of more than 11 million barrels per day (MBD). Natural gas production has risen by 40 percent since 2005, and is now at a record high. According to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates, the United States has passed Russia and Saudi Arabia to become the world’s largest oil and natural gas producer. This new era of American energy abundance has had far-reaching positive impacts on the U.S. economy and global energy landscape. exxonmobil.com/energyoutlook
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    9 Rising energy productionhas helped the U.S. economy, creating millions of new jobs and revitalizing communities. Rising production has also contributed billions in taxes and other government revenue. Increased domestic energy supplies have also saved U.S. consumers money on energy costs — more than $1,200 per household in 2012, according to an IHS study. U.S. manufacturing has been revived. Energy intensive U.S. industries have been boosted by the influx of abundant, affordable energy. The chemicals industry has seen a double benefit, since it uses natural gas and liquids both as a fuel and as a feedstock for plastics and other petrochemicals. Five years ago, the United States was on the verge of becoming a net importer of chemicals. Today, chemicals are once again America’s single biggest export — larger than agriculture, automobiles and aerospace. As the United States produces more of its own oil, it’s importing a lot less. The share of U.S. liquid fuels consumption met by net imports fell to an average of 33 percent in 2013, down from more than 60 percent in 2005. The EIA expects that share to hit 20 percent in 2016 – the lowest level since 1968. The Outlook projects that this energy renaissance will continue for years to come. U.S. refining crude supply Percent 2014 2005 Crude imports Domestic crude Source: U.S. EIA, through Aug 2014 Rising domestic oil production has reduced U.S. crude imports
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    10 By 2040, U.S.production of crude and other liquids is projected to rise to over 15 MBD — about a 70 percent increase from 2010. North America as a whole will see a similar growth rate through 2040, reaching 26 MBD — more than twice the current production of Saudi Arabia. Given the integration of energy infrastructure and trade between the U.S., Canada and Mexico, North America is often considered as a single energy production region. Similar growth rates are expected for natural gas. North American natural gas production is projected to rise by about 75 percent, to over 140 billion cubic feet per day (BCFD) by 2040. 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 North America liquids production MBDOE Conventional C&C Deepwater Tight oil Oil sands NGLs Other Biofuels 2000 2020 2040 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 North America gas production BCFD 2000 2020 2040 Conventional Unconventional Combined oil and natural gas production is expected to grow through 2040, as shale gas and tight oil combine with other “unconventional” sources. Roots of a renaissance Shale energy got its start in Texas in the 1980s, when an American innovator named George Mitchell worked to combine two existing production technologies — hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling — and began to safely and economically extract the vast quantities of natural gas that were known to exist in shale rock. As it turned out, those same technologies can be used to extract oil from shale and other tight rock formations. Other nations are exploring the use of shale technology, but for now, the United States and Canada are the only countries in the world with meaningful shale production. exxonmobil.com/energyoutlook
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    11 All of thegrowth in North American oil and gas production will come from “emerging” sources — energy that technology has only recently made possible to produce economically. These include shale gas and its associated natural gas liquids (NGLs), tight oil, deepwater Gulf of Mexico, and Canadian oil sands. By 2040, emerging sources are projected to account for 80 percent of North America’s liquids production, and 85 percent of its natural gas. While U.S. energy production is rising, its energy consumption is declining as improvements to energy efficiency outpace underlying demand growth. The United States led the world in energy demand growth throughout the past century. But like many developed economies, the United States has reached a watershed moment, where energy use is already so pervasive that big increases in energy demand are no longer needed to sustain population growth and economic expansion. For example, home and vehicle ownership rates tend to rise as countries grow more prosperous, driving up energy demand. But there is a practical limit to how many homes and cars people can have. The United States already has more than 75 cars for every 100 people. By contrast, in China today, there are about 10 cars for every 100 people. Improvements to energy efficiency are likely to produce a net decline in U.S. energy demand for the first time in history. From 2010 to 2040, the U.S. population will grow moderately, its economy will double but its energy demand is expected to decline slightly, by about 5 percent. 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 U.S. energy trends Indexed to 2000 GDP Population Demand Carbon emissions 2000 2020 2040 55% Less energy demand per dollar of U.S. GDP in 2040, compared to 2010
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    12 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 U.S. energy demandby sector Quadrillion BTUs 2000 2020 2040 Gasoline Transportation Electricity generation Industrial Res/comm Efficiency improvements are expected to reduce energy consumption in each of the four main demand sectors. • The most dramatic efficiency impacts are seen in the Transportation sector, where U.S. demand for gasoline is falling as passenger cars become more fuel-efficient. The average new U.S. car in 2040 is expected to get 47 on-road miles per gallon, compared to 25 mpg today, mostly because of projected growth in hybrid vehicles. Commercial transportation needs will continue to grow despite efficiency gains, and will drive up U.S. demand for diesel and jet fuel. • Demand in the residential/commercial and industrial sectors will fall due to efficiency gains such as improved insulation and lighting for buildings and the further use of advanced manufacturing technologies and processes. • In the largest energy-demand sector, electricity generation, U.S. demand for electricity will continue to grow, but the energy required to produce that electricity should decrease as the use of cleaner, more efficient fuels like natural gas make a greater contribution. In the electricity generation sector, utilities and other power generators are shifting away from coal in favor of low- or no-emissions fuels such as natural gas, renewables and nuclear. This shift is expected to accelerate as U.S. environmental policies raise the effective “cost of carbon” for various fuels. In 2000, 50 percent of America’s electricity was produced from coal; by 2040, it will likely be about 10 percent. As a result of this shift toward cleaner fuels, plus ongoing gains in efficiency, U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide emissions are expected to decline by more than 25 percent through 2040, reversing decades of steady increases. exxonmobil.com/energyoutlook
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    13 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2000 2020 2040 Coal Electricitygeneration U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions by sector Billion tonnes Transportation Industrial Res/comm It is important to note that trends in the United States and other well-developed economies are different from trends in the rest of the world, where energy demand and emissions continue to rise. While energy demand in the United States and other developed nations is projected to fall by about 5 percent from 2010 to 2040, demand in developing nations (where 80 percent of the world’s population lives) should rise by nearly 70 percent. Globally, demand is expected to rise by 35 percent. 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 U.S. energy supply by fuel Quadrillion BTUs Oil ex bio Other renewables Biomass Nuclear Coal Gas 2000 2020 2040 Overall U.S. energy demand declines but natural gas, renewables and nuclear should take a greater share Anticipated declining coal usage is the biggest factor behind an expected sharp drop in U.S. CO2 emissions “Energy is a critical part of boosting prosperity and eradicating poverty.” — Jim Yong Kim, President, World Bank Group
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    14 With its productionrising and demand falling, North America is on track to become a net exporter of energy by about 2020, and the United States could be a significant contributor to those expanding trade opportunities. North America’s new trade opportunity exxonmobil.com/energyoutlook
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    15 U.S. natural gasresources are far greater than projected consumption plus LNG exports Becoming an energy exporter would mean a new economic opportunity for the United States, and a changed role for the nation on the world energy stage. The United States will still want to integrate with global energy markets for certain types of energy to meets its needs – creating an interdependence as well as energy security. The export opportunities are largest for natural gas. Most of the markets for this gas are overseas – in places such as Japan and South Korea, which have high gas demand but little indigenous resource. As a result, most of America’s gas exports will be in the form of LNG, which is natural gas that is liquefied for transport by ship, rather than by pipeline. A study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) investigated U.S. LNG exports in the range of 6 to 12 BCFD. The study concluded that the higher the level of LNG exports, the more the U.S. economy would benefit. The DOE is currently studying LNG export levels ranging from 12 to 20 BCFD. Exports at these levels would represent only a small fraction of U.S. natural gas demand over The Outlook period, and an even smaller share of the estimated remaining U.S. natural gas resource. 100 80 60 40 20 0 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 U.S. gas demand BCFD Transportation Electricity generation Industrial Res/comm Conventional Unconventional Domestic demand LNG exports U.S. gas Thousand TCF 0 1 2 3 Remaining recoverable resource as of Jan. 2011* Cumulative use 2011-2040 *Source: EIA Annual Energy Outlook 2013
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    16 We believe that,in time, U.S. LNG exports are likely to be in the higher range currently being studied by DOE due to the scale of global demand for natural gas. In Europe and Asia Pacific, imports are projected to account for over half of gas demand by 2040. As an example, even at the high end of the DOE study range, cumulative LNG exports through 2040 would still be only 5 percent of the EIA estimate of America’s remaining recoverable gas resources. Rising production will create new trading opportunities for oil, too. North America should shift to a net liquids exporter, as production is lifted by growth in U.S. tight oil, Canadian oil sands and other supplies such as NGLs. By 2040, North American production is expected to exceed liquids demand by approximately 15 percent. In the United States, imports should continue to decline. U.S. net imports of liquid supplies are projected to fall to under 2 MBD by 2040, about one-tenth the levels seen just 10 years ago. The growth in U.S. tight oil has been rapid as evidenced by the surge in production from places like Texas and North Dakota. Every year producers increase their drilling effectiveness while estimates of the size of the resource steadily increase. In fact, North Dakota just recently surpassed 1 MBD of oil production. The trading picture for crude is more complex than for natural gas, because unlike natural gas, there are different grades of crude oil. The nation’s 140 refineries use crude as feedstock to make a range of products, including gasoline, diesel fuel and asphalt. But each refinery can process only so much of each grade before running into bottlenecks. “Total U.S. net imports of energy as a share of energy consumption fell to their lowest level in 29 years for the first six months of 2014.” — U.S. EIA 4 MBD Rise in U.S. production of crude oil and other liquids since 2009 exxonmobil.com/energyoutlook
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    17 As production risesand demand declines, North America can become a net liquids exporter As a result, to most effectively meet the needs of U.S. energy consumers, the United States could export certain types of crude, while importing others. These balances can and will change with market conditions. When considered as a region, North America is expected to be a significant energy exporter by 2040. Other energy forecasters have reached similar conclusions. Just as the United States benefits from exporting agricultural products, cars and computer parts, it also can benefit from exporting energy. In fact, as production continues to grow, the United States will need to export its surplus production or else risk forcing production to be curtailed, along with the jobs and economic growth that come with it. The sea changes in U.S. energy — rising production and falling demand — continue to provide new jobs and economic benefits to the nation. Informed consumer choices and effective government policies are needed to best meet the complex energy challenges and opportunities facing the U.S., North America and the world. North America liquids supply and demand MBDOE Canada/Mexico other Canada oil sands Canada/Mexico C&C U.S. tight oil U.S. C&C Liquids demand 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 1980 2010 2040 U.S. other 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0 North Dakota Texas ‘10 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 Rising crude oil production MBD
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    18 Data Energy demand (quadrillionBTUs) unless otherwise indicated 2010 2025 2010 2010 2025 2010 Regions 1990 2000 2010 2025 2040 2025 2040 2040 2025 2040 2040 2010 2025 2040 Primary 81 96 94 94 90 0.0% -0.3% -0.2% 0% -5% -5% 100% 100% 100% Oil 35 40 38 37 33 -0.2% -0.7% -0.5% -3% -10% -13% 40% 39% 37% Gas 17 22 22 28 31 1.4% 0.7% 1.0% 24% 10% 36% 24% 29% 34% Coal 19 22 20 13 6 -2.8% -5.4% -4.1% -34% -57% -72% 21% 14% 6% Nuclear 6 8 9 9 12 0.6% 1.4% 1.0% 9% 23% 34% 9% 10% 13% Biomass/waste 2 3 3 3 2 0.2% -0.4% -0.1% 3% -6% -4% 3% 3% 3% Hydro 1 1 1 1 1 0.9% 0.7% 0.8% 14% 11% 26% 1% 1% 1% Other renewables 1 1 2 3 5 4.1% 3.0% 3.5% 83% 55% 183% 2% 4% 6% Total end-use 62 72 70 72 70 0.2% -0.2% 0.0% 3% -3% 0% 100% 100% 100% Residential/commercial 15 18 19 19 19 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0% 0% 0% 27% 27% 27% Transportation 22 27 27 26 24 -0.4% -0.4% -0.4% -6% -6% -12% 39% 36% 34% Industrial 24 27 24 27 27 0.9% -0.1% 0.4% 15% -1% 14% 34% 38% 38% Memo: electricity demand 9 12 13 15 17 0.7% 0.8% 0.7% 11% 12% 24% 19% 20% 23% Power generation fuel1 29 37 37 37 36 -0.1% -0.1% -0.1% -2% -1% -3% 40% 39% 40% Primary 95 114 113 118 115 0.3% -0.2% 0.0% 4% -3% 1% 100% 100% 100% Oil 42 49 47 47 44 0.1% -0.5% -0.2% 1% -7% -6% 41% 40% 38% Gas 21 26 28 36 40 1.7% 0.6% 1.2% 29% 10% 42% 25% 31% 34% Coal 20 23 21 14 6 -2.6% -5.3% -3.9% -32% -56% -70% 19% 12% 5% Nuclear 7 9 10 10 13 0.3% 1.4% 0.9% 5% 23% 30% 9% 9% 11% Biomass/waste 3 4 3 3 3 0.1% -0.7% -0.3% 2% -10% -8% 3% 3% 3% Hydro 2 2 2 2 3 0.7% 0.4% 0.6% 12% 6% 18% 2% 2% 2% Other renewables 1 1 2 4 7 4.5% 3.2% 3.8% 93% 60% 209% 2% 4% 6% Total end-use 73 86 87 93 92 0.4% 0.0% 0.2% 7% -1% 6% 100% 100% 100% Residential/commercial 18 22 23 23 23 0.2% 0.0% 0.1% 2% 0% 3% 26% 25% 25% Transportation 25 31 32 32 31 -0.2% -0.2% -0.2% -2% -3% -6% 37% 34% 33% Industrial 30 34 32 38 38 1.2% 0.1% 0.6% 19% 1% 21% 36% 41% 41% Memo: electricity demand 11 15 16 18 20 0.9% 0.8% 0.8% 14% 13% 29% 18% 20% 22% Power generation fuel1 33 42 43 44 44 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 2% 0% 2% 38% 37% 38% Primary 360 418 526 662 717 1.6% 0.5% 1.0% 26% 8% 36% 100% 100% 100% Oil 137 157 178 212 228 1.2% 0.5% 0.8% 19% 7% 28% 34% 32% 32% Gas 72 89 116 158 189 2.1% 1.2% 1.6% 37% 19% 63% 22% 24% 26% Coal 86 93 135 164 138 1.3% -1.1% 0.1% 22% -16% 2% 26% 25% 19% Nuclear 21 27 29 38 56 1.9% 2.7% 2.3% 32% 49% 97% 5% 6% 8% Biomass/waste 36 41 49 56 56 0.9% 0.0% 0.5% 14% 1% 15% 9% 8% 8% Hydro 7 9 12 16 20 2.3% 1.3% 1.8% 40% 21% 70% 2% 2% 3% Other renewables 1 3 7 18 29 6.3% 3.4% 4.8% 149% 65% 311% 1% 3% 4% Total end-use 291 330 409 511 556 1.5% 0.6% 1.0% 25% 9% 36% 100% 100% 100% Residential/commercial 87 98 115 135 147 1.1% 0.5% 0.8% 17% 9% 27% 28% 26% 26% Transportation 65 81 100 122 140 1.3% 0.9% 1.1% 22% 15% 40% 24% 24% 25% Industrial 139 151 193 254 269 1.8% 0.4% 1.1% 31% 6% 39% 47% 50% 48% Memo: electricity demand 35 45 63 94 119 2.6% 1.6% 2.1% 48% 27% 87% 15% 18% 21% Power generation fuel1 118 144 192 258 291 2.0% 0.8% 1.4% 34% 13% 51% 37% 39% 41% World 21.3 23.9 30.7 37.4 36.9 1.3% -0.1% 0.6% 22% -2% 20% 100% 100% 100% North America 5.6 6.6 6.5 6.2 5.2 -0.3% -1.1% -0.7% -4% -16% -19% 21% 17% 14% United States 4.9 5.7 5.5 5.0 4.0 -0.7% -1.4% -1.0% -10% -19% -26% 18% 13% 11% 1 Share based on total primary energy Average annual change % change Share of total United States End-use demand (including electricity) North America End-use demand (including electricity) World End-use demand (including electricity) Energy-related CO2 emissions (billion tonnes) exxonmobil.com/energyoutlook
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    Exxon Mobil Corporation CorporateHeadquarters 5959 Las Colinas Blvd. Irving, Texas 75039-2298 exxonmobil.com The Outlook for Energy includes Exxon Mobil Corporation’s internal estimates and forecasts of energy demand, supply, and trends through 2040 based upon internal data and analyses as well as publicly available information from external sources including the International Energy Agency. This report includes forward looking statements. Actual future conditions and results (including energy demand, energy supply, the relative mix of energy across sources, economic sectors and geographic regions, imports and exports of energy) could differ materially due to changes in economic conditions, technology, the development of new supply sources, political events, demographic changes, and other factors discussed herein and under the heading “Factors Affecting Future Results” in the Investors section of our website at www.exxonmobil.com. This material is not to be used or reproduced without the permission of Exxon Mobil Corporation. All rights reserved. SP-138 US