This statistic shows the available reserves of alternative forms of oil, which may be exploited in the future. Tight oil reserves are estimated to be 300 billion barrels globally.
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Time. (April 9, 2012). Global reserves of alternative oil forms in 2011 (in billion barrels) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 22, 2026, from /statistics/222925/alternative-oil-reserves/
Time. "Global reserves of alternative oil forms in 2011 (in billion barrels)." Chart. April 9, 2012. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 22, 2026. /statistics/222925/alternative-oil-reserves/
Time. (2012). Global reserves of alternative oil forms in 2011 (in billion barrels). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2026. /statistics/222925/alternative-oil-reserves/
Time. "Global Reserves of Alternative Oil Forms in 2011 (in Billion Barrels)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 9 Apr 2012, /statistics/222925/alternative-oil-reserves/
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Global reserves of alternative oil forms in 2011 (in billion barrels) [Graph], Time, April 9, 2012. [Online]. Available: /statistics/222925/alternative-oil-reserves/
