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EIA Report on Demand US Energy Information Administration
Provides text description and statistics on global oil consumption and US oil consumption by product and region

How Oil Drilling Works Howstuffworks.com
Describes drilling in nontechnical terminology, and includes graphics to explain processes and industry terms

International Energy Outlook 2006 US Energy Information Administration
Provides in-depth reports on world oil demand, resources, and consumption, supplemented with statistics, graphs, and charts

The Outlook for Energy - A View to 2030 ExxonMobil
Outlines the energy supply-and-demand forecast through 2030 using easy-to-comprehend text and graphs to illustrate demand by fuel, sector, and vehicle trends

Energy Kids’ Page US Energy Information Administration
Provides text and graphic illustrations with information on what is energy, significant energy milestones, fun facts, and an energy quiz

Energize Your Future Shell
Provides energy information for students and educators and features games, activities, and a glossary of industry terms 

Industry Data and Terminology

Industry statistics Here’s where to look for different types of oil and gas industry statistics.

Glossary of terms Confused by oil and gas terminology? Here are definitions and links to other glossaries that can enhance your understanding.

Unit conversion factors Need to compare numbers in different units, or convert a statistic to a familiar unit? This section can help.