Iraqi Oil Reserves May Be Twice As Large

Iraqi Oil Reserves May Be Twice As Large

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Iraqi Oil Reserves May Be Twice As Large

By ALAN ZIBEL AP Business Writer
© 2007 The Associated Press
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WASHINGTON — Taking into account the untapped potential of Iraq's western desert, the war-torn country's oil reserves could be nearly twice as large as previously estimated, containing more than 200 billion barrels, a new analysis of Iraqi oil resources says.

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I wonder how long this has been really known??
Pre 03 i would like to wager, for those in the know..
Must now be seen as one of the predominant reasons for the invasion..
This revised figure must put Iraq back on top in the case of untapped oil supply..


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