Gas and liquids reserves

The group has estimated proven and probable gas reserves in the UK and North America and estimated proven and probable liquid reserves in the UK. Estimates are made by management.

The principal fields in the UK are South Morecambe, North Morecambe, Galleon and Armada. The principal fields in North America are Medicine Hat and Entice.

Estimated net proven and probable reserves of gas (billion cubic feet) UK North America Total
1 January 2002 (as restated)(i) 2,786 446 3,232
Revisions of previous estimates (14) (6) (20)
Purchases of reserves in place 134 1 135
Production (399) (37) (436)
Sales of reserves in place (65) (65)
31 December 2002 2,442 404 2,846
(i) Estimated net proven and probable reserves of gas at 1 January 2002 have been restated to include non-producing assets which were previously excluded. The impact of the restatement is to increase net proven and probable gas reserves in the UK by 55 billion cubic feet.
Estimated net proven and probable reserves of liquids (million barrels) UK North America Total
1 January 2002 9 4 13
Revisions of previous estimates 2 2
Purchases of reserves in place 1 1
Production (2) (2)
Sales of reserves in place (7) (7)
31 December 2002 3 4 7

Liquid reserves includes condensate, propane, butane and oil.

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