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Top Energy Producers and Consumers, 2008

For the first time, in 2008, China took top billing as the world's largest energy producer. The United States, meanwhile, has the dubious honor of being the biggest consumer. Here's a look at the…

The Greenhouse Gas Effect

The greenhouse effect is a natural process by which some of the radiant heat from the Sun is captured in the lower atmosphere of the Earth, thus…

Top Oil Producers and Consumers, 2010

In 2010, Saudi Arabia ranked as the world's top oil producer. The United States, meanwhile, has the dubious honor of being the biggest consumer. Here's a look at the world's top 10 oil consumers…

Top Oil Producers and Consumers, 2011

In 2011, Saudi Arabia ranked as the world's top oil producer. The United States, meanwhile, has the dubious honor of being the biggest consumer. Here's a look at the world's top 10 oil consumers…

Oil in the Caspian Region

Source: Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration. The Caspian Sea region has become a central focal point for untapped oil and natural gas…

The Top Ten: Top Oil Consumers

Top Oil Consumers (millions of barrels per day) Rank Consumers Total Oil Consumption 1. United States 20 2. China 13.…

Top Oil Producers and Consumers, 2012

In 2012, Saudi Arabia again ranked as the world's top oil producer. The United States, meanwhile, has the dubious honor of being the biggest consumer. Here's a look at the world…

Top Oil Producers and Consumers, 2013

In 2013, the United States overtook Saudi Arabia as the world's top oil producer. The United States also has the dubious honor of being the biggest consumer. Here's a look at…

Greatest Oil Reserves by Country, 2007

The table below lists the countries with the largest oil reserves in the world, as of 2007. The information was compiled by the US Energy Information Administration.Rank Country…

U.S. Energy Sources, 2006–2012

Here's a breakdown of the sources of energy in the United States for years 2006, 2009–2012: 2012 Oil 35% Natural gas 25% Coal 20% Nuclear 8%…