The United States holds more oil resources than any other country in the world. The majority of these reserves are in the form of shale oil (synthetic oil won from kerogen), at around 89,981 million metric tons. By comparison, Venezuela was found to have the greatest heavy oil resources and Russia the greatest conventional oil resources. Resources are differentiated from reserves in that they also include estimated and non-extractable deposits.
Countries with largest oil resources worldwide in 2022, by type (in million metric tons)
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Countries with largest oil resources worldwide in 2022, by type (in million metric tons) [Graph], BGR, January 10, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/264766/countries-with-largest-oil-resources/