World energy resources are plentiful, but accumulating risks threaten continued expansion of oil and natural gas production from conventional sources relied on historically. To mitigate these risks, expansion of all economic energy sources will be required, including coal, nuclear, renewables, and unconventional oil and natural gas. Each energy source faces significant challenges, including technical, environmental, political, or economic hurdles, and each imposes infrastructure requirements for development and delivery.

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