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Production and Processing of Oil and Natural Gas in Croatia from 2003 to 2013

Conclusions: 1. The Republic of Croatia has a long history in hydrocarbon exploration, recovering and processing. 2. Currently around 60% of the needs for gas and 20% of the needs for oil are covered by local production. 3. Production in Croatia declines, and in regards to expectations of increasing demand in the future, it will become necessary to import larger quantities or discover new reservoirs. 4. In the Croatian consumption balance sheet of primary energy, oil and petroleum products make up the largest share. That should certainly not change significantly in the following few decades. 5. Only changes in the structure of petroleum products consumption are expected, with natural gas consumption shares on the rise. 6. In regards to this state of affairs, Croatia should decrease its energy dependence on imported energy. It is necessary to construct an efficient energy infrastructure, which would guarantee the safety of supply, for which surely there are numerous solutions. 7. Mention earlier, producing of hydrocarbons will continue to decline due to reservoirs depletion, but discovering of new reservoirs could slow that process. 8. The Croatian part of the Pannonian Basin System is a well-expored territory, however so- called residual hydrocarbons, by-passed oil and satellite reservoirs are supposed to exist, what is endorsed by numerous conducted researches. 9. In the Northern Adriatic offshore additional reserves of natural gas can also be expected, especially in parts that were not explored thoroughly. 10. In order for our refineries to operate successfully, they must meet the demands of a constantly changing market and asking for higher quality. They are in the process of technological restructuring, which should accomplish an increase in product quality and market price reflecting changes in the structure of petroleum product consumption. It is also important to ensure diversity of import routes and storage capabilities of oil and natural gas, to ensure safety of delivery in conditions of uncertainty. 11. Croatia can withstand the challenges of energy dependency by improving the efficiency of energy use, as well as using alternative forms of energy such as renewable sources, which should increase in importance in total consumption.

hydrocarbons; Croatia; production; processing

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