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The role of the Caspian Region is determined by its mineral resources. They are rather copious, but estimates of their reserves vary significantly. The greatest focus is on large fields with commercial reserves in which development is cost-effective.
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Zhiltsov, S.S., Zonn, I.S., Semenov, A.V. (2015). Hydrocarbon Potential of the Caspian Region. In: Zhiltsov, S., Zonn, I., Kostianoy, A. (eds) Oil and Gas Pipelines in the Black-Caspian Seas Region. The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, vol 51. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/698_2015_382
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