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Global Dimensions of Energy Growth Projections in Northeast Asia

Table 2-1:

Sources of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in the Marine Environment (millions of tonnes annually14


Source

Probable Range


Best Estimate

Natural Sources

0.025 - 2.5


0.25

Atmospheric Pollution

0.05 - 0.5


0.3

Marine Transportation

1.00 - 2.60


1.45

Offshore Petroleum Production

0.04 - 0.06


0.05

Municipal and Industrial Wastes and Runoff

0.585 - 3.21


1.18

Total

1.7 - 8.8


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