October 2011, Vol. 238 No. 10

Q&A

Spotlight Shines On Natural Gas As Worlds Fastest-growing Fuel

(Editor’s Note: In the past several years, few have doubted the growing importance of natural gas in the global supply picture. In this Q&A, originally published in the Lamp, an ExxonMobil magazine and reprinted here courtesy of ExxonMobil, Bill Colton, vice president, Corporate Strategic Planning, discusses the company’s global energy outlook through 2030, and the critical role that natural gas will play in meeting energy needs. Many of his comments are based on the company’s annual Outlook for Energy, regarded as one of the most relevant reports on oil and gas issues. For more information visit exxonmobil.com/energyoutlook.) Q: What is the forecast for