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Reserves

Estimated remaining quantities of oil, gas, and related substances anticipated to be commercially and economically producible by application of development projects to known accumulations from a given point forward, justified for development. There must exist, or be reasonable expectation of, the legal right to produce, installed means of delivery, and all required permits and financing.