1.   The lower price estimate is based on new projections that show larger U. S. gas reserves than previously thought.

2.   Argentina is planning pipeline projects to Brazil, Uruguay and Chile, which will allow YPF to sell its gas reserves.

3.   A disturbance might cause these gas reserves to blow, creating the cracks.

4.   But Cortina says the industry can expect Repsol to be placing special emphasis on its gas distribution networks and the generation of electricity through its seemingly endless gas reserves.

5.   But Energy Department officials say the land could generate a fortune from gas reserves for a tribe that suffers enormous poverty and high unemployment.

6.   Competition, say energy analysts, favors projects such as tapping the huge gas reserves off Nova Scotia.

7.   In many cases, gas reserves are thousands of miles from the customers that want them.

8.   Iran has the second-largest gas reserves after Russia.

9.   It also wants to give priority to gas exploration in Argentina and Bolivia in order to integrate gas reserves and electricity generation.

10.   It has a wealth of minerals including gold, copper and possible gas reserves.