Valuation of oil and gas reserves in the Netherlands 1990-2005

This paper presents the methods used for compiling physical and monetary balance sheets of oil and gas reserves in the Netherlands. Results and sensitivity analyses are shown for the period between 1990 and 2005. The results are used for measuring multi-factor productivity and are published in the Dutch environmental accounts. Furthermore, balance sheets of oil and gas reserves are part of complete balance sheets for non-financial assets that are currently being developed.