ABSTRACT
The US energy production during March 1995 totaled 5.9 quadrillion Btu, which is a 1.0% increase from the level during March 1994. Crude oil and natural gas plant liquids decreased 0.9%, coal production decreased 0.3%, and natural gas production remained about the same. Energy consumption during March 1995 totaled 7.5 quadrillion Btu, 1.3% above the level of consumption during March 1994. Coal production is the most fluctuating source, and nuclear electric power is the next. The fluctuation in monthly production is due to the effect of weather on production and the manufacturing operations. In every phase of human life, consumption of energy in various forms is involved. Macroscopically, the energy consumption of a country is directly related to the country's total production activities as well as the living standards of the country. This is why energy resources are the most important resources for any country or region. The world has already experienced a major energy crisis and several minicrises.
