In addition, the IACUC requires certain monitoring and record-keeping for animals that experience. severe or prolonged pain or impairment as a result of a study procedure which is not specifically covered. by an established policy.
In November 2014, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimated that OPEC's effective spare capacity, adjusted for ongoing disruptions in countries like Libya and Nigeria, was 3.5 million barrels per day (560,000 m 3 /d) and that this number would increase to a peak in 2017 of 4.6 million barrels per day (730,000 m 3 /d).
OPEC Member Countries have made significant additions to their oil reserves in recent years, for example, by adopting best practices in the industry, realizing intensive explorations and enhanced recoveries. As a result, OPEC's proven oil reserves currently stand at 1,206.00 billion barrels.