ocr: Bahrain remains dependent on its oil - and gas production. Production of crude oil declinedhowever, from 65,000 (b/d)i in the 1970s to 38,200 b/din1994. Reserves will probably run out by 2010.Because oilhas declined, gas has assumed greater importance. Most is usedto supply local industries, particularly the aluminum plant establishedin] 1972.
