What is meant by "in 2030 over 2004" in this context?

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What is meant by "in 2030 over 2004" in this context?

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Coal needs continue to be met mainly by indigenous production. China and India account for over three-quarters of the 3.3 billion-tonne increase in oil production *in 2030 over 2004*.

2006-12-11 14:02:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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They are making a prediction of the difference from 2004 to 2030 for China and India...

2006-12-11 14:06:39 · answer #1 · answered by That Guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

means greater oil production in 2030 than 2004

2006-12-11 22:07:04 · answer #2 · answered by ajm_jr_2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Sounds like a misprint or typo to me. They are probably referring to an increase from 2003 to 2004.

2006-12-11 23:41:07 · answer #3 · answered by banjuja58 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋