Development of the unclaimed hydrocarbon deposits as a factor of rational subsoil assets use
The paper estimates the state of the mineral resource base of hydrocarbon raw materials, including the unallocated subsoil fund. Estimates of the commercial effectiveness of hydrocarbon deposits development based on unclaimed small hydrocarbon deposits are given. The basic economic prerequisites for a small business formation in subsoil use, aimed at the development of rational subsoil use and resource conservation, as well as the socio-economic development of the resource regions in Russia, are substantiated. The considered areas of the development of unclaimed hydrocarbon deposits can be recommended for use in the raw material subjects of the Russian Federation for the projects aimed at the development of small energy and small business in subsoil use in the regions.