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Petroleum (from Greek petra – rock and elaion – oil or Latin oleum – oil ) or crude oil is a thick, dark brown or greenish liquid.
Petroleum exists in the upper strata of some areas of the Earth's crust. It consists of a complex mixture of various hydrocarbons, largely of the alkane series, but may vary much in appearance and composition. Petroleum is used mostly, by volume, for producing fuel oil and gasoline (petrol), both important "primary energy" sources (IEA Key World Energy Statistics). Petroleum is also the raw material for many chemical products, including solvents, fertilizers, pesticides, and plastics. 88% of all petroleum extracted is processed as fuel; the other 12% is converted into other materials such as plastic. While petroleum is considered renewable on very long time scales, many people are worried about peak oil and eventual depletion in the near future. Due to its continual demand and consequent value, oil has been dubbed black gold.
The combining form of the word petroleum is petro-, as in petrodiesel (petroleum diesel).
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Gulfsands pay day at Khurbet East: London-listed explorer Gulfsands Petroleum has hit a 29 metre oil column with ... http://bit.ly/4RscsT
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Gulfsands pay day at Khurbet East: London-listed explorer Gulfsands Petroleum has hit a 29 metre oil column with ... http://bit.ly/4RscsT
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King Kong - Jeff Bridges â A petroleum exploration expedition comes to an isolated island and encounters a colossal gian⦠http://j.mp/103Eiy
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King Kong - Jeff Bridges ✇ A petroleum exploration expedition comes to an isolated island and encounters a colossal gian… http://j.mp/103Eiy
Used-oil refinery to open by summer: WINNIPEG â A new $1.4-million petroleum refinery that promises to turn dirty ... http://bit.ly/84PjCV
environmentguru (Environment Guru) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:38:11 -0000
Used-oil refinery to open by summer: WINNIPEG — A new $1.4-million petroleum refinery that promises to turn dirty ... http://bit.ly/84PjCV
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