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What is petroleum more commonly referred to as?
What is petroleum more commonly referred to as?
What process primarily creates petroleum?
What process primarily creates petroleum?
Which of the following products can petroleum be converted into?
Which of the following products can petroleum be converted into?
Which segment of the petroleum industry is concerned with the extraction of raw materials?
Which segment of the petroleum industry is concerned with the extraction of raw materials?
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Which statement is true regarding petroleum as an energy source?
Which statement is true regarding petroleum as an energy source?
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What role do midstream companies play in the petroleum industry?
What role do midstream companies play in the petroleum industry?
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What effect does petroleum availability have on global matters?
What effect does petroleum availability have on global matters?
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How is petroleum typically recovered from the ground?
How is petroleum typically recovered from the ground?
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What are the primary uses of petroleum?
What are the primary uses of petroleum?
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Which of the following is NOT a con of petroleum use?
Which of the following is NOT a con of petroleum use?
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What type of drilling is conducted to search for new reserves of oil?
What type of drilling is conducted to search for new reserves of oil?
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What is petroleum classified based on?
What is petroleum classified based on?
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Which activity can directly lead to environmental harm associated with petroleum extraction?
Which activity can directly lead to environmental harm associated with petroleum extraction?
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How is petroleum formed over time?
How is petroleum formed over time?
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What are some alternatives to petroleum?
What are some alternatives to petroleum?
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What is the primary benefit of oil and gas exchange-traded funds (ETFs)?
What is the primary benefit of oil and gas exchange-traded funds (ETFs)?
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Which of the following is a well-known mutual fund that invests in energy companies?
Which of the following is a well-known mutual fund that invests in energy companies?
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Which of the following descriptions best defines petroleum as an energy source?
Which of the following descriptions best defines petroleum as an energy source?
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Study Notes
Petroleum Overview
- Petroleum, also known as crude oil, is a naturally occurring liquid beneath the earth's surface.
- It's a fossil fuel, formed from the decomposition of organic matter over time
- Used in fuels for vehicles, heating, and machinery, and plastics
- The petroleum industry significantly impacts global politics and economics due to its widespread use.
- Petroleum extraction and processing drive the global economy
Petroleum Extraction and Refining
- Extracted through oil drilling
- Refined and separated into various fuels
- Petroleum contains hydrocarbons with varying molecular weights.
- Denser petroleum is harder to process and less valuable.
- Upstream companies find and extract raw materials
- Midstream companies transport and store petroleum products
- Downstream companies refine and process crude oil and natural gas
Petroleum Investment
- Investing in petroleum involves purchasing oil futures, options, or energy sector ETFs.
- Companies in petroleum are categorized as upstream, midstream, and downstream based on their role in the supply chain.
Petroleum's Impact
- Provides essential needs for energy, transportation, heating, lighting, and plastics.
- Non-renewable, limited supply energy source despite ease of extraction.
- High power ratio, easily transportable
Environmental Concerns
- Extraction and use have harmful environmental effects including carbon emissions, habitat damage, water table pollution.
- Underwater drilling and fracking have environmental concerns.
- Carbon emissions contribute to global warming
Petroleum Formation and Renewability
- Formed over millions of years from dead organisms (plants, algae, and bacteria) under intense heat and pressure within rock formations
- Non-renewable resource, with a finite supply
Alternatives to Petroleum
- Wind power - created from wind turbine use
- Solar power - uses the sun's energy
- Biofuels - made from vegetable oils and animal fats
Petroleum Classification
- Classified by drilling location, sulfur content, and API gravity (density).
Major Oil Reserves (2022)
- Venezuela (303.8 billion barrels)
- Saudi Arabia (297.5 billion barrels)
- Canada (168.1 billion barrels)
Petroleum Extraction Methods
- Developmental drilling - targeting known oil reserves.
- Exploratory drilling - searching for new reserves.
- Directional drilling - drilling in a targeted direction to known oil reserves
Petroleum Industry Classification
- Crude oil classified by geographic location of drilling, sulfur content, and API gravity (density).
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Description
Explore the fundamentals of petroleum, including its formation, extraction, and refining processes. Learn about the industry's impact on global economics and politics, as well as investment strategies within the sector. This quiz covers essential knowledge for understanding the complexities of the petroleum landscape.
