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Petroleum Energy

Petroleum Energy comes from petroleum (crude oil), a fossil fuel formed from the remains of plants and animals buried under heat and pressure for millions of years. Petroleum is extracted from underground reservoirs and refined into fuels such as petrol (gasoline), diesel, kerosene, and jet fuel, as well as other products like lubricants, plastics, and chemicals.

When petroleum fuels are burned in engines, turbines, or power plants, they release energy in the form of heat. This heat can be used to run vehicles, generate electricity, or power industrial processes. Petroleum has been the most widely used energy source in the world, especially in the transportation sector.

Advantages of petroleum energy include:

• High energy content (efficient for vehicles and machines)

• Easy to transport and store (through pipelines, tankers, etc.)

• Wide industrial and commercial use

Disadvantages include:

• Non-renewable (finite reserves that will eventually run out)

• Burning releases carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other pollutants, contributing to air pollution and climate change

• Oil spills and drilling harm the environment and marine life

• Price fluctuations can affect economies

Today, while petroleum remains essential for transportation and industry, many countries are shifting toward renewable energy and electric mobility to reduce dependence on oil.