Where does most of the oil consumed in the US come from?

Answer 1

Crude oil comes from beneath sedimentary rock, most often on land, but also from beneath the seabed via oil-drilling platforms.

Commonly, crude oil is thought to be the remains of dead plants and animals that have been buried under sediment for millions of years. The plants and animals are said to be slowly converted into crude oil by high temperature, compression and bacterial action.

An alternate theory suggests that crude oil may be a natural byproduct of the Earth's own subsurface methane gas interacting with minerals, heat and pressure changes that occur at points on the Earth where tectonic plates meet and crush together. Although unproven, this theory suggests that crude oil may be constantly forming as an on-going process of crustal interaction.

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Answer 2

According to the EIA (http://www.eia.doe.gov/basics/quickoil.html), in 2006 the US had domestic production of 5.1 million barrels per day, and imports of 10.1 million barrels per day. Of the imports, a little over half comes from OPEC, and the rest comes from non-OPEC countries. Believe it or not, the US is the third largest oil producer, behind Saudi Arabia and Russia, but it is also the largest consumer by far, and consumes more than it can produce.

Answer 3

Alaska and Mexican Gulf

Texas and California

Answer 4

There are several US states that produce oil with Texas being ranked as the top producer. Some of the other states include Alaska, Oklahoma and California among others.

Answer 5

Coal (about 50 percent)

Solar panels produced 0.1 percent in 2006 but will have increased since then

Answer 6

i think is coal

we have relatively small amounts coming from renewable sources and nuclear

Answer 7

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