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How is oil obtained?
Crude oil is obtained by drilling down into the ground to an oil well. The oil is then pumped out of the ground and put into barrels. The barrels of oil are then sent to a plant where it is processed into different products for consumer use.
How do you get hydrogen and carbon from crude oil?
you extract them by drilling wells
What is a fossil fuel in liquid form that is obtained by drilling?
The answer is oil.
What do scientists use to test an area for oil without drilling?
Scientists can use sonar and seismic studies to test an area for oil. It is not always certain, however. To really find out if an area is rich in oil, drilling must occur.
What are the pros and cons of oil drilling in Antarctica?
At present, drilling for oil is prohibited until 2048. See Wikipedia link. Second, there has been some drilling in the 1970's offshore in the Ross Sea, but only traces of gas were found. It will be hard to justify spending money to explore for oil, as the cost of drilling and producing is very high. So the ban on exploration may continue after 2048. See second link.
Is commercial oil drilling and deepwater oil drilling the same?
Yes
How is drilling for natural gas different from drilling for oil?
Drilling for natural gas is similar to drilling for oil, but gas must be liquefied before it can be shipped.
When was the oil drilling ban amended?
the only ban on oil drilling was in 1919
Why aren't we drilling for oil here in the US?
We are drilling for oil in the united states
What is main economic land usage in northern Canada and Alaska?
Oil Drilling
What costs more - drilling or mining oil sands?
drilling
What has the author Brandon C Nuttall written?
Brandon C. Nuttall has written: 'Oil and gas drilling activity summary for Kentucky, 1989' -- subject(s): Statistics, Oil well drilling, Gas well drilling 'Oil and gas drilling activity summary for Kentucky, 1988' -- subject(s): Statistics, Oil well drilling, Gas well drilling
What area in Africa has been damaged from oil drilling?
Ogoniland in Nigeria has been damaged from oil drilling
Where can one go to get jobs in oil drilling?
You can probably find where to get jobs in oil drilling by contacting an oil drilling company and asking for a job, or by going to any legitimate job finding organisation.
Why are people against oil drilling?
because the nation wide has a clear majority of norwegains against oil drilling
What is the NAICS for drilling oil and gas wells?
NAICS Code(s) 213111 (Drilling Oil and Gas Wells)
What can you do to stop polar bears becoming extinct because of oil drilling?
Polar bears are not threatened by oil drilling. If they were, drilling measures to contain spills could be enhanced.
