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Maybe. Natural gas has a very good chance of being the first to run out.
New deposits of coal, natural gas and oil are being discovered, but many are convinced that the new discoveries will not be sufficient to make up for the present decline in production rates. This is called "peak oil" and there has been much discussion about it for at least the last 45 years. Many experts believe that peak oil and gas occurred in the last 10 years.
There is uncertainty in the total supply of coal, natural gas and oil. Also, the rate which we will consume these fuels in the future is uncertain. It is likely however that as the fossil fuels become more scarce, their cost will increase causing lower demand. This does not mean we can avoid running out of fossil fuels, but will delay the end of these fuels.
Natural gas may be in very limited supply in the future and could be the first fossil fuel to run out. In some remote places, it is not easy to transport gas, so small offshore deposits may not be commercial. The US is exploiting new sources of gas, in particular shale gas and this may keep prices relatively low for a long time. With low natural gas prices, the consumption is unlikely to go down, meaning more rapid depletion of supply.
So, to get back to your question, either gas or oil will run out first. Both are likely to be in tight supply in 50 to 60 years.
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What are fossil fuels and which one will run out first?
Fossil fuels are organic materials used for burning to produce energy. It is false that oil is the fossil fuel that will run out first. It is believed that coal will be the first fossil fuel to run out.
Which fossil fuel is most likely to be used up first?
At present consumption rates, oil and natural gas will run out first.
What fossil fuel could run out in the next 100 years?
Oil.
Can oil be the first fuel to run out?
This is true but it could also be true of any fossil fuel. The problem is will it become too dangerous and will it become too expensive to excavate and extract these commodities.
The fossil fuel that will be used up the fastest is?
The fossil fuel that would be used up the fastest is oil. This is because it is cheap to run and quick to start up. Oil is also used in large and medium-sized power stations
What type of fuel did the first diesel run on?
peanut oil was the first fuel for the diesel engine
Can the earth run out of diesel?
Disel, like petrol, is made from natural oil. Natural oil is a fossil fuel and the earths reserves are expected to run out in 30 years. So yes the earth can run out of diesel.
Is using oil fuel good for the environment?
No! Even if it was it would run out very quickly. Using every fossil fuel is bad for the enviroment in some way.
Which fossel fuel is thought to run out first?
Crude oil
When will fossil fuel reserves run out?
2017
Can olive oil cause less pollution than fossil fuel?
yes i does cause less pollution but it can't run cars
What kind of fuel do you run in a snowmobile?
fossil fuels
