How many mcf of natural gas equals the btu of 1 barrel of crude oil?

Answer 1

A fourty two (42) gallon barrel of oil generates approximately 5,600,000 btus. A cubit foor of nat gas generates 1,200 btus ,there for you would need 4,666.67 cubic feet of gas or 4.6 mcf. Today, an mcf of nat gas costs $2.6 an mcf, a barrel of oil $106. The btu per dollar breakdown looks like this.

5,600,000 btus = 1 barrel of crude oil = $106

5.6m btu / $106 = 52,830 btus per dollar

5,600,000 btus = 4.66 mcf = $12.12

5.6m btus / $12.12 = 462,046 btus per dollar

Answer 2

On average, 1 barrel of crude oil is equivalent to about 5,800 cubic feet, or 5.8 Mcf, of natural gas in terms of energy content. This comparison can vary depending on the specific composition and quality of the crude oil.