Oil and Petroleum

Oil and petroleum are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different forms of the same substance. Crude oil is a natural resource extracted from the ground, while petroleum is a broad term that includes processed products derived from crude oil, such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.

Crude oil is extracted from the ground through a process called drilling. A well is drilled into the earth's surface, and if oil is present, it will flow to the surface due to the pressure underground. The oil is then collected and refined to produce various petroleum products.

Petrol.

actually its oil.

No, petroleum is not considered a rock. It is a naturally occurring liquid found underground that is extracted and used as a source of energy. Petroleum is formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms over millions of years.

The world uses around about 85 million barrels of crude oil each day, or 14,000,000,000,000 milliliters.

In recent years, around 20-25% of crude oil and around 10-15% of refined petroleum products produced in the USA are typically exported. However, these percentages can vary due to market conditions and trade agreements.

Petroleum is important because it is a major source of energy used for transportation, heating, and electricity generation. It is also a key component in the production of various everyday items like plastics, lubricants, and synthetic materials. Additionally, the oil industry plays a significant role in the global economy.

Yes, oil and petroleum generally refer to the same substance, a fossil fuel derived from crude oil that is used for energy production and various other purposes. Oil is a broader term that can refer to other types of oils as well, while petroleum specifically indicates the raw form of crude oil.

Petroleum is an oil product that people mine for and sell at high prices. We saw that with the rise and fall of the gas prices. It provides for gas for our cars and other uses of energy. It can be very harmful to the environment however. It is also finite which means it's a non-renewable resource. That means we will run out of it sometime because it takes so long to replenish it. Recently in government, an issue has been whether or not to drill for oil on a wildlife preserve in Alaska. The drilling of oil can pollute bodies of water and kill fish. It can effect entire food chains by just getting rid of one species. However oil is very expensive and valuable. In the not-too-distant past countries tried to get ahold of oil-rich Kuwait. As I said before, Alaska also has oil. It's important though, that we don't rely on oil too much or we'll run out without a source to replace it.
it affects the environment by causing pollution to the earth

Coal typically forms in swamps and wetland environments, while petroleum and natural gas form in marine environments. This difference in formation locations is due to the variations in the organic material that gets preserved and transformed under specific conditions, leading to the formation of different hydrocarbon products.

I don't think there is any rate of formation of crude oil in the world as it is now. The accepted theory of how the oil arose is that it was formed by very thick deposits of algae, in a world very different from today's world. Some people have argued that oil could come from deep inside the earth, but this theory is not accepted by most geologists.

Petroleum is important as an energy resource because it is a major source of fuel used for transportation, heating, and electricity generation. It is also used in the production of various everyday products such as plastics, chemicals, and lubricants. However, its use contributes to environmental issues like air pollution and climate change.

It is estimated that there are about 1.65 trillion barrels of proven oil reserves left on Earth. However, this does not account for potential new discoveries or future advancements in extraction technology.

Drilling rigs are used to drill crude oil from the Earth's crust. These rigs are equipped with specialized drilling equipment and machinery to penetrate deep into the ground and access oil reservoirs. The extracted crude oil is then collected and transported for refining and processing.

Fractional distillation is the separation method used in refining oil. Oil refining involves heating crude oil to separate it into different components based on their boiling points, allowing for the extraction of valuable products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.

Yes. There is only so much of it and scientists think it takes hundreds of thousands of years to form naturally. There are many theories to when we are going to run out, but I don't believe there is much of a consensus on that.

Crude oil is less dense than water, so it floats on the surface. This allows for easy containment and removal using physical barriers or skimmers. Additionally, crude oil's tendency to spread in a thin layer over the water surface aids in its collection and removal.

Yes, petroleum is a non-renewable resource because it is formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient plants and animals. Once extracted and used, it cannot be replaced on a human timescale.

No, petroleum ether and water are immiscible because they have different polarities. Petroleum ether is nonpolar, while water is polar, leading to a lack of attraction between the two substances and preventing them from mixing together.

Most (but not all) oil is less dense than water.

That oil which is less dense than water will float.

That oil which is denser than water will sink.

Petroleum products are obtained from crude oil through a refining process that separates the different components like gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and various petrochemicals. The refining process involves distillation, cracking, and other treatments to obtain the desired products.

Crude oil is a naturally occurring fossil fuel found in the Earth's crust. It is brought to the surface through drilling wells into underground reservoirs where the oil is trapped. Once the well is drilled, the pressure from the reservoir forces the oil to flow up to the surface, where it can be collected and transported for processing.

The role of a geologist varies not only with his area of specialization (there are numerous) but also experience earned on the job and the occupational specialties as described by the company for which he works. In general and traditionally, the geologist has been responsible for the exploration and delineation of the petroleum reservoir. Historically in the field the geologist would find and sample potential source rock and potential reservoir rock. He would map potential structures that could be petroleum traps and define where best to drill. Today, the lines are more blurred. The geologist can still be responsible for collecting rock samples in the field, but this might also be carried out by another geologist in a core lab examining core samples from another well whose samples correlate with the new area of interest. The gross surface structure of an area might be mapped by a geologist in the field but more likely it will be done by a geologist specializing in remote sensing looking at satellite imagery or aerial photos. A geologist specializing in basin analysis might chime in with information on the timing of the source rock and reservoir rock structure giving information on whether the source rock reached maturity before or after the potential traps were formed. A structural geologist might be consulted to advise on the potential for fractures in the area that might serve as migration pathways or potential porosity in the reservoir rock. Another geologist, a petrophysicist might examine the cores to determine the reservoir properties of the rock and correlate them to seismic properties. These would in turn give information to the geologist/geophysicist doing seismic interpretation of the area. Still another geologist specializing in well log analysis (also a potential petrophysicist) might correlate well logs from wells drilled in the general or regional area to determine the underlying sedimentary environment and facies distribution. He might consult a specialist in seismic stratigraphy or sedimentary petrology, both geologists for additional input. From this information a geologist would work up a volumetrics analysis to determine the potential recoverable oil present in the unproven reservoir. Another geologist might work up a risk analysis on the the potential reservoir to help determine if the prospect is worth drilling. Once the decision has been made, and drilling commences, a well site geologist would be responsible for monitoring the drillng progress and identifying potential hydrocarbon bearing zones from drill cuttings and mud returns. Another geologist would be responsible for mud logging. Once the well is complete, the well site geologist for the company drilling, would stipulate the zones to be logged by the service company. The service company logging engineer would recommend a log suite to be run. The company well site geologist would provide oversight and quality control on the log run and the data. A decision on whether to or how to complete the well and what intervals to perforate would be made. This data would be provided back to the geologists in the office to assess the results and if possible develop a reservoir model. If enough wells are present in the area a detailed reservoir model can be constructed from the logs and seismic data. If this is a wildcat or new field well the team might keep control or a reservoir or development geologist might be brought in to facilitate infill drilling to completely exploit the new found reservoir. The development or reservoir geologist might work closely with the reservoir engineer to plan out how to most efficiently exploit the reservoir. In some instances, like a small company, one geologist would fill nearly all the roles himself. In larger companies with more compartmentalization the roles might be carried out by separate individuals within the larger organization. I am sure I have overlooked something, but this will give you an idea of the many roles a geologist plays in finding petroleum.

No...what in the world would possess a man to think that explosives would be safe to use on an oil well. The proper way to drill an oil well would be to use a "Drill Bit" followed by a series of tools and special pipe to make up the "Bottom hole assembly" or the BHA. As the bit drills deeper a series of pipe are added to the top of the drilling pipe, these are call "Drill Pipe"

Petroleum is in a liquid form. It is retrieved by drilling into the earth and then pumping it out. Oil rigs and derricks. Various means of obtaining petroleum from tar sands and shale deposits are being investigated. Tars sands are not expected to be "mined", but treated in situ to generate liquid / gaseous petroleum. Oil shale may require mining. Neither of these is currently economically viable.