The Story of Petroleum
How it all began… Thanks to photosynthesis
Photosynthesis carbon dioxide + water + sunlight = sugar + oxygen
Photosynthesis carbon dioxide + water + sunlight = sugar + oxygen
organic material + heat + pressure = coal and oil Nature’s Oven
A Big Sandwhich
Where in the World is Oil Found?
Getting oil to the surface
increasing production
Crude Oil = Petroleum
Refinery
What’s in that Barrel?
Distillation Separates Hydrocarbons by Size
Volatiles Gasolines Diesel Heavy Oil Asphalt
“Cracking” Reduces Hydrocarbon Size Heavy Oil Asphalt Cracking
It’s not just about gas
Feedstock Chemicals Oxygenate
Feedstock Chemicals Polymerization
Feedstock Chemicals Polymerization
Feedstock Chemicals Polymerization
Oil Products Plastics
Oil Products Synthetics
Oil Products
Oil products are everywhere!
Alternatives?