Warm-up 12/ In the US, oil production is ________oil consumption. -Greater than -Less than -Equal to 2. How is petroleum different from coal? 3. How is petroleum the same as coal? 4. Describe the process of fracking. 5.In your opinion, what is the most important advantage of petroleum and why? 6.In your opinion, what is the most important disadvantage of petroleum and why?
Natural Gas What is it? – Colorless, odorless gas Formation – Decay produces gas – Gas is trapped – Pressure and time Uses – Heating, cooking – Electricity (minor)
Where and How? US, Russia, Iran, Canada, Qatar Extraction – Drilling – Fracking Transport – Pipelines – Trucks Slight refining – Impurities – Smell
Natural Gas Advantages -EES 1EES 1 -EES 4EES 4 -EES 6EES 6 -EES 7EES 7 Disadvantages