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Our ‘Everyday uses of oil’ infographic is now available in 7 seven languages Whether as a fuel or a feedstock: oil is an integral part of your daily life. Visit Oil in everyday life to download the info-graphic.
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8 reasons to switch from Coal to Natural Gas. Natural gas outperforms coal in eight emissions parameters: Carbon Dioxide Carbon monoxide Sulfur dioxide nitrogen dioxide Particulate matter Mercury Cadmium lead Read Luca Longo’s blog on eniday for all the details.
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72 uses of Oil in everyday life Whether as a fuel or a feedstock: oil is an integral part of your daily life. Visit Oil in everyday life to download the info-graphic. Available in multiple languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish.
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54,250 tennis balls will be used at The Championships, Wimbledon, this year. Petroleum naphthalene is a key component in the composition of a tennis ball – another everyday use for oil. New balls after first seven games (to allow for warm-up), then after every 9 games. Subject to availability after use …
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484,391 people attended The Championships, Wimbledon last year. Mobility is a key factor in making these global events possible. 92% of global transport is based on oil. (Source – Wimbledon Facts & Figures)
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The number of wells in the Al-Shaheen oil field off Qatar, operated by IOGP’s newest member, North Oil Company. Source: North Oil Company
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If we don’t replace depleting oil fields, by 2040, the world will be short 57 million barrels per day. Even in a 2° C scenario! That’s nearly 30 super tankers! Source: ExxonMobil
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The percent (to the nearest whole number) of the world’s energy consumption supplied by wind power during 2014 (the most recent year for which reliable figures are available). The exact figure was 0.46%. That’s the key point made by energy commentator Matt Ridley in the 13 May issue of The …
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Norway’s remaining oil and gas resources are considerable. Evan after decades of production, 2/3 of the country’s estimated discovered and undiscovered gas resources remain, along with 1/2 of its oil resources. Source: http://www.iea.org
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Australia’s gas production (LNG and domestic use) increased by almost 30% in 2016. It has more than doubled in the last decade Source: Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA). www.appea.com See APPEA key statistics 2017
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