Crude oil is a natural liquid fossil fuel found in rock layers. It forms from ancient organic matter and serves as the primary raw material for fuels like gasoline and diesel.
Crude oil is a natural liquid fossil fuel found in rock layers. It forms from ancient organic matter and serves as the primary raw material for fuels like gasoline and diesel.
Refining: Separated through distillation into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and heating oil.
Key Characteristics
Key Characteristics
Composition: Mostly hydrocarbon compounds with small amounts of sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen.
Composition: Mostly hydrocarbon compounds with small amounts of sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen.
