CRUDE OIL
Crude oil is a naturally occurring fossil fuel formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient plants and marine organisms buried under layers of sediment. It is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons and is extracted from underground reservoirs through drilling. After extraction, crude oil is refined into useful products such as petrol, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, lubricants, and petrochemicals. These products are essential for transportation, electricity generation, manufacturing, and the production of plastics and chemicals. Despite its economic importance, crude oil is a non-renewable resource and a major contributor to air pollution and climate change, which makes efficient use and the development of alternative energy sources increasingly important.
