There’s a lot more to understand about oil than it’s used to make the residential heating oil that many of us use daily across the world. Anyone who thought the terms “oil” and “interesting” couldn’t coexist should look at these fascinating facts about oil and petroleum.

Changing Your Perspective About Oil and Gas

There are so many things in our everyday use, but we fail to know the related facts. Learning about oil and gas facts can change your perspective about things you regularly see. JINN Petroleum is one of the best petrol dealerships in Pakistan that provides the services and enlightens you regarding petroleum facts. 

1. Crude Oil Is the Converted Components of Animal and Plants

Crude oil evolved from fossilized organisms such as animals and plants 300 million years ago. These animals absorbed carbon molecules in their bodies, which became kerogen after they died. Catagenesis converts kerogen into hydrocarbons. 

2. Ancient Societies Used Oil

Oil use isn’t new to modern society; it’s been utilized for almost 5,000 years. The Sumerians and Babylonians used crude oil. The ancient Greeks and Romans employed petroleum as a sealing lubricant.

3. Crude Oil Can Be Used to Make More Than One Form of Fuel

Once extracted from the ground, crude oil is transported to oil refineries. It is converted into various fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), kerosene, jet fuel, petrol, diesel, and others. You may discover more about oil and the different types we offer at Rix by visiting our service pages.

4. Oil Is Used to Make a Wide Range of Items

Oil is used to make plastic bottles, pencils, fertilizers, and clothing. When you learn about oil, you realize it is a chemical found in almost all items. The quantities of oil used to manufacture are mostly determined by market demand because refineries produce different types of oil.

5. The Largest Oil Field in the World

The world’s largest oil fields are in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia’s Ghawar Field claiming the title of the world’s largest oil field, producing 5 billion barrels of oil a day. It is around 3,306 square miles in area, which is larger than Greater London! Even more difficult to believe is that the entire oil field accounts for around one-third of Saudi Arabia’s oil production.

6. Oil Tankers Are One of the Industry’s Giants

Oil tankers can weigh up to 650,000 tonnes, making them mega tankers. Their average length is roughly 330 meters, with the largest ever erected measuring 458 meters.

7. Oil Is a Significant Source of Energy.

Oil, coal, and natural gas supply 88% of the world’s energy needs. However, according to a recent estimate, the pandemic will reduce oil use by 8% in 2021. The transportation industry was the hardest hit, accounting for 60% of overall oil demand.

8. Oil Can Be Found in Places Other Than Your Heating Oil Tank.

Oil can be found underground in porous rock locations, with oil contained within these rocks. It may not appear as you imagine – it’s a stinky, yellow/black liquid!

9. Uncommon Plant Oils

Along with olive oil, sunflower oil, and vegetable oil, there are more uncommon forms of plant oil, such as pequi oil, which comes from the seeds of the Canarium Ovatum plant in Brazil and is used in cooking.

10. When Oil Becomes Liquid

At normal temperature, the oil turns into liquid. This is because oils contain more carbon-to-carbon bonds than fats. The low melting point is due to oil’s high unsaturation. The carbon-to-carbon double bonds deform the shape of the molecules, preventing them from packing tightly together in solid form.

Conclusion

We hope you have enjoyed learning about oil and perusing our oil facts. By establishing depots and expanding its dealerships, JINN Petroleum Pakistan is eager to deliver quality petroleum products and services in remote locations.