4 Advantages of Fossil Fuel

You may have heard that fossil fuels are the remains of dinosaurs that died millions of years ago. However, that’s far from the truth as fossil fuels are created by decomposing plants and modern animals and account for 80% of the total energy consumption.

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Fossil fuels come in three main types:

Coal

 It offers fuel to one-third of the world’s electricity. Its largest consumers are India, China, and the US.

Crude Oil

It is mined through the earth and is later broken down to produce refined oils like diesel, gasoline, kerosene, etc., that we mainly use for fuel.

Natural Gas

It’s found close to oil deposits and is used as methane mostly. It even developed the complex fracking process.

To know more about how these decomposed remains benefit us, here’s a list of few benefits provided by fossil fuels.

4 Advantages of Fossil Fuels

Cost-Effective

One of the major reasons, fossil fuels are still popular amongst countries is because it’s a cheap source of energy compared to others. It’s easier to find and manufacture these fuels as there’s a massive supply.

Moreover, fossil fuels have offered fuel for the entire world for 250 years, so it also involves an infrastructure that offers easy and efficient distribution at cost-effective prices.

Convenient

Since coal and oil are energy stable and dense, it makes the transport process extremely convenient.

They are transported on big trucks or large pipes placed above and below the ground.

Promote Economy

Many countries across the world rely heavily on fossil fuels. You can observe economic prosperity in many oils and gas-producing countries.

Government supports oil firms with billions of dollars as it promotes economic benefits. Its benefits are evident in the number of industries powered by fossil fuels and the number of manufactured products.

Improved Stability

With hydrogen and carbon molecules, fossil fuels are said to be highly stable.  This is one of the major reasons why they are easier to store and transport.  

If you’re looking for experienced personnel in the oil and gas industry, reach out to Contact Instruments. They have a team of professionals who have over 90 years of experience in this industry and can offer solutions for any instrumentation problems. Their services include drilling rig instrumentation, weight indicator systems, pressure gauges, etc. Contact them now to make an informed decision! 

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