Oil has become the world`s most important source of energy since mid 1950`s. The industry, however, is facing some of the most profound challenges in its history. HOW IMPORTANT IS OIL?
Nearly 70% of all oil consumed in U.S is used for
transportation. In an international energy outlook 2016, transportation sector delivered energy consumption increased at an annual rate of 1.4% from 104 quadrillion Btu in 2012 to 155 quadrillion Btu in 2040. INDIA`S DOMESTIC PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION ALTERNATIVE SOURCES..!!
Renewable resources are
Bio diesel Bio alcohol Hydrogen Chemically stored electricity (batteries and fuel cells) Solar ,nuclear energy HOW ABOUT ELECTRIC VEHICLES?
Large propulsion systems :
These are only practical with IC engines and fuel serves as a cheap and readily available power source. These systems are mainly influenced by 3 factors: 1) Energy to weight ratio 2) Weight 3) Temperature Electric cars: Gasoline powered car has an efficiency of 20% whereas a battery powered car has an efficiency of nearly 72% Despite solar and nuclear energies, the electricity generated at power plants using combustion process include : 1) 40% for fuel consumption, 2) 90% for current conversion and 3) 72% of efficiency Overall efficiency= (90+40-72)= 26% IS THE CHANGE SUSTAINABLE?
Improving the technology through innovation helps in
better identification of oil reserves. As oil is not stagnant and it flows from one place to another, we can do exploration activities at places where we haven`t thought of doing so. CONCLUSION
We strongly believe that, the oil and gas industry will be in a
safe position even though, the alternate source come into existence. Do remember that nearly 90% of passenger vehicles on the road today run on oil and will be with us for a long time. Also, the major challenge is public must afford and accept alternate fuel vehicles “ The spark of passion ignites the fuel for innovation”.