Crude oil is a naturally occurring mixture of hundreds of different hydrocarbon compounds trapped in underground rock. These hydrocarbons were created millions of years ago when ancient marine life or vegetation died and settled on the bottoms of streams, lakes, seas and oceans, forming a thick layer of organic material.
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Alberta exports over 1 million bbls/d of oil to US markets accounting for 10 per cent of US oil imports. If you are looking for more interesting facts on oil, this section will provide it for you.
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What is flaring? Does crude oil production have environmental consequences? This section provides you with quick and easy answers to commonly asked questions related to oil.
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