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Some estimates put this at 40 years, but it depends on how much more can be discovered and on being able to use sources such as tar sands.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoSome predictions are for 40 years, but this ignores more difficult deposits like tar sands and oil shale, which will become more important as the supplies of liquid oil are depleted.
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∙ 15y agoScientists have speculated that with the growth of the planet's population taken into account, another 500 years.
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∙ 12y agoIn about 40-50 years
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How long will the worlds petroleum reserves last at the present rate of consumption?
by year 2050 all the existig wells will be out of oil and if there will be some new wells, that will also not last more than a decade or two.
How long will oil last for on earth?
500 years.
How long does crude oil last?
Crude oil will probably last 20 years - optimistic scientists say around 25.
How long will the worlds fossil fuels last at the current rate of increase of consumption?
Until the alien comes and destroy us, fossil fuel will last forever
How long would 5 billion barrels of oil last the US?
about 167 days
How long will the worlds petroleum reserves last at the present rate of consumption?
by year 2050 all the existig wells will be out of oil and if there will be some new wells, that will also not last more than a decade or two.
How long should 300 litres of heating oil last?
how long will a minimum order of oil last
Who controls half of the worlds oil?
Siberia definitely produces most of the worlds oil
How long will oil in England last?
120
How long will the worlds population last?
the worlds population will last as long as the earth lasts as far as anybody knows wich means that nobody knows when unless SOMEONE knows the futer or something freakish like that but the answer to your question is NO ONE KNOWS WHEN OK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How much of the worlds oil still remains?
Lots of the worlds oil is still here. We haven't yet discovered all the oil.
How long will oil last for on earth?
500 years.
How long does almond oil last?
one week
How long does boat oil last in can?
We found boat oil still in the can how long does it stay good before it goes bad
How long is oil likely to last?
Oil is only likely to last a few months in a vehicle. This is less if the vehicle is used a lot.
How long does crude oil last?
Crude oil will probably last 20 years - optimistic scientists say around 25.
How long does synthetic oil last?
Oil last forever but oil does get dirty. Synthetic oil like conventional oil does get dirty. You can extend your oil changes slightly if you synthetic oil but no more than two or 3000 miles.
