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The crude oil we use today was formed millions of years ago but crude oil is still being formed today. More crude oil is formed every time an animal or plant in the sea dies and is squashed by layers of other dead marine life (that turns into rock)over the top. This takes a long time.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe crude oil we use today was formed millions of years ago but crude oil is still being formed today.
More crude oil is formed every time an animal or plant in the sea dies and is squashed by layers of other dead marine life (that turns into rock)over the top. This takes a long time.
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∙ 13y agoThe formation duration for a undisturbed natural oil well is still unknown to scientists at the present, but we may find out soon.
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How long does it take for crude oil to be formed?
Millions of years
How do companies obtain hydrocarbon?
it all started when crude oil was formed by dead organisms millions of years ago, it was buried under mud and silt. The pressurecompacted it which made a rich mixture a hydrocarbons known as crude oil, this is how they are made.
Is crude oil a mixture?
It is a mixture of hydrocarbons, which can be separated by fractional distillation. Oil is NOT an element.
Crude oil is a toxic chemical that is?
Crude oil is inorganic.
Can crude oil be a liquid or a gas?
Crude Oil is a liquid.
How is crude oil formed and extracted from the ground?
Crude oil is made from prehistoric decomposed plants formed millions of years ago, it is extracted using an oil rig. :)
Why is crude oil a fossil fuel?
Crude oil, coal and are fossil fuels. They were formed over millions of years. Crude oil and gas were formed from dead marine organisms
How is the oil crude and the coal are formed?
its because of gas
What other fuel is usually formed with crude oil?
Kerosene
How petrol and diesel are formed?
They are refined in a refinery from crude oil.
How long does it take for crude oil to be formed?
Millions of years
Is crude oil being formed right now?
yes
What happens to crude oil when it is refined?
the dead plants and animal remains formed billions of years to from crude oil will separate leaving it to turn Into a natural refined molecule,
What is the name of the fossil fuel that was formed from rotting organisms?
Crude oil and natural gas.
Which international organization was formed to set policies related to crude oil production?
OPEC
How do companies obtain hydrocarbon?
it all started when crude oil was formed by dead organisms millions of years ago, it was buried under mud and silt. The pressurecompacted it which made a rich mixture a hydrocarbons known as crude oil, this is how they are made.
What is the source of petrol?
Its from crude oil formed from decayed fossils and organic matters accumulated for years
