Petroleum
Petroleum, also known as crude oil and oil, is a naturally occurring, yellowish-black liquid found in geological formations beneath the Earth's surface. It is commonly refined into various types of fuels. Components of petroleum are separated using a technique called fractional distillation, i.e. separation of a liquid mixture into fractions differing in boiling point by means of distillation, typically using a fractionating column. It consists of naturally occurring hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and may contain miscellaneous organic compounds. The name petroleum covers both naturally occurring unprocessed crude oil and petroleum products that are made up of refined crude oil. …
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ORF: Observer Research Foundation · 13 September 2024 English
Introduction Escalating global geopolitical contestations compel the Central Asian republics and the European Union (EU) to reassess their strategic calculi. The Russia-Ukraine war has affected the geopolitical landscape, with ramifications …
after the US and Norway. Table 4: EU Imports of Petroleum Oil, by Partner Country (Q1 2024) Country Percentage …
ADB: Asian Development Bank · 13 September 2024 English
This paper provides an overview of the emerging hydrogen economy to help decision-makers navigate the green hydrogen value chain, understand what is required for successful implementation, and reap the potential …
the case for crude oil, natural gas, refined petroleum products, and other chemicals. Like fossil fuels—which … chain resembling that for crude oil and refined petroleum products, green hydrogen development will be location-specific … used primarily as an intermediate product in petroleum refining and chemical manufacturing such as in … makes green hydrogen analogous to crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas including LNG, hence … the point of production to the point of use in petroleum refining and chemical manufacturing plants. Hydrogen …
IEA: International Energy Agency · 12 September 2024 English
The IEA Oil Market Report (OMR) is one of the world's most authoritative and timely sources of data, forecasts and analysis on the global oil market – including detailed statistics …
refinery fuel gas, LPG, fuel oil, electricity, petroleum coke, imported steam - a new yield structure …
World Bank Group · 12 September 2024 English
Investments BMP Biodiversity Management Plan BOTAŞ Petroleum Pipeline Corporation BTC Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 12 September 2024 English
This report explores the effects of border carbon adjustment (BCA) schemes, especially the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Vietnam, using insights from stakeholders and research. It covers …
and beverage; wood, pulp, and paper; chemicals; petroleum and coal products; motor vehicle and parts; primary …
World Bank Group · 12 September 2024 English
Rwanda is among the fastest growing economies in Africa. This growth aligns with the Rwandan government’s goal of transitioning the country from an agricultural-based economy to one driven more by …
Commission IRR internal rate of return LPG liquefied petroleum gas MEPS minimum energy performance standard … percent of respondents, followed by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) (5 percent), charcoal (3 percent), … status and plans for the electricity, biomass, and petroleum sectors. Building on progress from the second … ensuring sustainable biomass supply, and securing petroleum supplies (MININFRA 2017). National Cooling … followed by electricity (20 percent), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) (5 percent), charcoal (3 percent), and …
World Bank Group · 12 September 2024 English
hazardous material spills / leaks of fuel, oil, petroleum, cement, etc. are not controlled immediately …
EPRS: European Parliamentary Research Service · 12 September 2024 English
The IA offers a convincing explanation of the need to set a 2040 climate target. It is crucial, for instance, to provide predictability for the Member States, stakeholders, investors and …
employment in coal and lignite mining, crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. However, more regions …
IMF: International Monetary Fund · 11 September 2024 English
Uganda's economic recovery is strengthening on the back of low inflation, favorable agricultural production, and strong activity in industrial and services sectors. The envisaged start of oil production in late …
economic growth. The authorities have set up the Petroleum Fund (PF) to collect oil-related fiscal revenues … are either allocated to the budget or to the Petroleum Revenue Investment Reserve (PRIR), Uganda’s sovereign …
World Bank Group · 11 September 2024 English
run off. e) Pollution to water resources from petroleum products. One source of pollution would be from …