Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials.
Crude oil is extracted from either the sea or the earth. Global Hour Marine extracts it from the sea.
Crude oil is extracted through drilling wells into the earth, where it flows to the surface due to pressure or is pumped out.
Crude oil is vital for energy production, transportation, manufacturing of goods, and is a raw material for various chemicals and plastics.
The quality is determined by its density (measured in API gravity) and sulfur content, influencing its suitability for refining and market value.
India imports approximately 80-85% of its crude oil to meet its energy needs.
The largest suppliers of crude oil to India are Saudi Arabia;Iraq;United Arab Emirates(UAI);Russia;Nigeria
the largest states in India that are significant receivers of crude oil are: Rajasthan;Gujarat;Uttar Pradesh;Tamil Nadu;kochi;Andra Pradesh and Maharastra
Crude oil is refined through processes like distillation, cracking, and reforming to produce various petroleum products.
Bitumen is a viscous, black, and sticky substance that is a byproduct of the crude oil refining process. It is composed primarily of hydrocarbons and is often referred to as asphalt in the context of paving and road construction. Uses of Bitumen