PRODUCTION ON THE OİL AND GAS: AN OVERVIEW

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The petroleum industry, with its diverse applications, has a significant and wide-ranging environmental impact. Crude oil and natural gas, being crucial energy sources and raw materials, play essential roles in modern daily life and the global economy. Over the past 150 years, their production has rapidly increased to meet the growing demands of the expanding human population, technological advancements, knowledge, and consumerism. The petroleum industry has extensive environmental impacts, including the generation of toxic and non-toxic waste, emissions of greenhouse gases, and contribution to climate change. The industry is a significant source of carbon dioxide and methane emissions, leading to global warming and environmental degradation. Efforts towards conservation, efficiency, and waste reduction are essential for environmental sustainability and minimizing negative impacts.This article provides a overview of the oil and gas industry, inculudes various aspects from production processes to major players, economic indicators, industry trends, and environmental impacts.