All Crude Oil Produced
Barrels of oil pumped since the beginning of
oil production:
This corresponds to a cube with an edge
length of
Live Oil Production in Cubic Metres:
World Oil Consumption
Currently some 34 billion barrels of crude oil are
produced annually, which is equivalent to 5.4
cubic kilometers.
93 million 159 litre barrels are produced each
day. 171 cubic meters of oil are consumed per
second, mostly by burning.
Petroleum products such as plastic will usually
also eventually be burned.
The Peak Oil Theory (Peak Oil)
A few years ago it looked as if peak global oil
production had been reached.
In February 2008, daily oil production was
85.8 million barrels. This was the peak
amount of daily production and for some
time this rate could not be exceeded.
At that time oil prices jumped to a record
high of more than $140, and it might have
been expected that the price would continue
to increase throughout the growing shortage
of crude oil.
Thanks to new technologies however,
it is now possible to squeeze more oil out of
the ground, and oil production in 2023
exceeded 93 million barrels, setting a new
record high.
Metres
Oil production: Worldwide development since 1970
Petroleum is an important resource and is needed worldwide for various purposes. It is used as a
feedstock for the production of products such as gasoline, fuel and other energy sources. But how
much petroleum is produced worldwide and how has production changed throughout history?
Global oil production has tended to increase in recent years, although output has decreased in some
regions due to geopolitical disagreements or the introduction of environmental technologies. Due to
increasing demand, the world is consuming more petroleum each year.
The impact of this is harmful to the environment, as the burning of petroleum results in significant
amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases. While petroleum production has
increased worldwide, attention should also be paid to using more renewable energy sources
worldwide.Including wind, solar, biomass and geothermal energy. This can help ensure a sustainable
energy supply that has minimal impact on the climate.
How much petroleum do cars, airplanes and heating systems consume?
We often talk about how wasteful we are with fossil fuel. But how much petroleum do cars, airplanes
and heaters consume worldwide? We explore these questions in this article.
Much of the world's petroleum consumption is owed to cars. Cars are the largest emitter of CO2 and
consume nearly one-third of the world's petroleum for motor gasoline and diesel. It is estimated that
consumption currently exceeds 6 billion barrels per year.
Airplanes, ships and trains follow in second place in petroleum consumption. They consume more
than 3 billion barrels per year. This share is increasing due to increased global travel.
Heating oil consumption is a very small part of global petroleum consumption. Heating oil is used in
many parts of the world, including Europe, to heat homes and apartments. It is estimated that about
1.2 billion barrels per year are needed worldwide to power home heating systems.
It is clear to see that cars are the largest consumer of petroleum in the world. If we want to reduce
global consumption of petroleum, the first thing we need to do is get cars on track. Fortunately, we
are currently seeing an upsurge in electric cars, which generate energy from clean sources like the
sun and wind. So why not follow suit and adopt this globally? It's time to start thinking about a more
sustainable future.