5 Ways the Oil and Gas Industry Powers the Classroom

May 3, 2024 | Submar

5 Ways the Oil and Gas Industry Powers the Classroom

 Every day, the oil and natural gas transported through pipelines enable the educational experiences of students across the country. In every classroom, you can find essential equipment and tools made from petroleum products. Here are just a few examples of how oil and gas fuel education: School Supplies Glue, paints, plastics, calculators, and computers all

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How Are Pipelines Replaced?

Nearly 50% of the U.S. pipeline system is 40 years old or older. As recently as 2016, the federal Department of Transportation (DOT) estimated 30,000 miles of cast-iron pipe still carried gas in the United States, with the highest percentage of these mains located in older eastern cities such as New York City, Philadelphia, Boston,

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How Oil and Gas Make the Holidays Possible

The holidays are an exciting time: from visiting family to finding perfect gifts, oil and natural gas products help to make these holiday traditions possible. Holiday Travel Last year, about 384.74 million gallons of gasoline were consumed every day. With many people heading home to be with family over the holidays, gasoline fuels the trips

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Understanding the Different Functions of a Pipeline

Energy from oil and natural gas fuels most of our transportation needs, heats our homes, schools, offices, and shops, and even generates a share of our electricity. Oil and natural gas together supply approximately two-thirds of the U.S. energy needs. Crude oil and natural gas are generally produced in regions located far from consumption centers.

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