Brief History

Petroleum has been used since ancient times. According to Herodotus, the famous Greek historian, it was used to build the walls of Babylon. The ancient Persians used it for lighting and medicinal purposes. In the mid-1800s, James Young, a Scottish chemist, began distilling petroleum and producing kerosene and thick oil for lubricating machinery. Today, about 90% of vehicles are powered by petroleum. Russia, Saudi Arabia and the United States produce the most petroleum, but deposits are also found in Canada and Venezuela. Since petroleum is a non-renewable energy source, many scientists are working on developing technologies to replace it. The use of petroleum also raises many environmental concerns, as its burning releases pollutants into the air, and an oil spill can harm the ecosystem.

How to celebrate

National Petroleum Day is an opportunity to appreciate the value of this natural resource. Celebrations include:

• Raising awareness of petroleum and its uses
• Living a day without petroleum products

This means avoiding mechanized transport, plastics and frozen foods with petroleum wax packaging. You can also hold a petroleum party where everyone brings a petroleum-based item. You'll be surprised at how much you can learn about petroleum from this simple exercise. On this day, various events are held: conferences, seminars, exhibitions and competitions. Participants discuss topical issues of the oil industry, share their experience and ideas. Excursions to oil fields and refineries are also organized, where you can learn more about oil production and refining.

Petroleum Day

Interesting facts

1. Oil is one of the most sought-after resources in the world. It is used in various industries, such as energy, transportation, chemicals, and agriculture.
2. The United States is one of the world's largest oil producers and consumers. The oil industry plays an important role in the country's economy.
3. Oil production is associated with a number of environmental issues, such as environmental pollution and climate change.
4. Oil is a non-renewable resource that is being depleted every year. Therefore, it is important to use this resource efficiently and look for alternative energy sources.
5. The United States has a well-developed infrastructure for oil production, transportation, and refining. This provides the country with the necessary resources for economic development.