World Petroleum Day, celebrated on September 29
World Petroleum Day, celebrated on September 29 , highlights the importance of this resource in the global economy and everyday life. Oil is crucial for the production of fuels and many common products, such as plastics and paints. The date also serves to raise awareness about the non-renewable nature of oil, promoting rational and sustainable use. Oil is a hydrocarbon found in subsoil sedimentary basins, formed by the decomposition of marine organisms over millions of years. Although there is an abiotic theory about its origin, most scientists support the biological theory due to existing evidence. This day, created to honor a strategic natural resource, highlights the need for responsible exploration practices and the importance of oil since the Second Industrial Revolution.
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