The ongoing war between Iran and America has not stopped, due to which the problems of gas and fuel are becoming deeper at the global level. Due to this geopolitical tension, the prices of crude oil are skyrocketing in the international market. This crisis has forced the whole world to think that how long will this limited black gold hidden within our earth be able to support us and what is its last date. Let us know.

How much earth’s treasure is left?

According to the research of scientists and geologists, there is still a considerable amount of crude oil present in the heart of the Earth. But a big twist in this story is that a large part of this oil is either hidden deep underground or is located in such inaccessible and complex areas where human access is not easy. Extracting oil from these hidden reserves is considered a very expensive task both technically and economically.

How many days of oil does the world have?

If the current rate of fuel consumption in the world is considered a yardstick, then the world is left with only proven reserves of oil that can be used for 40 to 50 years. If the figures are to be believed, we have about 47 to 50 years left on the basis of proven reserves. However, new discoveries in science, modern technologies and identification of new areas can definitely extend this time limit a little.

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Stores will remain untouched by human access

Experts claim that all the oil present on earth will never be completely exhausted. The main reason behind this is that many large reserves of oil are buried under the icy plains of Antarctica or the bottomless depths of the very deep ocean, which are far away from human reach. In future, if there is a shortage of oil, the prices will increase so much that people themselves will shift to alternatives like solar and wind energy.

In how many years is crude oil ready?

It takes millions and millions of years for nature to prepare this crude oil. This fuel is made from the remains of ancient animals and plants. When these remains sink deep underground, due to the extreme heat and immense pressure there, they gradually transform into liquid fuel. This is the reason why it is not possible for humans to make it again so quickly.

What is the speed of unbridled consumption?

In the last 150 years, human population has mercilessly exploited this natural resource for its comforts. Demand for petrol and diesel for vehicles, increasing production of plastic and continuous expansion of heavy industries have taken the consumption of crude oil to record levels. In comparison to the speed at which we are spending it, the pace of creating new alternatives appears to be very slow.

Countdown to gas and coal begins

Not only crude oil, but other fossil fuels are also on the verge of extinction. Looking at the current consumption rate, natural gas reserves may also be completely exhausted in the next 50 to 53 years. The only matter of relief is regarding coal, which is the longest lasting fossil fuel. It may take about 100 to 150 years for the coal reserves on Earth to be completely exhausted.

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Natural Gas Reserves in India: The American tariff is a ‘good news’ for India amidst the extended fees of H-1B and the uncertainties on trade talks. Actually, a large reserves of natural gas have been handed over in the Andaman Sea. This discovery is no less than a major achievement. This will make India and strong and self -reliant in India Energy Sector. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced it on Friday. During this, he called it the ocean of ‘energy opportunities’. He said, this discovery of natural gas will prove to be an important milestone in our journey of our Amrit period.

Where did the reserves of natural gas get?

It was found in 2 wells of Vijaypur in the reserve of natural gas, which is located at a depth of 295 meters, about 17 km from the Andaman coast. Its target depth was kept at 2650 meters. That is, the well was dug from the surface of the water to a depth of 2650 meters in the ground under the sea. The jackpot of the Natural Gas Reserve was handed over when the first 295 meters was dug up to a depth of 295 meters. This was followed by a depth of about 2355 meters and drilled.

Puri said, “Initial production testing of the well from the well 2212 to 2250 meters was detected to have natural gas. It also saw flairing from time to time. Gas samples were brought to Kakinada, they were tested and found that they have 87 percent methane. In the coming months, the size of the gas bridge and commercially it will be how helpful it will be. This discovery will reduce India’s dependence on import of natural gas, which has been increasing continuously for the last few years. In the business year 2023-24, about 44 percent consumption of India’s natural gas was completed through imports.

An Ocean of Energy Oportunities Opens Up in the Andaman Sea!
Very happy to report the occurrence of natural gas in Sri Vijayapuram 2 Well at a distance of 9.20 nm (17 km) from the shoreline on the east coast of the andaman islands at a water deepthars and targeters and targeters and targeters… pic.twitter.com/4VDEGTT8BT

– Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSpuri) September 26, 2025

Benefits of methane

• Methane coal and oil are more clean than it leads to low carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and particulate matter. If India starts using methane instead of coal (about 70 percent of electricity is produced from this) for electricity generation, then it may reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Methane has high amount of energy per unit. This is the reason that plants with electric natural gas are more efficient than coal -powered plants.
• In addition to electricity, methane can be used as cooking fuel (CNG pipeline for homes), industrial feedstock (fertilizer, chemistry), transport fuel (CNG for vehicles), which can reduce crude oil consumption.
• Many people are expected to get employment by preparing infrastructure of methane gas production, transport and distribution of distribution. This will further secure India in the energy sector, imports will be less and the country will become self -sufficient.
• Methane is also a good option of renewable energy. Like solar and wind energy, it can help the country to achieve the target set on renewable energy.

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