OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION AND ITS RELEVANCE

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INTRODUCTION: -

Oil and gas conservation means their better and more efficient use with regard to economic, social or environmental costs and benefits, resulting in attainment of higher energy use efficiencies, minimization of wasteful practices and wastage and protection of the environment. Petroleum is the primary energy source in India and a preferred swing fuel. Its consumption has been increasing at a very steep rate.



ABIDE

1. The Government has set many standards in the consumption of oil and gas. Better vehicles with good engine condition are certified. A good citizen should abide by these policies to minimize the misuse of oil and gas.



ADVOCATE

1. It is of vital importance that the message of conservation of oil and gas must be spread to as many people as possible. It should be passed on as a social responsibility. Through various schemes and campaigns school children and the youth must be involved in the procedure. Awareness Campaigns should be conducted at regular intervals.



CONCLUSION:
Making oil conservation a way of life is in truth a very feasible concept. The simplest way to do this is to cut down on your use of cars. Bike, walk, rollerblade, skateboard, or run to your destination. Not only does it conserve oil but it gives you exercise as well. Another way to make oil conservation a part of life is to choose materials other than plastic which uses crude oil for household items; you should also use cloth or paper bags instead of plastic bags when shopping. One very simple way to conserve oil is to use a push lawn mower as opposed to a gas using one that uses up oil inn a way which is very easily avoidable. While we're on the topic of gardening studies show that chemical fertilizers use fossil fuels in the process of making the fertilizer.