Gas Flaring

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Gas Flaring

Have you ever seen pictures of a large, bright flame burning high above a chimney? Like a giant Bunsen burner. They can sometimes be seen where companies are drilling for oil. Just like in a Bunsen burner, the fuel being burnt is methane gas and it is a fossil fuel.

When crude oil is extracted from underground methane (CH4) gas is released. They are often found together in an oil trap. A trap is an enclosed space between rocks where crude oil and methane gas collect. The lighter CH4 gas is found on top and the heavier crude oil found below. When it is extracted from the ground and burnt, it is called gas flaring.