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When will we run out of gas and coal?
We will still have gas and coal left by the time oil runs out in 2052. But if we increase gas production to fill the energy gap left by oil, then those reserves will only give us an additional eight years, taking us to 2060. We should realize that burning gas impacts on global warming because of CO2 emission.
How long will coal last?
How long will coal last? It will depend on new technology, may be 150 years in order to replace oil and gas. According to the IEA, in 2017 total global coal consumption in energy terms increased by 1 percent, or 50.4 megatons of coal equivalent (Mtce). Again, China and India lead the increase in consumption.
How much natural gas and coal will be left?
Taking into consideration the current rate of natural gas production and current known natural gas reserves, we have about 52.8 years worth of natural gas reserves left. We will still have gas and coal left by the time oil runs out in 2052.
What happens when the world runs out of oil?
Oil is a finite resource which means the world will eventually run out in the future. With millions of barrels extracted every year, a future without oil is closer than you think. What will happen when oil runs out? Oil depletion could bring on the end of globalization considering it’s one of the most traded commodities.
