For Students

Ultra Deepwater Drilling: How does Chevron do it?

A great flash demonstration on how oil is extracted from the bottom of the ocean.  Follow link and click on Learn More or Discover Deepwater Drilling. 

Geothermal Energy: How does Chevron do it?

A great flash demonstration on how geothermal energy is extracted from the earth.  Follow link and click on Learn More or Discover Geothermal.

How Does Natural Gas Power Work?

An illustrated explanation courtesy of BP Alternative Energy.

How Does Solar Power Work?

An illustrated explanation courtesy of BP Alternative Energy.

How Does Wind Power Work?

An illustrated explanation courtesy of BP Alternative Energy.

How Does Low Carbon Power Work?

An illustrated explanation courtesy of BP Alternative Energy.
 

Carbon Footprint Calculator

The first step to lowering carbon emissions is to understand your carbon footprint. This tool helps you to estimate your household carbon footprint and shows how different lifestyle choices, household features and new technologies affect the size of your footprint.

What Can You Do?

There are many practical actions that we can all take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Many of these actions can also save money. Start by considering the changes you can make at home, on the road, and through the purchases you make.
 

Petroleum Prospecting Primer

Look underground to see how modern petroleum prospecting works to find an oil or gas field.

What is Crude Oil?

Read about the history and science of crude oil - once known as "snake oil" and "black gold."

What is a Refinery?

Learn how crude oil becomes gasoline and other products.

Energyville Game

An amazing, interactive energy game developed by The Economist Group.

Sources of Energy

A great, categorized breakdown of all sources of energy.  Useful for student projects and homework help.

The Village: Air Liquide

Take a walk in the park, hop in your car to pick up some groceries at the supermarket, and along the way, stop and visit a friend in the hospital. Once you return home, settle into your cosy living room.

Adventures in Energy

Adventures in Energy provides an exciting overview of where oil and gas comes from