Petroleum Industry

The petroleum industry plays a very important role in the economic and political scenario of the world. This industry comprises establishments engaged primarily in producing gasoline, kerosene, distillate fuel oils, residual fuel oils, and lubricants through various processes like straight distillation of crude oil, re-distillation of unfinished petroleum derivatives, cracking etc. Oil and natural gas are used in million number of ways in every day use. They fuel our cars, heat our homes and cook our food and also generate electricity. Oil and gas exploration, crude oil refining, distribution and marketing of petroleum products are the key sub-sectors of the Petroleum industry.

Rubber Products in the Petroleum Industry While synthetic rubber is produced by mixing various compounds, one being petroleum, the finished products of rubber are used for various purposes in the petroleum industry. Typical products include rubber seals for oil storage tanks, rubber hoses for loading oil, oil-resistant hose for petrochemical plants, and gate seals for hydroelectric dams and levees. Let us get to know more about the rubber products used in the petroleum industry under the following: