Can oil still dominate in a renewable world?

[Agbamoni]

Crude oil nations well definitely survive, the truth is that, ever since the world discovered oil, the usage of oil has continued to metamorphosed from one stage to the other, from combustion engines to now electric cars and bikes, all of this new modern technologies still usei oil one way or the other, engine must certainly use grease oil to lubricate the movement of the crankshaft and other parts of it that uses lubricant, same thing go with the hydraulic oil and rest of them. So nations that have oil will definitely not be too affected by the renewable energy emergence, oil and it's over 2000 byproducts will still be needed at the international market and those nations will continue to make money.

Renewable energy still needs oil to operate. Oil is a natural resource, just like you have said, it can be used for various things in life. Most especially to run big engines. Renewable energies (solar, hydropower, biofuels, wind energy) are not sustainable for the long term. Electric cars need electricity to operate if there is no electricity from major source, you will have to use a generator to generate electricity.

[fuguebtc]

Renewable energy still needs oil to operate. Oil is a natural resource, just like you have said, it can be used for various things in life. Most especially to run big engines. Renewable energies (solar, hydropower, biofuels, wind energy) are not sustainable for the long term. Electric cars need electricity to operate if there is no electricity from major source, you will have to use a generator to generate electricity.

Personally, I still believe that oil will remain the world's primary energy source even into the future. But it would be incorrect to say that renewable energy will not be sustainable in the long term. More accurately, it is unstable and has certain limitation, rather than being unsustainable

It is unstable because the sun does not always shine and the wind is not always strong enough to create a stable energy source. It can be said that renewable energy still has many shortcoming and limitation because it depend on natural conditions and storage infrastructure. But it could absolutely be a sustainable alternative

[aoluain]

Its an interesting topic. ATM all the renewable energy systems need oil dependent infrastructure
to create them.

I find it really difficult to imagine heavy earth moving diesel powered machinery to be replaced by
electricity powered machined with gigantic battery packs. Will these new machines be up to the
task of extracting all the materials used in the construction of wind turbines and solar panels ?

What about shipping and aviation? I doubt we will see electrically powered aeroplanes...

Its possible that Oil will fall from being the dominant energy source but there is no doubt we are
dependent on it for many other reasons.

[Juicyhome]

Its an interesting topic. ATM all the renewable energy systems need oil dependent infrastructure
to create them.

I find it really difficult to imagine heavy earth moving diesel powered machinery to be replaced by
electricity powered machined with gigantic battery packs. Will these new machines be up to the
task of extracting all the materials used in the construction of wind turbines and solar panels ?

What about shipping and aviation? I doubt we will see electrically powered aeroplanes...

Its possible that Oil will fall from being the dominant energy source but there is no doubt we are
dependent on it for many other reasons.

Nothing is impossible in this world, if we can have an electric cars then electric powered aeroplane is possible, do you ever imagine that a day will come when individuals will not long depend on government for power, I the world today solar panel has made it possible for individuals to own have their houses power without government. We're in a world of positivity.

Oil will also be relevant, we can't just do without it, the dominant has reduced drastically in the world today, but is only in advanced countries, many underdeveloped countries still relying on oil for everything, until the whole world is developed oil will still remain important, and it's not possible for the whole world to be developed. Greedy  and selfishness will never allow it.

[Out of mind]

With global pushes for clean energy and electric vehicles, oil demand seems to be declining. But can oil-producing nations adapt or stay powerful in the green energy era?

The situation we saw in the war and the panic that arose after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, we understand that oil still plays a powerful role in the world. If oil is not produced and does not reach the world market, then every sector will be affected and a horror will be created in the world, which we have already received some signals. Although people think that the situation is good due to electric and solar energy, but without oil, nothing will be possible. That is why I think that oil still needs to be evaluated in the world market and oil is the most important thing for us, without it, most of the rainy sectors will be inactive.

[rodskee]

Crude oil nations well definitely survive, the truth is that, ever since the world discovered oil, the usage of oil has continued to metamorphosed from one stage to the other, from combustion engines to now electric cars and bikes, all of this new modern technologies still usei oil one way or the other, engine must certainly use grease oil to lubricate the movement of the crankshaft and other parts of it that uses lubricant, same thing go with the hydraulic oil and rest of them. So nations that have oil will definitely not be too affected by the renewable energy emergence, oil and it's over 2000 byproducts will still be needed at the international market and those nations will continue to make money.

Renewable energy still needs oil to operate. Oil is a natural resource, just like you have said, it can be used for various things in life. Most especially to run big engines. Renewable energies (solar, hydropower, biofuels, wind energy) are not sustainable for the long term. Electric cars need electricity to operate if there is no electricity from major source, you will have to use a generator to generate electricity.

the point of renewable energy sources is that we don’t all depend on oil alone take a look at today’s current situation where oil is limited and its price is skyrocketing so if we didn’t depend completely on oil, this wouldn’t happen and life would be a little easier

[LastKiss]

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What about shipping and aviation? I doubt we will see electrically powered aeroplanes...

Its possible that Oil will fall from being the dominant energy source but there is no doubt we are
dependent on it for many other reasons.

Nothing is impossible in this world, if we can have an electric cars then electric powered aeroplane is possible, do you ever imagine that a day will come when individuals will not long depend on government for power, I the world today solar panel has made it possible for individuals to own have their houses power without government. We're in a world of positivity.

Oil will also be relevant, we can't just do without it, the dominant has reduced drastically in the world today, but is only in advanced countries, many underdeveloped countries still relying on oil for everything, until the whole world is developed oil will still remain important, and it's not possible for the whole world to be developed. Greedy  and selfishness will never allow it.

Well, it’s true that nothing is impossible in this world, but changing to full electric will takes time. I think it will still be a long time before fully electric planes become available to the public. Just like cars have hybrid types I believe planes will adopt hybrid systems first before going fully electric. As we can see from this news, a company have already started developing a plane with hybrid engines.

The RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator is a collaboration between Pratt & Whitney Canada, Collins Aerospace and industry partners that aims to improve fuel efficiency by up to 30%.

Source: https://www.rtx.com/news/2026/03/03/rtxs-hybrid-electric-plane-is-one-step-closer-to-the-sky

Right now many countries are focusing on shifting from conventional cars to electric vehicles and moving from coal based power plants to renewable energy sources. Crude oil can also be refined into other products like plastic, lubricants and more, so I believe it will remain important for the world. However, since oil companies are currently dominating the world, I really hope renewable energy can reduce that dominance as it has a harmful impact on the environment.

[summonerrk]

With global pushes for clean energy and electric vehicles, oil demand seems to be declining. But can oil-producing nations adapt or stay powerful in the green energy era?

Even in a world where all cars run on electricity, we will still need oil. It is used to make plastic, which is a very important material. All bags, windows, and electronic cases are made of plastic, and there are many other uses. However, countries that rely heavily on oil will struggle to adapt to the current global economy, which relies heavily on plastic products. This is because they are earning huge revenues from the sale of oil as fuel, but this regime is only going to last for a few more years. For example, Russia needs to transition to a different economic model, as relying solely on oil revenues will eventually become a trap.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Its an interesting topic. ATM all the renewable energy systems need oil dependent infrastructure
to create them.

I find it really difficult to imagine heavy earth moving diesel powered machinery to be replaced by
electricity powered machined with gigantic battery packs. Will these new machines be up to the
task of extracting all the materials used in the construction of wind turbines and solar panels ?

What about shipping and aviation? I doubt we will see electrically powered aeroplanes...

Its possible that Oil will fall from being the dominant energy source but there is no doubt we are
dependent on it for many other reasons.

Nothing is impossible in this world, if we can have an electric cars then electric powered aeroplane is possible, do you ever imagine that a day will come when individuals will not long depend on government for power, I the world today solar panel has made it possible for individuals to own have their houses power without government. We're in a world of positivity.

Oil will also be relevant, we can't just do without it, the dominant has reduced drastically in the world today, but is only in advanced countries, many underdeveloped countries still relying on oil for everything, until the whole world is developed oil will still remain important, and it's not possible for the whole world to be developed. Greedy  and selfishness will never allow it.

Anything is possible, but the fact that we have created electric cars does not mean building electric airplanes will be as easy. There is a huge gap between them

Aviation and maritime transport are completely different from normal road traffic because they require enormous amounts of energy. Meanwhile, current battery technology still has many problems, batteries are too heavy, charging times are too long, and performance is not high enough to meet demand. It may take another century, or even longer, for electricity to completely replace traditional fuels

The dominance of oil has never waned. If the world could function without it, the great power would not be willing to invade and fight over it as they do today.

[atookz]

With global pushes for clean energy and electric vehicles, oil demand seems to be declining. But can oil-producing nations adapt or stay powerful in the green energy era?

The demand of oil can fluctuate yet I do not believe that it will reduce significantly. Although the drive towards green energy has the potential of lowering reliance on oil, especially in the light transportation, oil remains essential to industry, heavy transportation, and other infrastructure across the globe. Thus, demand will not fall or even stagnate, but it will not decline drastically. The shift to energy remains fairly slow and is probably going to last decades, thus I do not believe that renewable energy may be considered the dominant one at this stage.

Suppose that I were able to peep into a few decades into the future, there is a realistic prospect that oil would still be an important commodity, only that it would no longer dominate, especially when it comes to daily consumption, and that the world would become more energy-diverse. And the countries which are not able to adapt will lose their economic influence of course.

[gracreavix]

Oil isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. And its lifespan as one of the major energy source is still very long. The fact that renewable energy is rising does not mean it’s replacing oil.

People should stop underrating oil, isn’t it the same oil countries are still fighting over today? If its value was really dropping like that, you would not see nations k*ling themselves for it today.

Oil will still be strong for decades, and nothing will change that. Renewable energy will grow too, it will just be like both existing side by side.

[icebar]

Crude oil nations well definitely survive, the truth is that, ever since the world discovered oil, the usage of oil has continued to metamorphosed from one stage to the other, from combustion engines to now electric cars and bikes, all of this new modern technologies still usei oil one way or the other, engine must certainly use grease oil to lubricate the movement of the crankshaft and other parts of it that uses lubricant, same thing go with the hydraulic oil and rest of them. So nations that have oil will definitely not be too affected by the renewable energy emergence, oil and it's over 2000 byproducts will still be needed at the international market and those nations will continue to make money.

Renewable energy still needs oil to operate. Oil is a natural resource, just like you have said, it can be used for various things in life. Most especially to run big engines. Renewable energies (solar, hydropower, biofuels, wind energy) are not sustainable for the long term. Electric cars need electricity to operate if there is no electricity from major source, you will have to use a generator to generate electricity.

You are right. In fact, it is very necessary to increase electricity production to replace oil. But if power generation plants cannot run without oil, then the alternative is to increase hydroelectricity, wind turbines, solar panels and nuclear power plants. Where it will be possible to generate electricity without oil and gas. I think all countries in the world should focus on electricity production. Because I don't think this war and oil problem will be solved so soon. The demand for electric cars is increasing now compared to the past. In the future, I hope the demand for these cars will increase further. But there is no possibility of completely eliminating dependence on oil.

[Agbamoni]

You are right. In fact, it is very necessary to increase electricity production to replace oil. But if power generation plants cannot run without oil, then the alternative is to increase hydroelectricity, wind turbines, solar panels and nuclear power plants. Where it will be possible to generate electricity without oil and gas. I think all countries in the world should focus on electricity production. Because I don't think this war and oil problem will be solved so soon. The demand for electric cars is increasing now compared to the past. In the future, I hope the demand for these cars will increase further. But there is no possibility of completely eliminating dependence on oil.

In as much as I would like for countries to focus on oil production, there are some limitations to which it wont be possible at the moment. Focusing on renewable power production will affect the economy more because the economy is struggling to cope with the oil issues, which have caused inflation. Starting renewable production will also cost a country millions or billions to implement and a number of years for it to be successful. This means high tax will be implemented. Is this what you want?

[Webetcoins]

While it's true that renewable is where we are headed, we are not going tor really see less need for oil, as proven by fact that Hormoz becoming a problem for the whole world.

I understand that we want to make sure we see it change but the moment is that we are still seeing oil dominate. In 50 years or so, we are not going to need oil at all, with the way we are advancing, we are going to literally have even planes working with electricity instead of oil, but that's like fifty years out, and not anytime soon.

[TheUltraElite]

Oil has uses other than fuel too, it is used in pharmaceutical industry to a large extent, it used to produce Urea which is used in fertilizers to help growth of crops. If these two things, medicines and crops were to survive, the oil industry should be working as well.

Renewable is in terms of energy, indeed there should be no obstacle to adopt renewable sources and move towards a future that is sustained by it, but you cannot cut off oil from the picture completely.

Maybe it will not dominate but it will have a significant impact.

[batang_bitcoin]

There is no need for further explanation on this. Yes, the renewable world is there but it is not yet dominating the world. We see how important the passage of the oil that goes to the Strait of Hormuz and it has affected a lot of counties that are reliant to the crude oil that they're getting there. Many it's now high time to think of the full shift into renewable energy coming from the cars and for the usage of the LNG for cooking. There's so much to think of so that a household or even a country itself won't be affected so much by these conflicts where they are importing these important products.

[Crypto_Timothy]

With global pushes for clean energy and electric vehicles, oil demand seems to be declining. But can oil-producing nations adapt or stay powerful in the green energy era?

This US - Iran will definitely affect the race on green energy., I do believe most of the oil-producing nations will adapt faster because of the war even if it doesn't happen right away, the war has definitely given them a reason to build up a different source of power for it's citizens.

On the matter of if they will still be powerful, I would say it depends on who gets there fully first, the race is definitely on for green energy so I'm guessing time is just the deciding factor now.

[summonerrk]

While it's true that renewable is where we are headed, we are not going tor really see less need for oil, as proven by fact that Hormoz becoming a problem for the whole world.

I understand that we want to make sure we see it change but the moment is that we are still seeing oil dominate. In 50 years or so, we are not going to need oil at all, with the way we are advancing, we are going to literally have even planes working with electricity instead of oil, but that's like fifty years out, and not anytime soon.

This is really true, and we all hear about countries that are running out of reserves because they're not getting new oil supplies. This could cause a crisis, and a crisis could cause inflation, affecting businesses and people's lives. I don't know if this is a rumor, but I've heard that in Japan, for example, buses are running less frequently because they're conserving fuel. While oil is important now, what will happen in five years?
Countries like Russia don't have a good outlook for oil revenue, as it will eventually run out. In contrast, the UAE is quickly reorienting itself.

[Bluedrem]

Although renewable energy is not limited, its processing process is difficult and renewable energy is very less than the required energy. In comparison, there is an abundance of non-renewable resources. No matter how much renewable energy comes, I think the demand for oil will never decrease. In fact, fuel oil is a valuable physical resource. Fuel oil keeps the world running, that is, fuel oil is the main supplier of energy from the transportation sector to businesses or anywhere else, so no matter how much renewable resources are created, the demand for oil will always be there.

[justdimin]

we all hear about countries that are running out of reserves because they're not getting new oil supplies. This could cause a crisis, and a crisis could cause inflation, affecting businesses and people's lives. I don't know if this is a rumor, but I've heard that in Japan, for example, buses are running less frequently because they're conserving fuel. While oil is important now, what will happen in five years?
Countries like Russia don't have a good outlook for oil revenue, as it will eventually run out. In contrast, the UAE is quickly reorienting itself.

I am not sure about Japan, but I know that oil being a scarce situation doesn't really directly make the prices go up right away, while it does go up a bit, it is not going up as much as it really should, we would have A LOT higher oil gas prices if we let it be.

Right now, stuff like those less frequent busses situation happen, there are a lot of companies who would get oil, waiting, and not doing anything, trying to be patient and see if this whole Hormuz thing will be solved first or not. If it is solved and prices go down then they are going to of course get it, but if it doesn't for a while longer, and they have to get some, they will get it. That is why we are seeing a lot of people and companies waiting for now.