How long will current fossil fuels last?

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Each Friday we will tackle energy-related complex questions by tickling your imagination with AI-generated visual answers. Beneath each photo, we’ll bring the topic back to the real world.

So, imagine: How long will current fossil fuels last?

Above is how AI perceives the depletion of fossil fuels. This is how we see it.

In the realm of energy, the countdown has begun. Fossil fuels, once kings of the energy domain, are losing their grip. But how long would their empire persist before vanishing into the dust of history?

According to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2021, the global coal reserves could last for over a century, natural gas reserves for roughly 90 years, and oil reserves for around 50 years at the current consumption rates. It is important to note that these estimates do not take into account any potential changes in consumption patterns or the discovery of new reserves.

That being said, the transition away from fossil fuels is already underway in various parts of the world, driven by the need to address climate change and reduce dependence on finite resources.

The speed and effectiveness of transitioning to renewable energy sources will have a profound impact on the consequences of depleting fossil fuels. The development and widespread adoption of renewable technologies are crucial for accelerating the shift towards a sustainable energy future.

It’s time to balance the carbon cycle – let’s look at synthetic hydrocarbons.