Angel gas platform, North West Shelf Project, Western Australia.

Goodwyn A gas platform, North West Shelf Project, Western Australia.

Karratha Gas Plant, North West Shelf Project, Western Australia.

LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) tanker carrying a cargo from the North West Shelf Project, Western Australia.

LNG tanker at the Karratha gas plant loading terminal, Western Australia.

Pluto offshore gas platform, Pluto LNG Project, Western Australia.

Western Legend seismic exploration vessel.

Oakey Power Station. Gas fired energy produces half the greenhouse gases compared to coal fired energy.

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy Western Australia is acknowledged as the provider of this resource, with significant contributions from Woodside Energy Limited.Petroleum is a general term for crude oil and natural gas. It is the primary fuel source for cars, other forms of transportation and lubricant oils. When refined it produces hundreds of petrochemicals and tens of thousands of products in use every day.In this fact sheet the formation, extraction, refining and uses of petroleum are explained. A focus on the petroleum industry in Western Australia is included.

This animation has been developed by Geoscience Australia to illustrate the carbon dioxide capture, transportation and storage process.