Gallon of Gas
National Geographic: Man-Made · Season 2 · Episode 63
Gallon of Gas is a program that explores the journey of oil - from creation millions of years ago...all the way to your car's gas tank. Starting as prehistoric plankton, transforming in the pressure cooker of time, and finally emerging as the raw stuff which fuels the modern world. To win this elusive prize, well drill through miles of rock. And brave some of the harshest locations on the planet. All simply to fill our tanks
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Season
2
Episode
63
Air Date
24/Sep/2009
Air Time
—
Runtime
60 min
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Gallon of Gas is a program that explores the journey of oil - from creation millions of years ago...all the way to your car's gas tank. Starting as prehistoric plankton, transforming in the pressure cooker of time, and finally emerging as the raw stuff which fuels the modern world. To win this elusive prize, well drill through miles of rock. And brave some of the harshest locations on the planet. All simply to fill our tanks
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