Glossary:Fossil fuel

From Statistics Explained

Fossil fuel is a generic term for non-renewable natural energy sources such as coal, natural gas and oil that were formed from plants and animals (biomass) that existed in the geological past (for example, hundreds of million of years ago). Fossil fuels are carbon-based and currently supply most human energy requirements.

Further information

• Energy Statistics - quantities (ESMS metadata file)
• Main indicators - Energy Statistics (ESMS metadata file)

Related concepts

• Renewable energy sources
• Biofuels

Statistical data

• Coal consumption statistics
• Natural gas consumption statistics

Source

• IEA/OECD/EuroStat Energy Statistics Manual