The U.S. is the world's top fossil fuel producer, but there are a few surprises among the top 10 for each category of fossil fuel production
FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2018 file photo bucket wheels dig for coal near the Hambach Forest near Dueren, Germany. Despite its role as a renewable energy leader, Germany remains one of the world's leading producers of coal. Despite the rapid growth of renewable energy over the past decade, fossil fuels still dominate global energy consumption -- providing for 85% of global energy needs in 2018, according to So where do all these hydrocarbons come from? The U.S.
and Saudi Arabia, sure, but there are some intriguing insights to be gleaned from a company called, which has pulled together data from more than a dozen sources to created animated maps showing which countries currently produce the most oil, coal, and natural gas. The graphics are consistent with my recent Review series, but they go into more detail by showing the Top 10 in each category, as well as for overall fossil fuel production.
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