Valentine's Day is powered by the oil and natural gas industry

Feb 13, 2022

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and many popular Valentine gifts are powered by oil and natural gas. Read 5 examples of how oil and natural gas powers your Valentine’s Day.

1. Valentine's Plush 

Most plushes are made out of synthetic fibers, such as polyester. Polyester is a kind of plastic that is commonly derived from petroleum made from oil and natural gas.

 

2. Wine Bottles

Wine bottles are made of glass, which is made using infrared heat, most commonly generated by oil and natural gas.

 

3. Dinner Date

Your Valentine’s dinner date night is powered by oil and natural gas from the transportation to the restaurant to the energy the restaurant uses.

 

4. Flower Delivery

From the transportation to the plastic wrapping, oil and natural gas powers your flower delivery.

 

5. Foil Balloons

Foil balloons are made using nylon, a derivative from oil and natural gas.