Have you ever wondered what crude oil is, and why it's such a big deal? On this week's Energy Bite, Daniel Posen, a recent PhD graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, has some answers.

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What is crude oil and how do we turn it into useful products? | Ep. 187

Energy Bite is a weekly 90-second podcast focused on energy technology, opportunities, and challenges related to every day life. It is produced by Carnegie Mellon University's Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation.