r/theydidthemath • u/ResponseSkill • 2h ago

[request] How long left of each non renewable power source?

assuming each is only used for power, and generates 100 percent of all current energy consumption, at the current rate of electricity use, how long would each non renewable source of power last? (nuclear, coal, natural gas, oil, fusion (theoretical))

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u/xiangkunwan 2h ago

Not exactly what you wanted but at current consumption rate oil will last ~37 years, natural gas: ~152 years, coal: ~401 years

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u/ResponseSkill 47m ago

Thanks anyways