Demand for gas and oil is increasing and so finding new sources in remote and untouched areas is a necessity. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

In the past few decades, the needs of

energy

had a significant rise, and many countries and

energy

companies were exploiting

oil

and gas in some distant areas and natural regions. While

this

has some beneficial influences on the economy and local people, there are still more corresponding problems. On one hand, exploiting fossil

fuel

in natural places could pose a large threat to ecology and the environment.

For example

, a serious

oil

spill accident happened in the Gulf of Mexico several years ago, resulting from the wrong operation within the process of

oil

drilling.

This

accident led to a series of problems,

such

as ocean water pollution and mass fish deaths.

Furthermore

, extensive extraction of

oil

could result in an earthquake and ground sinking.

Besides

, the relations between some countries have become increasing tense due to the scramble for

fuel

resources. Many developed countries heavily rely on fossil

fuel

to drive the economy, and they intend to hunt for

oil

and gas reserves from overseas.

This

means that the scramble for

fuel

could be a threat to national security.

On the other hand

, the increasing exploitation of

oil

in distant areas can stabilize the international

fuel

prices and reduce the intense demand for fossil fuels, because of

fuel

supply rising.

In addition

, locating

oil

and gas in remote places can provide more an employment opportunities to local residents, who are likely to increase their income. In conclusion, there are more negative impacts in exploitation of

fuel

on the natural environment and international relations, despite some economic benefits in

energy

markets.

Therefore

, it is necessary to develop more alternative

energy

sources rather than fossil fuels.