Primary Energy
Energy in its natural form before conversion to electricity or other secondary forms.
Real World
Saudi Arabia's Ghawar oil field is the world's largest single source of primary energy, producing roughly 3.8 million barrels of crude oil per day — this unprocessed petroleum is then shipped to refineries globally to be converted into usable secondary energy forms like petrol and jet fuel.
Exam Focus
Do not confuse primary energy sources with the electricity they generate — examiners penalise conflating the two in energy mix questions.
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