Fossil fuels are Oceanyka's black gold. Much like it's more, well, golden predecessor, they have caught the world's attention. It is safe to say that Oceanyka possesses perhaps the largest coal, oil and gas reserves, though the extent of that energy supply and its profitability are another discussion. Countless geological expeditions have been done into the Outback to find more of these substances, which could make one rich for life, and many have succeeded. While coal is usable as-is, petroleum requires complex refining processes in order to become useful. These are largely done either abroad (with the crude oil exported as-is) or by private refineries within Oceanyka, protected by trained mercenaries. Though relatively expensive for the average Oceanykan, most forms of low-tech fuel such as diesel or gas are extremely cheap when compared to first-world countries.