Tag: Petroleum System

  • Components and Processes of a Petroleum System

    Components and Processes of a Petroleum System

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    (A Non-Technical Summary) A petroleum system* refers to an active source rock and the accumulation of hydrocarbons that are chemically linked to that source rock. A petroleum system consists of the geological *elements and processes that control the formation, migration, accumulation, and preservation of hydrocarbons. Key Elements of a Petroleum System Source Rock The source…