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Origins of Petroleum: Inorganic vs. Organic by Muhammad Bilal is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document discusses the origin and formation of petroleum over time. It describes two main theories for the origin of oil - inorganic and organic. The current accepted theory is that oil forms from organic material through a complex process where kerogen in sedimentary rocks is converted to petroleum through increased temperature and pressure over long periods of time. Key factors that influence the type and amount of petroleum generated include the type of organic matter, temperature, time, and bacteria

Author

Muhammad Bilal

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EN