Origin of Petroleum. Abiogenic Origin. Biogenic Origin. Deposition of Organic Matter. Establishment of Source Beds. Nature of the Source Material. Transformation of Organic Matter into Petroleum. Accumulation in Reservoir Sediments. In situ Transformation of Petroleum. Differences between the Abiogenic Theory and the Biogenic Theory. Relationship of Petroleum Composition and Properties. Occurrence of Petroleum. Petroleum Reserves. Conventional Petroleum. Natural Gas. Heavy Oil. Bitumen (Extra Heavy Oil).
- Teacher: Yasmeen Abubakar Saleh