The first step in petroleum system analysis is petroleum system definition. This section discusses what the concept of a petroleum system is; how to identify and name a system; how the components relate geographically, stratigraphically, and temporally; and how to map a petroleum system.
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The petroleum system is a unifying concept that encompasses all of the disparate elements and processes of petroleum geology. Practical application of petroleum systems can be used in exploration, resource evaluation, and research.
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The petroleum system is a unifying concept that encompasses all of the disparate elements and processes of petroleum geology. Practical application of [[petroleum systems]] can be used in exploration, resource evaluation, and research. This chapter discusses its application to petroleum exploration.