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→Elements and processes
* [[Trap]] formation
* [[Trap]] formation
* Generation–[[Hydrocarbon_expulsion,_migration,_and_accumulation|expulsion]]–[[migration]]–[[accumulation]] of hydrocarbons
* [[Petroleum generation|Generation]]–[[Hydrocarbon_expulsion,_migration,_and_accumulation|expulsion]]–[[migration]]–[[accumulation]] of hydrocarbons
These essential elements and processes must be correctly placed in time and space so that organic matter included in a source rock can be converted into a petroleum accumulation. A petroleum system exists wherever all these essential elements and processes are known to occur or are thought to have a reasonable chance or probability to occur.
These essential elements and processes must be correctly placed in time and space so that organic matter included in a source rock can be converted into a petroleum accumulation. A petroleum system exists wherever all these essential elements and processes are known to occur or are thought to have a reasonable chance or probability to occur.