Petroleum system identification
Before a petroleum system can be investigated, it must be identified as being present.
Petroleum system identification
To identify a petroleum system, the explorationist must find some petroleum. Any quantity of petroleum, no matter how small, is proof of a petroleum system. An oil or gas seep, a show of oil or gas in a well, or an oil or gas accumulation demonstrates the presence of a petroleum system.
Procedure: identifying a petroleum system
The table below outlines the steps required to identify a petroleum system.
Step | Task |
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1 | Find some indication of the presence of petroleum. |
2 | Determine the size of the petroleum system by the following series of steps:
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3 | Name the petroleum system |