How is petroleum formed in nature? Why is petroleum prospecting so dif – InterviewSolution

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1.	How is petroleum formed in nature? Why is petroleum prospecting so difficult?
Answer» Petroleum is formed when dead remains of animals are decayed in shallow marine conditions. Since it migrates through porous rocks after formation, it is extremely difficult to prospect for petroleum.

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