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The Source of Oil and Gas

December 31, 2010
The Source of Oil and Gas

By Kyle Barnoff When an acquaintance learns about my study of Petroleum Engineering I am usually showered with questions, compliments or jeers.  More often I experience the latter, but one topic comes up most frequently.  Where does oil come from?  Seems like a simple question, but it has numerous correct answers.  I will answer all of them in this essay, including where oil is...

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