A petroleum reservoir is a subsurface pool of hydrocarbons contained in porous or fractured rock formations that are typically trapped by overlying impermeable layers. The ability to efficiently extract oil and gas from these reservoirs is crucial to meeting global energy demands and involves advanced geological and engineering techniques.

Petroleum Reservoir

Subsurface pool

Hydrocarbons are organic compounds composed solely of hydrogen and carbon atoms, serving as the primary constituents of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. They are categorized into alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes based on the types of bonds between carbon atoms, and play a crucial role in energy production and chemical manufacturing.

Hydrocarbons

Porous rock formations

Fractured rock formations

Overlying impermeable layers

Efficiently extract oil and gas

Global energy demands

Advanced geological techniques

Engineering techniques are like special tools and steps that engineers use to solve problems and make things work better. They help in building everything from toys to big buildings, making sure they are safe, work well, and don't break easily.

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