1979Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi)Open access

Modern Theory on Origin of Petroleum-A Review

Tadashi Asakawa

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A large number of theories proposed in the past to make clear the origin of petroleum are classified into two major concepts : inorganic and organic (biogenic) origin.Until the early years of this century , the inorganic origin has been lasted by many advocators.

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A large number of theories proposed in the past to make clear the origin of petroleum are classified into two major concepts : inorganic and organic (biogenic) origin.Until the early years of this century , the inorganic origin has been lasted by many advocators.

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A large number of theories proposed in the past to make clear the origin of petroleum are classified into two major concepts : inorganic and organic (biogenic) origin.Until the early years of this century , the inorganic origin has been lasted by many advocators.

Key concepts: Kerogen, Petroleum, Source rock, Geology, Petroleum geochemistry, Diagenesis, Sedimentary rock, Geochemistry

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