petroleumssystemet
Petroleumssystemet, or the petroleum system, is a geological concept that describes the processes and components involved in the formation, accumulation, and preservation of petroleum (oil and natural gas) in the Earth's crust. It encompasses the entire sequence of events from the generation of organic matter to its migration and entrapment in reservoir rocks.
The petroleum system typically includes several key components: source rocks, reservoir rocks, and seal rocks. Source
Seal rocks, which are typically impermeable formations like shales or evaporites, play a crucial role in preventing
The petroleum system is influenced by various factors, including the type and quality of organic matter, the