Petroleum, Mineral Oil and Natural Gas

2020-07-17 19:35:05

Obtained from sedimentary rocks that are porous, permeable, capped by impermeable rock
90-95% Hydrogen rest organic compounds viz O2, N2, S
Collected in ==anticlines or fault traps==
In Mumbai High, Gulf of Khambat and Assam
Other areas are Brahmaputa valley of NE India, Barmer in Rajasthan, Gujarat coast, Cauvery on shore basin, Andhra P.
Refineries in Assam are Digboi, Guwahati, Bongaigaon, Barauni.
Off shore in Mumbai high, Bassein and Aliabet.
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