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Worldwide reserves of oil and gas must be increased substantially within the coming decades to meet critical energy demands as the global transition from fossil fuels to alternate energy sources continues. The easier-to-find supplies have been located and the challenge now is for the petroleum explorationist to focus his efforts toward innovatively searching for the world's remaining deposits of oil and gas.
Petroleum exploration concepts and technology have advanced greatly from the days of random drilling and strict adherence to the anticlinal theory. Surface and subsurface mapping, core drilling, magnetic and gravimetric prospecting, the reflection and refraction seismograph, and computer technology have added to the overall effort. Geologists and geophysicists are encouraged to search for subtle trap accumulations of petroleum, those which are stratigraphic, unconformity-associated, or paleogeomorphic. Remotely sensed data from land satellites and spacecraft are also aiding the explorationist in his search for petroleum.
Bold new ideas are needed to stimulate even bolder exploration. By using the best of past exploration theories, using the tools and ideas of today, and being willing to accept innovative methods the petroleum explorationist can make the crucial decisions called for by today's soaring petroleum energy demands. The philosophy concerning these items is discussed.
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