Through the years the ideas and thoughts on the origin, environment, geochemistry, migration, and accumulation of hydrocarbons have developed. Many people have made important contributions to these concepts.

During the last twenty years the knowledge of the genesis of hydrocarbons has greatly improved. This knowledge, when completely integrated into our thinking, will enable us to become more sophisticated in our search for new reserves of hydrocarbons.

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