Topics about the oil industry in Bolivia

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  • Rafael Valdéz Zegarra Universidad Católica Boliviana Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35319/hree0q30

Keywords:

Oil, Coal, Organic matter, Formation

Abstract

Oil and coal were formed approximately 150 to 80 million years ago. There are two main theories about the origin of oil: one states it originated from inorganic matter under high pressure and temperature, and the other argues it comes from organic matter at lower temperatures. The most accepted hypothesis is that oil mainly formed from organic matter of marine plants, while coal came from prehistoric forests that were buried and underwent anaerobic decomposition. Over millions of years, this matter transformed by eliminating volatile components like hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur. Oil formation is associated with sedimentary rocks deposited in marine environments, where organic matter decomposed under high pressure and temperatures between 150 and 200 °C.

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Author Biography

  • Rafael Valdéz Zegarra, Universidad Católica Boliviana

    PhD in Economic Sciences, Master in Higher Education, Master in Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration and Petroleum Engineer.

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Topics about the oil industry in Bolivia

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2008-05-30

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Topics about the oil industry in Bolivia. (2008). Revista Perspectivas, 21, 93-122. https://doi.org/10.35319/hree0q30

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