The Geology of Petroleum and Natural Gas

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Ernest Raymond Lilley

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Mineralogy & gems; Geology & the lithosphere; Petroleum technology

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""The Geology of Petroleum and Natural Gas"" is a comprehensive and foundational study exploring the scientific principles behind the discovery and extraction of hydrocarbons. Ernest Raymond Lilley provides an in-depth analysis of the geological conditions necessary for the formation and accumulation of oil and gas deposits, offering a rigorous framework for understanding subsurface structures.

The work meticulously details the physical and chemical properties of petroleum, the characteristics of reservoir rocks, and the structural complexities of the earth's crust that trap these valuable resources. Lilley covers essential topics such as stratigraphy, sedimentation, and various methods of geological mapping and exploration. By examining the relationship between geological formations and fluid movement, the text illustrates how natural gas and petroleum are distributed globally and the technical challenges involved in their recovery.

This volume serves as a significant historical record of geological science, capturing the technical knowledge and methodologies that shaped the modern energy landscape. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of petroleum engineering and the fundamental earth sciences that underpin the global energy industry.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Ernest Raymond Lilley
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 744g
ISBN: 9781025681009
ISBN 10: 1025681002
Pages: 538
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active