Special Issue on Petroleum Resources

Petroleum is one of the main objects of geological exploration. Petroleum is used to make all kinds of materials, and the world consumes approximately 95 million barrels of petroleum per day. Since the 1950s, oil and gas have always been the first in total energy consumption, resulting in a revolution in the mode of production and the creation of unprecedented achievements in civilization. Petroleum supply is related to national economic and military security, affecting development strategy.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original researches and review articles on exploring petroleum resources. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Geology and petroleum resources
• Petroleum resources assessment
• Extraction of petroleum resources
• Petroleum resources management
• Undiscovered petroleum resources
• Offshore petroleum resources
• Future petroleum resources

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly notice that the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title is supposed to be specified and the research field “Special Issue – Petroleum Resources” should be chosen during your submission.

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