Episode 1 - Formation of Fossil Fuels

In this eye-opening episode, Brennan McDougall, a professional engineer with a decade of experience in the oil and gas industry, explains in clear detail how oil and gas originates from organic matter. Brennan takes us back millions of years ago to understand the formation process of fossil fuels. He clarifies common misconceptions about fossil fuels and provides a deep insight into how organic material metamorphoses into oil and gas deep within the Earth's crust.

The episode demystifies the technical side of the oil and gas industry, explaining with analogies for a layman's understanding. Brennan discusses the characteristics of fossil fuels, the concept of permeability, and the formation of oil reservoirs. He also highlights why oil is termed a non-renewable energy source and links the burning of oil and gas to the produce of greenhouse gases.

You'll also understand the difference between the source rock and the reservoir, and why some oil and gas reservoirs are located kilometers beneath the earth's surface. Understand how oil and gas reservoirs aren't like pools or lakes but rather are accumulations of oil and gas trapped in the tiny spaces within rocks.

Join Brennan on this fascinating journey from fossil to fuel and unravel the mysteries of the oil and gas industry. Dive headfirst into the exploration of age-old fossil fuel formation processes to oil extraction in the modern-day industry!

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