Deep earth gas theory, as propounded by Professor Thomas Gold or adapted from his ideas, can supplement other models considered by explorationists, even if the theory is accepted only in part or viewed skeptically and selectively. We trace the background of the theory and outline its elaboration, respecting source rocks, migration and indicators of hydrocarbons, which bear on different aspects of exploration. We then show how implications of the theory, or portions of it, can be applied as an additional tool for hydrocarbon exploration, as well as for addressing the hydrocarbon potentials of unexplored or little-explored areas.
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