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Oil and natural gas developed from the remains of ancient marine organisms, such as plankton and algae, that settled on the ocean floor millions of years ago. Over time, layers of sediment buried these organic materials, subjecting them to heat and pressure, which transformed them into hydrocarbons. This geological process, known as thermal maturation, occurred over millions of years, leading to the formation of oil and natural gas reservoirs that can be extracted today. Advances in drilling technology and geological exploration have since enabled the extraction and utilization of these fossil fuels for energy.

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