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Author: Rajil TL

Rajil TL is a SenseCentral contributor focused on tech, apps, tools, and product-building insights. He writes practical content for creators, founders, and learners—covering workflows, software strategies, and real-world implementation tips. His style is direct, structured, and action-oriented, often turning complex ideas into step-by-step guidance. He’s passionate about building useful digital products and sharing what works.

petroleum exploration and exploitation_techniques

Well logging

Well logging, field technique used in mineral exploration to analyze the geologic formations penetrated by a drill hole.…

September 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
petroleum exploration and exploitation_techniques

Core sample

A core sample is a cylindrical section of (usually) a naturally-occurring substance. Most core samples are obtained by drilling with…

September 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
petroleum exploration and exploitation_techniques

Stratigraphic Traps

Stratigraphic traps are formed as a result of lateral and vertical variations in the thickness, texture, porosity or…

September 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
petroleum exploration and exploitation_techniques

Petroleum Traps

Two types of petroleum traps are; structural and stratigraphic. Structural traps are formed by deformation of reservoir rock,…

September 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
petroleum exploration and exploitation_techniques

Well planning

Well planning is perhaps the most demanding aspect of drilling engineering. It requires the integration of engineering principles,…

September 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
petroleum exploration and exploitation_techniques

Petroleum geochemistry

Petroleum geochemistry is the branch of geochemistry which deals with the application of chemical principles in the study of…

September 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
petroleum exploration and exploitation_techniques

The Goal of Geophysical Exploration Methods

The goal of oil and gas exploration is to find hydrocarbon accumulations in commercial quantities.  Petroleum geoscientists seek…

September 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
petroleum exploration and exploitation_techniques

Petroleum exploration

There are some requirements to meet a petroleum reservoir: 1.      Source Rock 2.      Reservoir Rock 3.      Hydrocarbon Trap Source rock maturity…

September 28, 2021 · Rajil TL
petroleum exploration and exploitation_techniques

How does oil impact marine life?

Oil destroys the insulating ability of fur-bearing mammals, such as sea otters, and the water repellency of a…

September 28, 2021 · Rajil TL