October 28 at 2:30 AM ·
A growing number of scientists have explored a bold theory known as the abiogenic petroleum hypothesis, suggesting that hydrocarbons may form deep within Earth’s mantle through geothermal and chemical reactions, not from ancient plant and animal remains. Under this theory, extreme pressure and heat between the solid mantle and liquid core cause hydrogen and carbon compounds to combine and rise through the crust, forming reservoirs of oil and gas. If true, it means these fuels might be continuously regenerated inside the Earth — making them partially renewable over geological timescales.
While the idea remains controversial and not widely accepted in mainstream geology, it challenges the long-held belief that oil supplies are strictly finite. It also raises fascinating questions about how Earth’s deep chemistry might still be shaping the world’s energy future.
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