The oil pool

The oil pool

The accumulation of oil below the surface. Oil field can consist of one or more of the oil pools or tanks is distinct within one big trap. The term "pool" could create the erroneous impression that the oil giant caves filled with oil, instead of rock filled with small pores filled with oil.

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Industry/Domain: Oil & gas
Category: Oilfield
Company: Schlumberger
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