Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons are found in geological formations consisting of strata or layers of rocks. Specifically, they are formed from decomposed organic material, that bonds with hydrogen, which is a component of water. Such hydrocarbons can take the form of either liquids (e.g. petroleum) or gas (natural gas). There are also intermediate products such as propane or butane that can easily take either liquid or gas form at differing temperatures, but at temperature ranges that are normal for human existence. Oil and gas both form when organic matter is buried under anoxic conditions, such that it isn’t oxidised and subsequently mineralised to the elemental components of the hydrocarbons.

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