What do we call a source rock that has not yet matured enough to produce petroleum under natural conditions?

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13 Feb 2021
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

An Effective Source Rock is one that has reached sufficient maturity to generate petroleum naturally. In contrast, a Potential Source Rock is immature and has not yet produced hydrocarbons. Unconventional Source Rocks refer to those requiring special extraction methods. Therefore, the correct term for an immature source rock is Effective Source Rock.

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