The scientific community widely accepts the biogenic origin of petroleum deposits over abiogenic theories due to substantial evidence. This evidence includes:
In contrast, abiogenic theories, which suggest petroleum originates from deep Earth and is not related to biological matter, lack direct evidence and are not supported by the geological and chemical data obtained from oil samples. The mainstream scientific consensus is that petroleum is formed from the remains of ancient organisms, providing a more plausible explanation for the origin of oil deposits.
What are some arguments for and against abiogenic petroleum production?
Why are diamondoids in natural hydrocarbons evidence against abiogenic sources?
What significance do the intersections of faults have in the abiogenic theory of petroleum origin?
How is the distribution of metals in crude oils used to argue for an abiogenic origin?
What is the primary difference between biogenic and abiogenic theories of petroleum origin?