Economical petroleum traps are geologically rare.

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Economical petroleum traps are geologically rare because they require specific geological conditions such as the presence of a source rock, a reservoir rock, a trap or seal, and the occurrence of migration and accumulation of hydrocarbons. These conditions are not always present and even when they are, the volume and quality of the petroleum may not be sufficient to make the trap economically viable for exploration and production.

Economical Petroleum Traps Are Geologically Rare