What segment includes the process of locating oil and gas reservoirs by conducting surveys and studies, and by drilling wells?

A) Exploration
B) Conversion
C) Refining
D) Transportation


Answer: A
Explanation: A) Correct. Exploration is the upstream process of locating oil and gas reservoirs by conducting surveys and studies, and by drilling wells.
B) Incorrect. Exploration is the upstream process of locating oil and gas reservoirs by conducting surveys and studies, and by drilling wells.
C) Incorrect. Refining (downstream sector) is the process of purifying a crude substance into other products, such as petroleum being separated into gasoline, kerosene, gas, and heavy oil.
D) Incorrect. Transportation (midstream sector) is the oil and gas industry segment responsible for storing, marketing, and moving petroleum from wells to processing facilities and finished products to consumers.

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