Petroleum (L. petroleum, from Greek πετρέλαιον, lit. "rock oil") or crude oil is a naturally occurring, flammable liquid found in rock formations in the Earth consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights, plus other organic compounds.

The term "petroleum" was first used in the treatise De Natura Fossilium, published in 1546 by the German mineralogist Georg Bauer, also known as Georgius Agricola.[1]

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Reliance Industries receives court approval to merge with Reliance ... - Trading Markets (press release)
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Reliance Industries receives court approval to merge with Reliance ...

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... energy and materials value chain, and Reliance Petroleum , Ltd. (RPL), an owner and operator of greenfield petroleum refineries and polypropylene plant. ...

Reliance Petroleum fixes record date for merger with RIL Equity Bulls

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