What is another word for oil and gas exploration?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔ͡ɪl and ɡˈas ɛksplɔːɹˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Oil and gas exploration is a term that refers to the process of searching for underground oil and natural gas reserves. There are several other terms that can be used synonymously to describe this process. Some of the most common synonyms include oil exploration, gas exploration, energy exploration, petroleum exploration, and hydrocarbon exploration. These terms are used interchangeably to refer to the same process of searching for oil and natural gas in the earth's crust. Regardless of the term used, the exploration process involves conducting geological surveys, drilling test wells, and analyzing data to identify potential oil and gas reserves.
