Basic regularity of petroleum exploration development

The development of exploration is shown by the growth of reserves, and is influenced by team, environment and resource. It is easier to find the common elements (summarized as exploration system, guiding ideology, capability and process) in exploration if the differences of resource are not taken into consideration. The exploration system is an institutionalized correlation form among all of the essential factors. The structure of exploration system is decided by the strategic demands for resource and the different stages of exploration. Exploration guiding ideology of science is the key to the formation of strong exploration capabilities, and determines the working quality of exploration process. The various elements work together, and decide the growth characteristics of the reserves. The concept of the basic regularity of petroleum exploration development is put forward, which might be conducive to the regularity analysis of the characteristics of exploration activities.