hydrocarbon transformation

Hydrocarbon transformation refers to the process where complex molecules made of hydrogen and carbon, like oil and natural gas, change into different forms through chemical reactions. This can happen naturally deep underground or artificially in factories through processes like refining. Transformations include breaking larger molecules into smaller ones, or altering molecular structures to produce fuels, plastics, or other chemicals. These changes are essential for making products usable and efficient, allowing us to convert raw hydrocarbons into energy and materials we rely on daily.