In the 1st image with the molecule in yellow did you see…

CO V Fe Fe

CO is carbon monoxide. It comes in to an Iron atom (Fe) which acts as a kind of catalyst. Electrons come in to a Vanadium atom (V) sandwiched between the FeFe ligand.

Water and or Hydrogen ions come in via another Fe atom and the .molecular machine constructs methane or ethane, the fundamental components of petroleum.

Remember when Trump tried to tell you this in a tweet? This is why Saudi capitulated. Their control of oil production is based on lies and fantasies. Oil is everywhere in ABUNDANCE!!!