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Oil
An Overview of the Petroleum Industry

Robert D. Grace (Author)

9781933762012, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 1 January 2007

161 pages
23.4 x 15.6 x 1.2 cm, 0.32 kg

Now in its sixth edition, this guide to the oil industry, written in non-technical language, is a must-read for anyone involved in or curious about the oil industry. Engineers, executives, managers and laypersons will all find this to be a valuable, entertaining and informative guide that presents a practical study of the operations involved in oil exploration, drilling and production. Since the book’s original publication in 1958, this handy volume has taught thousands about this constantly evolving industry that is so important for our everyday energy needs.

1. World Oil 2. Where Does Oil Come from? 3. How Do We Get It? Drilling for Oil 4. To Market! Production and Reservoir Engineering

Appendix A. Abbreviations Used in Oil Reports B. Stratigraphic Terminology Subdivision of Geological Eras Oil and Gas Provinces of Lower 48 States Oil and Gas Provinces Outside Lower 48 States C. Sample Leases and Deeds D. Energy Equivalents An Oil Dictionary

Subject Areas: Petroleum technology [THFP], Fossil fuel technologies [THF]

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