Oil : an overview of the petroleum industry / Robert Grace.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grace, Robert, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Petroleum industry and trade.

Petroleum industry and trade--United States.

Energy industries.

Energy industries--United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (172 p.)

Edition:

6th ed.

Place of Publication:

Houston, Texas : Gulf Pub., [2007]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Now in its sixth edition, this guide to the oil industry, written in non-technical language, is a must-read foranyone involved in or curious about the oil industry. Engineers, executives, managers and laypersons will allfind this to be a valuable, entertaining and informative guide that presents a practical study of the operationsinvolved in oil exploration, drilling and production. Since the book's original publication in 1958, this handyvolume has taught thousands about this constantly evolving industry that is so important for our everydayenergy needs. A true must have!

Contents:

Front Cover; Oil: An Overview of the Petroleum Industry; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. World Oil; Chapter 2. Where Does Oil Come From?; Chapter 3. How Do We Get It? Drilling for Oil; Chapter 4. To Market! Production and Reservoir Engineering; Appendix A: Abbreviations Used In Making Oil Reports; Appendix B: Regional Stratigraphic Terminology; Appendix C: Sample Leases and Deeds; Appendix D: Energy Equivalents; An Oil Dictionary

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-12-799977-9

1-281-03962-4

9786611039622

1-60119-625-3

OCLC:

862048713