Oil : an overview of the petroleum industry / Robert Grace

Author: Grace, Robert
Published: Houston, Tex. : Gulf Pub. Co., [2007]
Copyright Date: ©2007
Edition: 6th ed.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (ix, 161 pages : illustrations, maps)

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English.

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.

Summary

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.

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ISBN

9781601196255 (electronic bk.)
1601196253 (electronic bk.)
9781933762012 (electronic bk.)
1933762012 (electronic bk.)
9780127999777
0127999779
9786611039622
6611039627
1281039624
9781281039620

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Title from e-book title screen (viewed Sept. 8, 2008).

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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