[PDF] Petroleum And Natural Gas Exploration Extraction And Production eBook

Author : Mohammed Said Benzagouta
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,70 MB
Release : 2013-03-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123869296

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Even now, companies are scrambling to fill critical positions, with many paying exorbitant salaries to lure highly skilled employees away from rival firms, disciplines, and delaying retirement or rehiring retired employees. Far more than an introduction to petroleum engineering, Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production offers an easy to understand, plan language guide to a range of critical, inter-related topics such as: exploration, drilling engineering, safety and the environment, reservoir description and dynamic behaviour and field appraisal. In this book, engineers new to the petroleum industry learn to deal with uncertainties, risk management, business practices and project management through real world case studies and lessons learned. Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production is designed to be far more than an introduction to petroleum engineering but a practical guide for anyone who wishes to attain a comprehensive overview of the exploration and production process. The book describes the petroleum value chain from prospect identification, to project commissioning and to final abandonment. With this book in hand, readers gain a firm understanding of the petroleum industry along with the tools necessary to understand the relationships and dependencies across the E&P industry. Based the exploration and production operations process, the book starts with a clear and rigorous exposition of the field life cycle followed by self contained chapters concerning drilling, safety and the environment, reservoir description, field appraisal, project and contract management and petroleum economics. The also includes a series of technological platforms aimed at transforming gas into liquid hydrocarbons at the wellhead, linking upstream to downstream. Topics in this book include: The Field Life Cycle, Exploration, Drilling Engineering, Safety and The Environment, Reservoir Description, Volumetric Estimation, Field Appraisal, Reservoir Dynamic Behaviour, Well Dynamic Behaviour, Surface Facilities, Production Operations and Maintenance, Project and Contract Management, Petroleum Economics, Managing the Producing Field, and Decommissioning. Exploration/production overview Basic petroleum geology principles Basic petroleum geophysics principles Log interpretation basics Drilling basics Basic reservoir engineering Basic production engineering Basic facilities engineering Business principles governing E/P

Author : Congressional Research Congressional Research Service
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 29,18 MB
Release : 2014-11-21
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ISBN : 9781505321661

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The United States has seen resurgence in petroleum production, mainly driven by technology improvements-especially hydraulic fracturing and directional drilling-developed for natural gas production from shale formations. Application of these technologies enabled natural gas to be economically produced from shale and other unconventional formations, and contributed to the United States becoming the world's largest natural gas producer in 2009. Use of these technologies has also contributed to the rise in U.S. oil production over the last few years. In 2009, annual oil production increased over 2008, the first annual rise since 1991, and has continued to increase each year since. Between January 2008 and May 2014, U.S. monthly crude oil production rose by 3.2 million barrels per day, with about 85% of the increase coming from shale and related tight oil formations in Texas and North Dakota. Other tight oil plays are also being developed, helping raise the prospect of energy independence, especially for North America. The rapid expansion of tight oil and shale gas extraction using high-volume hydraulic fracturing has raised concerns about its potential environmental and health impacts. These concerns include potential direct impacts to groundwater and surface water quality, water supplies, and air quality. In addition, some have raised concerns about potential long-term and indirect impacts from reliance on fossil fuels and resulting greenhouse gas emissions and influence on broader energy economics. This report focuses mainly on actions related to controlling potential direct impacts. States are the primary regulators of oil and gas production on non-federal lands. State laws and regulations governing oil and gas production have been evolving across the states in response to changes in production practices as producers have expanded into tight oil, shale gas, and other unconventional hydrocarbon formations. However, state rules vary considerably, leading to calls for more federal oversight of unconventional oil and gas extraction activities, and hydraulic fracturing specifically. Although provisions of several federal environmental laws can apply to certain activities related to oil and gas production, proposals to expand federal regulation in this area have been highly controversial. Some advocates of a larger federal role point to a wide range of differences among state regulatory regimes, and argue that a national framework is needed to ensure a consistent minimum level of protection for surface and groundwater resources, and air quality. Others argue against more federal involvement, and point to the long-established state oil and natural gas regulatory programs, regional differences in geology and water resources, and concern over regulatory redundancy. The federal role in regulating oil and gas extraction activities-and hydraulic fracturing, in particular-has been the subject of considerable debate and legislative proposals for several years, but legislation has not been enacted. While congressional debate has continued, the Administration has pursued a number of regulatory initiatives related to unconventional oil and gas development under existing statutory authorities.

Author : A. K. Moitra
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 18,34 MB
Release : 2021-12-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0128239999

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Innovative Exploration Methods for Mineral, Oil, Gas, and Groundwater for Sustainable Development provides an integrated approach to exploration encompassing geology, geophysics, mining, and mineral processing. In addition, groundwater exploration is included, as it is central to the development of earth resources. As the demand for coal, minerals, oil and gas, and water continues to grow globally, researchers must prioritize sustainable exploration methods. Old technologies are being replaced speedily and exploration work has become fast, focused, meaningful, and readily reproducible keeping in pace with the changing global scenario. The themes of exploration of energy resources, exploration of minerals, groundwater exploration and processing and mineral engineering are separated out into sections and chapters included in these sections include case studies focusing on tools and techniques for exploration. Innovative Exploration Methods for Mineral, Oil, Gas, and Groundwater for Sustainable Development gives insight to modern concepts of exploration for those working in the various fields of energy, mineral, and groundwater exploration. Presents innovative research that will both challenge and complement the traditional concepts of exploration Covers a wide range of instruments and their applications, as well as the tools and processes that need to be followed for modern exploration work Includes research on groundwater exploration with a focus on conservation and sustainable exploration and development

Author : Annapurna Boruah
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 30,64 MB
Release : 2024-01-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 3031487273

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From the geological mysteries of shale formations to cutting-edge techniques in gas extraction, this book unveils the essential knowledge to harness the potential of shale gas. The book integrates various data types such as outcrop, well logs, core data, etc.) for hydrofracturing—from basin-scale to nano-pore-scale. The book included a wealth of information on the latest advancements, industry practices, environmental considerations, policies, and more. In a world increasingly conscious of environmental concerns, "Cleaner Energy from the Earth" offers a fresh perspective on the utilization of shale gas as a cleaner fossil fuel alternative. This comprehensive book takes the reader on a captivating journey through the science, technology, and innovation driving shale gas exploration and exploitation towards a greener future. Whether you're a seasoned industry professional, a student, or a curious reader, this book provides a comprehensive and accessible resource for all levels of expertise.