"This book illustrates various aspects of accounting in international petroleum operations. The authors discuss and illustrate international petroleum contracts and related contract accounting issues that arise and contrast U.S. accounting standards with those of other countries which are likely to be applicable to companies operating in international settings. Also included are discussions of petroleum tax regimes encountered around the world"--

The treatment of joint costs, which has troubled the sector for decades, is an integral part of any study of accounting in the petroleum industry. Abdulhadi H. Taher treats joint costs and the problem of "transfer prices" from one division of an international petroleum organization to another as an essential element in determining the revenues to be assigned to each. He also discusses the chemistry of hydrocarbons in order to determine a formal system of cost allocation. Abdulhadi H. Taher is the former director general of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals, and he has served as a board member of Aramco and governor of Petromin.

This edition of Wright's indispensable accounting book for the oil and gas industry includes a discussion of the significance of shale and unconventional production as it relates to accounting principles, new definitions of reserves from the Securities and Exchange Commission, and more.

This addition to Johnston's bestselling petroleum financial books addresses the decision-making element of petroleum company management. It is a practical guide to all facets of modern financial management and strategic planning specific to today's oil and gas companies. The authors guide readers through the maze of financial management in a concise, practical, and organized fashion, delivering the basic principles that are critical for all elements of corporate leadership.

This overview of project finance for the oil and gas industry covers financial markets, sources and providers of finance, financial structures, and capital raising processes. About US$300 billion of project finance debt is raised annually across several capital intensive sectors—including oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, and mining—and the oil and gas industry represents around 30% of the global project finance market. With over 25 year’s project finance experience in international banking and industry, author Robert Clews explores project finance techniques and their effectiveness in the petroleum industry. He highlights the petroleum industry players, risks, economics, and commercial/legal arrangements. With petroleum industry projects representing amongst the largest industrial activities in the world, this book ties together concepts and tools through real examples and aims to ensure that project finance will continue to play a central role in bringing together investors and lenders to finance these ventures. Combines the theory and practice of raising long-term funding for capital intensive projects with insights about the appeal of project finance to the international oil and gas industry Includes case studies and examples covering projects in the Arctic, East Africa, Latin America, North America, and Australia Emphasizes the full downstream value chain of the industry instead of limiting itself to upstream and pipeline project financing Highlights petroleum industry players, risks, economics, and commercial and legal arrangements