'Oil: From Prospect to Pipeline' was the original non-technical book written about the oil and gas industry. A 'common-sense, brass tacks guide', this classic was originally published by Gulf Publishing Company in 1958 and has gone through four editions. With the oil and gas industry experiencing rapid new growth, this is an exciting time for newcomers to the field to get involved and this reprint of a Gulf classic is the perfect introduction. An interesting read for veterans of the industry and a valuable textbook for students, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of all production, plus: An Oil Dictionary; Abbreviation in oil reports; Typical legal forms; Overview of geological terminology and technical terms; And much more!

With global demand for energy poised to increase by more than half in the next three decades, the supply of safe, reliable, and reasonably priced gas and oil will continue to be of fundamental importance to modern economies. Central to this supply are the pipelines that transport this energy. And while the fundamental economics of the major pipeline networks are the same, the differences in their ownership, commercial development, and operation can provide insight into the workings of market institutions in various nations. Drawing on a century of the world’s experience with gas and oil pipelines, this book illustrates the importance of economics in explaining the evolution of pipeline politics in various countries. It demonstrates that institutional differences influence ownership and regulation, while rents and consumer pricing depend on the size and diversity of existing markets, the depth of regulatory institutions, and the historical structure of the pipeline businesses themselves. The history of pipelines is also rife with social conflict, and Makholm explains how and when institutions in a variety of countries have controlled pipeline behavior—either through economic regulation or government ownership—in the public interest.

Originally published in 1972, Regulation of the Natural Gas Producing Industry combines several papers prepared for a seminar in Washington D.C in 1970.The purpose of this seminar was to exchange views between specialists on the issues related to regulation natural gas production. As such these papers explore issues such as producer price regulations, arguments for and against the regulation of natural gas, the changing environment of natural gas supply and what the future holds in terms of the natural gas producing industry. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Studies and policy makers.