The oil and gas industry, just like other trades and professions, has its own peculiar language. For those whose activities revolve around this industry, it’s imperative you know its terminology. Written in a dictionary format, this book defines hundreds of terms from A to Z. Whether you’re an engineer, contractor, businessperson, journalist, student, or oil and gas practitioner, this vital resource will help you speak the language of the industry. The book is a complete explanation of oil and gas terminology and, includes current developments in the petroleum frontiers with clear and detailed definitions that are extensively cross-referenced. It is handy for quick and easy reference.

Provides an overview of the entire petroleum production function; explains the origins of oil and gas and reservoir dynamics; deciphers the mysteries of production ownership and land rights; and identifies the types of production companies and staff positions, and how they interact. --From publisher description.

A totally understandable view of pipeline inception, planning, construction, start-up, and operation.

This updated second edition of Oil & Gas Production in Nontechnical Language is an excellent introduction for anyone from petroleum engineers and geologists new to their careers to financial, marketing, legal, and other professionals and their staffs interested in the industry. E&P service company personnel will find it particularly beneficial in understanding the roles played by their clients. Not only does it cover production fundamentals, but it backs up to give the necessary upstream background--geology, origins of oil and gas, and ownership and land rights--as well as surface operations and even production company strategy development.

A new, up-to-date course where students learn the English they need for a career in commerce, tourism, nursing, medicine, or technology. Oxford English for Careers is a series which prepares pre-work students for starting their career. Everything in each Student Book is vocation specific, which means students get the language, information, and skills they need to help them get a job in their chosen career.

In industry, miscommunication can cause frustration, create downtime, and even trigger equipment failure. By providing a common ground for more effective discourse, the Dictionary of Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Processing can help eliminate costly miscommunication.An essential resource for oil, gas, and petrochemical industry professionals, enginee

The intent of this book is to educate the reader about the vast complexities of the oil and gas industry and to motivate involvement in domestic oil and gas development, production and refinement. Explains the industry in non-technical language for an average person.