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Petroleum Industry

Everything from upstream to downstream is covered in this nontechnical overview of the petroleum industry. Organized in a natural chronology, the text begins with the geology and origins of oil and gas formation and moves through the techniques used to find, drill, and produce oil.
The author then moves the reader through clear explanations of downstream issues including storage, transportation, and marketing as well as refining and petrochemicals. Special attention is given to the differences between onshore and offshore processes.
Features Newcomers will quickly learn petroleumindustry language and concepts Provides cross-training in the other disciplines Easy-to-grasp concepts of technology and processes Points out the distinctions between onshore and offshore operations Includes a comprehensive glossary of industry terms and buzzwords

Charles F. Conaway

A petroleum consultant with more than 30 years experience in the industry. Conaway holds a B.S. in petroleum engineering from Pennsylvania State University.

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