The Oil & Gas Industry: A Nontechnical Guide

The Oil & Gas Industry: A Nontechnical Guide

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Joseph Hilyard's timely new book provides a broad perspective on the oil and gas industry, with primary attention to the United States. It takes the reader on a tour of the operations used to find and evaluate resources, and then to produce, store and deliver oil and gas.<br> <br> <div>The book's main focus is primarily on the equipment and processes used in exploring new resources; evaluating promising formations; drilling wells; managing oil and gas production; converting oil and gas into products; and transporting oil and gas. Separate chapters address the evolution and current structure of the petroleum industry; oil and gas trading; and challenges likely to face the oil and gas industry in coming years.<br> <br> </div> <div>Three appendices define key industry terminology; suggest further reading on selected topics; and identify organizations that can provide more information. </div>