The Imperial College Lectures In Petroleum Engineering - Volume 1: An Introduction To Petroleum Geoscience - Hardcover

Michael Ala

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1786342065 ISBN 13: 9781786342065

Publisher: WSPC (Europe), 2017

Synopsis

This book covers the fundamentals of the earth sciences and examines their role in controlling the global occurrence and distribution of hydrocarbon resources. It explains the principles, practices and the terminology associated with the upstream sector of the oil industry. Key topics include a look at the elements and processes involved in the generation and accumulation of hydrocarbons and demonstration of how geological and geophysical techniques can be applied to explore for oil and gas. There is detailed investigation into the nature and chemical composition of petroleum, and of surface and subsurface maps, including their construction and uses in upstream operations. Other topics include well-logging techniques and their use in determining rock and fluid properties, definitions and classification of resources and reserves, conventional oil and gas reserves, their quantification and global distribution as well as unconventional hydrocarbons, their worldwide occurrence and the resources potentially associated with them. Finally, practical analysis is concentrated on the play concept, play maps, and the construction of petroleum events charts and quantification of risk in exploration ventures.

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Review

By using the handbook as a foundational reference, geologists, geophysicists, geochemists, log analysts, petroleum engineers, drillers, as well as planners, economists and managers can improve their interactions and facilitate successful project management outcomes. It is clearly organized. Only important facts are addressed; the sequence of the chapters is logical, the text is well-written and therefore, very readable. In addition, the meaning of geoscientific terms is clearly explained. Definitions are provided in a glossary which is easy to use...It is an excellent tool, which will be of value and benefit to the global petroleum community. I am pleased to recommend it. -- M L Bordenave, MouvOil SA

The book achieves its aim of communicating a common set of principles and a structured approach to petroleum geoscience; it also provides a helpful glossary and at the end of each chapter, a useful set of references for those readers wishing to delve into further detail. Good use is made of illustrations from around the world to demonstrate concepts and principles. The book is thus compact and well laid-out, meeting the challenge on containing the key information for ready reference without running to a considerably larger tome. -- Dr John F Bell, Director Asia Operations, Ophir Energy

Edition details

• Publisher: WSPC (Europe)
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1786342065
• ISBN 13: 9781786342065
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 324