Why write a book on oil? Does oil matter? Advocates argue that
petroleum promotes progress; put simply, it is the ‘black
blessing’.
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Front Cover
Back Cover
Introduction
30 billion barrels annually and 85 million barrels consumed
daily. That works out as roughly 90,000 barrels consumed by the
time you have read this sentence.
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Glossary
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Chapter 1
Origin of Oil
This chapter is the foundation for understanding how oil and
gas accumulations occur and what factors are... read more...
Chapter 2
Reserves, Peak Oil and Medieval Maps
Are we running out of oil? Before we can answer that question,
we need to understand what oil and gas reserves are and how they
are measured.
Chapter 3
What’s In a Wet Barrel?
This chapter reveals how oil and gas asset production can
be maximised through an understanding of petroleum and
reservoir types.
Chapter 4
The Fall of the Oil Curtain
What would a sketch of the global landscape of reserves and
production look like? read more...
Chapter 5
World Oil and Gas Production
Now we focus on the world’s oil and gas major producers (OPEC and
non-OPEC) from an export perspective.
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Chapter 6
Properties, Players and Processes
Clearly, the most prized possessions in the industry are the
leases allowing access to giant oil and gas fields; however... read more...
Chapter 7
Pregnant Ladies and Fish Bones
Striking oil relies on Exploration and Production processes.
This chapter presents standard well planning and construction...
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Chapter 8
Extreme E & P
Worldwide, the exploration objective is clear: locate new
frontiers and reserves. Every new frontier, however... read more...
Chapter 9
Mature Fields
Inevitably, all producing fields reach maturity one day so the
importance of mature field technology is set to grow...
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Chapter 10
Pipelines and Tankers
Transportation of oil and gas is a key factor affecting the
industry. Only rarely are oil or gas fields conveniently... read more...
Chapter 11
Refining
The downstream process of refining is an essential step in
adding value to crude oil and creating differently... read more...
Chapter 12
Paper Barrels—Oil and Gas Markets
"Please Lord, give us one more boom. We promise we won’t screw
it up this time".
Chapter 13
Renewable Energy
In this chapter we consider renewable energy sources to
identify what can effectively reduce oil and gas demand... read more...
Chapter 14
Exits From the Hydrocarbon Highway
Sometimes the best exit is the way we came in.
- Wajid Rasheed
