The perfect primer for both the layperson and the engineer, for the
new hire and the old hand, describing, in easy-to-understand
language, one of the biggest and most lucrative industries in the
world. There is only one substance known to mankind that can cause
wars, influence global economies, and make entire countries rich:
petroleum. One teaspoon of the stuff carries enough energy to power
a ton truck up a hill. It's in the news every single day, it
influences our lives in ways that we cannot fathom, and it is the
most important commodity in the world. But how much does the
average person, even the average engineer, know about it? This book
describes the petroleum industry, in easy-to-understand language,
for both the layperson and engineer alike. From the economics of
searching for oil and gas to the pitfalls of drilling and
production, getting it out of the ground, into pipelines, into
refineries, and, finally, into your gas tank, this book covers the
petroleum industry like no other treatment before. There is
coverage of pricing and the economics of this very important
resource, as well, which is useful not only to engineers, but to
economists and, really, anyone who uses it. From jet fuel to
gasoline to natural gas and plastics, petroleum is one of the
integral products of our lives. We are practically bathed it in
from birth, our food is protected by it, and it even has healing
properties. Learn all about this incredible substance and its
fascinating history and highly debated future. An Introduction to
Petroleum Technology, Economics, and Politics: * Gives a thorough
summary of the petroleum and natural gas industry, from prospect to
production to pipeline * New technologies, such as directional and
underbalanced drilling, are covered, in easy-to-understand language
* Useful not only for newcomers and laypersons, but for engineers
and students, particularly those for whom English is a second
language * Examines the basics of pricing and valuation
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