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by Martin S. Raymond and William L. Leffler
This nontechnical treatment is a great introduction to oil and gas production for anyone from beginning petroleum engineering and geology students to accountants, salespersons, and other professionals interested in the industry. Co-authored by Martin Raymond, a veteran production manager, and by William Leffler, one of the top petroleum nontechnical writers, it is an easy-to-read reference for those who deal with petroleum industry personnel and production issues in their jobs, but need a quick overview of the technical and business issues. Complete with helpful charts and diagrams, this book covers everything from production equipment and processes to theory, business operations, and strategies.
Features & benefits
- A comprehensive review of the entire petroleum production function
- Explains the origins of oil & gas and reservoir dynamics
- Deciphers the mysteries of production ownership and land rights
- Identifies the types of production companies and staff positions, and how they interact
Table of Contents
- How Did We Get Here? The History of Production
- The Container: The Reservoir
- What�s in the Container? The Prize
- Yours, Mine, or Theirs? Ownership
- Getting There: Drilling
- What Have We Found? Logging, Testing and Completing
- Behavior: Hydrocarbon Activity in the Reservoir
- Here It Comes: Production
- Making It Marketable: Field Processing
- Fixing Things: Remedial Operations and Workovers
- Who�s Involved? The Players
- What Should We Do? Strategy
About the Authors
Martin S. Raymond, a veteran of more than 40 years in exploration and production, was senior vice-president � E&P for J.M. Huber Corporation. During his career he also held engineering, administrative, and management positions with Shell Oil and Forest Oil. He earned a BA degree from Princeton in geology and a masters degree from the University of California at Berkeley. Currently, Raymond consults in the area of operating process management for E & P companies.
William L. Leffler received his BS from M.I.T. and master's and doctorate degrees in business administration from New York University. Following his career with Royal Dutch/Shell in the upstream, downstream, and petrochemicals business, he became a writer and consultant. He has authored multiple PennWell titles including the bestselling Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language (2000), Petrochemicals in Nontechnical Language (2001), and Deepwater Petroleum Exploration & Production: A Nontechnical Guide (2003).
Hardcover/2005
1-59370-052-0 | 
