Oil: From Prospect to Pipeline (Oil: An Overview of the Petroleum Industry)

Oil—From Prospect to Pipeline was the original non-technical book written about the oil and gas industry. A "common-sense, brass tacks guide," this classic was originally published by Gulf Publishing Company in 1958 and has gone through four editions. With the oil and gas industry experiencing rapid new growth, this is an exciting time for newcomers to the field to get involved and this reprint of a Gulf classic is the perfect introduction. An interesting read for veterans of the industry and a valuable textbook for students, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of all production, plus: An Oil Dictionary; Abbreviation in oil reports; Typical legal forms; Overview of geological terminology and technical terms; And much more!