Chikezie nwaoha is a petroleum engineer specializing in process engineeringequipment operations, natural gas processingdistribution, and pipeline integrity. Crosscommodity trading is also a new reality from oil, gas, lng, co2 allowances, to coal, basic and precious metals and uranium requiring familiarity with trading terminology among a wider range of professionals. The terms are also subject to change as applicable laws and customary practice. In industry, miscommunication can cause frustration, create downtime, and even trigger equipment failure. Produced water contains soluble and nonsoluble oil organics, suspended solids, dissolved solids, and various chemicals used in the production process. It is an overview of the main processes and equipment. Havard devold oil and gas production handbook an introduction. Sustainability and offshore oil and gas exploration and. Oil has been used for lighting purposes for many thousands of years. Bld bailed refers to the practice of removing debris from the hole with a cylindrical container on a wireline. A dictionary for the petroleum industry 2nd edition free ebook download as pdf. In areas where oil is found in shallow reservoirs, seeps of crude oil or gas may naturally develop, and some oil could simply be collected from seepage or tar ponds.
Commercial products, including those for oil well maintenance, are featured and information on the web from suppliers is expanded by drawing on the physics and chemistry of how such products work the book will be useful to persons in the oil and gas industry. Covid response center practical resources to help leaders navigate to the next normal. A fee that funds the bc oil and gas commission, as well as industry related research conducted by the bc oil and gas research and innovation society. En pdf a dictionary for the petroleum industry, second edition. Bc oil and gas commission glossary and definitions version 1. Waterinoil emulsions have water as the internal phase and oil as the external, while oilinwater have oil as the internal phase and water as the external. The api publishes weekly statistics on the petroleum industry. Phrases matches a in english russian oil and gas dictionary page 1. To recover liquid hydrocarbons from natural or refinery gas in a gas absorption plant. Sustainability and offshore oil and gas exploration and production christian holmes executive director.
Oil gas definition is gas as blau gas or pintsch gas made usually by vaporizing and cracking a petroleum distillate as a heavy oil. Oil gas synonyms, oil gas pronunciation, oil gas translation, english dictionary definition of oil gas. Petroleum industry the branch of heavy industry that includes exploration of oil and gas deposits, well drilling, extraction of oil and casinghead byproduct gas, refining of casinghead gas, and pipeline transportation of petroleum. Oil gas definition of oil gas by the free dictionary.
The oil and gas industry uses many acronyms and abbreviations. A dictionary for the petroleum industry 2nd edition natural gas. Oil and gas production handbook an introduction to oil. The oilfield glossary schlumberger oilfield glossary. It is not intended to be a definitive or exhaustive reference, nor should it be. Oil and gas well drilling and servicing etool glossary of.
Distillation column definition and meaning collins. The wet gas enters the absorber at the bottom and rises to the top, encountering a stream of absorption oil a light oil traveling downward over bubblecap trays, valve trays, or sieve trays. Oil 101 is an introductory textbook about the oil industry for the technical graduate who has done some a level or college level organic chemistry, so is at home with the names of common organic chemicals, eg. It offers publications regarding recommended industry practices and training materials. Dictionary of oil, gas, and petrochemical processing request pdf. Chapters 2 to 4 is an introduction to crude oil assays, and the chemical components comprising crude oil. Gas definition is a fluid such as air that has neither independent shape nor volume but tends to expand indefinitely. Industry definition in the cambridge english dictionary. Offshore oil and gas industry abbreviations and acronyms. Here is the lowdown on these fuels and a couple of lesserknown petroleumrelated resources, and what the possible ecological effects and advantages of extracting them are. It was founded in 1997 by the oil and gas industry trade associations with the aim of reducing the uk offshore oil and gas industry injury rate by 50%.
We know there are a terms related to the natural gas industry. I cannot claim to include all the possible acronyms as i am sure there are many more which are not referred here. The ratio of produced water to oil varies from well to well and over the life of the well. The oil and gas industry natural resource governance. English vocabulary for oil and gas professionals tlg blog. Suspended well a well that has been capped off temporarily. This glossary and definitions is an additional resource to accompany the. Produced water is water that comes out of the well with the crude oil during crude oil production.
Dictionary of oil industry terminology definitions acronyms and abbreviations artificial drive methods of producing oil when natural reservoir pressures are insufficient or have declined, such as injection of gas or water into the reservoir structure. A distillation column is a tall vessel in which crude oil is heated and separated into. Dictionary of oil, gas, and petrochemical processing iis windows. More than just a glossary, each term page goes into further detail with insights, real world examples and great related resources. History of the petroleum industry article about history of. The highest point at which the drill pipe is free or not stuck. The schlumberger oilfield glossary is an evergreen, instant reference that takes up no space on your bookshelf and offers many special features. A chronological history of ownership of a tract of land. Oil definition, any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water.
Thats why we put together the natural gas glossary to help you find the words you need to understand the industry. Glossary american gas association clean natural gas. Oil gas terms in category m oilfield glossary oil and. Slang term for hydraulic fracturing, a process whereby an oil or gas well is stimulated by pumping special fluids into the reservoir, fracturing the formation. Oil and gas companies can apply to the ministry of energy, mines and petroleum resources for a deduction to the royalties they would otherwise pay to the province. It includes several terms for which there is no single, commonly accepted definition in the petroleum industry. Gas leasing terminology a to z this is by no means a complete list of terms used. Gas oil definition and meaning collins english dictionary. It is also described as either sweet or sour depending on the amount of hydrogen sulfide in the reservoir.
Oil and gas 1 is ideal for prework students, studying at elementary level, who will need to use english in work situations. Oil and gas develops the vocabulary, language, and skills that students need to understand the industry, and apply this knowledge to practical situations such as workshop operations, repairs and maintenance, production and distribution, and project. The petroleum dictionary contains short definitions for around 6,000 terms used in the oil industry in america, with a particular focus on slang. The advent of mechanical drilling of oil wells usa, 1859 is regarded as the beginning of the development of the petroleum industry. A dictionary for the petroleum industry, second edition university of texas stefano kalifires insight. To permanently plug a dry hole or well that no longer produces. History of the oil and gas industry library of congress. History of the petroleum industry article about history. Companies in the oil and gas industry are usually divided into one of three. Browse a comprehensive alphabetized list of natural gas terminology. It is intended as a record of the history of these colloquialisms, rather than a reference work for individuals in the petroleum industry.
Historically, we know the tales of eternal fires where oil and gas seeps ignited and burned. It offers publications regarding standards, recommended practices, and other industry related information. May 07, 2020 the oil and gas industry, also referred to as the petroleum industry, consists of all the various worldwide efforts to extract hydrocarbons from the earth, and process them into useful substances. This industry can be divided into a number of basic categories, such as extraction, processing, and transportation. List of abbreviations in oil and gas exploration and. Increase the flow of oil from a well by introducing acid into a. The wet gas enters the absorber at the bottom and rises to the top, encountering a stream of absorption oil a light oil traveling. We also have a page of oil and gas abbreviations and acronyms. The uk based partnership with the remit to make the uk the safest oil and gas exploration and production province in the world.
A pdf writer that produces quality pdf files with ease. The oil and gas industry generates hundreds and thousands of job opportunities all around the world. The terms are also subject to change as applicable laws and customary practice evolve. Offshore oil and gas exploration production is part of an overall system. Air hoists are often mounted on the rig floor and may be used to lift joints. When gas is refined, leaving mostly methane, it is called dry gas. Exactions from industry must be properly matched with industry impacts oil and gas are depleting natural resources. English vocabulary for oil and gas professionals 03 march, 2017 tips and vocabulary erin oneill. Dec 17, 2012 chikezie nwaoha is a petroleum engineer specializing in process engineeringequipment operations, natural gas processingdistribution, and pipeline integrity. This list is meant for indicative purposes only and should not be relied upon for anything but general information.
Waterin oil emulsions have water as the internal phase and oil as the external, while oil inwater have oil as the internal phase and water as the external. T his glossary of common oil and gas terms and definitions will aid newcomers as well as experienced royalty owners or mineral owners with the terminology used in the oil and gas industry. Request pdf dictionary of oil, gas, and petrochemical processing features. The definitions provide an introduction to each term and may raise complex legal issues on which specific legal advice is required. Our glossary provides a comprehensive guide to the many expressions used. Net production is the companys share of total production after deducting both royalties paid to landowners and a governments agreedupon share of production under a psc. In this booklet i capture, primarily, the most common. What you know as oil is actually called petroleum or crude oil and may exist as a combination of liquid, gas, and sticky, tarlike substances. It contains either dissolved or associated gas or both. Oil and gas well drilling and servicing etool glossary. To recover liquid hydrocarbons from natural or refinery gas in a gasabsorption plant. Oil gas terms in category a oilfield glossary oil and. This handbook has been compiled for readers with an interest in the oil and gas industry. The advent of mechanical drilling of oil wells usa, 1859 is regarded as the beginning of the development of the.
As the industry became more global in nature, other world markets in europe, russia and asia, began to play a much greater role. He is a contributing editor for a number of trade magazines in the oil and gas industry and is also a guest member of the subsea integrity research group, university of aberdeen, scotland. Dictionary translates words, phrases, idioms and sentences. Definition of distillation column collins english dictionary. Dictionary of oil and gas production bhos repository home. Freepoint tools are designed to measure torque and stretch in tubing, casings, and drill pipes. Importance of sustainability to the oil and gas industry importance of sustainability to environmental regulators sustainability challenges facing the exploration and production industry key responses to these challenges future exploration and production sustainability challenges methane hydrates. Oil wells are defined by eia using a gasoil ratio gor of 6000 cfbbl. Dictionary of oil, gas, and petrochemical processing. Dictionary for the petroleum industry free download petroleum. To discontinue attempts to produce oil or gas from a well or lease and to plug the reservoir in accordance with regulatory requirements and recover equipment. The impacts of development, however, can remain long after the oil and gas are removed.
Petroleum definition, an oily, thick, flammable, usually darkcolored liquid that is a form of bitumen or a mixture of various hydrocarbons, occurring naturally in various parts of the world and commonly obtained by drilling. List of abbreviations in oil and gas exploration and production. It is a key sector for individuals who have studied and wish to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and maths stem subjects. Industry scale expressing the gravity or density of liquid petroleum. Oil and gas 1 develops the vocabulary, language, and skills that students need to understand the industry, and apply this knowledge to practical situations such as workshop operations and repairs and maintenance.
Natural gas produced along with crude oil from oil wells. Oil and gas is ideal for prework students, studying at elementary to preintermediate level, who will need to use english in work situations. These are some of the most commonly used oil and gas terms. Petropedia has one of the webs most comprehensive petrorelated dictionaries. By providing a common ground for more effective discourse, the dictionary of oil, gas, and petrochemical processing can help eliminate costly miscommunication an essential resource for oil, gas, and petrochemical industry professionals, engineers, academic staff, and science and. Mast a portable derrick that is capable of being erected as a unit, as distinguished from a standard derrick that cannot be raised to a working position as a unit. Technical guidance documents detail best practices for operating in the industry. Feb 25, 2020 the terms upstream and downstream oil and gas production refer to an oil or gas companys location in the supply chain. A viscosity obtained by dividing the outflow time in seconds for 200 ml. A marketing company that buys and resells gas and is owned. Gas oil article about gas oil by the free dictionary. Standard oil dominated the first two decades of the oil and gas industry, and the u.
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