The Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: Methods, Technologies, and Environmental Impacts, 2nd Ed. offers a comprehensive overview of offshore energy extraction. This updated and expanded edition highlights the latest scientific advancements, technological innovations, safety protocols, and environmental considerations shaping current offshore practices. Covering foundational topics like geology, resource formation, exploration, drilling, and production, it emphasizes environmentally responsible operations and sustainable development strategies to support the reduction of carbon emissions.
Authored by an industry expert, this reference explores the occurrence and formation of oil and gas, offshore geology, exploration techniques, platform types, and production methods, with insights into environmental impact mitigation. The final chapters address critical issues such as corrosion, oil spill response, legal regulations, and future industry trends. Notably, this edition introduces new chapters on oil spills and cleanup methods that bolster health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives while promoting sustainability. Additionally, multiple chapters examine how offshore operations can help reduce carbon emissions, aligning industry practices with global climate goals. Rich with real-world case studies and current technical data, the book provides a thorough understanding of the entire offshore lifecycle.
Designed for engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, safety managers, policymakers, and students, The Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: 2nd Ed. equips readers with the knowledge to navigate emerging technologies, legal frameworks, and environmental challenges, making it an indispensable reference for industry professionals, students, and researchers alike.
1. Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. i 4. Table of Contents - p. i 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. About the author - p. ix 7. Preface - p. xi 8. Part One: Occurrence of natural oil and crude gas - p. xv 9. Chapter One Occurrence and formation of natural gas and crude oil - p. 3 10. Chapter Two Offshore geology and operations - p. 63 11. Part Two: Offshore operations - p. 103 12. Chapter Three Offshore platforms - p. 107 13. Chapter Four Exploration - p. 157 14. Chapter Five Drilling technology and well completion - p. 205 15. Chapter Six Production - p. 249 16. Chapter Seven Transportation - p. 297 17. Part Three: Corrosion and environmental issues - p. 341 18. Chapter Eight Corrosion in offshore structures - p. 345 19. Chapter Nine The nature of gaseous emissions and oil spills - p. 397 20. Chapter Ten Prevention and cleanup of natural gas leaks and crude oil spills - p. 455 21. Chapter Eleven Worldwide offshore activities - p. 521 22. Chapter Twelve Legislation and the future - p. 569 23. Appendix - p. 619 24. Glossary - p. 627 25. Conversion factors - p. 663 26. Index - p. 671
The Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: Methods, Technologies, and Environmental Impacts, 2nd Ed. offers a comprehensive overview of offshore energy extraction. This updated and expanded edition highlights the latest scientific advancements, technological innovations, safety protocols, and environmental considerations shaping current offshore practices. Covering foundational topics like geology, resource formation, exploration, drilling, and production, it emphasizes environmentally responsible operations and sustainable development strategies to support the reduction of carbon emissions.
Authored by an industry expert, this reference explores the occurrence and formation of oil and gas, offshore geology, exploration techniques, platform types, and production methods, with insights into environmental impact mitigation. The final chapters address critical issues such as corrosion, oil spill response, legal regulations, and future industry trends. Notably, this edition introduces new chapters on oil spills and cleanup methods that bolster health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives while promoting sustainability. Additionally, multiple chapters examine how offshore operations can help reduce carbon emissions, aligning industry practices with global climate goals. Rich with real-world case studies and current technical data, the book provides a thorough understanding of the entire offshore lifecycle.
Designed for engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, safety managers, policymakers, and students, The Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: 2nd Ed. equips readers with the knowledge to navigate emerging technologies, legal frameworks, and environmental challenges, making it an indispensable reference for industry professionals, students, and researchers alike.
1. Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. i 4. Table of Contents - p. i 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. About the author - p. ix 7. Preface - p. xi 8. Part One: Occurrence of natural oil and crude gas - p. xv 9. Chapter One Occurrence and formation of natural gas and crude oil - p. 3 10. Chapter Two Offshore geology and operations - p. 63 11. Part Two: Offshore operations - p. 103 12. Chapter Three Offshore platforms - p. 107 13. Chapter Four Exploration - p. 157 14. Chapter Five Drilling technology and well completion - p. 205 15. Chapter Six Production - p. 249 16. Chapter Seven Transportation - p. 297 17. Part Three: Corrosion and environmental issues - p. 341 18. Chapter Eight Corrosion in offshore structures - p. 345 19. Chapter Nine The nature of gaseous emissions and oil spills - p. 397 20. Chapter Ten Prevention and cleanup of natural gas leaks and crude oil spills - p. 455 21. Chapter Eleven Worldwide offshore activities - p. 521 22. Chapter Twelve Legislation and the future - p. 569 23. Appendix - p. 619 24. Glossary - p. 627 25. Conversion factors - p. 663 26. Index - p. 671
