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Amplitude versus offset
In geophysics and reflection seismology, amplitude versus offset or amplitude variation with offset is the general term for referring to the dependency of the seismic attribute, amplitude,...
In geophysics and reflection seismology, amplitude versus offset or amplitude variation with offset is the general term for referring to the dependency of the seismic attribute, amplitude,...
Anchor handling tug supply vessel
Anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels are vessels which supply oil rigs, tow them to location, anchor them up and, in a few cases, serve as an Emergency Rescue and Recovery Vessel (ERRV).
Anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels are vessels which supply oil rigs, tow them to location, anchor them up and, in a few cases, serve as an Emergency Rescue and Recovery Vessel (ERRV).
API gravity
The American Petroleum Institute gravity, or API gravity, is a measure of how heavy or light a petroleum liquid is compared to water.
The American Petroleum Institute gravity, or API gravity, is a measure of how heavy or light a petroleum liquid is compared to water.
Asphaltene
Asphaltenes are molecular substances that are found in crude oil, along with resins, aromatic hydrocarbons, and alkanes (i.e., saturated hydrocarbons).
Asphaltenes are molecular substances that are found in crude oil, along with resins, aromatic hydrocarbons, and alkanes (i.e., saturated hydrocarbons).
Barrel (unit)
A barrel is one of several units of volume, with dry barrels, fluid barrels, oil barrel, etc.
A barrel is one of several units of volume, with dry barrels, fluid barrels, oil barrel, etc.
Barrel of oil equivalent
The barrel of oil equivalent (BOE) is a unit of energy based on the approximate energy released by burning one barrel (42 US gallons or 158.9873 litres) of crude oil.
The barrel of oil equivalent (BOE) is a unit of energy based on the approximate energy released by burning one barrel (42 US gallons or 158.9873 litres) of crude oil.
Basin modelling
Basin modelling is the term broadly applied to a group of geological disciplines that can be used to analyse the formation and evolution of sedimentary basins, often but not exclusively to aid e...
Basin modelling is the term broadly applied to a group of geological disciplines that can be used to analyse the formation and evolution of sedimentary basins, often but not exclusively to aid e...
Benchmark (crude oil)
Crude oil benchmarks, also known as oil markers, were first introduced in the mid-1980s.
Crude oil benchmarks, also known as oil markers, were first introduced in the mid-1980s.
Biomarker (petroleum)
Biomarkers are any of a suite of complex organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen and other elements such as oxygen,nitrogen and sulfur, which are found in crude oils, bitumens and petrole...
Biomarkers are any of a suite of complex organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen and other elements such as oxygen,nitrogen and sulfur, which are found in crude oils, bitumens and petrole...
Bitumen
Bitumen is a mixture of organic liquids that are highly viscous, black, sticky, entirely soluble in carbon disulfide, and composed primarily of highly condensed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Bitumen is a mixture of organic liquids that are highly viscous, black, sticky, entirely soluble in carbon disulfide, and composed primarily of highly condensed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Bitumen-based fuel
Bitumen-based fuel is fuel specifically developed for industrial use.
Bitumen-based fuel is fuel specifically developed for industrial use.
Block (extraction of petroleum)
A block in the context of extraction of petroleum, (and natural gas) signifies a sub-division of an underground reservoir for the purpose of administering a certain production allowable.
A block in the context of extraction of petroleum, (and natural gas) signifies a sub-division of an underground reservoir for the purpose of administering a certain production allowable.
Boilover
A boilover type of fire refers to an extremely hazardous situation where an attempt is made to extinguish semi-enclosed oil or petrochemical fueled fire with water.
A boilover type of fire refers to an extremely hazardous situation where an attempt is made to extinguish semi-enclosed oil or petrochemical fueled fire with water.
Bottled gas
Bottled gas is a term used for substances which are gaseous at standard temperature and pressure (STP) and have been compressed and stored in carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or composit...
Bottled gas is a term used for substances which are gaseous at standard temperature and pressure (STP) and have been compressed and stored in carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or composit...
Catagenesis (geology)
Catagenesis is a term used in petroleum geology to describe the cracking process which results in the conversion of organic kerogens into hydrocarbons.
Catagenesis is a term used in petroleum geology to describe the cracking process which results in the conversion of organic kerogens into hydrocarbons.
Cetane index
Cetane index is used as a substitute for the cetane number of diesel fuel.
Cetane index is used as a substitute for the cetane number of diesel fuel.
Cetane number
Cetane number or CN is a measurement of the combustion quality of diesel fuel during compression ignition.
Cetane number or CN is a measurement of the combustion quality of diesel fuel during compression ignition.
Chalk Group
The Chalk Group is the lithostratigraphic unit which contains the late Cretaceous limestone succession in southern and eastern England.
The Chalk Group is the lithostratigraphic unit which contains the late Cretaceous limestone succession in southern and eastern England.
Coal Oil Point seep field
The Coal Oil Point seep field offshore from Santa Barbara, California is a petroleum seep area of about three square kilometers adjacent to the Ellwood Oil Field, and releases about 40 tons per ...
The Coal Oil Point seep field offshore from Santa Barbara, California is a petroleum seep area of about three square kilometers adjacent to the Ellwood Oil Field, and releases about 40 tons per ...
Components of crude
Components of Crude Oil a) Light Distillates: i) Naphtha - Made into gasoline/petrochemicals ii) Kerosene b) Middle distillates i) Light gas oil - made into jet/diesel furnace fuels ii) Heavy g...
Components of Crude Oil a) Light Distillates: i) Naphtha - Made into gasoline/petrochemicals ii) Kerosene b) Middle distillates i) Light gas oil - made into jet/diesel furnace fuels ii) Heavy g...
Components of crude oil
Components of Crude Oil Crude oil is essentially a mixture of many different hydrocarbons, all of varying lengths and complexities.
Components of Crude Oil Crude oil is essentially a mixture of many different hydrocarbons, all of varying lengths and complexities.
Connate fluids
The term connate fluids in the context of geology, and of sedimentology in particular, refers to the liquids that were trapped in the pores of sedimentary rocks as they were deposited.
The term connate fluids in the context of geology, and of sedimentology in particular, refers to the liquids that were trapped in the pores of sedimentary rocks as they were deposited.
Controlled source electro-magnetic
The Controlled Source Electromagnetic (CSEM) method is an offshore geophysical technique, employing electromagnetic remote-sensing technology to indicate the presence and extent of hydrocarbon a...
The Controlled Source Electromagnetic (CSEM) method is an offshore geophysical technique, employing electromagnetic remote-sensing technology to indicate the presence and extent of hydrocarbon a...
Crude oil assay
A crude oil assay is essentially the chemical evaluation of crude oil feedstocks by petroleum testing laboratories.
A crude oil assay is essentially the chemical evaluation of crude oil feedstocks by petroleum testing laboratories.
D'Arcy Concession
The D'Arcy Concession was a petroleum oil concession that was signed in 1901 between William Knox D'Arcy and Shah Mozzafar al-Din of Persia.
The D'Arcy Concession was a petroleum oil concession that was signed in 1901 between William Knox D'Arcy and Shah Mozzafar al-Din of Persia.
Density logging
Density logging is a well logging tool determining rock bulk density along a wellbore.
Density logging is a well logging tool determining rock bulk density along a wellbore.
Diesel engine
A diesel engine (also known as a compression-ignition engine) is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected in...
A diesel engine (also known as a compression-ignition engine) is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected in...
Dipmeter Advisor
The Dipmeter Advisor was an early expert system developed in the 1980s by Schlumberger with the help of artificial-intelligence workers at MIT to aid in the analysis of data gathered during oil...
The Dipmeter Advisor was an early expert system developed in the 1980s by Schlumberger with the help of artificial-intelligence workers at MIT to aid in the analysis of data gathered during oil...
Drag reducing agent
A drag reducing agent, also called a flow improver, is a long chain polymer chemical that is used in crude oil, refined products or non-potable water pipelines.
A drag reducing agent, also called a flow improver, is a long chain polymer chemical that is used in crude oil, refined products or non-potable water pipelines.
Estimated ultimate recovery
Although ultimate recovery of a well cannot be known with certainty until the well ceases production, petroleum engineers will often estimate an Estimated Ultimate Recovery based on decline ...
Although ultimate recovery of a well cannot be known with certainty until the well ceases production, petroleum engineers will often estimate an Estimated Ultimate Recovery based on decline ...
Formation evaluation
In petroleum exploration and development, formation evaluation is used to determine the ability of a borehole to produce petroleum.
In petroleum exploration and development, formation evaluation is used to determine the ability of a borehole to produce petroleum.
Geologic modelling
Geologic modelling or Geomodelling is the applied science of creating computerized representations of portions of the Earth's crust based on geophysical and geological observations made on...
Geologic modelling or Geomodelling is the applied science of creating computerized representations of portions of the Earth's crust based on geophysical and geological observations made on...
Gilsonite
Gilsonite is the registered trademark for a form of natural asphalt found only in the Uintah Basin of Utah; the non-trademarked mineral name is uintaite or uintahite.
Gilsonite is the registered trademark for a form of natural asphalt found only in the Uintah Basin of Utah; the non-trademarked mineral name is uintaite or uintahite.
Global strategic petroleum reserves
Global strategic petroleum reserves ("GSPR") refer to crude oil inventories (or stockpiles) held by the government of a particular country, as well as private industry, for the purpose of provid...
Global strategic petroleum reserves ("GSPR") refer to crude oil inventories (or stockpiles) held by the government of a particular country, as well as private industry, for the purpose of provid...
Heavy crude oil
Heavy crude oil or extra heavy crude oil is any type of crude oil which does not flow easily.
Heavy crude oil or extra heavy crude oil is any type of crude oil which does not flow easily.
History of petroleum
Petroleum, in one form or another, is not a recent discovery, but its current status as an integral component of politics, society, and technology has its roots in the early 20th century.
Petroleum, in one form or another, is not a recent discovery, but its current status as an integral component of politics, society, and technology has its roots in the early 20th century.
Hydrocarbon
In organic chemistry, a hydrocarbon is an organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon.
In organic chemistry, a hydrocarbon is an organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon.
Hydroskimming
Hydroskimming is one of the simplest types of refinery used in the petroleum industry.
Hydroskimming is one of the simplest types of refinery used in the petroleum industry.
Inland petroleum distribution system
Inland Petroleum Distribution System a rapid deployment, general support, bulk fuel storage and pipeline system designed to move bulk fuel forward in a theater of operations.
Inland Petroleum Distribution System a rapid deployment, general support, bulk fuel storage and pipeline system designed to move bulk fuel forward in a theater of operations.
Inland Petroleum Distribution System
Inland Petroleum Distribution System a rapid deployment, general support, bulk fuel storage and pipeline system designed to move bulk fuel forward in a theater of operations.
Inland Petroleum Distribution System a rapid deployment, general support, bulk fuel storage and pipeline system designed to move bulk fuel forward in a theater of operations.
International Energy Agency
The International Energy Agency (IEA; Agence internationale de l'énergie) is a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organization established in the framework of the Organisation for Ec...
The International Energy Agency (IEA; Agence internationale de l'énergie) is a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organization established in the framework of the Organisation for Ec...
International Petroleum Exchange
The International Petroleum Exchange, based in London, was one of the world's largest energy futures and options exchanges.
The International Petroleum Exchange, based in London, was one of the world's largest energy futures and options exchanges.
ISSOW
ISSOW stands for Integrated Safe System of Work.
ISSOW stands for Integrated Safe System of Work.
Kilogram oil equivalent
Kilogram(s) of oil equivalent (Kgoe) is a normalised unit of energy.
Kilogram(s) of oil equivalent (Kgoe) is a normalised unit of energy.
Lead (geology)
A lead in hydrocarbon exploration, is a subsurface structural or stratigraphic feature with the potential to have entrapped oil or natural gas.
A lead in hydrocarbon exploration, is a subsurface structural or stratigraphic feature with the potential to have entrapped oil or natural gas.
Light crude oil
Light crude oil is liquid petroleum that has a low density and flows freely at room temperature.
Light crude oil is liquid petroleum that has a low density and flows freely at room temperature.
Louann Salt
The Louann Salt is a widespread evaporite formation that formed in the Gulf of Mexico during the Callovian in the mid Jurassic.
The Louann Salt is a widespread evaporite formation that formed in the Gulf of Mexico during the Callovian in the mid Jurassic.
Low-temperature thermal desorption
Low-temperature thermal desorption (LTTD), also known as low-temperature thermal volatilization, thermal stripping, and soil roasting, is an ex-situ remedial technology that us...
Low-temperature thermal desorption (LTTD), also known as low-temperature thermal volatilization, thermal stripping, and soil roasting, is an ex-situ remedial technology that us...
Magic number (oil)
The magic number is a term in economics that denotes the price of crude oil (measured in dollars per barrel) at which a crude oil exporting economy runs a deficit.
The magic number is a term in economics that denotes the price of crude oil (measured in dollars per barrel) at which a crude oil exporting economy runs a deficit.
Majid Jafar
Majid Jafar (Arabic version مجيد حميد جعفر ) born in 1976 is a United Arab Emirates (UAE) businessman of Iraqi origin.
Majid Jafar (Arabic version مجيد حميد جعفر ) born in 1976 is a United Arab Emirates (UAE) businessman of Iraqi origin.
Metal deactivator
Metal deactivators, or metal deactivating agents (MDA) are fuel additives and oil additives used to stabilize fluids by deactivating (usually by sequestering) metal ions, mostly intr...
Metal deactivators, or metal deactivating agents (MDA) are fuel additives and oil additives used to stabilize fluids by deactivating (usually by sequestering) metal ions, mostly intr...
Methyl tert-butyl ether
tert-Butyl methyl ether, also known as methyl tertiary butyl ether and MTBE, is an organic compound with molecular formula (CH3)3COCH3.
tert-Butyl methyl ether, also known as methyl tertiary butyl ether and MTBE, is an organic compound with molecular formula (CH3)3COCH3.
Mud logging
Mud logging, also known as hydrocarbon well logging, is the creation of a detailed record of a borehole by examining the bits of rock or sediment brought to the surface by the circulating drilli...
Mud logging, also known as hydrocarbon well logging, is the creation of a detailed record of a borehole by examining the bits of rock or sediment brought to the surface by the circulating drilli...
National Data Repository
A National Data Repository (NDR) is a data bank that seeks to preserve and promote a country’s natural resources data, particularly data related to the Petroleum E&P industry.
A National Data Repository (NDR) is a data bank that seeks to preserve and promote a country’s natural resources data, particularly data related to the Petroleum E&P industry.
Octane rating
Octane rating or octane number is a standard measure of the performance of a motor or aviation fuel.
Octane rating or octane number is a standard measure of the performance of a motor or aviation fuel.
Oil analysis
Oil analysis (OA) is the laboratory analysis of a lubricant's properties, suspended contaminants, and wear debris.
Oil analysis (OA) is the laboratory analysis of a lubricant's properties, suspended contaminants, and wear debris.
Oil burden
Oil burden is the volume of petroleum consumed multiplied by the average price and divided by nominal gross domestic product.
Oil burden is the volume of petroleum consumed multiplied by the average price and divided by nominal gross domestic product.
Oil waxing
Oil waxing occurs when heating oil begin to gel, and before it has become actually too viscous to flow at all in the heating system oil piping, wax particles (wax platelets or little spheres of ...
Oil waxing occurs when heating oil begin to gel, and before it has become actually too viscous to flow at all in the heating system oil piping, wax particles (wax platelets or little spheres of ...
Oil well
An oil well is a general term for any boring through the earth's surface that is designed to find and acquire petroleum oil hydrocarbons.
An oil well is a general term for any boring through the earth's surface that is designed to find and acquire petroleum oil hydrocarbons.
Oil well fire
Oil well fires is the common term for oil or gas wells that have caught on fire and burn.
Oil well fires is the common term for oil or gas wells that have caught on fire and burn.
OLGA (technology)
OLGA is a modelling tool for transportation of oil, natural gas and water in the same pipeline, so-called multiphase transportation.
OLGA is a modelling tool for transportation of oil, natural gas and water in the same pipeline, so-called multiphase transportation.
OPEC
OPEC ; is an intergovernmental organization of 12 oil-producing countries made up of Algeria, Angola, Ecuador, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates,...
OPEC ; is an intergovernmental organization of 12 oil-producing countries made up of Algeria, Angola, Ecuador, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates,...
Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries
The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries or OAPEC is a multi-governmental organization headquartered in Kuwait which coordinates energy policies in Arab nations, and whose ma...
The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries or OAPEC is a multi-governmental organization headquartered in Kuwait which coordinates energy policies in Arab nations, and whose ma...
Orimulsion
Orimulsion is a registered trademark name for a bitumen-based fuel that was developed for industrial use by Intevep, the Research and Development Affiliate of Petroleos de Venezuela SA, followin...
Orimulsion is a registered trademark name for a bitumen-based fuel that was developed for industrial use by Intevep, the Research and Development Affiliate of Petroleos de Venezuela SA, followin...
Permeability (earth sciences)
Permeability in fluid mechanics and the earth sciences is a measure of the ability of a porous material to allow fluids to pass through it.
Permeability in fluid mechanics and the earth sciences is a measure of the ability of a porous material to allow fluids to pass through it.
Permian Basin (Europe)
The European Permian Basin is a thick sequence of sedimentary rocks deposited in a large sedimentary basin during the Permian period in North Europe.
The European Permian Basin is a thick sequence of sedimentary rocks deposited in a large sedimentary basin during the Permian period in North Europe.
Petrocaribe
Petrocaribe S. A. is a Caribbean oil alliance with Venezuela to purchase oil on conditions of preferential payment.
Petrocaribe S. A. is a Caribbean oil alliance with Venezuela to purchase oil on conditions of preferential payment.
Petrochemistry
Petrochemistry is the branch of chemistry that studies the transformation of crude oil (petroleum) and natural gas into useful products or raw materials.
Petrochemistry is the branch of chemistry that studies the transformation of crude oil (petroleum) and natural gas into useful products or raw materials.
Petrol engine
A petrol engine is an internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to run on petrol and similar volatile fuels and it was made in 1876 in europe.
A petrol engine is an internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to run on petrol and similar volatile fuels and it was made in 1876 in europe.
Petrol-paraffin engine
A petrol-paraffin engine (aka gasoline-kerosene engine in North America) is an old-fashioned type of dual-fuel internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to start on petrol (...
A petrol-paraffin engine (aka gasoline-kerosene engine in North America) is an old-fashioned type of dual-fuel internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to start on petrol (...
Petroleum exploration in the Arctic
The exploration of the Arctic for petroleum is more technically challenging than for any other environment.
The exploration of the Arctic for petroleum is more technically challenging than for any other environment.
Petroleum geochemistry
Petroleum geochemistry is the application of chemical principles to the study of the origin, migration, accumulation, and alteration of petroleum.
Petroleum geochemistry is the application of chemical principles to the study of the origin, migration, accumulation, and alteration of petroleum.
Petroleum play
In geology, a petroleum play, or simply a play, is a group of petroleum fields or prospects in the same region that are controlled by the same set of geological circumstances.
In geology, a petroleum play, or simply a play, is a group of petroleum fields or prospects in the same region that are controlled by the same set of geological circumstances.
Petroleum product
Petroleum products are useful materials derived from crude oil (petroleum) as it is processed in oil refineries.
Petroleum products are useful materials derived from crude oil (petroleum) as it is processed in oil refineries.
Petroleum seep
A petroleum seep is a place where natural liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons escape to the earth's atmosphere and surface, normally under low pressure or flow.
A petroleum seep is a place where natural liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons escape to the earth's atmosphere and surface, normally under low pressure or flow.
Platform supply vessel
A Platform supply vessel is a ship specially designed to supply offshore oil platforms.
A Platform supply vessel is a ship specially designed to supply offshore oil platforms.
Platts
Platts is a provider of energy and metals information and a source of benchmark price assessments in the physical energy markets.
Platts is a provider of energy and metals information and a source of benchmark price assessments in the physical energy markets.
PONA number
PONA number is the index for oil components.
PONA number is the index for oil components.
Porosity
Porosity or void fraction is a measure of the void spaces in a material, and is a fraction of the volume of voids over the total volume, between 0–1, or as a percentage between 0–100%.
Porosity or void fraction is a measure of the void spaces in a material, and is a fraction of the volume of voids over the total volume, between 0–1, or as a percentage between 0–100%.
Pricelock
Pricelock provides fuel hedging for small and medium-sized enterprises, by bundling the smaller orders and purchasing gasoline and diesel futures contracts that trade in volumes of 21,000 gallon...
Pricelock provides fuel hedging for small and medium-sized enterprises, by bundling the smaller orders and purchasing gasoline and diesel futures contracts that trade in volumes of 21,000 gallon...
Professional Petroleum Data Management Association (PPDM)
The PPDM Association (Professional Petroleum Data Management Association) is a global, not-for-profit organization that develops data management standards for the petroleum industry.
The PPDM Association (Professional Petroleum Data Management Association) is a global, not-for-profit organization that develops data management standards for the petroleum industry.
Ramsbottom Carbon Residue
Ramsbottom Carbon Residue, which abbreviation is RCR, is well known in the petroleum industry as a method to calculate the carbon residue of a fuel.
Ramsbottom Carbon Residue, which abbreviation is RCR, is well known in the petroleum industry as a method to calculate the carbon residue of a fuel.
Rate of penetration
The Rate of penetration, abbreviated as ROP as used in the drilling industry, is the speed at which a drill bit breaks the rock under it to deepen the borehole.
The Rate of penetration, abbreviated as ROP as used in the drilling industry, is the speed at which a drill bit breaks the rock under it to deepen the borehole.
Reflection seismology
Reflection seismology (or seismic reflection) is a method of exploration geophysics that uses the principles of seismology to estimate the properties of the Earth's subsurface from reflect...
Reflection seismology (or seismic reflection) is a method of exploration geophysics that uses the principles of seismology to estimate the properties of the Earth's subsurface from reflect...
Resistivity logging
Resistivity logging is a method of well logging that works by characterizing the rock or sediment in a borehole by measuring its electrical resistivity.
Resistivity logging is a method of well logging that works by characterizing the rock or sediment in a borehole by measuring its electrical resistivity.
Royalty trust
A royalty trust is a type of corporation, mostly in the United States or Canada, usually involved in oil and gas production or mining.
A royalty trust is a type of corporation, mostly in the United States or Canada, usually involved in oil and gas production or mining.
Saturate, Aromatic, Resin and Asphaltene
Saturate, Aromatic, Resin and Asphaltene is an analysis method that divides crude oil components according to their polarizability and polarity.
Saturate, Aromatic, Resin and Asphaltene is an analysis method that divides crude oil components according to their polarizability and polarity.
Seismic attribute
A seismic attribute is any quantity derived from seismic data using measured time, amplitude, frequency, attenuation or any combination of these.
A seismic attribute is any quantity derived from seismic data using measured time, amplitude, frequency, attenuation or any combination of these.
Seismic Interferometry
Seismic interferometry (SI) utilizes the crosscorrelation of signal pairs to reconstruct the impulse response of a given media.
Seismic interferometry (SI) utilizes the crosscorrelation of signal pairs to reconstruct the impulse response of a given media.
Seismic inversion
Seismic inversion, in Geophysics, is the process of transforming seismic reflection data into a quantitative rock-property description of a reservoir.
Seismic inversion, in Geophysics, is the process of transforming seismic reflection data into a quantitative rock-property description of a reservoir.
Seismic source
A seismic source is a device that generates controlled seismic energy used to perform both reflection and refraction seismic surveys.
A seismic source is a device that generates controlled seismic energy used to perform both reflection and refraction seismic surveys.
Seismic to simulation
Seismic to Simulation is the process and associated techniques used to develop highly accurate static and dynamic 3D models of hydrocarbon reservoirs for use in predicting future production, pla...
Seismic to Simulation is the process and associated techniques used to develop highly accurate static and dynamic 3D models of hydrocarbon reservoirs for use in predicting future production, pla...
Shale Gouge Ratio
Shale Gouge Ratio (typically abbreviated to SGR) is a mathematical algorithm that aims to predict the fault rock types for simple fault zones developed in sedimentary sequences dominated b...
Shale Gouge Ratio (typically abbreviated to SGR) is a mathematical algorithm that aims to predict the fault rock types for simple fault zones developed in sedimentary sequences dominated b...
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (or SEG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the science of geophysics and the education of exploration geophysicists.
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (or SEG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the science of geophysics and the education of exploration geophysicists.
Society of Petroleum Engineers
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit professional organization whose mission is to collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge concerning the exploration, deve...
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit professional organization whose mission is to collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge concerning the exploration, deve...
Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers
The Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE) is a non-profit professional organization with the objectives to promote the profession of petroleum evaluation engineering, to foster the sp...
The Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE) is a non-profit professional organization with the objectives to promote the profession of petroleum evaluation engineering, to foster the sp...
Sonic logging
Sonic logging shows a formation’s interval transit time, designated Dt.
Sonic logging shows a formation’s interval transit time, designated Dt.
Sour crude oil
Sour crude oil is crude oil containing the impurity sulfur.
Sour crude oil is crude oil containing the impurity sulfur.
SPE John Franklin Carll Award
SPE John Franklin Carll Award is one of the Society of Petroleum Engineers' (SPE) highest prizes, established in 1956.
SPE John Franklin Carll Award is one of the Society of Petroleum Engineers' (SPE) highest prizes, established in 1956.
Standardization in oil industry
Purpose This site seeks to promote deeper standardization within the oil and energy industry by highlighting areas where standardization has worked very well and where it has not and why, and ...
Purpose This site seeks to promote deeper standardization within the oil and energy industry by highlighting areas where standardization has worked very well and where it has not and why, and ...
Stripper well
A stripper well or marginal well is an oil or gas well that is nearing the end of its economically useful life.
A stripper well or marginal well is an oil or gas well that is nearing the end of its economically useful life.
Subsea (technology)
Subsea is a general term frequently used to refer to equipment, technology, and methods employed in marine biology, undersea geology, offshore oil and gas developments, underwater mining, and of...
Subsea is a general term frequently used to refer to equipment, technology, and methods employed in marine biology, undersea geology, offshore oil and gas developments, underwater mining, and of...
Subsurface engineer
Subsurface engineers (also known as Completion engineers) are a subset within Petroleum Engineering and typically work closely with Drilling engineers.
Subsurface engineers (also known as Completion engineers) are a subset within Petroleum Engineering and typically work closely with Drilling engineers.
Supermajor
A supermajor is one of the world's five or six largest publicly-owned oil and gas companies.
A supermajor is one of the world's five or six largest publicly-owned oil and gas companies.
Sweet crude oil
Sweet crude oil is a type of petroleum.
Sweet crude oil is a type of petroleum.
Swell filter
The term swell filter in high resolution seismics (reflection seismology) or sub bottom profiling refers to the static correction that restores the coherence of a high resolution seismic profile.
The term swell filter in high resolution seismics (reflection seismology) or sub bottom profiling refers to the static correction that restores the coherence of a high resolution seismic profile.
Syngas
Syngas (Synthesis gas) is the name given to a gas mixture that contains varying amounts of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
Syngas (Synthesis gas) is the name given to a gas mixture that contains varying amounts of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
The Oil Factor
The Oil Factor, alternatively known as Behind the War on Terror, is an approximately 90 minute 2004 documentary written and directed by Gerard Ungerman and Audrey Brohy, narrated by Ed...
The Oil Factor, alternatively known as Behind the War on Terror, is an approximately 90 minute 2004 documentary written and directed by Gerard Ungerman and Audrey Brohy, narrated by Ed...
Thermal history modelling
Thermal history modelling is an exercise undertaken during basin modelling to evaluate the temperature history of stratigraphic layers in a sedimentary basin.
Thermal history modelling is an exercise undertaken during basin modelling to evaluate the temperature history of stratigraphic layers in a sedimentary basin.
Tight Oil
Tight Oil is a hydrocarbon play that produces oil from shales.
Tight Oil is a hydrocarbon play that produces oil from shales.
Tight oil
Tight oil is a hydrocarbon play that produces oil from shales.
Tight oil is a hydrocarbon play that produces oil from shales.
Tonne of oil equivalent
The tonne of oil equivalent (toe) is a unit of energy: the amount of energy released by burning one tonne of crude oil, approximately 42 GJ (as different crude oils have different calorifi...
The tonne of oil equivalent (toe) is a unit of energy: the amount of energy released by burning one tonne of crude oil, approximately 42 GJ (as different crude oils have different calorifi...
True vertical depth
True vertical depth is the measurement of a straight line perpendicularly downwards from a horizontal plane.
True vertical depth is the measurement of a straight line perpendicularly downwards from a horizontal plane.
Tyrolean shale oil
Tyrolean shale oil is a black, strong-smelling oil found in the stones of Karwendel mountains.
Tyrolean shale oil is a black, strong-smelling oil found in the stones of Karwendel mountains.
Visbreaker
A visbreaker is a processing unit in oil refinery whose purpose is to reduce the quantity of residual oil produced in the distillation of crude oil and to increase the yield of more valuable mid...
A visbreaker is a processing unit in oil refinery whose purpose is to reduce the quantity of residual oil produced in the distillation of crude oil and to increase the yield of more valuable mid...
Viscosity index
Viscosity index (VI) is an arbitrary measure for the change of viscosity with temperature.
Viscosity index (VI) is an arbitrary measure for the change of viscosity with temperature.
Weight on bit
Weight on bit, as expressed in the oil industry, is the amount of downward force exerted on the drill bit and is normally measured in thousands of pounds.
Weight on bit, as expressed in the oil industry, is the amount of downward force exerted on the drill bit and is normally measured in thousands of pounds.