Stevens P. (Ed.) Oil and Gas Dictionary

The Macmillan Press, 1988. — 279 p. — ISBN 978-1-349-07581-2.Arranged in alphabetical order, this book provides an understanding for those not fully in command of the language in every area of oil and gas. It covers and explains three areas. Scientific and engineering terms are explained specifically for those with no technical background. In the same way general economic and financial terms regularly used in the industry are explained specifically for those with no economic or financial background. Finally, the book explains the industry-specific terms for those who need to understand aspects of the industry but have been hindered from doing so by their inability to discover the meaning of the jargon used. Includes a chronology, energy data, conversion tables, and excellent cross-references.
Valuable for anyone interested in any aspect of the industry.
This dictionary can be used by specialists in the oil and gas industry, students of technical universities and colleges, as well as those who study English independently. It will help learn more about English technical vocabulary.