Grace R. Oil: An Overview of the Petroleum Industry

Sixth Edition. Gulf Publishing Company, 2007. 167 p. ISBN:9781933762012Since the book's original publication in 1958, this handy volume has taught thousands about this constantly evolving industry that is so important for our everyday energy needs. Engineers, executives, managers and laypersons will all find this to be a valuable, entertaining and informative guide that presents a practical study of the operations involved in oil exploration, drilling and production.
Now in its sixth edition, this guide to the oil industry, written in non-technical language, is a must-read for anyone involved in or curious about the oil industry.1 World Oil
Where Does Oil Come From?
How Do We Get It? Drilling for Oil
To Market! Production and Reservoir Engineering
Appendix A-Abbreviations Used in Oil Reports
Appendix B-Stratigraphic Terminology
Subdivision of Geological Eras
Oil and Gas Provinces of Lower 48 States
Oil and Gas Provinces Outside Lower 48 States
Appendix C-Sample Leases and Deeds
Appendix D-Energy Equivalents
An Oil Dictionary