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Nontechnical guide to petroleum geology, exploration, drilling, and production

"Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration, Drilling, and Production" by Norman J. Hyne is a comprehensive resource designed to demystify the upstream petroleum industry for students and professionals. The book delves into the formation and distribution of oil and gas, exploration techniques, drilling mechanics, well evaluation, and production processes. It also covers modern advancements such as drilling unconventional shale reservoirs. The fourth edition, published in December 2019, includes updated statistics, modern techniques, and a glossary of industry terms. Dr. Hyne, a semi-retired professor of petroleum geology at the University of Tulsa, has taught over forty thousand students worldwide and authored or edited seven books and numerous scientific papers

Print Book, English, ©2001
2nd ed
Penn Well Corp., Tulsa, OK, ©2001