Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations
James G. Speight
Description
The Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: Methods, Technologies, and Environmental Impacts, 2nd Ed. provides a comprehensive overview of offshore energy extraction, highlighting the latest advancements in technology, safety, and environmental practices. It covers foundational topics including geology, resource formation, exploration, drilling, production, platform types, and methods, with a strong emphasis on environmentally responsible operations, carbon emission reduction, and sustainability. Authored by an industry expert, the book explores offshore lifecycle stages, corrosion, oil spill response and cleanup, legal regulations, and future trends, enriched with real-world case studies and technical data—making it an essential reference for students, engineers, geologists, and researchers in offshore petroleum engineering.
Contents:
- Chapter 1: Occurrence and Formation of Crude Oil and Natural Gas
- Chapter 2: Offshore Geology and Operations
- Chapter 3: Offshore Platforms
- Chapter 4: Exploration
- Chapter 5: Drilling Technology and Well Completion
- Chapter 6: Production
- Chapter 7: Transportation
- Chapter 8: Corrosion
- Chapter 9: Environmental Impact
- Chapter 10: Legislation and The Future
