Books in the Developments in Petroleum Science series

Not only does this text give an introduction to applications of rock mechanics within the petroleum industry, it has a strong focus on basics, drilling, production and reservoir engineering. It covers assessment of rock mechanical parameter; and, is acoustic wave propagation in rocks, with link to 4D seismics as well as log interpretation.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to the upstream industry, drawing together the various inter-disciplinary links within the industry. This book presents various major stages in the life of an oil or gas field, from gaining access to opportunity, through exploration, appraisal, development planning, production, and finally to decommissioning.

Petroleum Economics and Risk Analysis: A Practical Guide to E&P Investment Decision-Making, Volume 69, is a practical guide to the economic evaluation, risk evaluation and decision analysis of oil and gas projects through all stages of the asset lifecycle, from exploration to late life opportunities. This book will help readers understand and make decisions with regard to petroleum investment, portfolio analysis, discounting, profitability indicators, decision tree analysis, reserves accounting, exploration and production (E&P) project evaluation, and E&P asset evaluation.

The interpretation of geophysical data in exploration geophysics, well logging, engineering, mining and environmental geophysics requires knowledge of the physical properties of rocks and their correlations. Physical properties are a "key" for combined interpretation techniques. The study of rock physics provides an interdisciplinary treatment of physical properties, whether related to geophysical, geotechnical, hydrological or geological methodology.Physical Properties of Rocks, 2nd Edition, describes the physical fundamentals of rock properties, based on typical experimental results and relevant theories and models. It provides readers with all relevant rock properties and their interrelationships in one concise volume. Furthermore, it guides the reader through experimental and theoretical knowledge in order to handle models and theories in practice.Throughout the book the author focuses on the problems of applied geophysics with respect to exploration and the expanding field of applications in engineering and mining geophysics, geotechnics, hydrology and environmental problems, and the properties under the conditions of the upper Earth crust. Physical Properties of Rocks, Second Edition, guides readers through a systematic presentation of all relevant physical properties and their interrelationships in parallel with experimental and theoretical basic knowledge and a guide for handling core models and theories

Focuses on the applications of geophysics in addressing petroleum engineering problems. This book explores the complementary features of geophysical techniques in better understanding, characterizing, producing and monitoring reservoirs.

A reservoir characterization as a discipline grew out of the recognition that more oil and gas could be extracted from reservoirs if the geology of the reservoir was understood. This title describes different types of sandstone and shale reservoirs and applications of standard, new, and emerging technologies.

Completions are the conduit between hydrocarbon reservoirs and surface facilities. They are a fundamental part of any hydrocarbon field development project. This book covers offshore, subsea, and landbased completions in various major hydrocarbon basins of the world.

Approaches the basic limitations of reservoir engineering with basic tenet of science: Occam's Razor, which applies to reservoir engineering to a greater extent than for most physical sciences. This work is suitable for reservoir and production engineers, geoscientists, petrophysicists, and those involved in the management of oil and gas fields.

Well Production Performance Analysis for Shale Gas Reservoirs, Volume 66 presents tactics and discussions that are urgently needed by the petroleum community regarding unconventional oil and gas resources development and production. The book breaks down the mechanics of shale gas reservoirs and the use of mathematical models to analyze their performance.Features an in-depth analysis of shale gas horizontal fractured wells and how they differ from their conventional counterpartsIncludes detailed information on the testing of fractured horizontal wells before and after fracturingOffers in-depth analysis of numerical simulation and the importance of this tool for the development of shale gas reservoirs

The energy capacity of the continental shelf of Russia can play a stabilizing role in the dynamics of oil and gas production in the period 2010-2020. This title comprehensively assesses the potential oil and gas resources in sedimentary basins within the Russian sector of the Arctic Ocean.

Reviews and assesses novel technologies suitable to measure the flow rates of gas, oil and water in a three-phase flow. This book evaluates those technologies already implemented in the various commercial meters in terms of operational and economical advantages or shortcomings from an operator point of view.