Publisher's Synopsis
This is a comprehensive guide to the intricacies of the oil and gas industry, focusing specifically on production processes. Written by industry experts, the book offers valuable insights into the technical aspects, environmental considerations, and economic factors associated with oil and gas exploration and extraction.
Main topics covered:
- Introduction to the oil and gas industry: The book overviews the industry, including its historical background, global significance, and key players.
- Basic reservoir concepts: It explores the techniques and technologies used to identify potential oil and gas reserves, assess their commercial viability, and estimate their production potential.
- Well completion and construction, intervention: The book delves into the various well completion processes, methodologies, construction and well intervention techniques, and reasons. This section focuses on completing the drilled wells and initiating production. It covers completion techniques, wellbore stimulation, artificial lift methods, and production optimization.
- Emerging technologies and future trends: It highlights the latest advancements in drilling and production technologies, such as directional drilling, hydraulic fracturing, and digitalization. It also discusses the industry's prospects and challenges.
Oil Well Production Mechanism serves as a valuable resource for professionals, students, and enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive understanding of the oil and gas industry's production processes. It combines technical knowledge with practical insights, making it an essential read for anyone involved or interested in this dynamic field.
