A Dictionary of Oil & Gas Industry Terms

Description

This dictionary is a guide to the various legal, regulatory, technical, commercial and financial acronyms, terms and phrases used in today's international oil and gas industry. Written by a leading expert in the field, this portable, concise and comprehensive dictionary is invaluable to a reader navigating the industry for the first time or requiring a greater insight. 

The Energy Institute has provided invaluable assistance in compiling the dictionary with a review of the technical sections.

The dictionary is divided into three sections: commonly-used acronyms, an A to Z definition of terms and phrases and a series of technical appendices which summarise certain essential aspects of the industry.

About the Author

Peter Roberts is an experienced lawyer who advises oil and gas companies and governments worldwide. He is a leading practitioner and speaker in the industry and has published several highly-regarded textbooks.

Table of contents

Part A Abbreviations And Acronyms
Part B Terms And Phrases
Part C Appendices
Appendix 1: Petroleum Units And Conversions
Appendix 2: Technical Elements
Appendix 3: Promote Levels
Appendix 4: Geological Time Periods
Appendix 5: Well Symbols
Appendix 6: API Gravity
Appendix 7: SPE PRMS