Oil & Gas Production in Nontechnical Language (Hardcover)

by Martin S. Raymond (Author), William L. Leffler (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
I don’t doubt that in those specialized companies and support groups there are many, many people who want to and ought to know more about the processes of producing oil and gas . . . . This book by Leffler and Raymond is a broad leap across the gap between the mysteries of production operations and the need for better understanding by those who help make it happen.

— John F. Bookout, President and CEO (retired), Shell Oil Company

Product Description
This nontechnical treatment is a great introduction to oil and gas production for anyone from beginning petroleum engineering and geology students to accountants, salespersons, and other professionals interested in the industry. Co-authored by Martin Raymond, a veteran production manager, and William Leffler, one of the top petroleum nontechnical writers, it is an easy-to-read reference for those who deal with petroleum industry personnel and production issues in their jobs, but need a quick overview of the technical and business issues. Complete with helpful charts and diagrams, this book covers everything from production equipment and processes to theory, business operations, and strategies.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 221 pages
• Publisher: PennWell Corp. (October 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593700520
• ISBN-13: 978-1593700522
• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,617 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview, October 30, 2007

By	T. Miesner "Pipeline Expert" (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If a picture is worth a thousand words this book is more robust than advertised. The myriad of pictures, drawings, charts, and graphs bring the rather technical topic of oil and gas production to life.

The book gives a valuable overview of the industry, and even though I am in a related industry (oil and gas pipelines) it provided me with new information in a conscise and easy to read format.

My hat is off to the authors for a fine job.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Layman's escort, November 24, 2007

By	Thomas P. Gore (Fort Worth, TXUSA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a concise, expert explanation of how oil and gas are discovered and extracted today. Petroscience is a complicated business, but this book peers into the art and science of the industry and provides laymen with a basic understanding of all the steps involved in finding hydrocarbons and in getting them to market. Highly recommended!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect primer, February 17, 2009

By	Daniel V. Quinn (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I work on Wall Street and deal with several people who invest in the oil & gas industry. I purchased this book hoping it would give me a working knowledge of the industry. It did just that! It spelled out everything from how oil is formed to how they locate it to drilling, getting it out of the ground and processing. I was so impressed with the book I actually went to the publishers website to see what other industries they had books on. There is currently is a list of 4 people in my office who are going to borrow this book... its that good. A+