The Petroleum Shipping Industry: A nontechnical overview

The Petroleum Shipping Industry: A nontechnical overview

Author: Michael D. Tusiani

Publisher: PennWell Books

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13:

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A concise view of the petroleum shipping industry, its history, and how it is affected by the world petroleum markets. Volume 1 covers the history of energy import, and important characteristics of the three primary types of petroleum shipping (oil, lpg and lng carriers).


Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration, Drilling, and Production

Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration, Drilling, and Production

Author: Norman J. Hyne

Publisher: Pennwell Books

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 556

ISBN-13:

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Used by corporate training departments and colleges worldwide, this is the most complete upstream guide available. Contents: The nature of gas and oil The Earth's crust - where we find time Deformation of sedimentary rocks Sandstone reservoir rocks Carbonate reservoir rocks Sedimentary rock distribution Mapping Ocean environment and plate tectonics Source rocks, generation, migration, and accumilation of petroleum Petroleum traps Petroleum exploration - geological and geochemical Petroleum exploration - geophysical Drilling preliminaries Drilling a well - the mechanics Drilling problems Drilling techniques Evaluating a well Completing a well Surface treatment and storage Offshore drilling and production Workover Reservoir mechanics Petroleum production Reserves Improved oil recovery.


The Petroleum Shipping Industry: Operations and practices

The Petroleum Shipping Industry: Operations and practices

Author: Michael D. Tusiani

Publisher: PennWell Books

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 342

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This set gives a broad introductory overview of the entire petroleum marine industry and how it is affected by the world petroleum markets. Volume 2: Ship brokerage S&P and project brokerage Single voyage charters Timecharters Ship operation and international regulation Oil spill prevention and quality assurance Initatives by classification societies, owners, and oil companies Flag and port state control Voyage costs: port changes Voyage costs: manning supplies & maintenance Operating costs: marine insurance Operating costs: the shore-based organization Owner's investment analysis of a vessel Banker's credit analysis of a vessel Mezzanine, lease, and equity financing.


Oil and Gas Production in Nontechnical Language

Oil and Gas Production in Nontechnical Language

Author: Martin Raymond

Publisher: Pennwell Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781593700522

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Provides an overview of the entire petroleum production function; explains the origins of oil and gas and reservoir dynamics; deciphers the mysteries of production ownership and land rights; and identifies the types of production companies and staff positions, and how they interact. --From publisher description.


Maritime Logistics

Maritime Logistics

Author: Dong-Wook Song

Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers

Published: 2021-12-03

Total Pages: 537

ISBN-13: 1789661706

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Sea freight remains overwhelmingly the most common form of transport for goods globally. Grasp the core theories and understand the latest research in maritime logistics, along with how this field operates and contributes to global supply chains, with this key textbook. Maritime Logistics provides a complete overview of the core concepts within this discipline from a range of international expert contributors. This textbook examines the recent developments in the ports and shipping industries including supply chain strategies and emerging, innovative practices. Designed for maritime students and professionals, the structure offers a complete approach with an emphasis on developing a well-rounded knowledge and understanding of the field. The third edition is fully updated with new content on maintenance optimization, supply chain integration, economies of scale within liner shipping and port performance and management. In addition, this edition examines new technologies, considers new and existing risks to the maritime supply chain as well as generally how maritime logistics will continue to evolve. For those seeking to become maritime logistics specialists, this is the authoritative companion.


Petroleum Refining for the Non-technical Person

Petroleum Refining for the Non-technical Person

Author: William L. Leffler

Publisher: Pennwell Books

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13:

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Sets forth the many technical procedures involved in refining. Included are a new chapter on simple and complex refineries, and a revised chapter on gasoline blending, including current information on alcohol blending components.


Leadership in World Shipping

Leadership in World Shipping

Author: I. Theotokas

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2009-04-29

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 0230233538

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A new look at the leadership of Greek ship owners in world shipping in the second half of the twentieth century. This book examines the fundamental factors of the dynamism of Greek entrepreneurship in family businesses and provides evidence for the organization, management and strategies of Greek family shipping companies.


The Political Economy of Oil and Gas in Africa

The Political Economy of Oil and Gas in Africa

Author: Soala Ariweriokuma

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2008-10-22

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1134039581

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The evolution of the Nigerian oil and gas industry spanned about a century during which several challenges were encountered and surmounted by major International Oil Companies (IOCs). This book provides a thoroughly researched guide to the Nigerian oil and gas industry. The author examines the increasing role of Africa in the contributi