Glossary of terms oil and gas cdmji projects english abstract. If you would like to discuss mineral rights related issues with other landowners. The saturated hydrocarbons in the creosote sample fig. These are some of the most commonly used oil and gas terms.
Oct 15, 2019 download a pdf version of the canadian oil and gas evaluation handbook pdf. The underground formation where oil and gas has accumulated. Global gas flaring reduction partnership gas flaring. Geologists identify a potential oil reservoir in the timor sea. Acc is planning to pilot the rp754 definitions with a number of companies within their association. It is usually located on the drillers side of the drawworks. The intent of volume 2 is to provide guidance to experienced evaluators on a. Dictionary of oil, gas, and petrochemical processing. Similarly, the saturated hydrocarbons in the oil gas tar elute between nc 10 and at least nc 40 fig. The canadian oil and gas evalua on coge handbook is the technical standard for the professional prac ce of evalua ng and classifying oil and gas reserves and resources in alberta. It offers publications regarding standards, recommended practices, and other industry related information. For example, a petroleum engineer might find the book helpful on the meaning of the unless clause in an oil and gas lease. A contract between an oil operator and a landowner which gives the operator the right to drill for oil and gas on the property. To discontinue attempts to produce oil or gas from a well or lease and to plug the reservoir in accordance with regulatory requirements and recover equipment.
Mast a portable derrick that is capable of being erected as a unit, as distinguished from a standard derrick that cannot be raised to a working position as a unit. The office of oil and gas management has implemented its new epermitting application for the electronic submission of escgp3 and well permit applications. Oil and other products of the well need to be tested before theyre sold, as well as. The sales of the canadian oil and gas evaluation handbook cogeh is now being administered by sproule.
The objective of this document is to group the various types of gas flaring at oil production facilities in three defined categories. Manual of oil and gas terms is an easytouse softcover desk reference that defines the words and phrases most useful to lawyers, landmen, accountants, investors in oil and gas properties, students and others involved in the industry. Volume 1 reserves definitions and evaluation practices and procedures. An overview of the petroleum resources management system prms. See also delayrental clause, unless lease, or lease, and paidup lease. The 221page document replaces the 2001 guidelines for evaluation of reserves and resources with content expanded to focus on using the 2007 prms to classify petroleum reserves and resources. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Oil and natural gas industry preparedness handbook 5 the oil and natural gas industry has created the following strategy document to ensure that roles, responsibilities and needs are clearly identified prior to any events that may affect the integrity of oil and natural gas systems. A dictionary for the oil and gas industry petroleum extension service petex on.
Glossary of terms oil and gas cdmji projects english. Users are responsible for checking the accuracy, completeness, currency, andor. This document was revised on october 15, 2019 and contains. The schlumberger oilfield glossary has received awards of excellence from the business marketing association and the society for technical communication. The terms are also subject to change as applicable laws and customary practice evolve. Oil and gas conservation, 2012 o2 reg 6 chapter o2 reg 6 the oil and gas conservation act part i preliminary matters title 1 these regulations may be cited as the oil and gas conservation regulations, 2012. Oil and gas aggregate operation are defined as the excavation or quarrying of aggregate that. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Please refer to this webpage for the latest information regarding this application. English for petroleum students workbook ken mcintyre centre for language studies dili institute of technology.
They are not intended to be used as an authoritative public record and have no legal force or effect, and does not constitute official notice of hearing. The enduser community using this resource is diverse, and includes representatives of government, industry, academic institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals. It is also described as either sweet or sour depending on the amount of hydrogen sulfide in the reservoir. Volume 3 cbm reserves and resourcesinternational propertiesbitumen and. Evaluation of oil and gas reserves and resources for. Gas leasing terminology a to z this is by no means a complete list of terms used. Glossary 6 delay rental a payment from the lease holder to the lessor to maintain the lease from period to period during the primary term without drilling. Evaluation of oil and gas reserves and resources for public. Glossary of oil and gas terms learn the language of oil. Oil and gas well drilling and servicing etool glossary.
The evalua on of oil and gas reserves and resources for public disclosure prac ce. Volume 2 detailed guidelines for estimation and classification of oil and gas resources and reserves. Offshore oil and gas industry abbreviations and acronyms a courtesy of dmar engineering, inc. Any director, officer or general partner of the issuer. The online ei source book platform was conceived and. Resource consultant shell international chairman oil and gas reserves committee. Launched in 1998, the oilfield glossary, which includes more than 4600 entries, continues to expand and improve. An overview of the petroleum resources management system prms and its relationship to unfc unfc workshop geneva 28 april 2015 presented by daniel diluzio snr. Oil and gas 1 is ideal for prework students, studying at elementary level, who will need to use english in work situations. A device that is attached to the shaft of the drawworks and used as a power source for screwing together joints of pipe. Oil and gas well drilling and servicing etool glossary of.
In 2011 oil pollution have a serious effect on the marine environment around the world. In areas where oil is found in shallow reservoirs, seeps of crude oil or gas may naturally develop, and some oil could simply be collected from seepage or tar ponds. Ccps is revising their guide on process safety leading and lagging metrics to align with rp754. Lifting cost the operating costs of producing oil or gas from a well, licence or lease. A legal document conveying the right to drill for oil and gas, or the tract of land on which a licence or lease has been obtained where the producing wells and production equipment are located. The assembly of pumps, valves, lines, accumulators, and other items necessary to open and close the blowout preventer equipment. Sweet gas natural gas free of significant amounts of hydrogen sulfide h2s when produced. The definitions found herein have not been changed from their use in. Oil and gas well drilling and servicing etool glossary of terms a. Global gas flaring reduction partnership gas flaring definitions english abstract. The data is incremented monthly as the oil and gas roll process rolls off selected data from the 26month oil and gas systems such as the production database above.
Increase the flow of oil from a well by introducing acid into a. Reserves definitions and evaluation practices and procedures published september 2007 includes a discussion of. Recovery of oil or gas from a reservoir purely by using the natural pressure in the reservoir to force the oil or gas out. Attendance at a longer course on this subject, or undertaking onjob training with proper supervision, is strongly suggested as the proper means to enable the reader to truly begin the examination of oil and gas titles. The oil and gas industry natural resource governance. To order any of the cogeh volumes, please visit the spee website the second edition of volume 1. Oil gas terms in category m oilfield glossary oil and. Downstream oil and gas law and legal definition uslegal, inc.
Ansi api rp754 process safety performance indicators. Oil gas definition of oil gas by the free dictionary. The most widely used indicator of a crude oils worth to the producer is its api gravity. Oil gas synonyms, oil gas pronunciation, oil gas translation, english dictionary definition of oil gas. Abandonment of a well or cessation of well operations means the time at which i a gas or oil operator has ceased operation of a well and has not properly plugged the well and reclaimed the site as required by this chapter, ii the time at which a gas or oil. The schlumberger oilfield glossary is an evergreen, instant reference that takes up no space on your bookshelf and offers many special features. Increasing the flow of oil from a well by pumping hydrochloric acid into the well under high. Oil and gas 1 develops the vocabulary, language, and skills that students need to understand the industry, and apply this knowledge to practical situations such as workshop operations and repairs and maintenance. Detailed guidelines for estimation and classification of oil and gas resources and reserves published in november 2005 includes guidelines and examples of recommended procedures for estimating oil and gas resources and reserves for a variety of situations. Interpretation 21 for the purposes of the act and in these regulations. It consists of a porous rock to hold the oil or gas, and a cap rock that prevents its escape. Common oil and gas industry terms explained a financial institution such as bank, brokerdealer, insurance company or business development company.
Glossary of oilfield production terminology got definitions and abbreviations. A chronological history of ownership of a tract of land. T his glossary of common oil and gas terms and definitions will aid newcomers as well as experienced royalty owners or mineral owners with the terminology used in the oil and gas industry. The spe oil and gas reserves committee ogrc released guidelines for application of the petroleum resources management system pdf in 2011. The oilfield glossary schlumberger oilfield glossary. To permanently plug a dry hole or well that no longer produces. Dep businesses energy oil and gas programs office of oil and gas management epermitting. The terms are also subject to change as applicable laws and customary practice. Delayrental clause an oil and gas lease clause giving the lessee the right to maintain the lease. Workover remedial work to the equipment within a well, the well pipework, or relating to attempts to increase the rate of flow.
Download a pdf version of the canadian oil and gas evaluation handbook pdf. The definitions provide an introduction to each term and may raise complex legal issues on which specific legal advice is required. Oil and gas epermitting the office of oil and gas management has implemented its new epermitting application for the electronic submission of escgp3 and well permit applications. The historical ledger provides monthly oil and gas production by lease for the period january 1993 to 27 months prior to the present date. Havard devold oil and gas production handbook an introduction. Industry newcomers and personnel with no technical background especially benefit from the books practical language that clearly demonstrates the concepts behind the definitions. Unassociated gas natural gas occurring alone, not in solution or as free gas with oil or condensate. Oil has been used for lighting purposes for many thousands of years. The data sets available for download are provided as a public service for informational purposes only.
The uk based partnership with the remit to make the uk the safest oil and gas exploration and production province in the world. Offshore oil and gas industry abbreviations and acronyms. We also have a page of oil and gas abbreviations and acronyms. Those reserves which are not yet proven but which are estimated to have a better than 50% chance of being technically and economically producible. Downstream oil and gas law and legal definition downstream is an oil industry term used to refer to all petroleum activities from the processing of refining crude oil into petroleum products to the distribution, marketing, and shipping of the products. Coge handbook pdf download society of petroleum evaluation. The end game is not automation for the sake of technology. This technical glossary of terms was commissioned by the oil and gas methodology workgroup wg to compile and explain how specific oil and gas terms found andor required in relevant cdmji methodologies, are understood and applied by industry, and how.
Oil and gas companies should strive to find the ideal blend of human and machine capabilities in every function, and use the resulting productivity gains to redeploy employees to tasks that can improve business results. Dow gis standards and definitions pdf escgp 102 gis standards and definitions. The society of petroleum engineers spe oil and gas reserves committee, made up of international oil and gas experts, partners with several industry related societies to provide publicly available resources for the consistent definition and estimation of hydrocarbon resources, nopes. An instrument that measures fluid pressure and usually registers the difference between atmospheric pressure and the pressure of the fluid by indicating the effect of such pressures on a measuring element e. Downstream is an oil industry term used to refer to all petroleum activities from the processing of refining crude oil into petroleum products to the distribution, marketing, and shipping of the products. Oil and gas production handbook an introduction to oil and gas production, transport, refining and petrochemical. Louisiana dnr glossary of terms term description abandoned well an oil and gas well which has no reported production, disposal, injection or other permitted activity for an extended period of time and the current. Professional practice standard \may 2017 2 evalua on of oil and gas reserves and resources for public disclosure 1. It was founded in 1997 by the oil and gas industry trade associations with the aim of reducing the uk offshore oil and gas industry injury rate by. That proportion of the oil andgas in a reservoir that can be removed using currently available techniques. As part of this work, spe offers free documents including the. Historically, we know the tales of eternal fires where oil and gas seeps ignited and burned. When gas is refined, leaving mostly methane, it is called dry gas.
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