Dictionary of Petroleum Exploration, Drilling & Production

Norman J. Hyne

Jan 1991 · PennWell Books

About this ebook

The most comprehensive upstream petroleum dictionary ever published. More than 20,000 definitions of words, phrases and abbreviations used in exploration, drilling and production with more than 500 illustrations. Definitions are written for use by both nontechnical and technical readers. Extensive appendices that include charts of drilling rigs and a beam pumper, giant oil and gas fields, United States and Canada geological features, sandstone and limestone classifications, drillstem test symbols, drilling and completion records, and many more.

Ratings and reviews

For the price, this is as good as it gets. It has quite a few definitions, and is rather helpful, especially when writing technical papers. If, however, you're working with older wells, circa 1950, you should get The petroleum dictionary by Lalia Boone since terms change through time. It has some pictures as well. The Illustrated petroleum reference dictionary edited by Robert D. Langenkamp is better, but costs an arm and a leg.

Thanks book! It helps me to find the word "pressure base"

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