Definitions in this module range from abnormal pressure to penetration rate and zip collars, and many are augmented by color photographs or highquality illustrations. Acreage land leased for oil and gas exploration and production. However, this guide will enable one to become familiar with the basic operations and common terminology of the oil and gas industry, including brief references to royalty owners. About half of all gas and oil is moved by pipeline. A clear title is a chain of title without any kind of lien or levy from creditors or other third parties and poses no question as to legal ownership. It is not intended to be a definitive or exhaustive reference, nor should it be. Structure used in offshore drilling on which the drilling rig, crew quarters and other related items are located. The oil and gas industry uses many acronyms and abbreviations. Barrels per day abbreviated as bpd, bd, and bopd for oil. Additives specialty chemicals incorporated into fuels and lubricants that enhance the. Bld bailed refers to the practice of removing debris from the hole with a cylindrical container on a wireline. 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.
Glossary of oil and gas terms acreagecontribution agreement a support agreement by which the contributing party agrees to contribute leases or interests in leases in the area of a test well to a drilling party in exchange for information, if the drilling party drills to. We are constantly using and adapting words to fit our everchanging culture. Crosscommodity trading is also a new reality from oil, gas, lng, co2 allowances, to coal, basic and precious metals and uranium requiring familiarity with trading terminology among a wider range of professionals. The measuring scale is calibrated in terms of degrees api, it may be calculated in terms of the following formula. In the search for new oil and gas discoveries, the exploration function includes multiple disciplines. The ratio of produced water to oil varies from well to well and over the life of the well. It contains either dissolved or associated gas or both. Well discuss the some key exploration terminology, the basin play concept, and the usgs national oil and gas assessment. Natural gas associated with oil accumulations, which may be dissolved in the oil at reservoir conditions or may form a cap of free gas above the oil. Terminology covering oil and g as interests for title purposes.
Corrosion of oil and gaswell equipment cogwe, 1958. Pigging is the practice of pipeline maintenance which involves sending a device called a pig to clean or inspect the pipeline. 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 50%. Glossary of oil and gas terms english to spanish quizlet. The department of labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. Glossary of oilfield production terminology got definitions and abbreviations first edition, january 1, 1988 american petroleum institute 1220 l street, northwest. 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. Horizontal directional drilling hdd the process of drilling and completing, for production, a directional well that begins as a vertical or inclined linear bore which extends from the surface to a subsurface location just above the target oil or gas reservoir. Another name for produced water or brine produced from oil and gas wells. Barrels of oil equivalent bbls of oil equivalent bottom sediments of water. Oil and gas law is unique given the very nature of oil and gas, and the terms and phrases about this area of law are equally unique.
Net production is the companys share of total production after deducting both royalties paid to landowners and a governments agreedupon share of production under a psc. Oil and gas leases have been the staple of the oil and gas industry in the u. This ebook will help you to gain a better understanding of. This oil and gas primer provides an overview of petroleum history, geology, and upstream operations and their associated terminology. Reference is not made to all of the facets or issues of the oil and gas industry. Oil and gas well drilling and servicing etool glossary. American petroleum institute, a petroleum industry association that sets standards. Oil and gas glossary oilfield glossary oil and gas. An area which is underlain by one or more reservoirs containing oil. This list is meant for indicative purposes only and should not be relied upon for anything but general information. List of abbreviations in oil and gas exploration and production. Offshore oil and gas industry abbreviations and acronyms a courtesy of dmar engineering, inc.
Oil and gas title examination basic terms by kraettli q. A chronological history of ownership of a tract of land. Dec 02, 2011 environmental and energy study institute. Refinery a large plant composed of many different processing units that are used to convert crude oil into finished or refined products. You may have heard the term accounting is accounting, and thats true. The oilfield glossary schlumberger oilfield glossary. Produced water contains soluble and nonsoluble oil organics, suspended solids, dissolved solids, and various chemicals used in the production process. An oil refining unit in which propylene or butylene reacts with iso2 glossary of industry terms.
Jul 17, 2019 spot sample collected from the material at the bottom of the tank, container or pipe flow at the lowest point. Gas leasing terminology a to z this is by no means a complete list of terms used. Barrel a unit of volume measurement used for petroleum and its products 7. There are many terms that are synonymous with the oil and gas industry.
Oil and gas production handbook an introduction to oil. Timing between the two components can take years and usually does. Any director, officer or general partner of the issuer. A marketing company that buys and resells gas and is owned. Corrosion of oil and gas well equipment cogwe, 1958. Glossary of oil and gas terms acreagecontribution agreement a support agreement by which the contributing party agrees to contribute leases or interests in leases in the area of a test well to a drilling party in exchange for information, if the drilling party drills to an agreed depth and develops the information.
Glossary of oilfield production terminology got definitions. The definitions provide an introduction to each term and may raise complex legal issues on which specific legal advice is required. Bc oil and gas commission glossary and definitions version 1. The barrel of oil equivalent boe is a unit of energy approximate equal to the energy released by burning one barrel 158. Increase the flow of oil from a well by introducing acid into a. Historically, we know of tales of eternal fires where oil and gas seeps would ignite and burn. Natural gas found in association with oil in a reservoir, either dissolved in the oil or as a cap above the oil. Oil wells are defined by eia using a gasoil ratio gor of 6000 cfbbl. Fact sheet shale gas and oil terminology explained. 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. The standard unit of measurement for crude oil and some petroleum products. The well then turns horizontally to intersect and remain within the reservoir. Increasing the flow of oil from a well by pumping hydrochloric acid into the well under high. February 2019 uncontrolled copy once downloaded goto.
The spe oil and gas reserves committee ogrc released guidelines for application of the petroleum resources management system pdf in 2011. Offshore oil and gas industry abbreviations and acronyms. Oil and gas law is also different from the law that ap. The uk based partnership with the remit to make the uk the safest oil and gas exploration and production province in the world. Oil region books, oil city, pa reprinted by permission from the author copies available from the oil150 store. The sec s office of investor education and advocacy is issuing this. Glossary of terms kansas independent oil and gas association. Recommended location to establish with certainty eg 15 cm from the bottom of the tank. List of abbreviations in oil and gas exploration and. Ado automotive diesel oil refinery product which is the result of diesel and gas oil blending. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. The oil and gas lease is a unique form of legal transaction with its own peculiar language and rules, and its basic terms have developed over the years to serve the needs of landowners and the. Wells, pipelines, facilities, roads, geophysical programs. Those activities in the oil and gas industry which take place away from the source of the supply.
These are some of the most commonly used oil and gas terms. Gas oil ratio gps global positioning satellite h2s hydrogen sulfide hid hydraulic isolation depth hpht hightemperature highpressure hpu hydraulic power unit hse health, safety and the environment hseq health, safety, environment and quality iadc international association of drilling contractors icp initial circulating pressure ics. Maps may include aerial photos of the acreage, interpreted seismic maps, oil and gas field or basin maps, well logs and other various visuals that aide the. To permanently plug a dry hole or well that no longer produces. Produced water is water that comes out of the well with the crude oil during crude oil production. Drilling terminology deals with major rig components, processes and equipment required to drill and case a well. Oil and gas well drilling and servicing etool glossary of. A petroleum reserve in which there is a 90% certainty that the petroleum can be recovered. Cooger california offshore oil and gas energy resources coran core analysis report core core report corg corgun log corib coriband log. The schlumberger oilfield glossary is an evergreen, instant reference that takes. Thank you for visiting our website you are exiting the department of labors web server. 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. Common oil and gas industry terms explained a financial institution such as bank, brokerdealer, insurance company or business development company.
Our glossary provides a comprehensive guide to the many expressions used. We also have a page of oil and gas abbreviations and acronyms. In this article we will show you some of the best selfstudy tools to start learning english for oil and gas, as well as online and in. Canadian association of oilwell drilling contractors. The schlumberger oilfield glossary is an evergreen, instant reference that takes up no space on your bookshelf and offers many special features. Dry hole a well found to be incapable of producing oil or gas in sufficient. Produced water contains soluble and nonsoluble oilorganics, suspended solids, dissolved solids, and various chemicals used in the production process. Absorption hydrocarbon liquid or gas refining process to remove impurities by dissolving the impurities into an absorbent usually liquid so that the impurities are absorbed in the absorbent. A contract with a crude oil or natural gas purchaser directing the payments of oil and gas revenues to the working, royalty and mineral interest owners of a well. If you work in this industry or are planning to, knowing english for oil and gas can help your career go far. Abbreviations and acronyms aofp absolute open flow potential aopl association of oil pipe lines apcd air pollution control district apd application for permit to drill api american petroleum institute apm application for permit to modify appre appraisal report aps active pipe support aq air quality. 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.
Upstream oil and gas exploration terminology ekt interactive. Take a look at some of the terms youll encounter working in the industry below. In this book, we describe and analyze the global oil and gas industry with a focus on the strategic, financial, and business aspects of the industry. Updated to add extra terms to the list if youve looked at any oil and gas reference books or even glance online. Oil has been used for lighting purposes for many thousand years. The terms are also subject to change as applicable laws and customary practice evolve. Petroleum glossary information on petroleum and crude oil. In this article we will show you some of the best selfstudy tools to start learning english for oil and gas, as well as online and inperson business english courses.
The oil and gas industry is one of the worlds largest and most important global industries. Natural gas produced along with crude oil from oil wells. Oil and gas aggregate operation are defined as the excavation or quarrying of aggregate that. Downstream sector the refining and marketing sector of the petroleum industry. It offers publications regarding standards, recommended practices, and other industry related information.
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