This comprehensive book offers an in-depth exploration of the upstream oil and gas value chain, providing essential knowledge on petroleum formation, geology, and reservoir properties. It systematically delves into drilling technology, well logging, and production techniques, with a strong emphasis on Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) methods—ranging from conventional approaches to cutting-edge innovations like nanotechnology.
The book also addresses operational risk management through Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols and incorporates computational modeling with a focus on environmental sustainability. Enriched with case studies, detailed diagrams, and industry standards, it serves as a practical and authoritative resource for understanding upstream petroleum technology.
Key Features:
- Explores the entire spectrum of upstream petroleum technology, from exploration and drilling to production optimization.
- Provides detailed explanations of complex topics, including the latest advancements in drilling technology, well completion methods, and enhanced oil recovery techniques.
- Discusses cutting-edge methods for accurate reservoir identification and resource evaluation.
- Demonstrates how to apply reservoir engineering principles, production forecasting models, and EOR techniques to optimize recovery.
- Guides readers on implementing automation and data-driven processes to streamline production and reduce costs.
This book is designed for graduate students and professionals in petroleum and chemical engineering, offering both foundational knowledge and advanced technical insights to support academic learning and industry application.
This comprehensive book offers an in-depth exploration of the upstream oil and gas value chain, providing essential knowledge on petroleum formation, geology, and reservoir properties.
1.Introduction
2. Exploration of Oil and Gas
3. Reservoir Rocks and
Fluids
4. Flow through Porous Media
5. Reservoir Engineering
6. Drilling
Technology
7. Well logging
8. Production Technology
9. Enhanced Oil
Recovery
10. Natural Gas Engineering
11. Health, Safety, Environment,
Hazard and Risk Management
12. Modelling and Simulation
13. Conclusion
Dr. (Mrs.) Subrata Borgohain Gogoi is Dean of the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Energy and a Professor in the Department of Petroleum Technology at Dibrugarh University, Assam, India. With a Ph.D. in Petroleum Technology from Dibrugarh University and over three decades of academic and research excellence, her expertise includes Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), oilfield produced water treatment, and the rheology of crude oil. She has led numerous national and international research projects, including collaborations with the US, Canada, Tunisia, and the UK, and holds 14 patents in innovative petroleum technologies. Dr. Gogoi has successfully supervised 11 Ph.D. scholars and has an impressive publication record, with over 85 research papers in peer-reviewed journals, 12 book chapters, more than 50 papers in technical proceedings, and 3 published books. Her outstanding contributions to research and teaching have earned her multiple awards, and she actively participates in professional organizations such as the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers. Additionally, she serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for leading international journals, significantly advancing petroleum technology and environmental sustainability.
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