Fundamentals of the Petroleum Industry

Author: Robert O. Anderson
List Price: $37.50
Our Price: Click to see the latest and low price
ISBN: 0806119098
Publisher: Univ of Oklahoma Pr (Txt) (April, 1985)
Sales Rank: 1,075,390
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Customer Reviews

Rating: 4 out of 5
Useful information for the nontechnical reader
This is an excellent overview of the industry touching on many facets: history, geology, technology, chemistry and economics. Without burdening the reader with excessive technical jargon, it still manages to convey a wealth of information. I would also recommend "Our Industry: Petroleum" put out by BP in 1977. It is even more detailed in terms of all the aspects of exploring, drilling, transporting, refining, etc. Excellent color diagrams and charts.

Rating: 5 out of 5
Great Primer
If you are looking for a very basic, non-technical introduction to the oil and gas industry, this is it. It covers history, politics, chemistry and mechanics all in one book. Although I would like to know more about the chemical compositions, however this is a great book for general aspects of the industry.

Book Index