Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production

6 ½ X 9 7/16 in Introduction.
About this book.
1. The f ield life cycle.
1.1 Gaining access phase.

1.2 Explor ation phase.

1.3 Appraisal phase.
1.4 Development planning.
1.5 Production phase.

1.6 Decommissioning.
2. Petr oleum agreements and bidding.
2.1 The invitation to bid.
2.2 Motivations and form of bid.

2.3 Block award.

2.4 Fisc al system.

2.5 Farm-in and farm-out.

2.6 Unitisation and equit y determination.

1. Exploration.
   3.1 Hydrocarb on accumulations.

3.2 Exploration methods and techniques.

3.2. 1 Introduction to geophysical methods.

3.2.2 Seismic acquisition an d processing.

3.2.3 Seismic interpretation.
4. Drilling engineering.
4.1 Well planning.

4.2 Rig types and rig selection.

4.3 Drilling systems and equipment.

4.4 Site prepa ration.

4.5 Drilling techniques.

4.6 Casing and cementing.

4.7 Drilling problems.

4.8 Costs and contracts.
5. Sa fety and the environment.
5.1 Safety culture.

5.2 Safe