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The Basic Text -
Modern Petroleum: A Basic Primer of the Industry , Bill D. Berger
& Kenneth E. Anderson, Pennwell Publishing. [This textbook seems to
have been around since Spindletop. It is well-written and updated.
There is also a Spanish language version Petroleo Moderno: UN Manual Basico De LA Industria (Pennwell Nontechnical Series) (Spanish Edition) ] |
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Keeping Up to Date -
Oil & Gas Journal -
[The industry's "bible." Don't wait for a copy to be circulated. Real players
have their own subscription.] |
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Upstream Fundamentals -
Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration, Drilling, and Production,
Norman J. Hyne,
Pennwell Publishing. [One of the best
books in Pennwell's non-technical series. This is a must for anyone in
exploration and production] |
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Oil and Gas Production -
Oil & Gas Production in Nontechnical Language,
Martin Raymond and
William L. Leffler,
Pennwell Publishing. [Amazon has this book for $49.68 and would be a good
addition to any upstream library] |
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Downstream Basics -
Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language,
William L. Leffler, Pennwell Publishing. [Fine overview of crude
oil refining and a well-written presentation] |
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Oil and Gas Law -
Oil and Gas Law in a Nutshell,
John S. Lowe.
[John's text is a classic and a must for anyone dealing with oil and gas
leases] |
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Oil and Gas Accounting -
Fundamentals of Oil and Gas Accounting, Rebecca A. Gallun, Charlotte J. Wright, Linda M.
Nichols, and John W. Stevenson. [Well-regarded text on petroleum accounting
principles] |
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Economic Analysis and Finance -
Introduction to Oil Company Financial Analysis,
David Johnston and Daniel Johnston. [A new version of Dan's classic Oil
Company Financial Analysis in Nontechnical Language. Dan's is a
prolific contributor to the area of financial analysis and fiscal terms] |
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Midstream Overview -
Oil & Gas Pipelines in Nontechnical Language, Thomas O. Miesner and William L. Leffler. |
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Natural Gas
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Understanding Today's Natural Gas Business,
Bob Shively and John Ferrare. [Most recent effort in this area.
Most books are from the mid to late 1990s.] |
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LNG -
LNG: A Nontechnical Guide, Michael D. Tusiana and Gordon Sheaver [A
recent (2007) guide to the important world of LNG.] |
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Oil and Gas Deals and Investments -
Money in the Ground-Insider's Guide to Oil and Gas Deals,
John Orban
[Easy
to read guide on upstream investments. Very nice overview of the upstream value
chain.] |
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Dictionary and Glossary -
D & D Standard Oil & Gas Abbreviator, 6th Edition,
The Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs. [A good basic reference]
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Petrochemicals -
Petrochemicals in Nontechnical Language, 3rd Edition,
Donald L. Burdick and William L. Leffler. |
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Management -
Do the Right Thing, James
Parker, Wharton School Publishing [Take care of your employees and everything
else falls in place] |
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Information -
2007 International Petroleum Encyclopedia, Joseph Hilyard [A good general resource
book with maps and historic data. Pennwell sells it for $195, but you can
get it from Amazon for $160] |
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Employment -
Opportunities in Petroleum ,
Gretchen D. Krueger, McGraw-Hill [This book provides a complete
overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to
enter the petroleum industry] |
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