Archive for março, 2010

A Companhia Ambiental do Estado de São Paulo realiza nesta terça-feira (30) em todo o estado de São Paulo uma operação de fiscalização de postos de combustíveis. O plano é vistoriar 600 estabelecimentos para saber se as licenças ambientais estão em dia.

Estabelecimentos serão visitados por agentes em todo o estado.
Na capital, posto foi fechado na Zona Norte por falta de licença.

Para um posto funcionar com todas as bombas e tanques, a Cetesb exige uma série de documentos para garantir a segurança e evitar contaminações ao meio ambiente. Não basta o tanque ser bem isolado – o local tem que ter um sistema de drenagem, para o caso de acontecer um vazamento. Read the rest of this entry

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Oil & Gas Pipelines in Nontechnical Language examines the processes, techniques, equipment, and facilities used to transport liquids such as refined products, crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids through cross-country pipelines.

Topics include the importance of the pipeline infrastructure; planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining pipelines; regulatory requirements; and the challenges for the future. Special emphasis is … More >>

Oil & Gas Pipelines in Nontechnical Language

 Already the world’s largest offshore operator by rig count, Petrobras is poised to materially increase its drilling rig fleet this decade. With massive potential in deepwater finds in the pre-salt layer and the Campos and Santos Basins offshore Brazil, the Brazilian NOC intends to satiate its demand for deepwater rigs through new construction. Read the rest of this entry

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“English for Oil and Gas” is a foundation English course for employees in the petro-chemical industry. It is aimed at pre- and low intermediate level students who have a basic grasp of English, but who need to use technical and semi-technical vocabulary within specific functional language applicable to the workplace. It provides approximately 140 hours of listening, speaking, reading, writing and language practice activities. There is a review lesson and self-assess… More >>

English for the Energy Industries: Teacher’s Book: Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals

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Designed to demystify the roles of geophysicists, reservoir engineers, etc., in order to make sense to those new to the industry without a technical background. DLC: Petroleum Engineering. … More >>

The Petroleum Industry: A Nontechnical Guide


British Petroleum Discovery – Analysis and Discussion with Tom Petrie of Bank of America Securities-Merill Lynch (Bloomberg News)

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Detailed and informed casebook examining all major aspects of law governing oil and gas. Provides original text and explanatory materials. Section titles discuss, A Brief Introduction to the Scientific and Engineering Background of Oil and Gas Law, Energy Policy, The Nature and Protection of Interests in Oil and Gas, The Oil and Gas Lease A Close Look at Its More Important Clauses, Covenants Implied in Oil and Gas Leases, Title and Conveyancing Problems Arising From… More >>

The Law of Oil and Gas – Cases and Materials

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Petroleum engineering now has its own true classic handbook that reflects the profession’s status as a mature major engineering discipline.

Formerly titled the Practical Petroleum Engineer’s Handbook, by Joseph Zaba and W.T. Doherty (editors), this new, completely updated two-volume set is expanded and revised to give petroleum engineers a comprehensive source of industry standards and engineering practices. It is packed with the key, practical information a… More >>

Standard Handbook of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering: Volume 1, Sixth Edition

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William LefflerÂ’s Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language, Fourth Edition is designed to give the reader an overview of key refining topics by using relevant analogies, easy-to-understand graphs, formulas, and illustrations. New to this edition is important information on the nature of crude oil and raw materials and a comprehensive discussion on what sets crude oil and oil products price differentials. Also new is a chapter on lubricants as well as the late… More >>

Petroleum Refining in Nontechnical Language, Fourth Edition

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This comprehensive text presents a complete overview of the oil and gas industry’s operations in context with the financial reporting and accounting principles and pratices. From basis guidelines, to complex issues such as business combinations and risk management, this text has become the top-selling reference book of its kind…. More >>

Petroleum Accounting: Principles, Procedures & Issues, 6th edition

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This nontechnical treatment is a great introduction to oil and gas production for anyone from beginning petroleum engineering and geology students to accountants, salespersons, and other professionals interested in the industry. Co-authored by Martin Raymond, a veteran production manager, and William Leffler, one of the top petroleum nontechnical writers, it is an easy-to-read reference for those who deal with petroleum industry personnel and production issues in th… More >>

Oil & Gas Production in Nontechnical Language

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Used by corporate training departments and colleges worldwide, this is the most complete upstream guide available. Contents: The nature of gas and oil The Earth’s crust – where we find time Deformation of sedimentary rocks Sandstone reservoir rocks Carbonate reservoir rocks Sedimentary rock distribution Mapping Ocean environment and plate tectonics Source rocks, generation, migration, and accumilation of petroleum Petroleum traps Petroleum exploration – ge… More >>

Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration, Drilling and Production

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An excellent training manual and professional reference, Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Accounting, 5th Edition, is packed with examples, diagrams, and appendices. The scope of this text is simply unmatched. The book has been completely updated to reflect the current issues facing oil and gas producers operating in both U.S. and international locations. Inside you’ll find: A new chapter on asset retirement obligations and asset impairment; an added section on project ana… More >>

Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Accounting, 5th Edition

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A conveniently arranged petroleum fluids reference book covering components, properties, and equations for the various fluids and gases. Contents: Introduction and scope Water-in-crude-oil emulsions Characterization, phase behavior, and field processing of crude oil Separation of gas, oil and water Dehydration and desalting of crude oil Crude sweetening and stabilization Pumps Measurement of crude oil Fire heaters Pipeline transportation Energy conservation Instrume… More >>

The Properties of Petroleum Fluids

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Oil and gas are key drivers of the world economy and the technical, commercial and legal applications which support their exploitation are becoming increasingly sophisticated. This new title outlines in a single volume the essential principles involved in documenting oil and gas transactions, from the upstream exploration phase to transportation by pipeline and liquefied natural gas to sales and marketing. It is intended to be a practical guide for anyone seeking a … More >>

Oil and Gas: A Practical Handbook


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