Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations
Methods, Technologies, and Environmental Impacts
- 2nd Edition - July 25, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Author: James G. Speight
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 4 0 9 5 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 4 0 9 4 - 5
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The Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: Methods, Technologies, and Environmental Impacts, 2nd Ed. offers a comprehensive overview of offshore energy extraction. This updated and expanded edition highlights the latest scientific advancements, technological innovations, safety protocols, and environmental considerations shaping current offshore practices. Covering foundational topics like geology, resource formation, exploration, drilling, and production, it emphasizes environmentally responsible operations and sustainable development strategies to support the reduction of carbon emissions.
Authored by an industry expert, this reference explores the occurrence and formation of oil and gas, offshore geology, exploration techniques, platform types, and production methods, with insights into environmental impact mitigation. The final chapters address critical issues such as corrosion, oil spill response, legal regulations, and future industry trends. Notably, this edition introduces new chapters on oil spills and cleanup methods that bolster health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives while promoting sustainability. Additionally, multiple chapters examine how offshore operations can help reduce carbon emissions, aligning industry practices with global climate goals. Rich with real-world case studies and current technical data, the book provides a thorough understanding of the entire offshore lifecycle.
Designed for engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, safety managers, policymakers, and students, The Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: 2nd Ed. equips readers with the knowledge to navigate emerging technologies, legal frameworks, and environmental challenges, making it an indispensable reference for industry professionals, students, and researchers alike.
- Provides readers a quick pathway to familiarize with offshore operations
- Clarifies fundamentals—including basic geology, procedures, technological, safety, and environmental considerations, and future challenges
- Includes updated and expanded coverage of the latest technological developments, safety protocols, and maritime environmental protections
- Equips readers with knowledge of critical standards and opportunities to learn through real-world case studies
- Addresses the role that offshore operations can play in the reduction of carbon emissions with new, focused content
Academia: Undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and engineers interested in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, environment, and energy.Reviewer remarks regarding audience: R1 The primary audience is the petroleum courses students worldwide. However, many chapters are also of interest for chemical and mechanical engineering courses. Researchers and professionals may also be interested, but they are less relevant in numbers. R2 Oil and Gas Academia and Industry (Upstream and Downstream), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE), American Geophysical Union (AGU), American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) R3 The target group is new employees, students, and employees in need of an overview or insight into specialties different from their own. Industry:Entry-level professionals / - New industry employees in need of an overview; Researchers in cross-disciplines
Part 1: Occurrence of Oil and Gas
1: Occurrence and Formation of Oil and Gas
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Offshore Oil and Gas
3.0 Formation and Accumulation
3.1 Formation
3.2 Accumulation
3.3 Composition
4.0 Definition of Oil and Gas
4.1 Conventional Petroleum
4.2 Natural Gas
4.3 Gas Condensate
4.4 Gas Hydrates
4.5 Opportunity Crudes
4.6 High Acid Crudes
4.7 Foamy Oil
4.8 Heavy Oil
4.9 Extra Heavy Oil
4.10 Tar Sand Bitumen
4.11 Resources and Reserves
5.0 Oil and Gas Properties
5.1 Crude Oil Properties
5.1.1 Composition
5.1.1 Assay
5.2 Gas Properties
5.2.1 Composition and Condensate
5.2.2 Wellhead Treatment
5.3 Refining Oil and Gas
6.0 Environmental impact of Oil and Gas
6.1 Gaseous Emissions
6.2 Emissions Reduction
6.3 The Goal of Net-Zero Emissions
7.0 References
2: Offshore Geology and Operations
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Strata, Sediments, and Basins
3.0 The Crust
3.1 Continental Crust
3.2 Oceanic Crust
4.0 Basins
5.0 Mineralogy
6.0 Drilling And Recovery
6.1 Historical Perspectives
6.2 Modern Perspectives
7.0 Offshore Drilling and Production
8.0 Environmental Impact
8.1 Gaseous Emissions
8.2 Emissions Reduction
8.3 The Goal of Net-Zero Emissions
9.0 References
Part 2: Offshore Operations
3: Offshore Platforms
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Drilling Operations and Drilling Platform
2.1 Drilling Barges and Drillships
2.2 Jackup Rig
2.3 Semisubmersible Rig
2.4 Submersible Rig
3.0 Production Platforms
3.1 Compliant Tower
3.2 Condeep Platform
3.3 Fixed Platform
3.4 Floating Production Systems
3.5 SPAR Platform
3.6 Subsea System
3.7 Tension-Leg Platform
3.8 Other Installations
4.0 Platform Maintenance
4.1 Risers
4.2 Maintenance and Supply
4.3 Personnel
5.0 Environmental Impact
5.1 Gaseous Emissions
5.2 Emissions Reduction
5.3 The Goal of Net-Zero Emissions
6.0 References
4: Exploration
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Methods
2.1 Gravity Methods
2.2 Magnetic Methods
2.3 Seismic Methods
2.4 Electrical Methods
2.5 Electromagnetic Methods
2.6 Other Methods
2.7 Data Acquisition
3.0 Exploration Vessels
4.0 Environmental Impact
5.0 References
5: Drilling Technology and Well Completion
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Drilling
2.1 Drilling Ships and Drilling Rigs
2.2 Top Drive Drilling
2.3 Dual Derricks
2.4 Directional and Horizontal Drilling
2.5 Multilateral Drilling Technology
3.0 Salt Deposits
4.0 Well completion
5.0 Environmental Impact
6.0 References
6: Production
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Subsea Production
2.1 Shallow Water
2.2 Deep Water
3.0 Recovery
3.1 Primary Recovery
3.2 Secondary Recovery
3.3 Enhanced Oil Recovery
4.0 Risks and Environmental Effects
4.1 Risks
4.2 Environmental Effects
5.0 References
7: Transportation
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Pipelines
2.1 Installation
2.2 Maintenance
2.2.1 Chemical Treatment
2.2.2 Use of Pigs
2.2.3 Corrosion Control
3.0 Tankers
3.1 Types of Tankers
3.2 Tanker Supply and Demand
3.3 Consolidation
3.4 Focus on Safety
4.0 Railroad
5.0 Environmental Impact
6.0 References
8: Worldwide Activities
1.0 Africa
2.0 Arctic Ocean
3.0 Atlantic Ocean (Northeast)
4.0 Atlantic Ocean (Northwest)
5.0 Atlantic Ocean (South)
6.0 Australia and New Zealand
7.0 Barents Sea
8.0 Indian Ocean (East: Bay of Bengal)
9.0 Indian Ocean (West: Arabian Sea)
10.0 Bering Sea
11.0 Gulf Of Mexico
12.0 North Sea
13.0 Sea Of Okhokst
15.0 South American (including Venezuela)
16.0 Trinidad And Tobago
17.0 References
Part 3: Corrosion and Environmental Issues
9: Corrosion in Offshore Structures
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Types of Corrosion
2.1 Acidic Corrosion
2.2 Sulfidic Corrosion
2.3 Sour Water Corrosion
2.4 Low Temperature Corrosion
2.5 High Temperature Corrosion
3.0 Materials of Construction
3.1 Ferrous Alloys
3.2 Other Alloys
4.0 Corrosion Monitoring Methods
4.1 Real-time Monitoring
4.2 Selection of Alloys
5.0 Corrosion Inhibition
5.1 Drill Pipe
5.2 Casing and Tubing
5.3 Pipelines
6.0 Monitoring
6.1 Corrosion Coupons
6.2 Electrical Resistance Methods
6.3 Field Signature Methods
6.3 Linear Polarization Resistance Monitoring
6.4 Galvanic Monitoring
6.5 Other Methods
6.5.1 Hydrogen Penetration Monitoring
6.5.2 Radiography
6.5.3 Biological Monitoring
6.5.4 Sand/Erosion Monitoring
4.0 Real-Time Monitoring
5.0 Environmental Impact
6.0 References
10: The Nature of Oil Spills
1.0 Environmental Effects of Crude Oil Refining
1.1 Gases
1.2 Liquids
1.3 Solids
2.0 Understanding Spills of Crude Oil
2.1 Types of Spills
2.2 Composition of a Spill
2.3 Dangers of a Spill in the Workplace
2.4 Causes of Crude Oil Spills
2.4.1 Transportation
2.4.2 Errors by Personnel
2.4.3 Equipment Breakdown
2.4.4 Natural Disasters
2.4.5 Acts of Terrorism, War, Vandalism, or Illegal Dumping
3.0 Entry into the Environment and Toxicity
3.1 Entry into the Environment
3.1.1 Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products
3.1.2 Releases into the Environment
3.1.2.1 Dispersion
3.1.2.2 Dissolution
3.1.2.3 Emulsification
3.1.2.4 Evaporation
3.1.2.5 Leaching
3.1.2.6 Sedimentation or Adsorption
3.1.2.7 Spreading
3.1.2.8 Wind
3.2 Toxicity
3.2.1 Lower Boiling Constituents
3.2.2 Higher Boiling Constituents
3.2.3 Wastewater
4.0 General Methods for Soil and Groundwater Remediation
4.1 Bioremediation
4.2 Containment
4.3 Dredging or Excavation
4.4 In Situ Oxidation
4.5 Metals Removal
4.6 Nanoremediation
4.7 Pump and Treat
4.8 Soil Vapor Extraction
4.9 Solidification and Stabilization
4.10 Surfactant Enhanced Aquifer Remediation
4.11 Thermal Desorption
5.0 Remediation Management
6.0 References
11: Evaluation of Oil Spill Cleanup Methods
1.0 Types of Effluents
1.1 Gaseous Effluents
1.2 Liquid Effluents
1.3 Solid Effluents
2.0 Oil Spill Cleanup at Sea
2.1 Booms
2.2 Skimmers
2.3 Sorbents
2.4 Burning In-Situ
2.5 Dispersants
2.6 Hot Water and High-Pressure Washing
2.7 Chemical Stabilization
3.0 Oil Spill Cleanup on the Land
3.1 Physical Methods
3.2 Chemical Methods
4.0 Bioremediation
4.1 Application of the Method
4.2 Importance of Bioremediation
5.0 Issues Related to Use of Bioremediation
5.1 Environmental
5.2 Health
5.3 Process Evaluation
5.3.1 Feasibility Assessment
5.3.2 Bioremediation Services
5.3.3 Barriers to Commercialization
5.3.4 Supporting Research and Development
5.3.5 Technical Regulations
5.3.6 Economic Assessment
5.3.7 Potential for Future Implementation
6.0 References
12: Assessment of the Environmental Impact
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Pollution
2.1 Causes of Pollution
2.2 Entry into the Environment
2.3 Types of Discharge
2.3.1 Ballast Water
2.3.2 Offshore Installations
2.3.3 Seismic Surveys
2.3.4 Drilling Mud and Drill Cuttings
2.3.4.1 Drilling mud
2.3.4.2 Drill Cuttings
2.4 Production Water
2.5 Other Wastes
3.0 Oil Spills
3.1 Drilling Accidents
3.2 Platform and Terminal Accidents
3.3 Tanker Accidents
3.4 Production Accidents
3.5 Other Accidents
4.0 Impact of Oil on the Ocean
4.1 Chemical and Physical Changes
4.1.1 Physical Transport
4.1.2 Dissolution
4.1.3 Emulsification
4.1.4 Oxidation and Weathering
4.1.5 Sedimentation
4.1.6 Microbial Degradation
4.1.7 Aggregation
4.1.8 Self-Purification
4.1.9 Evaporation
4.1.10 Dispersion
4.1.11 Combined Processes
4.2 Persistent Oil and Non-Persistent Oil
4.3 Effect on Marine Life
5.0 Impact of Natural Gas on the Ocean
5.1 Composition
5.2 Toxicity
6.0 Atmospheric Emissions
6.1 Gaseous Emissions
6.2 Emissions Reduction
6.3 The Goal of Net-Zero Emissions
7.0 Environmental Management
7.1 Hurricanes
7.2 Atmospheric Emissions
7.3 Decommissioning
8.0 Present Trends
9.0 References
13: Legislation
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Environmental Regulations
2.1 Maritime Oil Transport
2.1.1 Historical Perspective
2.1.2 Discharge of Oily Wastes
2.1.3 Prevention of Accidental Pollution
2.1.4 Oil Spills
2.1.5 Ballast Water
2.1.6 Anti-Fouling Paint
2.2 International Laws
2.3 Special Areas
2.4 Offshore Oil Development
2.4.1 Conventions
2.4.2 Seismic Surveys
2.4.3 Drilling Fluids, Drill Cuttings, and Production Water
2.4.4 Accidental Pollution
2.5 Oil Spills
2.6 Attaining and Maintaining Net-Zero Emissions
3.0 Coastal Zone Management
4.0 Law of the Sea
5.0 Maritime Boundaries
6.0 Leasing of the Outer Continental Shelf
7.0 References
14: The Future
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Ultra Deepwater Discoveries
3.0 Recovery Operations
4.0 Environmental Issues
4.1 Gaseous Emissions
4.2 Emissions Reduction
4.3 Attaining Net-Zero Emissions
5.0 Economic Impact of the Offshore Oil Industry
6.0 References
1: Occurrence and Formation of Oil and Gas
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Offshore Oil and Gas
3.0 Formation and Accumulation
3.1 Formation
3.2 Accumulation
3.3 Composition
4.0 Definition of Oil and Gas
4.1 Conventional Petroleum
4.2 Natural Gas
4.3 Gas Condensate
4.4 Gas Hydrates
4.5 Opportunity Crudes
4.6 High Acid Crudes
4.7 Foamy Oil
4.8 Heavy Oil
4.9 Extra Heavy Oil
4.10 Tar Sand Bitumen
4.11 Resources and Reserves
5.0 Oil and Gas Properties
5.1 Crude Oil Properties
5.1.1 Composition
5.1.1 Assay
5.2 Gas Properties
5.2.1 Composition and Condensate
5.2.2 Wellhead Treatment
5.3 Refining Oil and Gas
6.0 Environmental impact of Oil and Gas
6.1 Gaseous Emissions
6.2 Emissions Reduction
6.3 The Goal of Net-Zero Emissions
7.0 References
2: Offshore Geology and Operations
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Strata, Sediments, and Basins
3.0 The Crust
3.1 Continental Crust
3.2 Oceanic Crust
4.0 Basins
5.0 Mineralogy
6.0 Drilling And Recovery
6.1 Historical Perspectives
6.2 Modern Perspectives
7.0 Offshore Drilling and Production
8.0 Environmental Impact
8.1 Gaseous Emissions
8.2 Emissions Reduction
8.3 The Goal of Net-Zero Emissions
9.0 References
Part 2: Offshore Operations
3: Offshore Platforms
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Drilling Operations and Drilling Platform
2.1 Drilling Barges and Drillships
2.2 Jackup Rig
2.3 Semisubmersible Rig
2.4 Submersible Rig
3.0 Production Platforms
3.1 Compliant Tower
3.2 Condeep Platform
3.3 Fixed Platform
3.4 Floating Production Systems
3.5 SPAR Platform
3.6 Subsea System
3.7 Tension-Leg Platform
3.8 Other Installations
4.0 Platform Maintenance
4.1 Risers
4.2 Maintenance and Supply
4.3 Personnel
5.0 Environmental Impact
5.1 Gaseous Emissions
5.2 Emissions Reduction
5.3 The Goal of Net-Zero Emissions
6.0 References
4: Exploration
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Methods
2.1 Gravity Methods
2.2 Magnetic Methods
2.3 Seismic Methods
2.4 Electrical Methods
2.5 Electromagnetic Methods
2.6 Other Methods
2.7 Data Acquisition
3.0 Exploration Vessels
4.0 Environmental Impact
5.0 References
5: Drilling Technology and Well Completion
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Drilling
2.1 Drilling Ships and Drilling Rigs
2.2 Top Drive Drilling
2.3 Dual Derricks
2.4 Directional and Horizontal Drilling
2.5 Multilateral Drilling Technology
3.0 Salt Deposits
4.0 Well completion
5.0 Environmental Impact
6.0 References
6: Production
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Subsea Production
2.1 Shallow Water
2.2 Deep Water
3.0 Recovery
3.1 Primary Recovery
3.2 Secondary Recovery
3.3 Enhanced Oil Recovery
4.0 Risks and Environmental Effects
4.1 Risks
4.2 Environmental Effects
5.0 References
7: Transportation
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Pipelines
2.1 Installation
2.2 Maintenance
2.2.1 Chemical Treatment
2.2.2 Use of Pigs
2.2.3 Corrosion Control
3.0 Tankers
3.1 Types of Tankers
3.2 Tanker Supply and Demand
3.3 Consolidation
3.4 Focus on Safety
4.0 Railroad
5.0 Environmental Impact
6.0 References
8: Worldwide Activities
1.0 Africa
2.0 Arctic Ocean
3.0 Atlantic Ocean (Northeast)
4.0 Atlantic Ocean (Northwest)
5.0 Atlantic Ocean (South)
6.0 Australia and New Zealand
7.0 Barents Sea
8.0 Indian Ocean (East: Bay of Bengal)
9.0 Indian Ocean (West: Arabian Sea)
10.0 Bering Sea
11.0 Gulf Of Mexico
12.0 North Sea
13.0 Sea Of Okhokst
15.0 South American (including Venezuela)
16.0 Trinidad And Tobago
17.0 References
Part 3: Corrosion and Environmental Issues
9: Corrosion in Offshore Structures
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Types of Corrosion
2.1 Acidic Corrosion
2.2 Sulfidic Corrosion
2.3 Sour Water Corrosion
2.4 Low Temperature Corrosion
2.5 High Temperature Corrosion
3.0 Materials of Construction
3.1 Ferrous Alloys
3.2 Other Alloys
4.0 Corrosion Monitoring Methods
4.1 Real-time Monitoring
4.2 Selection of Alloys
5.0 Corrosion Inhibition
5.1 Drill Pipe
5.2 Casing and Tubing
5.3 Pipelines
6.0 Monitoring
6.1 Corrosion Coupons
6.2 Electrical Resistance Methods
6.3 Field Signature Methods
6.3 Linear Polarization Resistance Monitoring
6.4 Galvanic Monitoring
6.5 Other Methods
6.5.1 Hydrogen Penetration Monitoring
6.5.2 Radiography
6.5.3 Biological Monitoring
6.5.4 Sand/Erosion Monitoring
4.0 Real-Time Monitoring
5.0 Environmental Impact
6.0 References
10: The Nature of Oil Spills
1.0 Environmental Effects of Crude Oil Refining
1.1 Gases
1.2 Liquids
1.3 Solids
2.0 Understanding Spills of Crude Oil
2.1 Types of Spills
2.2 Composition of a Spill
2.3 Dangers of a Spill in the Workplace
2.4 Causes of Crude Oil Spills
2.4.1 Transportation
2.4.2 Errors by Personnel
2.4.3 Equipment Breakdown
2.4.4 Natural Disasters
2.4.5 Acts of Terrorism, War, Vandalism, or Illegal Dumping
3.0 Entry into the Environment and Toxicity
3.1 Entry into the Environment
3.1.1 Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products
3.1.2 Releases into the Environment
3.1.2.1 Dispersion
3.1.2.2 Dissolution
3.1.2.3 Emulsification
3.1.2.4 Evaporation
3.1.2.5 Leaching
3.1.2.6 Sedimentation or Adsorption
3.1.2.7 Spreading
3.1.2.8 Wind
3.2 Toxicity
3.2.1 Lower Boiling Constituents
3.2.2 Higher Boiling Constituents
3.2.3 Wastewater
4.0 General Methods for Soil and Groundwater Remediation
4.1 Bioremediation
4.2 Containment
4.3 Dredging or Excavation
4.4 In Situ Oxidation
4.5 Metals Removal
4.6 Nanoremediation
4.7 Pump and Treat
4.8 Soil Vapor Extraction
4.9 Solidification and Stabilization
4.10 Surfactant Enhanced Aquifer Remediation
4.11 Thermal Desorption
5.0 Remediation Management
6.0 References
11: Evaluation of Oil Spill Cleanup Methods
1.0 Types of Effluents
1.1 Gaseous Effluents
1.2 Liquid Effluents
1.3 Solid Effluents
2.0 Oil Spill Cleanup at Sea
2.1 Booms
2.2 Skimmers
2.3 Sorbents
2.4 Burning In-Situ
2.5 Dispersants
2.6 Hot Water and High-Pressure Washing
2.7 Chemical Stabilization
3.0 Oil Spill Cleanup on the Land
3.1 Physical Methods
3.2 Chemical Methods
4.0 Bioremediation
4.1 Application of the Method
4.2 Importance of Bioremediation
5.0 Issues Related to Use of Bioremediation
5.1 Environmental
5.2 Health
5.3 Process Evaluation
5.3.1 Feasibility Assessment
5.3.2 Bioremediation Services
5.3.3 Barriers to Commercialization
5.3.4 Supporting Research and Development
5.3.5 Technical Regulations
5.3.6 Economic Assessment
5.3.7 Potential for Future Implementation
6.0 References
12: Assessment of the Environmental Impact
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Pollution
2.1 Causes of Pollution
2.2 Entry into the Environment
2.3 Types of Discharge
2.3.1 Ballast Water
2.3.2 Offshore Installations
2.3.3 Seismic Surveys
2.3.4 Drilling Mud and Drill Cuttings
2.3.4.1 Drilling mud
2.3.4.2 Drill Cuttings
2.4 Production Water
2.5 Other Wastes
3.0 Oil Spills
3.1 Drilling Accidents
3.2 Platform and Terminal Accidents
3.3 Tanker Accidents
3.4 Production Accidents
3.5 Other Accidents
4.0 Impact of Oil on the Ocean
4.1 Chemical and Physical Changes
4.1.1 Physical Transport
4.1.2 Dissolution
4.1.3 Emulsification
4.1.4 Oxidation and Weathering
4.1.5 Sedimentation
4.1.6 Microbial Degradation
4.1.7 Aggregation
4.1.8 Self-Purification
4.1.9 Evaporation
4.1.10 Dispersion
4.1.11 Combined Processes
4.2 Persistent Oil and Non-Persistent Oil
4.3 Effect on Marine Life
5.0 Impact of Natural Gas on the Ocean
5.1 Composition
5.2 Toxicity
6.0 Atmospheric Emissions
6.1 Gaseous Emissions
6.2 Emissions Reduction
6.3 The Goal of Net-Zero Emissions
7.0 Environmental Management
7.1 Hurricanes
7.2 Atmospheric Emissions
7.3 Decommissioning
8.0 Present Trends
9.0 References
13: Legislation
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Environmental Regulations
2.1 Maritime Oil Transport
2.1.1 Historical Perspective
2.1.2 Discharge of Oily Wastes
2.1.3 Prevention of Accidental Pollution
2.1.4 Oil Spills
2.1.5 Ballast Water
2.1.6 Anti-Fouling Paint
2.2 International Laws
2.3 Special Areas
2.4 Offshore Oil Development
2.4.1 Conventions
2.4.2 Seismic Surveys
2.4.3 Drilling Fluids, Drill Cuttings, and Production Water
2.4.4 Accidental Pollution
2.5 Oil Spills
2.6 Attaining and Maintaining Net-Zero Emissions
3.0 Coastal Zone Management
4.0 Law of the Sea
5.0 Maritime Boundaries
6.0 Leasing of the Outer Continental Shelf
7.0 References
14: The Future
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Ultra Deepwater Discoveries
3.0 Recovery Operations
4.0 Environmental Issues
4.1 Gaseous Emissions
4.2 Emissions Reduction
4.3 Attaining Net-Zero Emissions
5.0 Economic Impact of the Offshore Oil Industry
6.0 References
- Edition: 2
- Published: July 25, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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James G. Speight
Dr. Speight has more than fifty years of experience in areas associated with the properties and processing of conventional and synthetic fuels. He has participated in, as well as led, significant research in defining the use of chemistry of tar sand bitumen, heavy oil, conventional petroleum, natural gas, coal, oil shale, and biomass as well as work related to corrosion and corrosion prevention. He has founded and/or edited several international journals, most recently the Proceedings of the Oil Gas Scientific Research Project Institute, Azerbaijan, and Petroleum Science and Technology (Taylor & Francis, until 2020).
Dr. Speight is an author/editor of several databases and encyclopedic works. He has also authored more than 95 books as well as more than 400 publications, reports, and presentations detailing these research activities, and has taught more than eighty related courses.
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