oilfield production - martin lyrics
oilfield production involves a number of steps to take what comes out of a well and make it sellable. these include exploring, drilling, refining, and transporting the hydrocarbons
the process includes a lot of specialized equipment. these can include drilling rigs, offshore platforms, pump jacks, and more
exploration
exploration in the oilfields involves geological, geophysical, and drilling expertise. it is a very capital*intensive activity, with many risks but also high potential for profitability
the main actors in oilfield еxploration and production are geologists, geophysicists, еngineers, drillers, and contractors. in addition, banks and insurance companies must be involved in the financing of projects
the first step is to identify a location with potential for petroleum deposits and then determine who owns the land. this can be done by consulting several sources, including neighboring mineral owners, county and state officials charged with issuing permits for various phases of the exploration and production process, and oil industry journals
drilling
in oil production, drilling is the process of creating a well to access a deep*seated reservoir of petroleum. drilling is done using a complex system of equipment, including a drill rig
this rig is typically trucked to the site in pieces and assembled to meet the needs of the well being drilled. for offshore wells, the rig is often integrated into an oil platform
once a well is drilled, the well is capped off with a casing pipe, which protects it from water in the area. rigorous tests are then performed to ensure that the well is impermeable before production of hydrocarbons can begin
there are many different types of wells drilled in the oilfields. they include exploration, appraisal, relief and development wells
refinery
the refinery takes the heavy, crude oil from the ground and converts it into gasoline or other petroleum products. it is a key step in getting oil to market and meeting growing global energy demand
the refining process involves piping crude oil through hot furnaces and then through atmospheric or vacuum distillation units. inside the distillation units, liquids and vapors separate into petroleum components called fractions according to their boiling points
gasoline is the most popular product, followed by diesel fuel, liquefied petroleum gas (lpg), and other products. these products are then transported by pipelines to end users
refiners also need adequate utilities to run their complexes, including water treatment systems and boilers for steam production. large quantities of cooling water are required for condensation of hydrocarbon vapours
transportation
oilfield production requires the transportation of multiple liquids, gases, and chemicals to well sites. these products must be transported safely and in compliance with numerous regulations
the transportation of hazardous materials is particularly problematic because they can be very dangerous if not properly transported. they can cause severe injuries, including burns, poisoning, or death
despite the many regulations in place to keep these toxic substances from being transported improperly, accidents can still occur. oftentimes, these accidents are caused by the truck driver not paying attention while driving and crashing into another vehicle or object
these crashes can result in spilled oils and gas, as well as explosions of flammable liquids. toxic gas can also contaminate water and soil
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