History of Petroleum Engineering, Books 3-5

By American Petroleum Institute

Book Overview

The History of Petroleum Engineering is a comprehensive three-volume series published by the American Petroleum Institute. This particular set includes books 3-5, which provide an in-depth look at the evolution of petroleum engineering from the mid-20th century to the present day.Book 3 focuses on the period from the 1950s to the 1970s, a time of rapid technological advancement in the oil and gas industry. This volume covers the development of new drilling techniques, the introduction of offshore drilling, and the emergence of computer technology in the industry.Book 4 covers the period from the 1980s to the early 2000s, a time of significant change and upheaval in the petroleum industry. This volume discusses the impact of the oil price shocks of the 1970s, the rise of OPEC, and the shift towards more environmentally friendly drilling practices.Book 5 brings the history of petroleum engineering up to the present day, covering the latest developments in the industry, including the rise of unconventional oil and gas resources like shale and tight gas. This volume also explores the growing importance of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.Overall, the History of Petroleum Engineering series provides a fascinating and detailed account of the evolution of one of the world's most important industries. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of science and technology, as well as those working in the oil and gas industry.Contributing Authors Include C. J. Coberly, C. E. Beecher, H. C. Fowler, And Many Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258437392
• ISBN13: 9781258437398
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 630 Pages
• Weight: 2.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"