Petroleum engineers and independent exploration and production companies in the year 2000

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/15348-PA· OSTI ID:5898550

Hawkins, W S

This paper contains certain opinions and observations made on behalf of independent exploration and production companies regarding the future of the oil industry and of petroleum engineers. It was prepared at the request of SPE's Committee on Education and Professionalism for presentation at the 1986 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition during the depths of a serious downturn in the industry. While its focus is on the future, this paper undoubtedly bears the mark of the period during which it was prepared. Because national security dictates that there must a future for the domestic petroleum industry, the domestically oriented independent sector will be required to play a key role in that future. Petroleum and the ability to find and extract it efficiently and economically are valuable resources that will not soon nor easily be replaced.

• Research Organization: Quintana Petroleum Corp., Louisiana Dist.
• OSTI ID: 5898550
• Journal Information: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 39:10; ISSN JPTJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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