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Which of the following statements about the genesis of oil and natural gas is correct?
Which of the following statements about the genesis of oil and natural gas is correct?
- They are inorganic compounds formed from atoms of carbon and hydrogen.
- They are synthetic hydrocarbons created in modern chemical plants.
- They are formed from ocean biomass that grew due to an abundance of solar energy reaching the Earth's surface. (correct)
- They are formed from the remains of ancient terrestrial plants and animals.
What is the primary factor that determines the quality of an oil or natural gas reservoir?
What is the primary factor that determines the quality of an oil or natural gas reservoir?
- The temperature of the reservoir.
- The permeability and porosity of the reservoir rock. (correct)
- The proximity of the reservoir to major population centers.
- The depth of the reservoir.
What is the primary method used to locate deep underwater oil and gas deposits?
What is the primary method used to locate deep underwater oil and gas deposits?
- Seismic techniques (correct)
- Satellite imagery
- Drilling exploratory wells
- Geological surveys
What is the typical recovery factor for oil and gas using only natural pressure?
What is the typical recovery factor for oil and gas using only natural pressure?
Which of the following techniques can be used to increase the recovery factor of oil and gas?
Which of the following techniques can be used to increase the recovery factor of oil and gas?
What is the primary reason for the higher heating value of natural gas compared to coal and oil?
What is the primary reason for the higher heating value of natural gas compared to coal and oil?
Which of the following statements about the history of oil and gas exploitation is correct?
Which of the following statements about the history of oil and gas exploitation is correct?
What is the primary challenge in locating and exploiting oil and gas reservoirs?
What is the primary challenge in locating and exploiting oil and gas reservoirs?
Which of the following statements about the properties of hydrocarbons is correct?
Which of the following statements about the properties of hydrocarbons is correct?
Which of the following drilling techniques has contributed to improved oil and gas exploration and exploitation?
Which of the following drilling techniques has contributed to improved oil and gas exploration and exploitation?
Study Notes
Composition of Natural Gas
- Natural gas primarily consists of methane (CH4) with small amounts of oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.
- It also contains CO2, and hydrogen sulfide, which are removed during the purification process.
Oil Fields
- Oil fields are regions with many oil wells, with over 40,000 small oil fields worldwide.
- Approximately 40% of global petroleum reserves are located in the Persian Gulf and Western Siberian basin.
- The Ghawar field in Saudi Arabia is the largest oil field, covering an area of 8400 km2.
Oil Prices
- Exploration costs range from $1 to $2 per barrel.
- Production costs vary from $2 to $3 per barrel in accessible areas and up to $10-$15 in less accessible areas.
- Transportation costs range from $1 to $1.5 per barrel, depending on the distance.
Offshore Drilling
- Offshore drilling is more challenging and requires significant investments.
- The world's largest offshore rig is the Troll rig in the North Sea.
Peak Oil
- Only a portion of the existing oil can be recovered at an acceptable cost using current techniques.
- Proven reserves have a 90% chance of being exploited, probable reserves have a 50% chance, and possible reserves have a 10% chance.
- The useful reserve depends on the price the consumer is willing to pay.
Genesis of Oil and Natural Gas
- Oil and natural gas are organic hydrocarbons formed from carbon and hydrogen atoms.
- They can be viewed as storage vehicles for solar energy.
Recovering Oil and Gas
- The best reservoirs have good permeability (1-1300) and porosity (7-40%).
- Drilling techniques have improved, including the use of tungsten or diamond drills.
- The natural pressure can recover 20-40% of oil and gas, which can be increased by injecting water, gas, or chemicals.
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Explore the composition of natural gas, including oxygen, nitrogen, CO2, and hydrogen sulfide, as well as the purification process that results in mainly CH4 for consumers. Learn about the distribution and characteristics of oil fields worldwide, from small oil fields to giant reserves in regions like the Persian Gulf and Western Siberia.
