Thesis (M.A.)--University of Montana, 2006. / Mode of access: Internet. Title from title screen. Description based on contents viewed Feb. 8, 2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. 50-52).

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta (Canada), 2006. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--UCLA, 2009. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 166-171).

Orientador: Celso Kazuyuki Morooka / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Mecanica e Instituto de Geociencias / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-04T02:30:11Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Oliveira_VictorCarlosCostade_M.pdf: 3999865 bytes, checksum: dbc5ac5f32c003ea038469a92b52310d (MD5) Previous issue date: 2004 / Resumo: No presente estudo, 745 casos de acidentes operacionais foram coletados a partir do Mineral Management Service envolvendo operações marítimas de exploração e produção de petróleo na região do Golfo do México no período de 1995 a 2000. Inicialmente, os dados dos acidentes operacionais foram cuidadosamente analisados, sendo divididos de acordo com as operações no instante do acidente (perfuração, completação, produção e intervenção em poços). O resultado desta análise mostrou que 68,99% dos acidentes operacionais ocorrem em operações marítimas de produção de petróleo, 24,56% em operações de perfuração, 3,89% em operações de intervenção em poços e finalizando 2,55% em operações de completação de poços. A avaliação dos dados dos acidentes operacionais revelou o comportamento destes para cada operação ao longo dos anos. Nesta análise foi possível identificar os maiores agentes que colaboraram para o aumento do número de acidentes em operações marítimas de exploração e produção de petróleo no Golfo do México, bem como as respectivas conseqüências de cada acidente. Tal procedimento proporciona informações que podem auxiliar engenheiros no aprimoramento e eficácia de novos programas de segurança operacional / Abstract: In the present study, 745 operational accidents cases were collected from the Mineral Management Service and involved offshore operation of oil and gas exploration and production in the Gulf of Mexico region between 1995 and 2000. Initially, operational accident¿s data were carefully analyses and divided in according to the operations soon after their occurence (drilling, completion, production and workover). This result has shown that 68.99% of the operational accidents occurred in offshore oil production operations, 24.56% in offshore drilling operations, 3.89% in offshore workover operations, and, finally, 2.55% in offshore completion operations. The evaluation of the operational accidents revealed the behavior of each operation along of those years. In this analyses, it was possible to identify the main agents that collaborate to increase the number of accidents in offshore operations of oil exploration and production, as well as, the respective consequence for each accident. Such procedure may provided information that can assist engineers to improve the efficacy for new operational safety program / Mestrado / Explotação / Mestre em Ciências e Engenharia de Petróleo

Deregulation as an open market system is likely to be implemented in the Petroleum industry of South Africa. To secure the success of the retail petroleum industry by means of business and job opportunities one has to investigate the current evolution of the industry and what factors will have a measurable impact on the retail petroleum industry.

D.Comm. / The South African Petroleum Industry is very competitive and is vital to the economic growth of the country. It is the basis for much of the nation's productivity, from keeping national transport flowing to producing products and services. The South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) was formed to further matters of common interest amongst competitive providers of Petroleum Industry Road Conveniences (PIRCs), and to promote good ethics, high industrial standards, competent governance and effective communications within the industry. PIRCs are distributed on most South African roads. This study emphasises and focuses on the location of PIRCs on national routes only. Various factors and theories, which influence the location of a PIRC, are analysed by means of a literature study, personal investigation and practical experience. Attention is given to the physical and legal aspects, which can influence the location of a PIRC. Thereafter, the macro, market and micro considerations are discussed. Particular attention is given to Porter's Five Forces of Competitiveness and the value chain.

The problem with which this investigation is concerned is determining the viability of economic development in the oil and natural gas sector in Bahrain since its independence in August 1971, and the changing role of the government in shaping oil policies and managing downstream operations. This inquiry emphasizes the importance of cooperation and coordination in the oil industry among the Arab Gulf States. This study concludes that Bahrain's economy is passing through and era which will have one of two possible endings: one will protect the independence of the country and promote cooperation with the other Arab Gulf States as a transitional stage toward a board regional unity; the other will lead Bahrain to become a commercial outlet for Saudi Arabia.