Russian Oil Supply
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Russian Oil Supply traces the development of the Russian oil industry from its inception in the 1870s through the present. The fundamental geology of the two main producing basins (Volga-Ural and West Siberia) is presented along with a review of key production technologies. The technical, economic, and policy aspects of achieving the 1987-88 peak production are described as well as the mechanics of the production collapse that followed and, since 1999, the recovery of Russian output. The performance of Russia's major oil companies, independents and joint ventures is analyzed and conclusions drawn on the future course of production and exports.Features
- An analysis of Russian oil supply based on geologic, engineering, and economic studies
- An assessment of the performance and prospects of Russi'as major oil companies
- A study of the historical development of the Russian oil industry and its impact on future productive capacity
Reviews
This is not bedtime reading, but it is entirely accessible to the non-specialist. And it provides the most measured and comprehensive assessment available of Russia's near- to medium- term potential as an oil supplier. If Russia's status as an international actor increasingly involves oil, here is a very good place to begin understanding it. --Foreign Affairs
Product Details
304 pages; 11 color maps, 41 line illus.; ISBN13: 978-0-19-730030-5ISBN10: 0-19-730030-8About the Author(s)
After completing his Ph.D. in Economics at Louisiana State University in 1984, John D. Grace served one year as an Assistant Professor of Geology at LSU. In 1985, he joined the Geologic Department of the Research and Development lab of Atlantic Richfield (ARCO, now a part of British Petroleum). In 1990, he transferred to the headquarters' Corporate Planning department with responsibility for North American natural gas market analysis.
In 1991, Dr. Grace left ARCO to form a joint-venture consulting firm with several Russian and US colleagues to offer advisory services to oil and gas firms seeking investment opportunities in the Former Soviet Union. At the same time, he founded Earth Science Associates, which specializes in hydrocarbon resource assessment, oil and gas supply analysis and the development of geographic information system (GIS) technologies for exploration and production companies.
