"Technical and analytical, Powers' perspectives are nicely interlaced with the personal, adding a vibrant and real touch."
- Dr. William L. Fisher, Barrow Chair and professor, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas
"Anyone who wants to appreciate the problems to be faced by the world's future energy providers needs to read Lou Powers' book and learn the secrets of the giant oil and gas fields discovered in the past that Lou so generously shares."
- Gene Ames, former Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, geologist and oil & gas producer
With political turmoil in the Middle East contributing to price volatility and production problems, many experts have questioned if this critical region can continue to supply petroleum for the global economy.
Former Saudi Aramco chief petroleum engineer Lou Powers offers insights into the major oilfields of Saudi Arabia, and whether these historic reserves can continue to deliver the petroleum that drives the global economy.
Written from the perspective of Powers' more than 50 years in the global petroleum industry, this book gives readers a window into a world few understand, yet depend upon for their everyday needs.
List of Illustrations
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction : The World Energy Dilemma
Chapter 1 : My Career Takes Off
Chapter 2 : Assignment Kingsville
Chapter 3 : At Humble’s Houston HQ
Chapter 4 : East Texas’ Major Oil and Gas Fields
Chapter 5 : Return to Kingsville
Chapter 6 : East and South Texas
Chapter 7 : Saudi Arabia
Chapter 8 : Saudi Arabia’s Major Oil Fields
Chapter 9 : Assessing The Saudi Situation
Chapter 10 : Case Studies of an Independent Consultant
Chapter 11 : Pricing and The New Technology
Chapter 12 : From Schemes to Scams
Chapter 13 : A Travelling Man
Chapter 14 : The US Energy Debate
Chapter 15 : America’s Energy Plan
Chapter 16 : Epilogue : Family Man
Index
