Impact of Natural Hazards on Oil and Gas Extraction The South Caspian Basin

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lerche, Ian, Bagirov, Elchin (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1999, 1999
Edition:1st ed. 1999
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Earthquake Hazards
  • 3 Fault and Fracture Hazards
  • 4 Mud Volcano Eruptions and Flame Hazards
  • 5 Mud Flow Hazards
  • 6 Hydrate Hazards
  • 7 Gas Hazards
  • 8 Breccia Hazards
  • 9 Overpressure and Lateral Stress in Sedimentary Formations
  • 10 Mud Island and Mud Diapir Motion Hazards
  • 11 Hazards of Variability in Reservoir Characteristics for South Caspian Oil Fields
  • 12 Natural Hazards in Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production Assessments
  • 13 Summary of Potential Natural Hazards in the South Caspian Basin
  • References