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Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas
Chris Termeer is said to be one of the few people that can clearly explain the vast complexities of the oil and natural gas industry in non-technical language for an average person. His book, Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas, uses 250 + detailed pictures, graphs, and necessary visual illustrations, combined with thorough, comprehensive descriptions and details to aid the reader.
The book begins with a historical description of the start of the oil and gas industry along with the creation of the trading markets and how they evolved to their modern role. From there, it covers a comprehensive unit on the upstream sector of the industry, which involves how oil and gas formations are formed and found, how to find commercial quantities, draft pre-development plans, how to drill and complete wells, learn the necessary personnel and procedures to increase success, evaluate reservoirs, how to improve oil and natural gas recovery, how extraction of oil and gas operations are maintained and managed, and an in-depth look at the most up-to-date extraction techniques used by both new and older wells.
The midstream sector, or unit two of Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas, examines the transportation aspect of the industry. Careful attention is given to the transportation of these resources and how they are stored, traded and distributed from the extraction field to the refinery; Topics that are included in this section are: the importance of pipeline infrastructure, shipping ports, terminals and hubs, planning, operating and maintaining pipelines, and a brief introduction of some of the basic regulatory factors that impact trade and operations.
Chris Termeer’s unit three of Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas focuses on experience and knowledge gleaned from the earlier years of his career. This section is designed to give the reader an overview of key refining topics by using easy to understand pictures, graphs, formulas, unique flow charts, illustrations and analogies. One can tell that extra attention was given to this unit so that the reader, no matter what their level of education is, would be able to follow the discussion on a section of the industry that few professionals ever try to describe. This section provides details on how products such as transportation fuels are created, an in-depth look at the major refining process that take place, feedstock preparation, refining operations, catalysts, yields, and processing requirements. It emphasizes the vital importance of how the latest technologies, such as hydrocracking, catalytic cracking, and alkylation, are used by the best refineries in the world to increase yields and profits. The refining business is critical to our global economy, and this is why special attention is given to finished products and specifications as slight changes in the refining industry can bring about startling changes in the marketplace.
“It is important for one to have a basic understanding of all three sectors of the industry as none can exist without both of the others. Only once we have a better understanding of the industry as a whole can we begin to analyze the trends that are likely to happen globally, nationally, and locally in the future. If it were possible to see into the future, if only a little bit, one may have the potential to realize an immeasurable amount success.”
– Chris Termeer –
Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas ends each major discussion with light coverage of modern news events relevant to that topic to forecast potential trends.
Being written by an academic and professional expert makes Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas one of the most up-to-date and exceptional books available, providing readers with a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to understanding the oil and gas industry.
The book begins with a historical description of the start of the oil and gas industry along with the creation of the trading markets and how they evolved to their modern role. From there, it covers a comprehensive unit on the upstream sector of the industry, which involves how oil and gas formations are formed and found, how to find commercial quantities, draft pre-development plans, how to drill and complete wells, learn the necessary personnel and procedures to increase success, evaluate reservoirs, how to improve oil and natural gas recovery, how extraction of oil and gas operations are maintained and managed, and an in-depth look at the most up-to-date extraction techniques used by both new and older wells.
The midstream sector, or unit two of Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas, examines the transportation aspect of the industry. Careful attention is given to the transportation of these resources and how they are stored, traded and distributed from the extraction field to the refinery; Topics that are included in this section are: the importance of pipeline infrastructure, shipping ports, terminals and hubs, planning, operating and maintaining pipelines, and a brief introduction of some of the basic regulatory factors that impact trade and operations.
Chris Termeer’s unit three of Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas focuses on experience and knowledge gleaned from the earlier years of his career. This section is designed to give the reader an overview of key refining topics by using easy to understand pictures, graphs, formulas, unique flow charts, illustrations and analogies. One can tell that extra attention was given to this unit so that the reader, no matter what their level of education is, would be able to follow the discussion on a section of the industry that few professionals ever try to describe. This section provides details on how products such as transportation fuels are created, an in-depth look at the major refining process that take place, feedstock preparation, refining operations, catalysts, yields, and processing requirements. It emphasizes the vital importance of how the latest technologies, such as hydrocracking, catalytic cracking, and alkylation, are used by the best refineries in the world to increase yields and profits. The refining business is critical to our global economy, and this is why special attention is given to finished products and specifications as slight changes in the refining industry can bring about startling changes in the marketplace.
“It is important for one to have a basic understanding of all three sectors of the industry as none can exist without both of the others. Only once we have a better understanding of the industry as a whole can we begin to analyze the trends that are likely to happen globally, nationally, and locally in the future. If it were possible to see into the future, if only a little bit, one may have the potential to realize an immeasurable amount success.”
– Chris Termeer –
Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas ends each major discussion with light coverage of modern news events relevant to that topic to forecast potential trends.
Being written by an academic and professional expert makes Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas one of the most up-to-date and exceptional books available, providing readers with a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to understanding the oil and gas industry.
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First published May 2, 2013
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Chris Termeer
3 books5 followersChris Termeer is said to be one of the few people that can clearly explain the vast complexities of the oil and natural gas industry in non-technical language for an average person. His book, Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas, uses 250 + detailed pictures, graphs, and necessary visual illustrations, combined with thorough, comprehensive descriptions and details to aid the reader.
The book begins with a historical description of the start of the oil and gas industry along with the creation of the trading markets and how they evolved to their modern role. From there, it covers a comprehensive unit on the upstream sector of the industry, which involves how oil and gas formations are formed and found, how to find commercial quantities, draft pre-development plans, how to drill and complete wells, learn the necessary personnel and procedures to increase success, evaluate reservoirs, how to improve oil and natural gas recovery, how extraction of oil and gas operations are maintained and managed, and an in-depth look at the most up-to-date extraction techniques used by both new and older wells.
The midstream sector, or unit two of Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas, examines the transportation aspect of the industry. Careful attention is given to the transportation of these resources and how they are stored, traded and distributed from the extraction field to the refinery; Topics that are included in this section are: the importance of pipeline infrastructure, shipping ports, terminals and hubs, planning, operating and maintaining pipelines, and a brief introduction of some of the basic regulatory factors that impact trade and operations.
Chris Termeer’s unit three of Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas focuses on experience and knowledge gleaned from the earlier years of his career. This section is designed to give the reader an overview of key refining topics by using easy to understand pictures, graphs, formulas, unique flow charts, illustrations and analogies. One can tell that extra attention was given to this unit so that the reader, no matter what their level of education is, would be able to follow the discussion on a section of the industry that few professionals ever try to describe. This section provides details on how products such as transportation fuels are created, an in-depth look at the major refining process that take place, feedstock preparation, refining operations, catalysts, yields, and processing requirements. It emphasizes the vital importance of how the latest technologies, such as hydrocracking, catalytic cracking, and alkylation, are used by the best refineries in the world to increase yields and profits. The refining business is critical to our global economy, and this is why special attention is given to finished products and specifications as slight changes in the refining industry can bring about startling changes in the marketplace.
“It is important for one to have a basic understanding of all three sectors of the industry as none cant exist without both of the others. Only once we have a better understanding of the industry as a whole can we begin to analyze the trends that are likely to happen globally, nationally, and locally in the future to come. If it is possible to see into the future, if only a little bit, one may have the potential to realize an immeasurable amount success.”
– Chris Termeer –
Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas ends each major discussion with light coverage of modern news events relevant to that topic to forecast potential trends.
Being written by an academic and professional expert makes Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas one of the most up-to-date and exceptional books available, providing readers with a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to understanding the oil and gas industry.
Though easy to read, this book is useful for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge about the industry. Read the Fundamentals of Investing
The book begins with a historical description of the start of the oil and gas industry along with the creation of the trading markets and how they evolved to their modern role. From there, it covers a comprehensive unit on the upstream sector of the industry, which involves how oil and gas formations are formed and found, how to find commercial quantities, draft pre-development plans, how to drill and complete wells, learn the necessary personnel and procedures to increase success, evaluate reservoirs, how to improve oil and natural gas recovery, how extraction of oil and gas operations are maintained and managed, and an in-depth look at the most up-to-date extraction techniques used by both new and older wells.
The midstream sector, or unit two of Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas, examines the transportation aspect of the industry. Careful attention is given to the transportation of these resources and how they are stored, traded and distributed from the extraction field to the refinery; Topics that are included in this section are: the importance of pipeline infrastructure, shipping ports, terminals and hubs, planning, operating and maintaining pipelines, and a brief introduction of some of the basic regulatory factors that impact trade and operations.
Chris Termeer’s unit three of Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas focuses on experience and knowledge gleaned from the earlier years of his career. This section is designed to give the reader an overview of key refining topics by using easy to understand pictures, graphs, formulas, unique flow charts, illustrations and analogies. One can tell that extra attention was given to this unit so that the reader, no matter what their level of education is, would be able to follow the discussion on a section of the industry that few professionals ever try to describe. This section provides details on how products such as transportation fuels are created, an in-depth look at the major refining process that take place, feedstock preparation, refining operations, catalysts, yields, and processing requirements. It emphasizes the vital importance of how the latest technologies, such as hydrocracking, catalytic cracking, and alkylation, are used by the best refineries in the world to increase yields and profits. The refining business is critical to our global economy, and this is why special attention is given to finished products and specifications as slight changes in the refining industry can bring about startling changes in the marketplace.
“It is important for one to have a basic understanding of all three sectors of the industry as none cant exist without both of the others. Only once we have a better understanding of the industry as a whole can we begin to analyze the trends that are likely to happen globally, nationally, and locally in the future to come. If it is possible to see into the future, if only a little bit, one may have the potential to realize an immeasurable amount success.”
– Chris Termeer –
Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas ends each major discussion with light coverage of modern news events relevant to that topic to forecast potential trends.
Being written by an academic and professional expert makes Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas one of the most up-to-date and exceptional books available, providing readers with a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to understanding the oil and gas industry.
Though easy to read, this book is useful for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge about the industry. Read the Fundamentals of Investing
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August 8, 2013
It has helped me better understand the oil and gas industry.
The oil industry has always been difficult for me to grasp but after reading this book I have a better idea of geopolitical views, operations, seasonal gasoline swings and most importantly potential future trends.
The oil industry has always been difficult for me to grasp but after reading this book I have a better idea of geopolitical views, operations, seasonal gasoline swings and most importantly potential future trends.
August 11, 2013
Fundamentals of investing in oil and gas is a pleasant, enjoyable, and above all informative read.
The only problem I have is finding time in my hectic life to finish it.
Reads like novel that clear and descriptive and easy to follow. There are many pictures that vary in size from a ¼ to full page and are very helpful if not essential in most sections.
The book is larger in size then a normal paperback book and my only problem at this time is like I said, finding time to finish it. A well written and informative book.
The only problem I have is finding time in my hectic life to finish it.
Reads like novel that clear and descriptive and easy to follow. There are many pictures that vary in size from a ¼ to full page and are very helpful if not essential in most sections.
The book is larger in size then a normal paperback book and my only problem at this time is like I said, finding time to finish it. A well written and informative book.
August 10, 2013
I have found this book to be easy to follow on technical areas such as the operating equipment. Written in a non-technical language on a otherwise very technical subject. Common examples and detailed pictures help understand trading, blending, etc.
an essential resource for anyone getting started to a seasoned investor.
an essential resource for anyone getting started to a seasoned investor.
November 13, 2013
At first glance, Fundamentals of Investing in Oil and Gas may resemble a text book on the industry. To a degree, that's a fair assumption, but the reality is the book offers an abundance of information in a conversational style. The foundation of the book centers around the Warren Buffet quote, 'not to invest in a business you can't understand.' From the creation of Vaseline to the first antitrust lawsuit to radiometrics, the book breaks down the oil and gas industry into bite-size, digestible pieces of nutritional information.
January 12, 2020
The 3-star rating is because the book title is so misleading. As a book on "investing" in oil and gas, it is not very helpful. It does mostly succeed as a detailed primer on the components of the O&G supply chain, from geology to refined products. As that kind of primer, it's quite good although at times overly technical. Surely an exhaustive list of heating fuel grades and their chemical nuances isn't helpful at all to investors. But the intro on upstream and the clear command of the subject material make it a useful (not indispensable) read for an energy investor.
September 13, 2013
Excellent read, Fundamentals of investing in oil and gas is a oil book that is unlike the rest. From how oil and gas is formed, extracted to, transported, and the products like gasoline and jet fuel that are made form it is well layout and described. The history of the markets and trends is what I gained the most out of it.
September 17, 2013
Pretty good read. lots of information
November 16, 2020
Useful
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