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GIANT FIELD TRENDS-1: Giant field discovery patterns show gas bent, active decade

04/02/2007
Giant fields (estimated ultimate recovery of 500 million bbl of oil and-or 3 tcf of gas or more) exist in every major region of the world, and have been discovered throughout the history of the petroleum industry (Figs. 1a to 1g).The seven world regional maps represent 15 decades. The period extends from 19th century discoveries dependent on oil seeps and surface structures, drilled and produced with minimal technology; to 21st century discoveries dependent upon sophisticated geophysical tools and elegant geologic models and highly technical drilling and production techniques. Click here to enlarge imageNo better example of the application of modern production technology is found than at...
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