This course on Prospecting for Oil and Natural Gas aims to provide foundational knowledge on identifying oil and natural gas fields, understanding the anatomy of these fields, and exploring the methods and regulations involved in their development. The course covers topics such as oil and natural gas rocks, the anatomy of fields, methods for identification, U.S. regulations, and locations of proved resources. The teaching method involves a lecture format presented by an industry expert, making it suitable for individuals interested in gaining insights into the oil and natural gas exploration process.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Oil and Natural Gas Rocks
Anatomy of an Oil and/or Gas Field
Methods to Identify Oil and Natural Gas Fields
U.S. Regulation of Oil and Natural Gas Development
Locations of Proved Oil and Natural Gas Resources
Taught by
Stanford Understand Energy