An invaluable guide to the legal, regulatory, technical, commercial and financial acronyms, terms and phrases used in today's international oil and gas industry.

In the glossary of oil and gas terminology presented to your attention, the author provides a translation of terms and briefly describes them. In the glossary, the terms are presented in alphabetical order. The glossary is intended for engineering and technical workers of the oil and gas industry, translators of specialized literature, and students of higher educational institutions.

Arranged in alphabetical order, this book provides an understanding for those not fully in command of the language in every area of oil and gas. It covers and explains three areas. Scientific and engineering terms are explained specifically for those with no technical background. In the same way general economic and financial terms regularly used in the industry are explained specifically for those with no economic or financial background. Finally, the book explains the industry-specific terms for those who need to understand aspects of the industry but have been hindered from doing so by their inability to discover the meaning of the jargon used.