05.07.2009

A device which converts high-pressure steam into mechanical energy that can then be used to produce electricity by forcing blades in a cylinder to rotate and turn a generator shaft

Sorry, this entry is only available in עברית.

A thermal recovery method representing improved recovery technique in which steam is injected into a reservoir to reduce the viscosity of the crude oil.

A “steam cracker” is a petrochemical plant that turns naphtha and light hydrocarbons into ethylene, propylene, and other chemical raw materials. These chemicals can be transported, via pipeline and other methods, to chemical and polymer facilities and converted into olefin-based products

On 1st October 2007, StatoilHydro was created from the merger between Statoil and the oil and gas arm of Norsk Hydro, another major Norwegian company. StatoilHydro engages in the exploration, production, transportation, refining, and marketing of petroleum and petroleum-derived products. It is involved in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in Norway and internationally, as well as extraction of natural gas liquids. The company also transports and markets natural gas and natural gas products. In addition, it engages in petroleum refining operations; and marketing crude oil and refined petroleum products.