Are geophysical information on subsurface rock formations gathered by means of a seismograph; the investigation of underground strata by recording and analyzing shock waves artificially produced and reflected from the subsurface bodies of the rock
A floating vessel that is supported primarily on large pontoon-like structures submerged below the sea surface. The operating decks are elevated 100 or more feet above the pontoons on large steel columns. This design has the advantage of submerging most of the area of components in contact with the sea and minimizing loading from waves …
The installation of steel pipe or casing in a wellbore. An accompanying operation is the cementing of the casing in place by surrounding it with a wall of cement extending for all or a portion of the depth of the well
Shale gas is natural gas produced from the fractures, pore spaces and physical matrix of shales. Shale gas plays are considered area plays since shale gas, similar to coal bed methane is often found over large contiguous areas. Most shales have low matrix permeabilities and require the presence of extensive natural fracture systems to sustain …
The substance produced from the treatment of kerogen, that hydrocarbon found in some shales, which is difficult and costly to extract. Shale is a dense rock formation common in many parts around the world which has long been known to contain natural gas. Production, however was impractical when the price of oil was low because …
Short term contracts in the natural gas field are usually between one month to one year, In the LNG sphere they are also known as Master Sales Agreement and can be on a cargo to cargo basis
In the energy sector this is the sale of energy stock with the expectation that the asset will fall in value. A speculative short position regading natural gas prices, is a bet gas prices will fall
When IEC knows in advance that it will not be able to supply the energy required at a specific time and in order to balance the grid, IEC is forced to initiate short power interruptions (up to one hour) equally distributed throughout the various parts of the country
A process or mode of stopping the operation of the electricity production system. When a producing facility is closed down, often for a limited period of time to allow maintenance for example on the system
A measure of signal strength relative to background noise. The ratio is usually measured in decibels (dB). >
