Technical Talk: Field Exploration & Development

What is the primary objective of field exploration in the oil and gas industry?

• To build infrastructure 

• To discover new hydrocarbon reserves  

  
  

•  To refine crude oil  

  
  

• To market petroleum products

  
  

Which geophysical method is commonly used to explore subsurface formations?

•  Seismic surveying 

•  Drilling  

  
  

•  Hydraulic fracturing 

• Pipeline inspection  

  
  

What does the acronym "3D seismic" refer to in field exploration?

• Three-dimensional drilling  

  
  

• Three-dimensional seismic data acquisition  

  
  

• Three-dimensional reservoir modeling  

  
  

•  Three-dimensional well logging  

  
  

Which type of rock is most likely to contain oil and gas reserves?

•  Igneous rocks  

  
  

• Metamorphic rocks  

  
  

• Sedimentary rocks  

  
  

• Volcanic rocks  

  
  

What is the purpose of well logging in field exploration?  

• To measure the quality of produced oil  

  
  

• To assess the potential productivity of a well  

  
  

• To transport crude oil  

  
  

•  To inspect pipeline integrity  

  
  

Which of the following is a common drilling technique used in field development?

• Directional drilling  

  
  

• Magnetic surveying  

  
  

•  Rock sampling 

•  Surface mapping

What does the term "Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)" refer to?

•  Initial drilling process

• Techniques to increase the amount of crude oil extracted  

  
  

• Natural gas production 

•  Refinement of crude oil  

  
  

Which method involves injecting water, steam, or chemicals into a reservoir to improve oil recovery?

• Primary recovery  

  
  

• Secondary recovery

• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) 

• Tertiary recovery

What is a common challenge associated with field development in offshore locations?

• Lack of resources 

• Transportation of crude oil  

  
  

• Harsh environmental conditions 

• Absence of hydrocarbon reserves  

  
  

What is the primary goal of reservoir simulation in field development?

• To estimate drilling costs

• To predict the future performance of a reservoir 

• To design surface facilities  

  
  

• To measure oil quality