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Deep Drilling for Oil
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By host Tom Ashbrook:

The excitement off a deep-water rig in the Gulf of Mexico this month brought the old Texas oil-strike jubilation images to mind. Oil! Oil! But in this case, the now-celebrated “Jack 2″ well was pulling oil from miles beneath the ocean surface.

An extraordinary five miles down, the Gulf’s deep-water Jack oilfield looks like it might be the biggest find since Prudhoe Bay. The deep-water technology is amazing, and now racing to deep oil worldwide.

Critics of the view that oil supplies are peaking out are crowing. Environmentalists are shuddering at the thought of new oceans of global-warming crude. Crude oil prices are falling.

Hear about the rush and implications of deep-water oil.


Quotes from the Show:

“We made the original discovery about two years ago. It certainly opens a new trend in the Gulf of Mexico.” Paul Siegele

“It’s risky but it will be a secure source of oil for the United States.” Paul Siegele

“This is the last great frontier [in deep oil drilling].” Roger Anderson

“It will take the better part of a decade to drill the lower tertiary in the Gulf of Mexico.” Matthew Simmons

“This one particular find was overhyped and misinterpreted by analysts.” Mike Lynch

Guests:

Paul Siegele, VP of Chevron’s Deepwater Gulf Exploration and Projects

Roger Anderson, Senior Research Scientist at Columbia University

Matthew Simmons, Chairman of the energy investment banking company, Simmons and Co. International

Michael Lynch, President of Strategic Energy and Economic Research Inc.

Robert Kaufmann, Director at Boston University’s Center for Energy and Environmental Studies.

 
 
Listener comments
  • CURRICULUM VITAE
    HAMZA SALEH AL-SMAIL
    Syria Deer Ezzor Al-Kuraita village
    Phone No. (Syria ) + 963 51 410386 Mobil No. 00963 947776851
    E-Mail. hamzayassin86@yahoo.com
    Education. Secondary School
    Work experience
    Date Position Company Contry
    2006 till now Assistant Driller Adwoc Rig-23 Libya
    2004 to 2006 Derrick man Adwoc Rig-1 Syria
    2002 to 2004 Floor man Crosco Rig-65 Syria
    2001 to 2002 Floor man M B Rig-3 Syria
    2000 to 2001 Roustabout M B R IG-3 Syria

    Experience
    Responsible for running and supervising drilling operations at rig floor and ensure the safe and efficient work of rig crew and equipment, Ensure that the Drilling contractors safety regulations are followed by me and my crew, Work together with rig crew and always be a team player, Liaise with assistant drellrat all times, Help rig crew if they need any guidance, Experienced in Milling, Fishing , Will killing operations and BOP function and pressure testing, Also have a good experience about Down hole tools running and setting,
    Promote and enhance safety leadership. Have got a joystick experience.

    Safety Courses attended

    Basic Drilling technology.
    Job safety analysis.
    Safety leadership.
    Rigging procedures and training
    Hand,Fingers injury at work place.
    Preventing eye injury at work place.
    First aid.
    H2s awareness and use of breathing apparatus.
    Fire Fighting.
    Coures I W C F
    I CAN USE COMPUTER

    Personal details
    Date of birth : 1986
    Address. : Syria Deir Ezzor Al –Khuraita village
    Telephone No. : 00963 51 410386
    Mobil No. : 00963 947776851
    Nationality. : Syrian
    Marital status. ; Single
    Passport No. : 003323102
    Languages. : Arabic is mother tongue
    : English writing, reading and speaking very good

    Posted by hamza, on October 11th, 2008 at 2:00 am EDT
  • Curriculum Vitae
    Name & Surname: Mousa Saleh Al Yassein.
    Address : Syria Deir Ezzor Al-Khuraita Village.
    Phone No: (Syria ) 00963 51 410386 Mobil No. 00963 949156121
    E-Mail: moosa.6666@yahoo.com
    Education. Electricity Institute Degree.
    Work experience
    Date Position Company Country
    2006 till now Electrician NPS Rig – 27 Syria
    2005 to 2006 Electrician EDC Rig – 14 Syria
    2004 to 2005 Electrician Crosco Rig-402 Syria
    2003 to 2004 Electrician Crosco Rig-601 Syria
    2002 to 2003 Electrician Crosco Rig-601 Syria
    Training courses:.
     Safety Introduction and Stop Safety & I have good work experience (PCR) about Power Control Room.
     Accumulative & Triplex Pump.
     Caterpillar engines and generators maintenance and troubleshooting.
     Rotary equipments maintenance.
    Additional Information:
    Valid driving license. Valid passport. Car owner. Welling to relocate.
    Respected Sir, it is my pleasure to offer my Resume to you and to join your Company ASAP. I am waiting for your Quick Reply thank you very much. I have the possibility of working in difficult weather conditions, I have to work at the speed of Rig Move.
    Personal details
    Date of birth. : 1987
    Address. : Syria Deir Ezzor Al –Khuraita Village.
    Telephone . : 00963 51 410386
    Mobil No. : 00963 949156121
    Nationality. : Syrian.
    Marital status. : Single .
    Passport (no) . : 004289559
    Languages. : Arabic is Mother Tongue .
    : English writing, reading and speaking very good.

    With my Best Regards

    Posted by mousa yassin, on February 22nd, 2009 at 6:55 pm EST
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