This overview of petroleum production includes a glossary and exercises covering cutting edge technology: horizontal/extended reach drilling; 3-D seismic, measurement while drilling; and coiled tubing operations. Contents: Overview of the petroleum industry Structure of the petroleum industry Productive formations Field development Drilling equipment and methods Formation evaluation - logging and coring Completing the well Casting and cementing Production concepts Production methods - equipment and testing Surface equipment Production problems and workover operations Stimulation methods Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) Natural gas processing and cogeneration New technology The future.