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February February Lisa Moore,Lisa Moore "Propelled by a local tragedy, in which an oil rig sinks in a violent storm off the coast of Newfoundland, 'February' follows the life of Helen O'Mara, widowed by the accident, as she continuously sp… OL13845189W
The Mellops strike oil The Mellops strike oil Tomi Ungerer After discovering oil while picnicking in the country, the Mellops pig family sets up an oil drilling rig that produces more trouble than oil. OL15204561W
Searching for Arctic oil Searching for Arctic oil Eve Hartman,Adam Miller,Wendy Meshbesher Presents a history of drilling for oil in the Arctic region, provides arguments for and against drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and discusses the challenges of the area. OL15409522W
Macondo well Deepwater Horizon blowout Macondo well Deepwater Horizon blowout National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Analysis of Causes of the Deepwater Horizon Explosion, Fire, and Oil Spill to Identify Measures to Prevent Similar Accidents in the Future "The blowout of the Macondo well on April 20, 2010, led to enormous consequences for the individuals involved in the drilling operations, and for their families. Eleven workers on the Deepwater Horiz… OL16643994W
Record of decision for the Jack Morrow Hills coordinated activity plan/Green River resource managem… Record of decision for the Jack Morrow Hills coordinated activity plan/Green River resource managem… United States. Bureau of Land Management. Rock Springs Field Office The JMH CAP provides management direction for important resources and uses in the planning area. It also addresses conflicts between development of energy resources, recreational activities, and othe… OL17938405W
Alpine satellite development plan, GMT1 development project Alpine satellite development plan, GMT1 development project United States. Bureau of Land Management. Alaska State Office The purpose of this Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) is to evaluate any relevant new circumstances and information that have arisen since the Alpine Satellite Development Plan (ASDP… OL18019494W
Offshore Risk Assessment Offshore Risk Assessment Jan Erik Vinnem Offshore Risk Assessment is the first book to deal with quantified risk assessment (QRA) as applied specifically to offshore installations and operations. Risk assessment techniques have been used fo… OL19892062W
The missing place The missing place Sophie Littlefield "When two young men vanish from an oil rig in North Dakota, no one seems in a hurry to find them--except their mothers, two women from very different worlds who must work together to find their sons"… OL19988325W
Oil field worker Oil field worker Chris Bowman "Engaging images accompany information about oil field workers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-- OL23336618W
Elliott's Arctic surprise Elliott's Arctic surprise Catherine Barr "On vacation, Elliot finds a mysterious message in a bottle--and the message is from Santa Claus. He needs URGENT help to save his home in the Arctic. Elliot sails to the far north together with thou… OL24160134W
Detailed sampling, characterization and greenhouse pot trials relative to drilling wastes in Alberta Detailed sampling, characterization and greenhouse pot trials relative to drilling wastes in Alberta T. M. Macyk ABSTRACT : This project involved detailed sampling, characterization and greenhouse studies relative to drilling wastes. The pH values, lime values, oil contents and total elemental analyses were ta… OL24941863W
Oil rigs Oil rigs Neil Ardley Describes the construction and operation of an oil rig and the search for and discovery of petroleum. OL2925120W
The Widows Of Wichita County The Widows Of Wichita County Jodi Thomas Apart from sharing the same zip code, Randi Howard, Anna Montano, Meredith Allen, Helena Whitworth, and Crystal Howard have absolutely nothing in common until a fiery explosion on a West Texas oil ri… OL3603552W
Drilling and drilling fluids Drilling and drilling fluids George V. Chilingar xx, 767 p. : 25 cm OL4106363W
Alberta drilling waste sump chemistry study Alberta drilling waste sump chemistry study T. M. Macyk In order to obtain data for updating the guidelines for the Energy Resources Conservation Board, physical and chemical analysis of drilling wastes in Alberta were undertaken. OL4714259W
The Legend of Colton H. Bryant The Legend of Colton H. Bryant Alexandra Fuller Colton H. Bryant was one of Wyoming's native sons and grown by that high, dry place, he never once wanted to leave it. “Wyoming loves me,” he said, and it was true. Wyoming—roughneck, wild, open, and… OL6036819W