Now in its fifth edition, this book has expanded its reach to address the educational needs of a wide range of industry personnel, from accountants and bankers to insurance agents and executives. Its breadth of coverage provides a valuable reference for all oil industry professionals, some of whom are so specialized that they have limited exposure to other aspects of the industry. As a reference tool, this book has become an industry staple. The book still tells the end-to-end story of petroleum,from geology and exploration all the way through drilling, production, and distribution.