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HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION [11 records]

Record 1 2022-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Water Pollution
  • Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
OBS

There has been a renewed interest in exploration for hydrocarbons in the Beaufort Sea. The last period of Beaufort Sea hydrocarbon exploration activities occurred from the 1970s to early 1990s, at which time a Beaufort Sea Oil Spill Cooperative was formed to respond to potential small and large spills. With cessation of hydrocarbon exploration in the early 1990s, the Beaufort Sea Oil Spill Cooperative was no longer required and was disbanded.

Key term(s)
  • Beaufort Sea Oil Spill Co-operative

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Pollution de l'eau
  • Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Key term(s)
  • Beaufort Sea Oil Spill Co-operative

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
CONT

Brazil is currently supporting considerable exploration and development of its abundant deep-water hydrocarbon resources, but the emphasis is on development of conventional hydrocarbon resources, especially its sub-salt and pre-salt oil.

OBS

conventional hydrocarbon resource; conventional resource: terms usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • conventional hydrocarbon resources
  • conventional resources

French

Domaine(s)
  • Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
CONT

Les ressources classiques forment des gisements dont l'exploitation se fait par simple forage vertical, puisque la porosité naturelle de la roche réservoir permet la migration des hydrocarbures vers le puits.

OBS

ressource en hydrocarbures classiques; ressource classique; ressource en hydrocarbures conventionnels; ressource d'hydrocarbures conventionnels; ressource conventionnelle : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • ressources en hydrocarbures classiques
  • ressources classiques
  • ressources en hydrocarbures conventionnels
  • ressources d'hydrocarbures conventionnels
  • ressources conventionnelles

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Extracción de petróleo y gas natural
CONT

Las grandes productoras de cuencas geológicas o de zonas como Oriente Medio, Rusia, [el] golfo de Guinea, etc., [disponen] de ingentes recursos de hidrocarburos convencionales en rocas almacén convencionales, es decir, porosas y permeables [...]

OBS

recurso de hidrocarburos convencionales; recurso convencional: términos utilizados generalmente en plural.

Key term(s)
  • recursos de hidrocarburos convencionales
  • recursos convencionales
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Record 3 2017-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Oceanography
  • Geophysics
Universal entry(ies)
2113
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Geoscientists include geologists, geochemists and geophysicists who conduct programs of exploration and research to extend knowledge of the structure, composition and processes of the earth, to locate, identify and extract hydrocarbon, mineral and groundwater resources and to assess and mitigate the effects of development and waste disposal projects on the environment. Oceanographers conduct programs of exploration and research on ocean processes and phenomena, biological, chemical and physical characteristics of oceans, interactions with atmospheric and geological environments and impacts of human activity on oceans and marine ecosystems. Geoscientists are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology, geophysics and engineering firms and by governments and educational institutions, or they may be self-employed. Oceanographers are employed by governments, educational institutions and private companies engaged in exploration of seafloor deposits and seafarming areas, or they may be self-employed.

OBS

2113: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Océanographie
  • Géophysique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
2113
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Les géoscientifiques incluent les géologues, les géochimistes et les géophysiciens qui exécutent des programmes d'exploration et de recherche qui visent à approfondir la connaissance de la structure, de la composition et des processus de la terre, à localiser, à identifier et à extraire des ressources en hydrocarbures, en minéraux et de la nappe phréatique, et à évaluer et à atténuer les effets des projets de développement et d'enlèvement des déchets sur l'environnement. Les océanographes mènent des programmes d'exploration et de recherche sur les phénomènes et les processus océaniques, les caractéristiques biologiques, chimiques et physiques des océans, les interactions entre les océans et les environnements atmosphériques et géologiques, et les impacts qu'a l'activité humaine sur les écosystèmes océaniques et marins. Les géoscientifiques travaillent dans des sociétés pétrolières et minières, des firmes d'ingénieurs-conseils et d'experts-conseils en géologie et en géophysique, les gouvernements et des établissements d'enseignement, ou ils peuvent être des travailleurs autonomes. Les océanographes travaillent dans les gouvernements, des établissements d'enseignement, et des sociétés privées qui se consacrent à l'exploration de gisements sur le plancher océanique et de zones de mariculture, ou ils peuvent être des travailleurs autonomes.

OBS

2113 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions.

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
CONT

... proponents provided very little discussion on cumulative effects in relation to future development; for example, for future hydrocarbon exploration and development...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
CONT

[...] les promoteurs avaient fourni peu d'éléments sur les effets cumulatifs relatifs au développement futur; à titre d’exemple, pour ce qui est de l’exploration et de la mise en valeur futures des hydrocarbures [...]

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economic Geology
  • Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
DEF

That branch of economic geology dealing with the origin, occurrence, movement, accumulation, and exploration of hydrocarbon fuels.

OBS

petroleum geology: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie économique
  • Pétroles bruts et dérivés
CONT

La «géologie du pétrole» étudie les conditions de gisement des hydrocarbures naturels (huile, gaz, etc.), leur formation et leur migration.

OBS

géologie du pétrole : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 6 2008-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
OBS

O. P. I. is a non-profit industry association which represents explorationists, producers, contractors, geologists, petroleum engineers and other professionals, individuals or companies directly related to the oil and gas, hydrocarbon storage and solution mining industries of Ontario. Fundamental objectives of the Institute are : to encourage responsible exploration and development of oil, gas, hydrocarbon storage and solution-mining industries in Ontario; to maintain close liaison with government agencies which regulate the industry; to disseminate information relevant to member needs; to promote the legislative goals of the membership and to inform and educate the general public on the significance of the industry to the province of Ontario.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Pétroles bruts et dérivés

Spanish

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Record 7 2007-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Petrochemistry
OBS

Sonatrach is an Algerian government-owned company formed to exploit the hydrocarbon resources of the country. Its diversified activities touch all the chain of production :exploration, extraction, transport, and refining. It has diversified into petrochemistry and the desalination of seawater. Sonatrach is the largest Algerian company and the 11th oil consortium in the world. Sonatrach was founded in December 1963.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
  • Chimie du pétrole
OBS

Sonatrach a été constituée pour exploiter les ressources en hydrocarbures du pays. Ses activités diversifiées touchent toute la chaîne de production : exploration, exploitation, transport, raffinage. Elle s'est diversifiée dans la pétrochimie et le dessalement d'eau de mer. Sonatrach est la première entreprise d'Algérie.

Spanish

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Record 8 2004-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Cartography
CONT

Reports describing the application of the regional geological framework studies to earthquake hazard assessment, water and hydrocarbon exploration, and to infrastructure projects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Cartographie

Spanish

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Record 9 2003-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Petroleum Deposits
CONT

Based in the UK you will work as part of an international exploration team on the identification and evaluation of opportunities for hydrocarbon exploration. This will include regional evaluation of basins, integrating geology, geophysics and ancillary exploration disciplines into an appraisal of prospectivity by area.

PHR

Oil prospectivity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Gisements pétrolifères
CONT

Des gisements géants de plus de 10 milliards de barils d'équivalent pétrole en place ont été découverts, soulignant ainsi la prospectivité du domaine minier algérien.

CONT

L'offshore profond offre [...] de réelles possibilités de découvertes de gisements géants [...] La prospectivité du domaine minier algérien, notamment offshore, se confirme [...]

PHR

Prospectivité pétrolière.

Spanish

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Record 10 2001-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
CONT

... a number of workshop participants urged that greater advantage be taken of piggybacking assessment studies and ecological research on early [hydrocarbon] exploration and survey programmes [offshore of Alaska].

CONT

... the companies proposed to use dynamically positioned drill ships during the open-water season to carry out their exploration programme.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel

Spanish

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Record 11 1986-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Petroleum Deposits
CONT

The following report should be viewed as a working document which provides a brief overview of hydrocarbon exploration undertaken in the Beaufort region...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Gisements pétrolifères

Spanish

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