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HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Water Pollution
- Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Beaufort Sea Oil Spill Cooperative
1, record 1, English, Beaufort%20Sea%20Oil%20Spill%20Cooperative
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, English, - Beaufort%20Sea%20Oil%20Spill%20Cooperative
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Beaufort Sea Oil Spill Co-operative
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Pollution de l'eau
- Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Beaufort Sea Oil Spill Cooperative
1, record 1, French, Beaufort%20Sea%20Oil%20Spill%20Cooperative
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Beaufort Sea Oil Spill Co-operative
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- conventional hydrocarbon resource
1, record 2, English, conventional%20hydrocarbon%20resource
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- conventional resource 1, record 2, English, conventional%20resource
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, English, - conventional%20hydrocarbon%20resource
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conventional hydrocarbon resource; conventional resource: terms usually used in the plural. 2, record 2, English, - conventional%20hydrocarbon%20resource
Record 2, Key term(s)
- conventional hydrocarbon resources
- conventional resources
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ressource en hydrocarbures classiques
1, record 2, French, ressource%20en%20hydrocarbures%20classiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ressource classique 2, record 2, French, ressource%20classique
correct, feminine noun
- ressource en hydrocarbures conventionnels 3, record 2, French, ressource%20en%20hydrocarbures%20conventionnels
correct, feminine noun
- ressource d'hydrocarbures conventionnels 4, record 2, French, ressource%20d%27hydrocarbures%20conventionnels
correct, feminine noun
- ressource conventionnelle 4, record 2, French, ressource%20conventionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 2, French, - ressource%20en%20hydrocarbures%20classiques
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ressource en hydrocarbures classiques; ressource classique; ressource en hydrocarbures conventionnels; ressource d'hydrocarbures conventionnels; ressource conventionnelle : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 5, record 2, French, - ressource%20en%20hydrocarbures%20classiques
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ressources en hydrocarbures classiques
- ressources classiques
- ressources en hydrocarbures conventionnels
- ressources d'hydrocarbures conventionnels
- ressources conventionnelles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Extracción de petróleo y gas natural
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- recurso de hidrocarburos convencionales
1, record 2, Spanish, recurso%20de%20hidrocarburos%20convencionales
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- recurso convencional 1, record 2, Spanish, recurso%20convencional
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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 [...] 1, record 2, Spanish, - recurso%20de%20hidrocarburos%20convencionales
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
recurso de hidrocarburos convencionales; recurso convencional: términos utilizados generalmente en plural. 2, record 2, Spanish, - recurso%20de%20hidrocarburos%20convencionales
Record 2, Key term(s)
- recursos de hidrocarburos convencionales
- recursos convencionales
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Oceanography
- Geophysics
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Geoscientists and oceanographers
1, record 3, English, Geoscientists%20and%20oceanographers
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 3, English, - Geoscientists%20and%20oceanographers
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2113: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 3, English, - Geoscientists%20and%20oceanographers
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Océanographie
- Géophysique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Géoscientifiques et océanographes
1, record 3, French, G%C3%A9oscientifiques%20et%20oc%C3%A9anographes
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 3, French, - G%C3%A9oscientifiques%20et%20oc%C3%A9anographes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2113 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 3, French, - G%C3%A9oscientifiques%20et%20oc%C3%A9anographes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- future development
1, record 4, English, future%20development
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... proponents provided very little discussion on cumulative effects in relation to future development; for example, for future hydrocarbon exploration and development... 2, record 4, English, - future%20development
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- développement futur
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9veloppement%20futur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- développement à venir 2, record 4, French, d%C3%A9veloppement%20%C3%A0%20venir
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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 [...] 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9veloppement%20futur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Economic Geology
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- petroleum geology
1, record 5, English, petroleum%20geology
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That branch of economic geology dealing with the origin, occurrence, movement, accumulation, and exploration of hydrocarbon fuels. 2, record 5, English, - petroleum%20geology
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
petroleum geology: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 5, English, - petroleum%20geology
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Géologie économique
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- géologie du pétrole
1, record 5, French, g%C3%A9ologie%20du%20p%C3%A9trole
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La «géologie du pétrole» étudie les conditions de gisement des hydrocarbures naturels (huile, gaz, etc.), leur formation et leur migration. 2, record 5, French, - g%C3%A9ologie%20du%20p%C3%A9trole
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
géologie du pétrole : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 5, French, - g%C3%A9ologie%20du%20p%C3%A9trole
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-09-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Petroleum Institute
1, record 6, English, Ontario%20Petroleum%20Institute
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- O.P.I. 1, record 6, English, O%2EP%2EI%2E
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 6, English, - Ontario%20Petroleum%20Institute
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Petroleum Institute
1, record 6, French, Ontario%20Petroleum%20Institute
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- OPI 1, record 6, French, OPI
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-07-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Petrochemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Sonatrach
1, record 7, English, Sonatrach
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 7, English, - Sonatrach
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Chimie du pétrole
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Sonatrach
1, record 7, French, Sonatrach
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Société Nationale pour la Recherche, la Production, le Transport, la Transformation et la Commercialisation des Hydrocarbures 2, record 7, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20Nationale%20pour%20la%20Recherche%2C%20la%20Production%2C%20le%20Transport%2C%20la%20Transformation%20et%20la%20Commercialisation%20des%20Hydrocarbures
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 7, French, - Sonatrach
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-01-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Cartography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- regional geological framework
1, record 8, English, regional%20geological%20framework
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- regional geologic framework 2, record 8, English, regional%20geologic%20framework
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Reports describing the application of the regional geological framework studies to earthquake hazard assessment, water and hydrocarbon exploration, and to infrastructure projects. 3, record 8, English, - regional%20geological%20framework
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Cartographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cadre géologique régional
1, record 8, French, cadre%20g%C3%A9ologique%20r%C3%A9gional
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-12-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Petroleum Deposits
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- prospectivity
1, record 9, English, prospectivity
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 9, English, - prospectivity
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Oil prospectivity. 3, record 9, English, - prospectivity
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Gisements pétrolifères
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- prospectivité
1, record 9, French, prospectivit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 9, French, - prospectivit%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'offshore profond offre [...] de réelles possibilités de découvertes de gisements géants [...] La prospectivité du domaine minier algérien, notamment offshore, se confirme [...] 3, record 9, French, - prospectivit%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Prospectivité pétrolière. 4, record 9, French, - prospectivit%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-06-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- exploration programme
1, record 10, English, exploration%20programme
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- exploration program 2, record 10, English, exploration%20program
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 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]. 1, record 10, English, - exploration%20programme
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the companies proposed to use dynamically positioned drill ships during the open-water season to carry out their exploration programme. 1, record 10, English, - exploration%20programme
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- programme de prospection
1, record 10, French, programme%20de%20prospection
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-02-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Petroleum Deposits
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- hydrocarbon exploration
1, record 11, English, hydrocarbon%20exploration
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The following report should be viewed as a working document which provides a brief overview of hydrocarbon exploration undertaken in the Beaufort region... 1, record 11, English, - hydrocarbon%20exploration
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Gisements pétrolifères
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- prospection des gisements d'hydrocarbures
1, record 11, French, prospection%20des%20gisements%20d%27hydrocarbures
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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