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HYDROCARBON RESOURCES [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-08-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- conventional oil and gas resources
1, record 1, English, conventional%20oil%20and%20gas%20resources
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Conventional oil and gas resources are those in which oil and gas can be economically produced given natural reservoir conditions. In other words, the hydrocarbons are housed at high concentrations in reservoirs of sufficient porosity and permeability such that natural subsurface pressure can drive the hydrocarbon into wells and to the surface at rates that result in profitable(commercial) production. 2, record 1, English, - conventional%20oil%20and%20gas%20resources
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ressources en pétrole et en gaz classiques
1, record 1, French, ressources%20en%20p%C3%A9trole%20et%20en%20gaz%20classiques
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ressources en pétrole et en gaz conventionnels 2, record 1, French, ressources%20en%20p%C3%A9trole%20et%20en%20gaz%20conventionnels
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Extracción de petróleo y gas natural
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- recursos de petróleo y gas convencionales
1, record 1, Spanish, recursos%20de%20petr%C3%B3leo%20y%20gas%20convencionales
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, 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
- unconventional hydrocarbon resource
1, record 2, English, unconventional%20hydrocarbon%20resource
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- unconventional resource 2, record 2, English, unconventional%20resource
correct
- non-conventional hydrocarbon resource 3, record 2, English, non%2Dconventional%20hydrocarbon%20resource
correct
- non-conventional resource 4, record 2, English, non%2Dconventional%20resource
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Canadian Society for Unconventional Resources... has been extremely active in encouraging the responsible development of [Canada's] unconventional hydrocarbon resources, focusing on shale gas, light tight oil, gas hydrates, natural gas from coal, tight gas sands and carbonates. 1, record 2, English, - unconventional%20hydrocarbon%20resource
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... coal-bed methane, shale gas, fractured reservoirs, tight oil, oil shales, tight gas, and gas hydrates are all considered unconventional resources ... 5, record 2, English, - unconventional%20hydrocarbon%20resource
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unconventional hydrocarbon resource; unconventional resource; non-conventional hydrocarbon resource; non-conventional resource: terms usually used in the plural. 6, record 2, English, - unconventional%20hydrocarbon%20resource
Record 2, Key term(s)
- unconventional hydrocarbon resources
- unconventional resources
- non-conventional hydrocarbon resources
- non-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 non classiques
1, record 2, French, ressource%20en%20hydrocarbures%20non%20classiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ressource d'hydrocarbures non classiques 2, record 2, French, ressource%20d%27hydrocarbures%20non%20classiques
correct, feminine noun
- ressource non classique 3, record 2, French, ressource%20non%20classique
correct, feminine noun
- ressource en hydrocarbures non conventionnels 4, record 2, French, ressource%20en%20hydrocarbures%20non%20conventionnels
correct, feminine noun
- ressource d'hydrocarbures non conventionnels 5, record 2, French, ressource%20d%27hydrocarbures%20non%20conventionnels
correct, feminine noun
- ressource non conventionnelle 6, record 2, French, ressource%20non%20conventionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ressources non classiques désignent les hydrocarbures emprisonnés dans les couches peu perméables du bassin sédimentaire, dont la mise en valeur passe par la fracturation hydraulique ainsi que les sables bitumineux dans lesquels les hydrocarbures se présentent sous forme visqueuse ou solide, intimement liés à du sable et de l'argile. 3, record 2, French, - ressource%20en%20hydrocarbures%20non%20classiques
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ressource en hydrocarbures non classiques; ressource d'hydrocarbures non classiques; ressource non classique; ressource en hydrocarbures non conventionnels; ressource d'hydrocarbures non conventionnels; ressource non conventionnelle : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 7, record 2, French, - ressource%20en%20hydrocarbures%20non%20classiques
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ressource en hydrocarbures non classiques
- ressources d'hydrocarbures non classiques
- ressources non classiques
- ressources en hydrocarbures non conventionnels
- ressources d'hydrocarbures non conventionnels
- ressources non 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 no convencionales
1, record 2, Spanish, recurso%20de%20hidrocarburos%20no%20convencionales
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- recurso no convencional 2, record 2, Spanish, recurso%20no%20convencional
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los recursos no convencionales son hidrocarburos que se encuentran en unas condiciones que no permiten el movimiento del fluido, bien por estar atrapados en rocas poco permeables o por tratarse de petróleos de muy alta viscosidad. 2, record 2, Spanish, - recurso%20de%20hidrocarburos%20no%20convencionales
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
recurso de hidrocarburos no convencionales; recurso no convencional: términos utilizados generalmente en plural. 3, record 2, Spanish, - recurso%20de%20hidrocarburos%20no%20convencionales
Record 2, Key term(s)
- recursos de hidrocarburos no convencionales
- recursos no convencionales
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-08-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- conventional hydrocarbon resource
1, record 3, English, conventional%20hydrocarbon%20resource
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- conventional resource 1, record 3, English, conventional%20resource
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - conventional%20hydrocarbon%20resource
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conventional hydrocarbon resource; conventional resource: terms usually used in the plural. 2, record 3, English, - conventional%20hydrocarbon%20resource
Record 3, Key term(s)
- conventional hydrocarbon resources
- conventional resources
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ressource en hydrocarbures classiques
1, record 3, French, ressource%20en%20hydrocarbures%20classiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ressource classique 2, record 3, French, ressource%20classique
correct, feminine noun
- ressource en hydrocarbures conventionnels 3, record 3, French, ressource%20en%20hydrocarbures%20conventionnels
correct, feminine noun
- ressource d'hydrocarbures conventionnels 4, record 3, French, ressource%20d%27hydrocarbures%20conventionnels
correct, feminine noun
- ressource conventionnelle 4, record 3, French, ressource%20conventionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - ressource%20en%20hydrocarbures%20classiques
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - ressource%20en%20hydrocarbures%20classiques
Record 3, Key term(s)
- ressources en hydrocarbures classiques
- ressources classiques
- ressources en hydrocarbures conventionnels
- ressources d'hydrocarbures conventionnels
- ressources conventionnelles
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Extracción de petróleo y gas natural
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- recurso de hidrocarburos convencionales
1, record 3, Spanish, recurso%20de%20hidrocarburos%20convencionales
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- recurso convencional 1, record 3, Spanish, recurso%20convencional
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, 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 3, Spanish, - recurso%20de%20hidrocarburos%20convencionales
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
recurso de hidrocarburos convencionales; recurso convencional: términos utilizados generalmente en plural. 2, record 3, Spanish, - recurso%20de%20hidrocarburos%20convencionales
Record 3, Key term(s)
- recursos de hidrocarburos convencionales
- recursos convencionales
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Oceanography
- Geophysics
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Geoscientists and oceanographers
1, record 4, English, Geoscientists%20and%20oceanographers
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - Geoscientists%20and%20oceanographers
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2113: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 4, English, - Geoscientists%20and%20oceanographers
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Océanographie
- Géophysique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Géoscientifiques et océanographes
1, record 4, French, G%C3%A9oscientifiques%20et%20oc%C3%A9anographes
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - G%C3%A9oscientifiques%20et%20oc%C3%A9anographes
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2113 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 4, French, - G%C3%A9oscientifiques%20et%20oc%C3%A9anographes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-07-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Petrochemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Sonatrach
1, record 5, English, Sonatrach
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - Sonatrach
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Chimie du pétrole
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Sonatrach
1, record 5, French, Sonatrach
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Société Nationale pour la Recherche, la Production, le Transport, la Transformation et la Commercialisation des Hydrocarbures 2, record 5, 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 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - Sonatrach
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-11-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- light hydrocarbon gas
1, record 6, English, light%20hydrocarbon%20gas
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A system and process are provided for converting a light hydrocarbon gas to a synthetic heavier hydrocarbon liquid. 2, record 6, English, - light%20hydrocarbon%20gas
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
light hydrocarbon gaz : term used at Natural Resources Canada-Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 6, English, - light%20hydrocarbon%20gas
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- hydrocarbure gazeux léger
1, record 6, French, hydrocarbure%20gazeux%20l%C3%A9ger
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- gaz d'hydrocarbure léger 2, record 6, French, gaz%20d%27hydrocarbure%20l%C3%A9ger
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le procédé selon l'invention présente l'avantage de conduire aux hydrocarbures liquides et à l'hydrogène gazeux, les hydrocarbures gazeux légers (éthane, propane, butane) étant recyclés. 3, record 6, French, - hydrocarbure%20gazeux%20l%C3%A9ger
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'invention a trait à un système ainsi qu'au procédé correspondant permettant de convertir du gaz d'hydrocarbure léger en hydrocarbure liquide synthétique plus lourd. 2, record 6, French, - hydrocarbure%20gazeux%20l%C3%A9ger
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydrocarbure gazeux léger : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 6, French, - hydrocarbure%20gazeux%20l%C3%A9ger
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-04-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Oil Production
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hydrocarbon development
1, record 7, English, hydrocarbon%20development
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
OEA [i. e. Office of Environmental Affairs, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources] directs departmental research and development on the environmental and public health implications of Canada's energy policies, such as... hydrocarbon development and increased use of coal. 1, record 7, English, - hydrocarbon%20development
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Production pétrolière
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mise en valeur des hydrocarbures
1, record 7, French, mise%20en%20valeur%20des%20hydrocarbures
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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