13K views · 340 reactions | Oil Extraction Is the process of...

Oil and gas extraction begins with exploration techniques like seismic surveys and drilling test wells to locate potential deposits. Drilling rigs, whether onshore or offshore, penetrate deep into the earth's crust to reach reservoirs thousands of feet below. Specialized equipment extracts the resources, utilizing pumps or natural pressure. Extracted crude oil and natural gas undergo processing to remove impurities and separate water or gas before transportation to refineries. Transportation met

This animation shows the process of crude oil production. Fluid flowing from the well, through the lines, is taken to a horizontal three-phase separator where there is the separation of the three phases of the fluid (gas, oil and water). The gas is conveyed to the burner for flaring, the oil is conveyed to the storage tank for later transport to the refinery through trucks or other means. Water after treatment is injected into the well via an injection well for water flooding process. This is to

1.4K views · 44 reactions | An Overview of the Refining Process Ever wondered how an oil refinery works? Now you can learn more about the technology involved in refining crude oil into the thousands of petroleum-based products you use everyday. Credit : The American Petroleum Institute | Gabriel Engineering | Facebook