This book presents an integrated approach to project management for oil and gas projects. It covers concepts, tools, and techniques of project management based on the elements of the Project Management Body of Knowledge. The book also contains case examples of applications of project management tools and techniques to real-life project scenarios. The book is intended to serve as a reference book for planners, project operators, stakeholders, designers, project managers, business managers, consultants, project analysts, senior executives, project team members, members of project management office, project customers, functional managers, trainers, and researchers.
World Systems Framework for Oil and Gas Industry. Characteristics of Oil and Gas Projects. Project Management Body of Knowledge. Oil and Gas Project Communication. Critical Path Method for Oil and Gas Projects. Drag and Cost in CPM. Decision Tools for Oil and Gas Project Management. Reliable Schedule Forecasting. Multi-Attribute Drilling Systems Selection. Managing Oil and Gas Construction Projects. Engineering Economics for Oil and Gas. Project Risk Analysis. Appendix A: Reservoir Management and Monitoring. Appendix B: Useful Units and Conversion Factors.