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Stanford University

Oil: History, Significance, Markets, and Production Processes

Stanford University via YouTube

Overview

Delve into the world of oil through this comprehensive lecture presented by Diana Gragg, Core Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Explore Energy Managing Director at Stanford University's Precourt Institute for Energy. Explore the history, significance, and markets of oil, gaining insights into oil sands and tar sands. Learn about the midstream processes of oil and liquid fuels trade and transportation, as well as downstream oil refining. Enhance your energy literacy to address climate change, sustainability, equity, and human development challenges while understanding energy industry markets, technology innovations, and making informed energy decisions.

Syllabus

Introduction
History, Significance, and Markets
Oil Sands / Tar Sands
Oil & Liquid Fuels Trade & Transportation Midstream
Oil Refining Downstream

Taught by

Stanford Understand Energy

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    Egon Dan Emmanuel Tchicaya
    Super le cours . Efficace et Performant .
    C est un cours qui vous parle d un bon nombre de choses sur l histoire, l importance et le but du pétrole. C est un cours précis et il peut aider beaucoup d étudiants à l international dans le but d avoir des connaissances basiques dans le domaine du pétrole.

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