Upstream? Midstream? Downstream? Petroleum Industry Processes

25 Questions | By Beyondutopia | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 2388

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How is your knowledge of the big picture in the petroleum industry? Here is a chance for you to test your understanding of processes in the petroleum industry by identifying whether they are upstream, midstream, or downstream. For each process, click the box that corresponds to its stage in the overall flow.

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1.

Wide-Azimuth seismic acquisition
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Mid-stream
- C.
  
  Downstream
2.

Horizontal drilling
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
3.

Axial-centrifugal compressors / oil pumps
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
4.

Inline inspection (PIG)
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
5.

Hydraulic Fracturing
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
6.

Petrochemical plant
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
7.

Packaging lubricants
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
8.

Alkylation unit
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
9.

Fuels and non-fuels retailing
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
10.

Ammonia plant
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
11.

Enhanced oil recovery
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
12.

Lease Sale
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
13.

Subsurface geology
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
14.

Concessions
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
15.

Running well logs / petrophysics
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
16.

Setting surface casing
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
17.

Fuel gas processing and storage
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
18.

Crude oil distillation
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
19.

Petrochemical plant
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
20.

Petroleum product distribution
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
21.

Mineral take-off
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
22.

Well stimulation
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
23.

Economic studies
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
24.

Multi-Azimuth seismic acquisition
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream
25.

Gas lift
- A.
  
  Upstream
- B.
  
  Midstream
- C.
  
  Downstream