The book covers the topic of decarbonizing the oil industry in a manner that emphasizes ways to minimizes costs by ultimately making smart choices and rein in emissions without significantly impacting living standards of the society at large. The discussion is based on science and quantitative estimates to put in perspective various approaches. Material presented in the book is aimed to be useful to the readers to guide them through the maze of options, jargon, and concepts, and to put in perspective various concepts of decarbonization against the backdrop of the overall challenge.

The book will help mid-career professionals who are tasked with assessing various vendors and proponents of novel carbon abatement approaches as well as those not typically introduced to the topic in their studies. It provides a perspective that helps understand the relevance, technical feasibility, and economic implication of various approaches to decarbonize oil and gas and to help pick and pursue the most meaningful ones applicable in their specific context.

Most chapters of the book present a two-track discussion beginning with an introductory section(s) of the chapter aimed at general audiences describing overall themes in nontechnical manner followed by sections and subsections that delve into the technical details as needed to support the arguments. This serves a two-fold purpose; the introductory sections inform the audience that finds itself in a hurry, of the decarbonization options, while allowing them to understand what others are talking about and be able to put things in perspective. While the more technical sections allows the reader to make knowledgeable estimations and smart decisions based on material.