Western
Some Visiting Geoscientists are restricted in their travel. After their name is listed the states in which they are able to travel. Also included is a small paragraph about the VG and possible title for their talk as well as topics they can elaborate on.
Wayne
C. Ackerman
*CO, LA, OK, TX, WY see also International
Geologist/Reservoir Engineer in the Smart Wells Group with Shell International E&P in Rijswijk, The Netherlands. Current focus is on the application of new field development technologies which increase reserves and improve project economics. Has worked for Phillips Petroleum Company, Schlumberger Geco-Prakla and The Gas Research Institute in various assignments ranging from international exploration and production to geological research and business development.
Possible Title of Talk:
- Reservoir Engineer? I Thought I Was a Geologist?
- Smart Wells: Advanced Field Development Return to Titles
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John
M. Armentrout
*OR, WA
Professional geologist, presently consultant with Cascade Stratigraphics, Clackmas, Oregon, specializing in stratigraphy depositional systems. Worked for Mobil Oil Corporation for 25 years in exploration and research, deepwater depositional systems, sequence stratigraphy, and exploration geochemistry in W. Siberia, Nigeria, Gulf of Mexico, North Sea and Alaska.
Possible Title of Talk:
- Slope Tectonics and Turbidite Depositional Systems of the Eastern Niger Cone: Using 3D Seismic Data to Constrain Geologic Modeling Return to Titles
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Lee
H. Fairchild
*WA, OR, ID
Exploration geophysicist, with specialties in structural analysis, fault seal, and reservoir connectivity in producing fields or discoveries. Primarily international experience, most recently in Norway, Australia, and Newfoundland. Has owned an independent petroleum geology consulting company for the last 10 years.
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Willard
R. Green
*TX, Southeast NM, UT, VT
Independent and consulting geologist in Midland, Texas. Has over 45 years experience as an exploration geologist, manager and independent in the oil and gas business. Past President of the West Texas Geological Society, the Permian Basin Section of SEPM, the West Texas Geology Foundation, AAPG Division of Professional Affairs, as well as a past Chairman of the AAPG House of Delegates.
Possible Title of Talk:
- Cretaceous and Cenozoic Exhumation of the Barents Sea, Norway and Russia Return to Titles
- Introduction to Reservoir Connectivity Analysis: bizarre behavior when geology and petroleum mix
- 3D Seismic: discoveries about geology and hydrocarbon prospects
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Chris
P.M. Heath
Canada, Western United States
Researcher and consultant based in Vancouver. Has 30 years experience as exploration geoscientist and business developer. Worked for Amoseas and Amoco and recently associated with Edinburgh and British Columbia universities. Current focus is on the skills that oil and mining companies require of geoscientists.
Suggested speaking topics:
- Technical and Non-Technical Skills in the Work Place
- Careers in the Geosciences: Degrees and Employment Return to Titles
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William
J. LeMay
Consulting geologist in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Background includes over 46 years of oil and gas experience as a consulting geologist, independent, exploration manager, and as a regulator. Has served in leadership positions in state and national organizations.
Possible Title of Talk:
- Tomorrow's Petroleum Industry -- a Challenge for Today's Graduates Return to Titles
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Mantez
McDonald
*TX, LA, AR
Exploration Geologist, Marathon Oil Company, Houston. Recent graduate working on international projects.
Possible Title of Talk:
- The Transition from the School Environment into the Petroleum Industry, by a New Hire Geologist Return to Titles
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J.
Michael Party
*Southwest U.S. and MO
Geologist/geophysicist for Wagner & Brown Ltd. in Midland, Texas. Has worked both carbonate and sand exploration plays worldwide over the past 20 years. Works with integrating geology with geophysics using all available data (i.e. cores, well logs, seismic, gravity, magnetics, etc.).
Possible Title of Talk:
- Arid Carbonate Deposition: Modern to Ancient Return to Titles
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Michael
M. Thacker
*Within driving distance of Santa Fe, NM
A professional consultant with LaMancha Co. based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with specialties in exploration geology and computer databases. Worked for IBM from 1962-1972, Petroleum Information from 1972-1990 and has been a consultant for the past 12 years.
Possible Title of Talk:
- Time Navigator -- A 700 Million Year Journey Through Earth's Evolution Return to Titles
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David
M. Weinberg
*ID
Engineering/Science Fellow, Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (a DOE laboratory), Idaho Falls. Training emphasis in structural geology. Over 20 years in the petroleum industry, 8 years in domestic exploration and 13 years in petroleum research and development. Current responsibilities include working cooperatively with the petroleum industry on technology development in the exploration and production arenas. Particularly interested in multidisciplinary approaches to problem solving and the interactions of public policy and the petroleum industry.
Possible Titles of Talk:
- Some Thoughts on Geoscience Careers
- Folds And Faults I've Known -- A Retrospective
- Gas Hydrates -- Initial Seismic Results
- Hydrates -- Where are They, and How Can We Tell?
- A Simple Borehole Device for Detecting Elastic Anisotropies Return to Titles
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