This AAPG Geosciences Technology Workshop investiging the Paleozoic hydrocarbon potential of North Africa is intended to provide participants with the opportunity to describe and discuss the Paleozoic petroleum system, the structural evolution of Paleozoic basins and their associated play types. Emphasis will be placed on examining producing fields which can be used as models for extension of Paleozoic plays into surrounding frontier basins. Learn more...

Workshop Highlights:

• Inaugural Keynote Speaker: Mohamed Nahim (Director of Exploration, ONHYM)
• Panel Discussion Leader: Dr. William Bosworth (Apache Corporation)
• Field Seminar: Atlas and Anti-Atlas of Marrakech and Ouarzazate, Morocco

Workshop Sessions:

(featuring 17 presentations)

• Session 1: Tectonics and Regional Setting
• Session 2: Petroleum Systems
• Session 3: Producing Play Types, Field Examples and New Technologies

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Field Seminar:

The field trip will cover a visit to the Atlas, Anti-Atlas of Marrakech and Ouarzazate areas of Morocco. Participants will view Paleozoic outcrops which display complete Cambrian to Devonian successions and contain several organic-rich intervals; and will offer spectacular views of the largest oasis in North Africa, along the Draa River, and its majestic ancient Kasbahs. Learn more...

Workshop Location:

This workshop will take place at the Savoy LeGrand Hotel, Marrakech.

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