The first Geosciences Technology Workshop to be held in Malaysia was successfully convened from 4-5 June 2013, in Kuala Lumpur. Jointly organized by AAPG and EAGE, this event focused on “Profits & Pitfalls of Shallow Seismic Anomalies”.

Endorsed by PETRONAS and the Geological Society of Malaysia, the workshop presented a strong technical program with 21 presentations. Sessions focused on Petroleum System & Fractures, Profits in Shallow Anomalies, Pitfalls & Features and Concealing Deeper Potential.

Led by Paul Carroll of BHP Billiton, the Committee and Chairs ensured that the program provided interesting presentations and workshop sessions were well organized and actively contributed to.

Committee and Chairs included :

Mr Robert Wong, PETRONAS

Dr Max Meju, PETRONAS

Mr Arthur Barnes, PETRONAS

Mr Martin Brewer, PETRONAS

Mr Peter Woodroof, Petrofac

Mr Jan Rindschwentner, Petrofac

Mr Chris Howells, TGS

Mr Keith Chan, Shell

Mr Mark Flynn, Hess

Ms Melissa Johansson, SLB

Mr Mike Jones, SLB

Mr Jan van de Mortel, Weatherford

Mr Fariz Fahmi, Down Under Geosolutions

AAPG and EAGE would like to thank PETRONAS, the Geological Society of Malaysia, Paul Carroll, all Committee members and Chairs, for their effort in seeing this first GTW in Malaysia to a successful conclusion.