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Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Geosteering Keeps Drillers On the Right Track

It’s all about staying on target: Technological advances are helping to make geosteering an increasingly valuable tool for geologists involved in horizontal wells.

Added on 01 December, 2012

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Oklahoma Geologists are Basement-Bound

A new well in Oklahoma may be the most historic and geologically interesting project in the entire country – and for a bonus, it may involve a new helium province.

Added on 01 December, 2012

Explorer Article By Vern Stefanic

ATC Back – And Bigger

Online registration remains open for a conference that’s been called the “best of the best” for its technical program and cutting-edge approach to 21st century exploration in the world’s most challenging but potentially rewarding environment.

Added on 01 November, 2012

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Permian Basin Getting the Node Treatment

A new kid in town: Nodal technology is proving itself a game-changer on data acquisition in the venerable Permian Basin.

Added on 01 November, 2012

Explorer Article By David Brown

Monterey Development Possible – Eventually

Monterey Shale oil development will happen – but it could take a decade, according to AAPG member Fred Aminzadeh.

Added on 01 November, 2012

Explorer Article By David Brown

The Monterey Shale: Big Deal, or Big Bust?

California dreaming: Some people see the Monterey Shale, and think “oil.” Others, however, see a slippery challenge.

Added on 01 November, 2012

Explorer Regions and Sections By Abeer Al-Zubaidi,Carol McGowen

Middle East Region Sets GTW Lineup

In an effort to continue serving the geosciences community in the Middle East, AAPG Middle East Region will be offering a number of Geosciences Technology Workshops (GTWs) where the attendees, practitioners and scientists will have an opportunity to discuss real cases, issues and experiences.

Added on 01 October, 2012

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Nuisance Zone Becomes Oil Target

Nuisance? For a long time the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale was considered an irritating target for drillers – but time and economic dynamics have a way of changing perspectives.

Added on 01 October, 2012

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Eagle Ford, Meet Marcellus

Closest of trends: Geoscientists experienced a huge “aha!” moment that started with the realization that Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale and Texas’ Eagle Ford Shale have a lot in common.

Added on 01 October, 2012

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Technology, Regulation Changes Boost Wilcox Play

Back for more: Operators found new success when they took another look at Louisiana’s Wilcox play.

Added on 01 October, 2012

Workshop By Ameed Ghori

Virtual Workshop

Tuesday, 8 March – Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The Triassic of North West Europe – Its importance for the Energy Transition

This two-day virtual conference aims to bring together industrial and academic persons to present, explore and develop approaches that will benefit both sectors in the future. The virtual conference will focus on current techniques, the challenges and future solutions in understanding the Triassic stratigraphy of the North Sea, Norwegian Sea, West of Shetland, Atlantic margins, and northern Europe.

Added on 23 August, 2021

VG Abstract By Sherilyn Williams-Stroud

Fracture Mechanics Interpreted from Stress Inversion Analysis on Microseismic Event Source Mechanisms in the Marcellus Shale

Analysis of microseismicity induced by hydraulic fracture stimulation in the Marcellus Shale shows changes in stress state for different zones of failure. During the treatment, shear failure occurs on both the J1 and J2 fracture orientations in response to different maximum stress orientations, indicating localized changes in the orientation during the treatment. Reactivation of a fault near the wellbore is associated with failure mechanisms with a higher volumetric component, indicating possible inflation of faults and fractures by the introduction of the slurry. Quantification of the stress conditions that are associated with inflation could potentially be used to optimize the stimulation by identifying which fractures will preferentially take on slurry volume.

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Added on 16 November, 2016

VG Abstract By Noelle Joy Purcell

Confounding Carbonates: The Reservoir Rocks that Won't Play Nice

This lecture will discuss the differences between carbonates and siliciclastics from their chemical composition through their distributions in time and space. Building on these fundamental differences, we will explore the challenges carbonates pose to petroleum geologists in terms of seismic interpretation, reservoir quality prediction, field development, etc. Peppered with humorous personal stories, still raging academic debates, and the heartfelt frustrations of real industry professionals, the aim is to inspire students and young professionals to rise to the occasion and embrace the reservoir rocks that petroleum geologists love to hate.

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Added on 17 March, 2015

VG Abstract By Sherilyn Williams-Stroud

A Brief History of Hydraulic Fracturing and Induced Seismicity

Hydraulic fracturing has been around for decades. This talk describes some of the first applications of the technology, how it developed over time, and our current understanding of its impacts with some discussion of both water and earthquake hazards.

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Added on 16 November, 2016

VG Abstract By Sherilyn Williams-Stroud

Induced Hydraulic Fractures or Reactivated Natural Fractures?

Microseismicity induced by hydraulic fracture stimulation of a horizontal well was mapped with a near-surface buried array. Distinct linear trends of events were not parallel to the direction of fast shear wave polarization measured in the reservoir with a crossed-dipole anisotropy tool. Analysis of core from a nearby well revealed numerous calcite-filled fractures that did not induce shear wave polarization, but did significantly impact the failure behavior of the reservoir rock during the stimulation treatment. Hydraulic fracture simulation with DFN modeling and source mechanism analysis supports the interpretation of reactivated existing fractures rather than the formation of hydraulically-induced tensile fractures.

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Added on 16 November, 2016

VG Abstract By David Weinberg

Fracking - A Curse or a Blessing?

This is a less-technical education topic. It can be condensed to an hour or given as 2 two-hour sessions. It stresses selected controversial aspects of fracking that touch some combination of environment and economics and includes a short video of how fracking is done.

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Added on 19 March, 2015

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