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Stratigraphic and Reservoir Challenges with Triassic Plays in North Europe - Call for Abstracts Expires in 23 days

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Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Effective SWD Provides Direction To Drill Bit

Peek-a-boo! I see ... well, rock, shale, mud. Drilling a well while running seismic becomes more and more a reality.

Added on 01 March, 2004

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Seismic Targets: Sweep the Pools

Think seismic and you think exploration, right? Well, get ready for something new -- seismic in the realm of the reservoir.

Added on 01 March, 2004

Explorer Emphasis Article By Susan Eaton

Black River Yields New Discovery

Since February's EXPLORER article on Canadian Trenton-Black River activity, Calgary-based Talisman Energy announced yet another discovery in the play in northern New York state.

Added on 01 March, 2004

Explorer Article By Susan Eaton

Canadians Eye the Prolific Trenton

Geology without borders: An exploration renaissance is under way in eastern Canada, thanks to the prolific Trenton-Black River fairway.

Added on 01 February, 2004

Explorer Article

AAPG Introduces WEC

A new format for training is introduced through AAPG's Education programs. The WEC may be just what you've been waiting for.

Added on 01 January, 2004

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Love 'em or Hate 'em — They're There

The petroleum industry and government researchers have joined forces to study gas hydrate accumulations in the Gulf of Mexico.

Added on 01 January, 2004

Explorer Emphasis Article By Ken Milam

A Shift in Plays On North Slope

There's more to Alaska than Prudhoe Bay: New technology and some surprising geological discoveries are helping to reawaken Alaska's petroleum promise.

Added on 01 January, 2004

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

DOE's 'Micro' Efforts Shaped Via Workshop

Working it out ... DOE workshop examines applications for microhole technology.

Added on 01 December, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Is 'Micro' Next Big Thing in Drilling?

Small technology and instrumentation have revolutionized much of the world, so why not the oil industry? Get ready for microhole technology.

Added on 01 December, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Laser Drilling Research Advances

Are the years of research about to pay off? The future of laser drilling seems to be closer than ever to reality.

Added on 01 December, 2003

Workshop By Ameed Ghori

Virtual Workshop

Tuesday, 25 January – Wednesday, 26 January 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 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

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.

Request a visit from Sherilyn Williams-Stroud!

Added on 16 November, 2016

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

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

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