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BP Says Oil Is On the Ropes. Is It Really? - 30 September, 2020 07:32 AM

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10 Oct

Mexican Basins: Advancing the Understanding of Mexico’s Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential - Call for Abstracts Expires in 10 days

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30 Oct

Advanced Petroleum Systems Analysis in the Asia Pacific Region: New Technology and Applications - Call for Abstracts Expires in 30 days

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15 Dec

Stratigraphic and reservoir challenges with Triassic plays in the North Sea Central Graben - Call for Abstracts Expires in 76 days

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21 Jan

2nd Edition: Maximizing Asset Value: Integrating Geoscience with Reservoir Management & Technologies Optimization - Call for Papers Expires in 113 days

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08 Feb

Immersion into Shuaiba Formation to Maximize Production – Call for Posters Expires in 131 days

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Explorer Article By David Brown

Source of Confusion

Understanding source rock provides a key to evaluating the hydrocarbon potential of super basins and an important tool for basin exploration. Geologists get the basics right, in general, but sometimes they might be thinking about source rock the wrong way. They are definitely talking about it in the wrong way.

Added on 01 August, 2020

Events Blog

OTC 2021 Call for Papers is Now Open

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2021 Call for Papers deadline is less than a month away! Abstracts are due 15 September 2020 and must be submitted online. The program committee is seeking abstracts on all topics related to the offshore sector, with a focus on the enhanced role of digital solutions, the energy transition, cost reduction and safety, and new areas of opportunity.

Added on 20 July, 2020

Events Blog

Now Accepting Nominations for Distinguished Achievement Awards.

Nominations are being accepted through 17 September 2020 for the Distinguished Achievement Awards. If you know an individual or company that has made a significant technological, humanitarian, environmental, or leadership contribution to the offshore sector, consider nominating them for the Distinguished Achievement Award.

Added on 20 July, 2020

Explorer Foundation Update By Jensen Angelloz

Announcing the 2020 IBA Finals Winners

Call it unprecedented, call it exciting and unpredictable, call it historic – and you’re right each time. The 2020 Imperial Barrel Award global finals competition was one for the record books – for the first time ever, the entire competition, impacted by the global pandemic that threatened to end it before it began, was held virtually in early June, adding a new chapter in the program’s illustrious history. Indeed, this year’s competition had many firsts – a global pandemic, an entirely virtual competition and the introduction of the IBA Exploration Leadership Series.

Added on 01 July, 2020

Explorer Article By David Brown

Gulf of Mexico Still a Standout for Super Basin Exploration

Super basins around the world offer plentiful opportunities for exploration and development, even with the temporarily reduced financial outlook of the oil industry. Ask explorationists to pick a favorite in today’s environment and the popular choice is almost a cheat. The Gulf of Mexico isn’t just a super basin. It’s a huge expanse of prospects and possibilities, of proven resources and potential reserves. An onshore, near-shore, offshore and deepwater exploration province that is really a vast collection of basins and geological features.

Added on 01 July, 2020

Bulletin Article By Alexei Milkov,Jack Samis,Phlemon George

High-resolution hyperspectral-based continuous mineralogical and total organic carbon analysis of the Eagle Ford Group and associated formations in south Texas

Hyperspectral imaging, used to generate mineral maps of the Eagle Ford Group, is a powerful tool for studying textural and fabric relationships because it detects and highlights the major mineralogical changes that occur between depositional beds and among depositional features.

Added on 30 June, 2020

Bulletin Article By H. Scott Hamlin,Junwen Peng,Kitty L. Milliken,Qilong Fu,Xavier Janson

Grain assemblages and diagenesis in organic-rich mudrocks, Upper Pennsylvanian Cline shale (Wolfcamp D), Midland Basin, Texas

Grain assemblages in the organic-rich Cline shale in the Midland Basin are dominated by components of extrabasinal derivation. This work examines how the primary composition of grain assemblages in mudrocks affect the postdepositional processes that eventually determine rock properties.

Added on 30 June, 2020

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

A New Approach to Automated Well-Log Correlation in Three Dimensions

Geologists will soon have a set of software tools that can automatically correlate hundreds of stratigraphic tops that will encompass thousands of well logs. The new approach – a software Python package, ChronoLog – will potentially change how such compilations are done.

Added on 01 June, 2020

Bulletin Article By Alexei Milkov,Jack Samis,Phlemon George

Evaluating the depositional environment, lithofacies variation, and diagenetic processes of the Wolfcamp B and lower Spraberry intervals in the Midland Basin: Implications for reservoir quality and distribution

A five end-member facies model of the Wolfcamp B and lower Spraberry intervals, Midland Basin, Texas, is a detailed textural, compositional, sedimentologic, and diagenetic approach. This facies model can be used to better understand reservoir quality and distribution throughout the Midland Basin.

Added on 22 May, 2020

Explorer Article By David Brown

Can Big River Theory Explain the Permian’s Prolific Production?

The history of the Permian Basin reads like a detective novel in reverse. Geoscientists know how the story turns out. They’re trying to determine exactly how it started. Robert Stern, a professor of geosciences at the University of Texas at Dallas, thinks he and a group of fellow scientists have solved one important part of the mystery. Stern. “We know oil is limited by the nutrients. Oil just doesn’t suddenly appear,” he said. That raises the question, “How did all those nutrients get there?”

Added on 01 April, 2020

Short Course By Ursula Hammes

Virtual Short Course

Monday, 26 October – Thursday, 29 October 2020, 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Evaluation of Tight-Shale Reservoirs: Sedimentologic, Stratigraphic, and Geochemical Tools to Identify Production Sweet Spots

This virtual short course focuses on methods and workflows for identifying, characterizing, and developing tight-shale reservoirs. Participants will learn how to apply mudrock depositional, sedimentological, sequence stratigraphic, and geochemical principles to exploration areas and production assets in shale basins.

Added on 02 June, 2020

Short Course

Virtual Short Course

Monday, 16 November – Wednesday, 18 November 2020, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Petroleum Geochemistry 101, Unconventional Thermal EOR's and Hybrid Plays

This course will allow beginner or intermediate professionals to provide with daily geochemical solutions to executional E&P projects from exploration to WIM/production and environmental footprints issues.

Added on 27 April, 2020

Short Course

Virtual Short Course

Wednesday, 16 December – Friday, 18 December 2020, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Applied Middle East Late Palaeozoic Palynology: Solving Geological Problems

In an area where palynology still has a significant impact, this course will cover all aspects of Palaeozoic applied palynology for the Middle East including regional and industry case studies. We will look at real applications of Late Palaeozoic palynology specific to the industry. There are no other courses that cover applied Middle East Late Palaeozoic Palynology, nor has the regional and industry focused on solving these geological problems.

Added on 23 April, 2020

Online e-Symposium

Thursday, 2 October 2014, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Concepts of Scale: Horizontal Development of Wolfcamp Shale Oil of the Southern Midland Basin

This course is ideal for individuals involved in Midland Basin exploration and development. Successful development of Wolfcamp shale oil relies on complex inter-relationships (ultimately interdependencies) within and between a wide variety of scientific disciplines, financial entities, and company partnerships.

Added on 20 June, 2014

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STARR Project Manager/Research Scientist, Bureau of Economic Geology

The Bureau of Economic Geology (Bureau) at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a highly talented individual to lead the State of Texas Advanced Resource Recovery (STARR) research program. MS, or PhD in geosciences or petroleum engineering or related technical discipline. 15 or more years of oil and gas industry and/or academic experience, including supervising and/or managing complex exploration, development, or research projects.

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VG Abstract By Fred Schroeder

Basics of Prospecting

The following short course option was developed for geology and geophysics students that have not had much exposure to how geoscience is applied in industry. It can be tailored for undergraduate juniors and seniors or graduate students. The agenda can be modified to meet specific needs and time constraints. Contact the presenter to discuss options.

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Added on 08 January, 2014

VG Abstract By Fred Schroeder

Basic Structural Interpretation

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Added on 08 January, 2014

VG Abstract By Fred Schroeder

The Use of Seismic Data in Industry

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Added on 08 January, 2014

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 Fred Schroeder

Basic Stratigraphic Interpretation

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Added on 08 January, 2014

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

Jessica Lynn Wold President (2020-2021) Blackbeard Operating, LLC

John F. Humphrey Past President (2020-2021) Sharbro Energy 575-513-8388

Paul H. Pause President Elect (2020-2021) Independent (432) 689-9398

Rene Gabrielle Wiksveen Vice President (2020-2021) Blackbeard Operating (432) 242-0050

Tina Manning Secretary (2020-2021) DeGolyer and MacNaughton (214) 750-3255

Lauren Patrice Dietzel Treasurer (2020-2022) EXL Petroleum (432) 6868080

Nicolas Brissette Advisory Counselor (2020-2023) MDC Texas Energy (940) 256-3305

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