2007 AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition (April 1 - 4, 2007)
Friday, March 30, 2007 - Wednesday, April 4, 2007 | Long Beach, CA USA
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Theme I - Deep Water Reservoirs return to top
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Processes and Modeling of Deep-Water Flows I (SEPM)
This session examines the influence of sediment-gravity flow mechanics on submarine landscape evolution via both deposition and erosion. Particular attention is given to the process continuum between turbidity currents and debris flows - including flows which evolve to share characteristics of both. Presentations will include analyses using outcrop and core data, seismic and seafloor data, and physical and numerical models
David Mohrig, Dept. of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Ave., Building 54-814, Cambridge, MA 02139, Phone: 617-253-9429, mohrig@mit.edu. Peter Haughton, Department of Geology, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 Ireland, Phone: +35317162244, peter.haughton@ucd.ie. William McCaffrey, TRG, Earth Sciences, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT United Kingdom, Phone: unknown, mccaffrey@earth.leeds.ac.uk. Terri Duncan, AAPG, Tulsa, OK 74119, Phone: 918 560 2641, td_duncan@yahoo.com
Processes and Modeling of Deep-Water Flows II (SEPM)
Bill McCaffrey, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT United Kingdom, Phone: 44 113 343 6625, mccaffrey@earth.leeds.ac.uk. David Mohrig, Dept. of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Ave., Building 54-814, Cambridge, MA 02139, Phone: 617-253-9429, mohrig@mit.edu. Peter D. W. Haughton, Marine and Petroleum Geology Group, UCD, University College Dublin, Department of Geology, Belfield, Dublin D4 Ireland, peter.haughton@ucd.ie
Understanding Slope Processes I (SEPM)
Carlos Pirmez, Shell International E&P, Inc, 3737 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77025, Phone: 281-555-1212, Carlos.Pirmez@Shell.com
Understanding Slope Processes II (SEPM)
C. Pirmez, Shell International E&P Inc, 3737 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77025, carlos.pirmez@shell.com
Reservoir Connectivity: Key to Successful Development (AAPG/SEPM)
We will focus upon geoscience and related reservoir engineering factors which impact reservoir connectivity, compartmentalization, and segmentation in deep water reservoirs worldwide. Reservoir architecture and structural factors as it impacts expected production trends, fluid flow pathways, early gas and water gas breakthrough will be covered. Outcrop analogs for subsurface reservoirs are also expected to be a topic for the session
John W. Snedden, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, P.O. Box 2189, Houston, TX 77252-2189, Phone: 713-431-4418, john.w.snedden@exxonmobil.com. Mike Mayall, Angola BU, BP, Compass Point, 79-87 Kingston Road, Sunbury TW18 1DY United Kingdom, Phone: 44 1932 768414, mayallmj@bp.com
Importance of Confined Channels as Petroleum Reservoirs (SEPM/AAPG)
The goal of this session is to illustrate how our understanding of confined channels has evolved over the last decade of deepwater exploration and development. This session will primarily focus on the diversity, morphology, distribution, and properties of confined channel fills in multiple deepwater basins worldwide
Morgan D. Sullivan, Quantitative Stratigraphy Team, Chevron Energy Technology Company, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 832-854-6997, morgansullivan@chevron.com. Barrett T. Dixon, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, The Woodlands, 77380, TX, barrett_dixon@anadarko.com
Effects of Active Structural Growth and Confined Basins on Sandbody Architecture (SEPM/AAPG)
This session will examine the effect of active tectonic activity on the topographic evolution of confined basins and how this relationship controls the external architecture and internal heterogeneity of sandbody reservoirs. This theme will be adressed using a variety of data sets including outcrop, seismic/subsurface, modern seafloor, flume experiments and modelling results
David R. Pyles, Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO 80401, Phone: 303.384.2104, dpyles@mines.edu. Philippe Joseph, IFP School / Geology-Geochemistry-Geophysics Direction, Institut Francais du Petrole, 228-232, Avenue Napoleon Bonaparte, 92852 Rueil Malmaison Cedex France, Phone: 33-1-47526998, philippe.joseph@ifp.fr
Effects of Active Structural Growth and Confined Basins on Sandbody Architecture I (SEPM/AAPG)
This session will examine the effect of active tectonic activity on the topographic evolution of confined basins and how this relationship controls the external architecture and internal heterogeneity of sandbody reservoirs. This theme will be adressed using a variety of data sets including outcrop, seismic/subsurface, modern seafloor, flume experiments and modelling results
David R. Pyles, Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO 80401, Phone: 303.384.2104, dpyles@mines.edu. Philippe Joseph, IFP School / Geology-Geochemistry-Geophysics Direction, Institut Francais du Petrole, 228-232, Avenue Napoleon Bonaparte, 92852 Rueil Malmaison Cedex France, Phone: 33-1-47526998, philippe.joseph@ifp.fr
Deep-Water Sandstones: In Honor of Tor Nilsen (AAPG/SEPM)
Dr. Tor Nilsen made many significant contributions to our understanding of deep-water depositional systems. The goal of this session is to present our current knowledge of deep-water sandstones, both in subsurface and outcrop, in order illustrate how our understanding of deep-water systems has evolved over time
Joseph Studlick, Maersk Oil Gulf of Mexico LLC, 2000 W. Sam Houston Parkway South, Suite 1450, Houston, TX 77042, Phone: 713 268-5236, stu@maerskoil.com. S. A. Reid, Occidental of Oman, Inc, P.O. Box 27759, Houston, TX 77227-7759, tony_reid@oxy.com
Occurrence and Implications of Injected Sands (SEPM/AAPG)
Andrew Hurst, Department of Geology & Petroleum Geology, Aberdeen University, King's College, Aberdeen AB24 3UE United Kingdom, Phone: 44 1224 273713, Fax: 44 1224 272785, a.hurst@abdn.ac.uk. Mario Vigorito, Department of Geology & Petroleum Geology, Aberdeen University, Aberdeen AB24 3UE United Kingdom, m.vigorito@abdn.ac.uk
California Deep Water Cores (PSAAPG/SEPM)
Dave Miner, Aera Energy, LLC, Bakersfield, CA 93311, Phone: 661-665-5464, dmminer@aeraenergy.com. Donald R. Lowe, Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, Phone: 650-725-3040, Fax: 650-725-0979, lowe@pangea.stanford.edu. R. Tom Mooney, Deepwater Stratigraphy Team, Chevron Energy Technology Company, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 832-854-7040, RTMooney@Chevron.com
Controls and Architecture of Channelized Deepwater Sandstones (SEPM/AAPG)
R. Tom Mooney, Deepwater Stratigraphy Team, Chevron Energy Technology Company, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 832-854-7040, RTMooney@Chevron.com. Anthony Sprague, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, Houston, TX 77252, Phone: 713 431 7228, anthony.r.sprague@exxonmobil.com
Theme II - Stratigraphy and Sedimentology return to top
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Lakes in Active Margin Settings: Climate Versus Tectonics (SEPM/AAPG)
Paul Buchheim, Laboratory of LimnoGeology / Dept. of Earth and Biological Sciences, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, Phone: 909-558-4530, paulbuchheim@verizon.net
Tectonic Controls on Sedimentation: Recognizing the Contributions of John Crowell I (AAPG/SEPM)
Recent advances and global studies in this broad and dynamic field provide an opportunity to recognize Professor John Crowell, who helped lead the field in identifying tectonic signatures in the stratigraphic record, particularly along the San Andreas fault system and related basins. Over a lifetime of work, John has developed concepts and methods for more general application and continuing debate
Emery Goodman, ExxonMobil Production Company, ExxonMobil, 800 Bell St, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 713-656-9518, emery.d.goodman@exxonmobil.com. Brian K. Horton, Institute for Geophysics & Department of Geological Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station C1100, Austin, TX 78712-0254, Phone: (512) 471-5172, Fax: (512) 471-9425, horton@mail.utexas.edu
Tectonic Controls on Sedimentation: Recognizing the Contributions of John Crowell II (AAPG/SEPM)
Emery Goodman, ExxonMobil Production Company, ExxonMobil, 800 Bell St, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 713-656-9518, emery.d.goodman@exxonmobil.com. Brian K. Horton, Institute for Geophysics & Department of Geological Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station C1100, Austin, TX 78712-0254, Phone: (512) 471-5172, Fax: (512) 471-9425, horton@mail.utexas.edu
Applications of Quantitative Geomorphology to Subsurface Problems: Quantitative Comparison of Tributary and Distributary Systems in Subareal and Submarine Environments (SEPM)
Oral Session Chair
Andrea Fildani, Chevron Energy Technology Company, 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583, Phone: 925 842 4377, ANDF@chevron.com. George Hilley, Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-2115, Phone: (650) 723-2782, hilley@pangea.stanford.edu
Poster Session Chair
Andrea Fildani, Dept. Geol. & Envir. Sci, Stanford University, Bldg. 320, Stanford, CA 94305-2115, Phone: (650) 723-1010, Fax: (650) 725-0979, fildani@pangea.stanford.edu. George Hilley, Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-2115, Phone: (650) 723-2782, hilley@pangea.stanford.eduMudrock Facies Models: Sources, Seals and Reservoirs (SEPM/AAPG)
Kevin M. Bohacs, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, P.O. Box 2189, Houston, TX 77450, Phone: 713-431-7799, kevin.m.bohacs@exxonmobil.com. Robert Gaines, Geology, Pomona College, Pomona, CA, Phone: 909-621-8674, Robert.Gaines@pomona.edu
Climatic Controls on Sediment Character, Distribution, and Stratal Architecture (SEPM)
This session examines the effect of climate on the geographic settings in which sediment accumulation is favored (distribution), how sedimentary units are arranged within those settings (stratal architecture), and the petrophysical characteristics of the sedimentary units, including: quality of reservoirs, sources and seals; and the response of the sediments to remote sensing via airborne sensors, seismic and logging
William Heins, ExxonMobil Upstream Research, Houston, TX 77252-2189, Phone: 1-713-431-4966, Fax: 1-713-431-6193, bill.heins@exxonmobil.com
SEPM Research Symposium: Changing Paradigms in Carbonates I
SEPM Research Symposium
Eugene Rankey, Marine Geology and Geophysics, University of Miami, 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149, Phone: +1 305 421 4690, Fax: +1 305 421 4632, grankey@rsmas.miami.edu. V. Paul Wright, School of Earth, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3YE United Kingdom, Phone: +44(0)2920874943, WrightVP@cardiff.ac.uk. Noel P. James, Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Canada, Phone: 613-533-6170, james@geol.queensu.ca
SEPM Research Symposium: Changing Paradigms in Carbonates II
Eugene Rankey, Marine Geology and Geophysics, University of Miami, 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149, Phone: +1 305 421 4690, Fax: +1 305 421 4632, grankey@rsmas.miami.edu. Noel P. James, Queen'sUniversity, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Canada, Phone: 613-533-2597, james@geol.queensu.ca. V. Paul Wright, School of Earth, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3YE United Kingdom, Phone: +44(0)2920874943, WrightVP@cardiff.ac.uk
50 Years of Research on the Devonian Reef Complexes of Western Australia: Implications for Interpreting Carbonate Systems Worldwide (SEPM)
Charles Kerans, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station C1100, Austin, TX 78712-0254, Phone: 512-471-4282, Fax: 512-471-9425, ckerans@mail.utexas.edu. Paul Harris, Chevron Energy Technology Company, 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road, D-1212, San Ramon, CA 94583, Phone: 925-842-4336, Fax: 925-842-2076, mitchharris@chevron.com
Deep Time Climates: Their Relevance to Climate Change and Value to Petroleum Exploration (SEPM/AAPG)
The geologic record gives us the means to understand natural climate variability, providing context and perspective for present and future climate changes. We examine climate change from the context of deep time. What were the timescales of the change, how widespread and persistant was the change, what did it look like, and what caused it?
Martin Perlmutter, Chevron, 1500 Louisiana, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 832-854-6998, mperlmutter@chevron.com. Rich Lane, Directorate for Geosciences, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA 22230, Phone: (703) 292-8551, hlane@nsf.gov. John M. Armentrout, Cascade Stratigraphics, Inc, Clackamas, OR 97015, Phone: 503-658-8797, jarmenrock@msn.com
NAMS Special Session: Integrated Biostratigraphic Analysis (SEPM)
Nancy Engelhardt-Moore, Gulf Exploration, Devon Energy Corporation, 1200 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 713-286-5843, nancy.engelhardt-moore@dvn.com. Peter P. McLaughlin, Delaware Geological Survey, University of Delaware, DGS Building, Newark, DE 19716-7501, Phone: 302-831-8263, Fax: 302-831-3579, ppmclau@udel.edu
Seismic Stratigraphy in the 21st Century (AAPG/SEPM)
Art Donovan, BP, Houston, TX, donovan@bp.com. Henry Posamentier, Anadarko, Houston, TX, Phone: 832-636-1643, henry_posamentier@anadarko.com
Shallow Marine to Non-Marine Depositional Systems I (SEPM/AAPG)
Sequence stratigraphy and other model applications toward understanding complex facies architecture and sedimentary environments
John Suter, ConocoPhillips, Houston, TX 77252, suterjr@conocophillips.com. Kenneth D. Ehman, Skyline Ridge, Inc, Los Gatos, CA 95031, Phone: 408-482-0715, KDEhman@aol.com
Shallow Marine to Non-Marine Depositional Systems (SEPM/AAPG)
Sequence stratigraphy and other model applications toward understanding complex facies architecture and sedimentary environments
John Suter, ConocoPhillips, Houston, TX 77252, suterjr@conocophillips.com. Don Miller, Bankers Petroleum, Camarillo, CA 93010, Phone: 805-484-3613, dmiller@bankerspetroleum.com
Shallow Marine to Non-Marine Depositional Systems II (SEPM/AAPG)
John R. Suter, ConocoPhillips Inc, P.O. Box 2197, Houston, TX 77252-2197, Phone: 281-293-5913, Fax: 281-293-3833, john.r.suter@conoco.com. Don Miller, Bankers Petroleum, Camarillo, CA 93010, Phone: 805-484-3613, dmiller@bankerspetroleum.com
Carbonate Reservoir Characterization: Examples and Analogs (SEPM/AAPG)
Matt Campbell, Vintage Production California, LLC, Bakersfield, CA 93313, Phone: (661) 869-8051, matthew_campbell@oxy.com
Shallow Marine to Non-Marine Depositional Systems-- Ichnological Perspectives (SEPM/AAPG)
David J. Bottjer, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, Phone: 213-740-6100, dbottjier@usc.edu
Theme III - Structural Innovations and Applications return to top
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3-D Structural Modeling (AAPG)
3D geometric modeling and restoration, 3d geomechanical modeling, 3D visualization of complex structures, 3d modeling in areas of limited data quality
David Richards, Midland Valley Exploration, 1767A Denver West Blvd, Golden, CO 80401, Phone: 303-273-2922, david@mve.com. Chris Connors, Washington and Lee University, ConnorsC@wlu.edu
Practical Methods for Structural Interpretation: Tips, Pitfalls, and Lessons Learned (AAPG)
We invite structural interpretation techniques and case studies that emphasize improvement in our understanding of structural geology, including: •Interpretation changes as data density/quality increases (2-D to 3-D) or as focus narrows (e.g. E, D, & P) •Benefits of automated techniques •Insights from 3-D seismic that supersede conventional ideas about structural styles, fault dimensional data, and structural timing
Ted Apotria, ExxonMobil Development Company, 12450 Greenspoint Drive, GP6-563, Houston, TX 77060, Phone: 281 654-3086, Fax: 281 654-4693, ted.g.apotria@exxonmobil.com. Douglas Goff, Canada Business Unit, Chevron, P.O. Box 4844, Houston, TX 77210-4844, Phone: (832) 854-7310, DougGoff@Chevron.com
Analysis of Strike-Slip Systems (AAPG)
Robert W. Krantz, New Ventures Exploration - Global Studies Group, ConocoPhillips, 600 N. Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX 77252, Phone: 281 293 2092, bob.krantz@conocophillips.com. Craig L. Schneider, School of Earth Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne 3010 Australia, Phone: 1 832 486 3124, Fax: 1 832 486 2155, craig.l.schneider@conocophillips.com
Paleogeography and Plate Tectonics (SEPM/AAPG)
Ron Blakey, Department of Geology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, Phone: 928-523-2740, Ronald.Blakey@nau.edu
Faults as Seals and Flow Conduits: Fundamental Processes, Predictions, and Applications (AAPG/SEPM)
Prediction of fault seal and fault fluid flow properties present challenges for both exploration and production applications. Abstracts are solicited that consider the fundamental structural, diagenetic, and petrophysical processes, their impact on reservoir charge and performance, prediction, and case histories
Peter Eichhubl, Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713, peter.eichhubl@beg.utexas.edu. Peter S. D'Onfro, Integrated Interpretation Center, ConocoPhillips, P.O. Box 2197, Houston, TX 77252-2197, Phone: 281-293-4880, Peter.S.D'Onfro@conocophillips.com
Subseismic Fault and Fracture Prediction (AAPG)
Michael R. Gross, Department of Earth Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, Phone: 305 348-3932, grossm@fiu.edu. Scott J. Wilkins, Structure, Traps, and Seals Team, Shell International Exploration and Production Inc, P.O. Box 481, Houston, TX 77001, Phone: 713-245-7417, scott.wilkins@shell.com. Susan Agar, ExxonMobil Upstream Research, Houston, TX 77252-2189, Phone: 713-431-4396, susan.m.agar@exxonmobil.com
Folds and Thrust Belts: New Concepts, Methods and Tools (AAPG)
Oral Session Chair
Alexander P. Bump, BP Exploration and Production Technology Group, 501 Westlake Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77079, Phone: 281-366-0241, alexander.bump@bp.com. Stephen J. Naruk, Shell International Exploration and Production, 3737 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77025, Phone: 713-245-7249, Steve.Naruk@shell.com
Poster Session Chair
Stephen J. Naruk, Shell International Exploration and Production, 3737 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77025, Phone: 713-245-7249, Steve.Naruk@shell.com. Alexander Bump, BP, alexander.bump@bp.comTheme IV - Global Exploration Portfolio return to top
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Michel T. Halbouty Lecture: Current Petroleum Exploration Trends: Prudent Investments or Irrational Exuberance? (AAPG)
The Michael T. Halbouty Lecture series is an ongoing special event at the AAPG Annual Conventiona and Exhibition
Jon R. Schwalbach, Aera Energy LLC, Bakersfield, CA 93311, Phone: (661) 665-5081, jrschwalbach@aeraenergy.com
Understanding World Oil Resources: Hedberg Conference Results (AAPG)
Richard Nehring, NRG Associates, P.O. Box 1655, Colorado Springs, CO 80901, Phone: 719 630 1650, nehringdatabase@uswest.net
Arctic Basins and Hydrocarbon Systems (AAPG)
Steve Creaney, New Business Development, ExxonMobil Exploration Company, 233 Benmar, Houston, TX 77060, Phone: 281-654-7113, steve.creaney@exxonmobil.com
Next "Best" Chances in Global Exploration: Concepts for Play Development (AAPG)
Oral Session Chair
Alastair Fraser, BP Exploration Operating Co. Ltd, Chertsey Road, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex TW16 7LN United Kingdom, Phone: 44 1932 768451, fraseraj@bp.com. Scot Fraser, International Exploration, Cobalt Energy International, Two Post Oak Central, 1980 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77056, Phone: 713 579 9130, scot.fraser@cobaltintl.com
Poster Session Chair
Alastair Fraser, BP Exploration Operating Co. Ltd, Chertsey Road, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex TW16 7LN United Kingdom, Phone: 44 1932 768451, fraseraj@bp.com. Scot Fraser, Cobalt Energy, Houston, TX, fraser_hartley@hotmail.comExploring Madagascar (AAPG)
Exploration of Madagascar
Michael M. Deal, ExxonMobil Exploration Company, 233 Benmar, Houston, TX 77060, michael.m.deal@exxonmobil.com. Ignace Randrianasolo, Director of Hydrocarbons Madagascar, Phone: Director of Hydrocarbons, omnisdh@wanadoo.mg
International Exploration Plays (AAPG)
Submit papers here that deal with International Exploration
Michael M. Deal, ExxonMobil, Houston, TX, michael.m.deal@exxonmobil.com. Ignace Randrianasolo, Director of Hydrocarbons Madagascar, Phone: Director of Hydrocarbons, omnisdh@wanadoo.mg. Jeffery Kraus, ExxonMobil Exploration Co, Houston, TX, Phone: 281-654-7172, jeffery.u.kraus@exxonmobil.com
Searching for Success: New Areas, Concepts, and Challenges (AAPG)
Mike Lukk, Chad Geoscience, ExxonMobil Production Company, 12450 Greenspoint Dr, Houston, TX 77060, Phone: 281-654-5166, michael.e.lukk@exxonmobil.com. D. J. O'Donnell, Nigeria Deepwater Bonga, ExxonMobil Development Company, Houston, TX, Phone: 281-654-8352, daniel.j.o'donnell@exxonmobil.com
Biggest Discoveries Since the Millennium (AAPG)
Orla McLaughlin, Business Development, ExxonMobil Exploration Company, 233 Benmar, Houston, TX 77060, Phone: 2816548717, Fax: 2816547719, orla.m.mclaughlin@exxonmobil.com
Theme V - Maximizing Our Potential: Reservoir Characterization and Modeling return to top
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New Approaches to Reservoir Characterization and Modeling I (AAPG)
This session addresses recent advances in siliciclastic and carbonate reservoir characterization and 3-D reservoir modeling. The main focus is on methods to characterize and quantify facies, lithology, and petrophysical properties based on varied data sets (subsurface, outcrop-based statistics, etc.)
Matthew Pranter, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, Phone: 303-492-1460, Matthew.Pranter@colorado.edu. Neil Hurley, Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 1516 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, Phone: 303 374 2128, nfhurley@mines.edu. Alan Byrnes, Kansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas, 1930 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66047, Phone: 785-864-2177, abyrnes@kgs.ku.edu
New Approaches to Reservoir Characterization and Modeling II (AAPG)
Matthew Pranter, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309, Phone: 303-492-1460, Matthew.Pranter@colorado.edu. Neil Hurley, Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 1516 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, Phone: 303 374 2128, nfhurley@mines.edu. A. P. Byrnes, Kansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas, 1930 constant Ave, Lawrence, KS 66047, abyrnes@kgs.ukans.edu
Architectural Elements: Modern and Outcrop Analogs for Modeling Reservoirs I (SEPM/AAPG)
Lisa Towery, BP America Inc, 501 Westlake Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77079, Phone: 281-366-0923, Fax: 281-366-5717, lisa.towery@bp.com. Kirt Campion, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, P. O. Box 2189, Houston, TX 77252-2189, Phone: 713-431.6424, kirt.m.campion@exxonmobil.com
Architectural Elements: Modern and Outcrop Analogs for Modeling Reservoirs II (SEPM/AAPG)
Kirt Campion, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, P. O. Box 2189, Houston, TX 77252-2189, Phone: 713-431.6424, kirt.m.campion@exxonmobil.com. Lisa Towery, BP America Inc, 501 Westlake Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77079, Phone: 281-366-0923, Fax: 281-366-5717, lisa.towery@bp.com
Rock Physics: Key to Formation Evaluation and Seismic Attributes (AAPG)
Tim R. Lane, Rock Properties & Non-Seismic Geophysics, BP, Westlake One, 501 Westlake Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77079, Phone: 281-366-5468, Fax: 281-366-5856, tim.lane@bp.com. Mario A. Gutierrez, Quantitative Evaluation, EP Solutions, Shell International Exploration and Production Inc, 200 North Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX 77079-1197, Phone: +1 281 544 4576, Fax: +1 281 544 2267, mario.gutierrez@shell.com
Life After Primary Depletion: Case Studies of EOR (AAPG)
Chuck O'Brien, Aera Energy, LLC, Bakersfield, CA 93311, Phone: 661-665-5175, cpobrien@aeraenergy.com. Jill Buckley, Petroleum Recovery Research Center, New Mexico Tech, Socorro, NM 87801, Phone: 505-835-5405, jill@prrc.nmt.edu
From Pore to Prospect to Play: Predicting Sandstone Reservoir Quality (SEPM/AAPG)
Calum Macaulay, Shell International E&P, Technology Applications & Research, 3737 Bellaire Boulevard, Houston, TX 77025, Phone: 713 245 7283, Fax: 713 245 7850, Calum.Macaulay@shell.com. James R. Boles, Department of Geological Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, Phone: 805-893-3719, boles@geol.ucsb.edu
Carbonate Diagenesis and Reservoir Quality Prediction (SEPM/AAPG)
A myriad of diagenetic processes can affect carbonate reservoirs - in either positive or negative ways. This session is directed towards a diverse spectrum of studies that have incorporated an understanding of various diagenetic changes into the enhanced prediction of reservoir quality in carbonates
Oral Session Chair
G. Michael Grammer, Department of Geosciences, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5150, Phone: 269 387 3667, mgrammer@wmich.edu. Matthew Buoniconti, Chevron Energy Technology Company, San Ramon, CA 94583, Phone: (925)842-0595, MBuoniconti@chevron.com
Poster Session Chair
G. Michael Grammer, Department of Geosciences, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5150, Phone: 269 387 3667, mgrammer@wmich.edu. Matthew Buoniconti, Chevron Exploration Technology Company, San Ramon, CA, MBuoniconti@chevron.comImproved Understanding of Fractured Reservoirs, Quantification, and Modeling (AAPG)
Oral Session Chair
Paul LaPointe, Manager, Petroleum Services, FracMan Technology Group, Golder Associates, Inc, 18300 NE Union Hill Rd, Suite 200, Redmond, WA 98052, Phone: 425 883 0777, Fax: 425 882 5498, plapointe@golder.com. Tim Davis, Worldwide Exploration, Occidental Oil and Gas Corp, 5 Greenway Plaza, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77046-0506, Phone: 713-215-7213, Fax: 713-985-1444, tim_davis@oxy.com
Poster Session Chair
Tim Davis, Worldwide Exploration, Occidental Oil and Gas Corp, 5 Greenway Plaza, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77046-0506, Phone: 713-215-7213, Fax: 713-985-1444, tim_davis@oxy.com. Paul LaPointe, Manager, Petroleum Services, FracMan Technology Group, Golder Associates, Inc, 18300 NE Union Hill Rd, Suite 200, Redmond, WA 98052, Phone: 425 883 0777, Fax: 425 882 5498, plapointe@golder.com3-D Modeling: Geostatistics, Upscaling, and Simulation (AAPG/SEPM)
Michael Pyrcz, Quantitative Stratigraphy Team, Chevron, 1500 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 832-854-7016, Fax: 832-854-7070, mjpy@chevron.com. Tad Gladczenko, Schlumberger, 434 Beacon Ridge Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, Phone: 925-287-8993, tad@houston.oilfield.slb.com. Jef Caers, Petroleum Engineering, Stanford University, 367 Panama Street, Stanford, CA 94305-2220, Phone: 650 723 1774, jcaers@pangea.stanford.edu
Visualization Centers, CAVES, and Next Generation Productivity Tools (AAPG)
Mark Dobin, ExxonMobil, Houston, TX, mark.dobin@exxonmobil.com. James A. Thomson, BP, Houston 77079, Phone: 281-366-3446, thomsoja@bp.com
Theme VI - Geoscience Tools return to top
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Geologic Mapping and Modeling Using High Angle and Horizontal Wells (AAPG)
Quinn Passey, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co, ExxonMobil, P. O. Box 2189, Houston, TX 77252, Phone: 713-431-4941, Fax: 713-431-6115, quinn.r.passey@exxonmobil.com. Jeremy Lofts, INTEQ Marketing and Head Quarters, INTEQ (A Division of Baker Hughes), 2001 Rankin Road, Houston, TX 77073, Phone: +1 713 625 5214, Fax: +1 713 625 6619, Jeremy.Lofts@BakerHughes.com
Basin Evolution: Quantitative Forward Modeling (AAPG)
Tao Sun, Reservoir Characterization, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, P. O. Box 2189, Houston, TX 77252, Phone: 713 4317950, tao.sun@exxonmobil.com. Chris Paola, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55414, Phone: 612-627-4593, Fax: 612-627-4609, cpaola@umn.edu
Borehole Image Applications for Geologic Analysis (AAPG/SEPM)
Chuck Stelting, Chevron Energy Technology Company, Chevron, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 832-854-7007, ChuckStelting@chevron.com. L. Mark Larsen, Schlumberger, 14131 Midway Road, Suite 700, Addison, TX 75001, Phone: 9727897736, Fax: 9729801743, larsenm1@dallas.oilfield.slb.com
Theme VII - Unconventional Reservoirs and Resources return to top
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Shale Gas (EMD)
William S. Coffey, Devon Energy Corporation, 20 N. Broadway Suite 1500, Oklahoma City, OK 73102-8260, Phone: 405-552-7832, bill.coffey@dvn.com. Daniel Jarvie, Humble Geochemical Services, P.O. Box 789, Humble, TX 77347, Phone: 281-540-6050, danjarvie@humble-inc.com
Coal: Energy Source, C02 Sink, Paleoenvironmental Archive (EMD)
Walter B. Ayers, Jr., Department of Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M, College Station, TX 77843, Phone: 979-458-0721, walt.ayers@pe.tamu.edu. Jack C. Pashin, Geological Survey of Alabama, P.O. Box 869999, Tuscaloosa, AL 35486, Phone: 205 247 3558, Fax: 205 349 2861, jpashin@gsa.state.al.us
Heavy Oil Provinces of the World (EMD)
Fran Hein, Geology and Reserves Group, Alberta Energy and Utilities Board, 7th Floor, 640 - 5th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3G4 Canada, Phone: 403 297 6929, Fran.Hein@gov.ab.ca. Richard A. Marsh, Geology and Reserves Group, Alberta Energy and Utilities Board, Calgary, AB T2P 3G4 Canada, Phone: 403-297-8218, rick.marsh@gov.ab.ca
Alternative Energy Sources: Promises and Pitfalls (EMD)
Harrison H. Schmitt, University of Wisconsin-Madison, P.O. Box 90730, Albuquerque, NM 87199, Phone: 505 823 2616, Fax: 505 8232617, hhschmitt@earthlink.net. William Ambrose, Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713, Phone: (512) 471 0258, Fax: (512) 471 0140, william.ambrose@beg.utexas.edu
Theme VIII - Hydrocarbon Systems and Basin Analysis return to top
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Petroleum Geochemistry Case Studies - Opportunities for Reducing Risk II (AAPG/SEPM)
Joe MacQuaker, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom, Phone: 44 161 275 3811, joe.macquaker@manchester.ac.uk. Joseph Curiale, Energy Technology Corporation, Chevron Corporation, 14141 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478, Phone: 281 287 5646, Fax: 281 276 9351, jecuriale@chevron.com
Petroleum Geochemistry Case Studies I -- Opportunities for Reducing Risk (AAPG/SEPM)
Joe MacQuaker, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom, Phone: 44 161 275 3811, joe.macquaker@manchester.ac.uk. Joseph A. Curiale, Chevron, 14141 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77479, Phone: 281 287 5646, Fax: 281 276 9351, jcuriale@chevron.com
Petroleum Geochemistry Case Studies II -- Opportunities for Reducing Risk (AAPG/SEPM)
Joe MacQuaker, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom, Phone: 44 161 275 3811, joe.macquaker@manchester.ac.uk. Joseph A. Curiale, Chevron, 14141 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77479, Phone: 281 287 5646, Fax: 281 276 9351, jcuriale@chevron.com
New Tools and Technology for Basin Analysis I (AAPG/SEPM)
Robert J. Pottorf, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, P.O. Box 2189, URC-URC-S124, Houston, TX 77252-2189, Phone: 713-431-7390, Fax: 713-431-6310, robert.j.pottorf@exxonmobil.com. Hsin-Yi Tseng, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, P.O. Box 2189, Houston, TX 77252, Phone: 713-431-7926, hsin-yi.tseng@exxonmobil.com
New Tools and Technology for Basin Analysis II (AAPG/SEPM)
Robert J. Pottorf, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, P.O. Box 2189, URC-URC-S124, Houston, TX 77252-2189, Phone: 713-431-7390, Fax: 713-431-6310, robert.j.pottorf@exxonmobil.com. Hsin-Yi Tseng, Exxon Production Research Company, P.O. Box 2189, Houston, TX 77098, Phone: 713-431-4630, Fax: 713-431-6322, hytseng@epr.exxon.com
Theme IX - The New Oil Business return to top
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Women in the Energy Industry: Developing Negotiation Skills (AAPG/AWG)
Marjorie A. Chan, Geology and Geophysics, University of Utah, 135 S. 1460 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, Phone: 801-581-7162, Fax: 801-581-7065, machan@mines.utah.edu. A. K. Anderson, AWG, allyson_anderson@energy.senate.gov
Reserves Estimation and Play and Prospect Assessment in Today's Environment (AAPG)
Reserve assessment and risk analysis are critical factors facing our industry. Both internally and externally these topics are of critical importance to our industry
Daniel J. Tearpock, Subsurface Consultants & Associates, LLC, 10255 Richmond Ave, Suite 300W, Houston, TX 77042, Phone: 713-789-2444, Fax: 713-789-4449, djtearpock@scacompanies.com
Independent Producers Re-Exploring Mature Fields (AAPG Forum)
Dave Kilpatrick, CA, dave@dkilpatrick.com. J. Clough, jim_clough@dnr.state.ak.us
Data Applications and Formats for the 21st Century (AAPG)
Jon R. Schwalbach, Aera Energy LLC, Bakersfield, CA 93311, Phone: (661) 665-5081, jrschwalbach@aeraenergy.com
Theme X - Astrogeology and the "Bigger" Picture return to top
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Geoscience in Orbit: Sedimentology on Mars and Titan (AAPG/SEPM)
Juergen Schieber, Department of Geological Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, Phone: 812-855-5322, Fax: 812-855-7899, jschiebe@indiana.edu. Ken Edgett, Malin Space Science Systems, San Diego, CA 92191, Phone: unknown, Edgett@msss.com
Astrogeology (EMD)
Juergen Schieber, Department of Geological Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, Phone: 812-855-5322, Fax: 812-855-7899, jschiebe@indiana.edu. Ken Edgett, Malin Space Science Systems, San Diego, CA 92191, Phone: unknown, Edgett@msss.com
Geobiology: Microbes, Rocks, and Hydrocarbons (SEPM)
Frank Corsetti, Dept. of Earth Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90007, Phone: 213-740-6123, fcorsett@usc.edu. Will Berelson, Dept. of Earth Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90007, Phone: 213-740-5828, berelson@usc.edu. Leon Dzou, BP America, 501 WestLake Park Boulevard, Houston, TX 77079, Phone: 281-3662255, leon.dzou@bp.com
Theme XI - Geoscience and Public Policy return to top
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DPA Fourm: The Washington DC Office (GEO-DC) Panel Discussion
Don Juckett, AAPG GEO-DC Director, Washington, DC, Phone: unknown, djuckett@aapg.org
History of Petroleum Geology Forum (AAPG)
Stephen M. Testa, Testa Environmental Corporation, 19814 Jesus Maria Road, Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245, Phone: 209 754 1422, stesta@goldrush.com. Robert D. Hatcher, Jr., Dept. of Geological Sciences, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Knoxville, TN 37996-1410, Phone: (865) 974-6565, Fax: (865) 974-9326, bobmap@utk.edu
The Dynamic Earth: Earthquake Risks and Geohazards (DEG)
Dan Ponti, USGS, Menlo Park, CA, Phone: (650) 329-5679, dponti@usgs.gov. Lisa Grant, Dept. Environmental Health, Science & Policy, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697-7070, Phone: 949-824-5491, Fax: 949-824-2056, lgrant@uci.edu
Tsunamis and Hurricanes: The Geologic Record and the Pending Threat (DEG)
Michael Taylor, BP Exploration and Production, 501 Westlake Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77079, Phone: 281 366 2000, michael.taylor@bp.com
Beyond the Science: Geopolitics and the Energy Industry (AAPG)
Don Juckett, AAPG GEO-DC Director, 4214 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, Phone: (703) 575-8293, djuckett@aapg.org
CO2 Budgets and Greenhouse Gasses: Generation and Sequestration (DEG)
Marty Hewitt, Nexen Inc, 801 - 7th Avenue S.W., 27091, Calgary, AB T2P 3P7 Canada, Phone: 403-699-6092, Fax: 403-699-8787, marty_hewitt@nexeninc.com. John Kaldi, Australian School of Petroleum, Adelaide 5005 Australia, Phone: 61 88 3034291, jkaldi@asp.adelaide.edu.au
Theme XII - Student Sessions return to top
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Selected Academic Research Topics: AAPG Student Presentations
Susan A. Waters, Shell Offshore Inc, P.O. Box 61933, New Orleans, LA 70161-1933, Phone: 504 728 0229, susan.waters@shell.com. William E. Hottman, 4th Wave Imaging, Houston, TX, bill.hottman@4thwaveimaging.com
SEPM Student Awards Poster Session
Alexander R. Simms, School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, 105 NRC, Stillwater, OK 74078, Phone: 405-744-6358, alex.simms@okstate.edu. John W. Robinson, Consultant, 22 North Ranch Rd, Littleton, CO 80127-5701, Phone: 303-973-2907, Fax: 303-973-4085, robinson_jw@msn.com
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100th Anniversary
2007 Convention Wrap Up