2005 AAPG Annual Convention (June 19-22, 2005)
Saturday, June 18, 2005 - Friday, June 24, 2005 | Calgary, Canada
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Theme 1: Exploration of Mature Basins return to top
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CSPG Core Conference
Gerry Reinson, Reinson Consultants Ltd, 1400, 734 - 7 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3P8 Canada, Phone: 403-538-6200, Fax: 403-265-0862, greinson@telus.net
New Opportunities in Mature Basins I
Gerry Reinson, Reinson Consultants Ltd, 1400, 734 - 7 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3P8 Canada, Phone: 403-538-6200, Fax: 403-265-0862, greinson@telus.net. Jeffrey May, EOG Resources, Inc, 600 17th St., Suite 1100N, Denver, CO 80202, Phone: 303 824 5568, Fax: 303 824 5569, jeff_may@eogresources.com
New Opportunities in Mature Basins II
Gerry Reinson, Reinson Consultants Ltd, 1400, 734 - 7 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3P8 Canada, Phone: 403-538-6200, Fax: 403-265-0862, greinson@telus.net. Jeffrey May, EOG Resources, Inc, 600 17th St., Suite 1100N, Denver, CO 80202, Phone: 303 824 5568, Fax: 303 824 5569, jeff_may@eogresources.com
New Perspectives on Exploring the Paleozoic of North America I
Denis Lavoie, Geological Survey of Canada, GSC-Quebec, 880, Chemin Sainte-Foy, Bureau / Suite 840, QC G1S 2L2 Canada, Phone: 418 654 2571, delavoie@nrcan.gc.ca. Langhorne "Taury" Smith, Reservoir Characterization Group, New York State Museum, Room 3140, CEC, Albany, NY 12230, Phone: 518 473 6262, lsmith@mail.nysed.gov
New Perspectives on Exploring the Paleozoic of North America II
Denis Lavoie, Quebec Division, Geological Survey of Canada, 490 de la Couronne, Quebec City, QC G1K 9A9 Canada, Phone: 418-654-2571, Fax: 418-654-2615, delavoie@nrcan.gc.ca. Langhorne Smith, Reservoir Characterization Group, New York State Museum, Room 3140, CEC, Albany, NY 12230, Phone: 518 473 6262, lsmith@mail.nysed.gov
Exploration Prospects in the Mesozoic of the Western Interior
This session addresses regional exploration concepts in Mesozoic strata of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin and U.S. Rocky Mountain basins. A number of specific plays are also addressed on a more local basis
Brad J. Hayes, Petrel Robertson Consulting Ltd, 736 8th Avenue SW, Suite 500, Calgary, AB T2P 1H4 Canada, Phone: 403 218 1607, bhayes@petrelrob.com. John C. Lorenz, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM 87185, Phone: (505)844-3695, Fax: (505)844-7354, jcloren@sandia.gov
Deep-Water Deposits in Mature Basins
Thomas F. Moslow, Midnight Oil and Gas Ltd, 1000, 140-4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3N3 Canada, Phone: 403 303 8507, tmoslow@midnightoil.ca. Roger M. Slatt, School of Geology and Geophysics, University of Oklahoma, 100 E. Boyd Street, suite 810, Norman, OK 73019, Phone: (405) 325-3253, Fax: (405) 325-3140, rslatt@ou.edu
Theme 2: Exploration in Continental Margin Settings and Frontier Basins return to top
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Exploring North of 60
The goal of this session is to discuss existing and potential petroleum resources - both conventional and unconventional – north of 60o. Talks and posters covering aspects of the geological framework, as well as environmental, economic, and engineering considerations, that relate to exploration and development north of 60o will also be welcomed
David Morrow, Geological Survey of Canada, Calgary, AB Canada, Phone: 403-292-7143, dmorrow@nrcan.gc.ca. Kevin Root, EnCana Corporation, Calagary, AB Canada, Phone: 403-645-5612, kevin_root@nexeninc.com
Exploring North Atlantic Margins
While the origin of the NE Atlantic margins was dominated by extensional tectonics, phenomena such as transtension, inversion, hotspot magmatism, regional exhumation and glaciation are also responsible for shaping the architecture of the basins. We are soliciting papers and posters to illustrate the regional geology, tectono-stratigraphic evolution, petroleum systems, basin evaluation, stratigraphy, seismic mapping, geochemistry, field examples
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Tony Dore, Statoil, London United Kingdom, Phone: 44 207 766 7730, agdo@statoil.com. Michael Enachescu, Memorial University, St. John's, NF Canada, Phone: 709-737-6103, michaele@mun.ca
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Tony Dore, Statoil, Stavenger Norway, agdo@statoil.com. Michael Enachescu, Memorial University, St. John's, NF Canada, Phone: 709-737-6103, michaele@mun.caExploring South Atlantic Margins
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Marcio Mello, High Resolution Petroleum Technology, Rua Prof. Saldanha 115, Rio de Janeiro 22461-220 Brazil, marciorm@openlink.com.br. Ken Nibbelink, International Division, Devon Energy, 1200 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 713-507-5059, Fax: 713-265-8834, ken.nibbelink@dvn.com
Poster Session Chair
Marcio Mello, High Resolution Petroleum Technology, Rua Prof. Saldanha 115, Rio de Janeiro 22461-220 Brazil, marciorm@openlink.com.br. Ken Nibbelink, Devon Energy, 333 Clay Street, 10th Floor, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: 713-507-5059, Fax: 713-507-5164, ken.nibbelink@dvn.comGulf of Mexico Exploration
Expose industry to emerging frontier exploration play concepts in the Gulf of Mexico and some of the technology required to make the plays
Paul Myers, EnCana Corporation, Calgary, AB Canada, Phone: 403-645-2196, paul.myers@encana.com. Greg Kelleher, Devon Energy, Houston, TX, Phone: 713-286-5825, Greg.Kelleher@dvn.com
Exploring Active Margins
Mark Cooper, EnCana Corporation, 150 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2S5 Canada, Phone: 403 645 2964, mark.cooper@encana.com
Exploration in the Middle East and Asia
Exploration in the Middle East and Asia incorporates the entire spectrum of geologic time and geologic processes from the InfraCambrian to the Recent, and geographically encompasses literally hundreds of basins and their constituent petroleum systems, from the relatively small and insignificant to the most prolific basins on the planet
Dana Coffield, Gran Tierra Energy Inc, Tenth Floor, 610-8th Avenue S.W, Calgary, AB T2P 1G5 Canada, Phone: 403 537 7454, danacoffield@grantierra.com. John Dolson, TNK-BP, Arbat 8/10, 5C, 22, Moscow 119090 Russia, Phone: 7-095-777-7707, jdolson@tnk-bp.ru
Theme 3: Holistic Analysis of Petroleum Systems return to top
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Integrated Analysis of Petroleum Systems in 4-D
This session will focus on the use of multi-dimensional modeling as a descriptive and predictive tool for the understanding of petroleum systems. Emphasis will be on basin-scale thermal and fluid flow histories, including recent advances in the techniques of petroleum system modeling. Studies documenting fully integrated case studies of petroleum systems are welcome
Joe Curiale, Unocal Exploration and Exploitation Technology, 14141 SW Freeway, 77478 Sugar Land, TX, Phone: 281-287-5646, Fax: 281-276-9351, jcuriale@unocal.com. Art Stirrett, North Rock Petroleum, Calgary, AB Canada, stirrett@northrock.ab.ca
Hydrocarbon Migration: Geochemistry and Flow Modeling
Dan Carruthers, The Permedia Research Group Inc, 577 Somerset St. W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K1 Canada, Phone: (613) 230-6209, Fax: (613) 230-6351, dan@permedia.ca. Maowen Li, GSC-Calgary, 3303-33rd St. NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2A7 Canada, Phone: 403 292 7042, maowen.li@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
Gas Generation and Gas Typing of Petroleum Systems
This session will focus on the theory and volumetric significance of natural generation, migration, alteration and preservation. It will include subjects such as the molecular and isotopic geochemistry of gas in both conventional and non-conventional reservoirs, including generation kinetics, correlation of gas to source rocks, and gas alteration in the reservoir
Michael Whiticar, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC Canada, Phone: 250 721 6514, whiticar@uvic.ca. Lloyd Snowdon, 4904 Brockington Road NW, Calgary, AB T2L 1R6 Canada, Phone: 403 284 3500, snowdonl@shaw.ca
Advances in Understanding the Biodegradation of Hydrocarbons
Biodegradation research has leapt forward in the last decade with discovery of anaerobic hydrocarbon degradation mechanisms, rates of biodegradation and the nature of the actual process in petroleum reservoirs. This session welcomes papers on any geological, geochemical or biological aspect of petroleum biodegradation in the subsurface and its impact on fluid properties
Oral Session Chair
Steve Larter, Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Canada, Phone: 403 220 7484, slarter@ucalgary.ca. Arnd Wilhelms, Technology, Norsk Hydro, Bergen 5020 Norway, Phone: 47 91864592, arnd.wilhelms@hydro.com
Poster Session Chair
Steve Larter, Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Canada, Phone: 403 220 7484, slarter@ucalgary.ca. Arnd Wilhelms, O&E Exploration, Norsk Hydro, P.O. 0264, Oslo 0264 Norway, Phone: 47 22538162, arnd.wilhelms@hydro.comPetroleum Systems of Canada
The petroleum system concept has evolved into a powerful tool for exploration and resource assessment. Canada’s sweeping, geological diversity of petroleum provinces and basin types has produced a multitude of petroleum systems with very different characteristics. Many of these will be featured here
Martin Fowler, Geological Survey of Canada, 3303 - 33rd Street NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2A7 Canada, Phone: 403-292-7038, Fax: 403-292-7159, mfowler@nrcan.gc.ca. Don McAlpine, GSC-Atlantic, P.O. Box 1006, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4A2 Canada, Phone: 902 426 2730, dmcalpin@nrcan.gc.ca. Cynthia L. Riediger, Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, University of Calgary, 2500 Univesity Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Canada, Phone: 403 220 8783, riediger@ucalgary.ca
Theme 4: Tectonic Systems and Basin Evolution return to top
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Evolution of Foreland Basins
The evolution of foreland basins, where regional subsidence is associated with an adjacent orogenic belt, is well understood to first order. This technical session will focus on higher-order aspects and general principals of foreland basin evolution and mechanics. For example, contributions may address: the complex feedback relationships between thrust-and-fold belt deformation, erosion, and foreland sedimentation;
Glen Stockmal, Geological Survey of Canada, 3303 - 33rd Street NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2A7 Canada, Phone: 403-292-7173, gstockma@nrcan.gc.ca. Tim Lawton, Dept. of Geological Sciences, New Mexico State University, MSC 3AB, Las Cruces, NM 88001, Phone: 505-646-4910, tlawton@nmsu.edu
Interplay of Basin Tectonics, Structural Style and Sedimentation I
In this session we hope to capture some of these interdisciplinary advances with presentations representing diverse geographic and tectonic settings, hopefully highlighting well-documented exploration/development case studies linking structure to sedimentary fill, or basin-scale summaries from actual or modeled examples
John Richard Underhill, School of Geosciences, Grant Institute of Earth Science, Edinburgh University, King's Buildings, West Mains Road, Scotland, Edinburgh EH9 3JW United Kingdom, Phone: 00441316508518, Fax: 00441316683184, jru@glg.ed.ac.uk. Marian Warren, EnCana Corporation, 150 9th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2S5 Canada, Phone: 403 645 2271, marian.warren@encana.com
Interplay of Basin Tectonics, Structural Style and Sedimentation II
John Richard Underhill, School of Geosciences, Grant Institute of Earth Science, Edinburgh University, King's Buildings, West Mains Road, Scotland, Edinburgh EH9 3JW United Kingdom, Phone: 00441316508518, Fax: 00441316683184, jru@glg.ed.ac.uk. Marian Warren, EnCana Corporation, 150 9th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2S5 Canada, Phone: 403 645 2271, marian.warren@encana.com
Fold and Thrust Belts: Recent Advances and Case Studies I
We are seeking contributions which will add to our knowledge of fold and thrust belt processes; either through comprehensive case studies of key areas which illuminate general processes, or through reports on the results of research directed at understanding processes in areas where the structural geometry is already well described
Peter Fermor, Devon Canada Corporation, Calgary, AB Canada, Phone: 403-262-7410, peter.fermor@devoncanada.com. Chuck Kluth, Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO 80401, Phone: 303-273-3889, kluths@comcast.net
Fold and Thrust Belts: Recent Advances and Case Studies II
Peter Fermor, Devon Canada Corporation, Calgary, AB Canada, Phone: 403-262-7410, peter.fermor@devoncanada.com. Chuck Kluth, Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO 80401, Phone: 303-273-3889, kluths@comcast.net
Extensional and Transtensional Basins
The aim of this session is to address recent advances in the tectono-stratigraphic development of extensional and transtensional basins and the impact their evolution has on petroleum systems. We are interested in advancing our understanding of these types of basins through integrated studies of: 1) structural style and factors influencing fault geometry and fault population evolution
Rob Gawthorpe, Basin and Stratigraphic Studies Group, Dept. of Earth Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom, Phone: 441612753949, Fax: 441612753947, Rob.Gawthorpe@man.ac.uk. Alastair Fraser, BP Exploration Operating Co. Ltd, Chertsey Road, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex TW16 7LN United Kingdom, Phone: 44 1932 768451, fraseraj@bp.com
Salt Tectonics
Papers are welcome that consider all aspects of salt tectonics and the evolution of enclosing strata, including sequence stratigraphic studies, analyses of syntectonic depositional settings, sub-salt and above-salt styles of deformation, and the modeling of basin evolution. Both regional syntheses and play-scale case studies are welcome from areas of active exploration on the Atlantic
Chris Harrison, Geological Survey of Canada, 3303 - 33rd Street NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2A7 Canada, Phone: 403-292-7137, charriso@nrcan.gc.ca. Frank Peel, BHP Billiton Ltd, frank.j.peel@bhpbilliton.com
Faults: Cross-Migration Versus Seal
This session is planned to discuss the present understanding and predictability of fault zone behaviour as a control on hydrocarbon flow in exploration and production contexts. The aim is to review the development and contribution of fault zone geometries and hydraulic properties to the flow behaviour. The balance of seal vs cross migration changes over different time scales
Rob Knipe, Rock Deformation Research, School of Earth Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 9JT United Kingdom, r.knipe@rdr.leeds.ac.uk. Brett Freeman, Badley Geoscience Ltd, North Beck House, North Beck Lane, Hundleby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5NB United Kingdom, brett@badleys.co.uk
Theme 5: Depositional Systems in Time and Space return to top
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Seismic Geomorphology II
Henry Posamentier, Anadarko Canada Corporation, 425 1st Street SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4V4 Canada, Phone: 403 231 0015, henry_posamentier@anadarko.com. Lesli Wood, Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713-8924, Phone: 512 471 0320, lesli.wood@beg.utexas.edu
Seismic Geomorphology I
This session will focus on techniques and applications of seismic geomorphology for the study of basin paleogeography, depositional systems, elements, architectures and processes through the use of three-dimensional seismic data
Henry Posamentier, Anadarko Canada Corporation, 425 1st Street SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4V4 Canada, Phone: 403 231 0015, henry_posamentier@anadarko.com. Lesli Wood, Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, University Station, Box X, Austin, TX 78713-8924, Phone: 512 471 0320, lesli.wood@beg.utexas.edu
Nonmarine Depositional Systems
This session will examine recent advances in the application of sequence stratigraphic concepts to fluvial, lacustrine, and eolian environments. Emphasis will be on the role of climate, tectonics, and base level fluctuations in determining the packaging of strata. The role of paleosols (including coals) in understanding the stratigraphic evolution of nonmarine strata will be explored
Jane Blevin, Geoscience Australia Australia, jane.blevin@ga.gov.au. Simon Lang, University of Adelaide, Adelaide Australia, slang@asp.adelaide.edu.au
Nonmarine Depositional Systems I
This session will examine recent advances in the application of sequence stratigraphic concepts to fluvial, lacustrine, and eolian environments. Emphasis will be on the role of climate, tectonics, and base level fluctuations in determining the packaging of strata. The role of paleosols (including coals) in understanding the stratigraphic evolution of nonmarine strata will be explored
Simon Lang, University of Adelaide, Adelaide Australia, slang@asp.adelaide.edu.au. Kevin M. Bohacs, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, P.O. Box 2189, Houston, TX 77450, Phone: 713-431-7799, kevin.m.bohacs@exxonmobil.com
Discover your Roots: Paleosols and Their Applications
This session will focus on the identification and key characteristics of paleosols in both clastics and carbonates and will address their significance in stratigraphy, palaeo-climate and palaeo-landform reconstructions, diagenesis and reservoir performance
Paul McCarthy, Dept. of Geology & Geophysics, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, Phone: 907-474-6894, mccarthy@gi.alaska.edu. Bill Martindale, W. Martindale Consulting Ltd, Calgary, AB Canada, Phone: 403-256-3705, billmartindale@platinum.ca. N Watts, Encana Corp, EnCana on 7th, 421 7th Avenue SW PO Box 2850, Calgary, AB T2P 2S5 Canada, Phone: 403 645-2656, nigel.watts@encana.com. Lisa Griffith, Consultant, lgriffith@telus.net
Discover your roots: Paleosols and Their Applications
This session will focus on the identification and key characteristics of paleosols in both clastics and carbonates and will address their significance in stratigraphy, palaeo-climate and palaeo-landform reconstructions, diagenesis and reservoir performance
Paul McCarthy, Dept. of Geology & Geophysics, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, Phone: 907-474-6894, mccarthy@gi.alaska.edu. Bill Martindale, W. Martindale Consulting Ltd, Calgary, AB Canada, Phone: 403-256-3705, billmartindale@platinum.ca. lisa Griffith, Consultant, Calgary, lgriffith@telus.net. N Watts, Encana Corp, Calgary, nigel.watts@encana.com
Paleovalley Fills: Controls on Geomorphology and Architecture
With the continued economic importance of incised valleys, this session looks for examples showing evolution of the incised valley model and case studies illustrating exploration and development opportunities. Examples of reservoir modelling of incised valleys are encouraged
Oral Session Chair
Dale Leckie, Nexen Inc, Calgary, AB T2P 3P7 Canada, dale_leckie@nexeninc.com. Robert Dalrymple, Dept. of Geological Sciences & Geological Engr, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Canada, Phone: 613-533-6186, dalrymple@geol.queensu.ca
Poster Session Chair
Dale Leckie, Nexen Inc, Calgary, AB T2P 3P1 Canada, dale_leckie@nexeninc.com. Robert Dalrymple, Dept. of Geological Sciences & Geological Engr, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Canada, Phone: 613-533-6186, dalrymple@geol.queensu.caClastic Shelf, Deltaic and Shoreline Systems I
This session is focused on describing new advances in the study of clastic shoreline, shelf and other shallow marine systems. We are seeking examples of improved facies models and facies architectural studies of specific shallow marine subenvironments, especially in tide-influenced environments, as well as improved sequence stratigraphic models. We encourage submission of both modern and ancient examples
Janok Bhattacharya, Geosciences, University of Texas at Dallas, P.O. Box 830688, FO21, Richardson, TX 75080-0688, Phone: (972)883-2449, janokb@utdallas.edu. John Suter, Conoco, Inc, Permian, 3046, P.O. Box 2197, Houston, TX 77252-2197, john.r.suter@conocophillips.com
Clastic Shelf, Deltaic and Shoreline Systems II
Janok Bhattacharya, Geosciences, University of Texas at Dallas, P.O. Box 830688, FO21, Richardson, TX 75080-0688, Phone: (972)883-2449, janokb@utdallas.edu. John Suter, Conoco, Inc, Permian, 3046, P.O. Box 2197, Houston, TX 77252-2197, john.r.suter@conocophillips.com
Controls on Carbonate Platform and Reef Development I: A Session in Honor of Dr. Wolfgang Schlager
This session will focus on various factors controlling carbonate platform & reef development from both a modern & ancient perspective. Emphasis will be placed on, but not limited to, the role that climate, nutrient deliverability, trophic resource structure, & oceanography placed against a background of relative sea-level change can have on the structure & evolution of carbonate platforms
Jeff Lukasik, Carbonate Specialist, Petro-Canada Oil and Gas, PO Box 2844 Stn M, Calgary, AB T2P 3E3 Canada, Phone: 403 296 3730, Fax: 403 296 5176, jlukasik@petro-canada.ca. Toni Simo, Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wisconsin, 1215 W. Dayton St, Madison, WI 53706, Phone: 608-262-5987, simo@geology.wisc.edu
Controls on Carbonate Platform and Reef Development II: A Session in Honor of Dr. Wolfgang Schlager
Jeff Lukasik, Carbonate Specialist, Petro-Canada Oil and Gas, PO Box 2844 Stn M, Calgary, AB T2P 3E3 Canada, Phone: 403 296 3730, Fax: 403 296 5176, jlukasik@petro-canada.ca. Toni Simo, Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wisconsin, 1215 W. Dayton St, Madison, WI 53706, Phone: 608-262-5987, simo@geology.wisc.edu
Non-Tropical to Cold Water Carbonates
Carbonates develop in a broad range of environments outside of the tropical realm. Facies distributions, sequence stacking patterns, and diagenetic processes in these systems may differ greatly from more extensively-studied tropical carbonate counterparts. This session will provide insight into syn- and post-depositional dynamics of non-tropical to cold water carbonates, with implications for potential reservoir distribution in these understudied sedimentary successions
Brian Coffey, Dept. of Earth Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC Canada, Phone: 604-291-5492, Fax: 604-291-4198, bcoffey@sfu.ca. Dan Bosence, SedTec Modelling Group, Royal Holloway University of London, Department of Geology, Egham United Kingdom, Phone: 44-1784-443612, d.bosence@gl.rhul.ac.uk
Epeiric Sea Systems
This session will highlight studies of integrated processes and deposits in epeiric seas from the coast to the deep. Emphasis is placed on models and basin-scale datasets illustrating the coupling and feedbacks among climate, tectonics, sedimentary processes, and resulting epeiric sea deposits
Rudy Slingerland, Dept. of Geosciences, Penn State University, 513A Deike Bldg, University Park, PA 16802, Phone: 814-865-6892, Fax: 814-863-8724, sling@geosc.psu.edu. Brad Sageman, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, Phone: 847 467-2257, brad@earth.northwestern.edu
High-Resolution Stratigraphy of Deep-Water Deposits I
This session aims to combine both the reservoir and non-reservoir Aspects of deep water systems to highlight stratigraphic controls on facies and thus both permeability distribution and connectivity. Presentations are encouraged on both generic and case-specific topics that focus on architecture and stratigraphy, using 3-D seismic, well, outcrop or combination datasets
Ole Martinsen, Norsk Hydro Research Centre, Sandsliveien 90, N-5020 Bergen Norway, Phone: 47-55996937, ole.martinsen@hydro.com. Steve Flint, STRAT Group, Department of Earth Sciences, Liverpool University, 4 Brownlow Street, Liverpool L69 3GP United Kingdom, Phone: +44 151 794 5192, flint@liverpool.ac.uk
High-Resolution Stratigraphy of Deep-Water Deposits II
Ole Martinsen, Norsk Hydro Research Centre, Sandsliveien 90, N-5020 Bergen Norway, Phone: 47-55996937, ole.martinsen@hydro.com. Steve Flint, STRAT Group, Department of Earth Sciences, Liverpool University, 4 Brownlow Street, Liverpool L69 3GP United Kingdom, Phone: +44 151 794 5192, flint@liverpool.ac.uk
The Hydrodynamic Significance of Sedimentary Structures and Textures
Understanding the origin and stratigraphic manifestation of physical sedimentary structures and textures is key to unraveling the complexities of the sedimentary record. Important recent advances made from experiments, outcrop studies and conceptual models will be the focus of this exciting poster session
Bill Arnott, Dept. of Earth Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Canada, Phone: 613-562-5800, warnott@uottawa.ca
Greenhouse Versus Icehouse: Genetic and Stratigraphic Differences
This session will focus on the climatic conditions, the depositional processes and the variations that are produced in the stratigraphic record by these end member conditions
Marty Perlmutter, ChevronTexaco Energy Technology Company, 4800 Fournace Place, Bellaire, TX 77401, Phone: 713 432 2533, mperlmutter@chevrontexaco.com. Fred Read, Department of Geological Sciences, Virginia Tech, 4044 Derring Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0420, Phone: 541-231-5124, jread@vt.edu
Mass Extinctions: Never a Simple Story
Mass extinctions have changed the course of biological evolution and yet details on the timing of events as well as extinction and recovery dynamics remain elusive for many of them. This session will highlight some of these complex stories and relate these extinctions to changes in depositional systems in time and space
Charles Henderson, Dept. Geology & Geophysics, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB Canada, Phone: 403 220 6170, cmhender@ucalgary.ca. Art Sweet, Geological Survey of Canada, Calgary, AB Canada, Phone: 403 292 7092, arthur.sweet@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
NAMS Symposium: Integration of Micropaleontology and Petroleum Exploration: From Mature Basins to the Frontiers
This session will cover diverse uses of micropaleontology in hydrocarbon basins. In particular, this session provides an opportunity for authors to present micropaleontology-related data and interpretations that are important to understanding depositional systems in time and space
David McNeil, Geological Survey of Canada, Calgary, AB Canada, Phone: 403 292 7087, dmcneil@nrcan.gc.ca. Peter P. McLaughlin, Jr., Delaware Geological Survey, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716-7501, Phone: 302 831 8263, Fax: 302 831 3579, ppmclau@udel.edu
New Advances in Paleoecology and Taphonomic Analysis
Paleoecology and taphonomy (studies of fossil preservation) are making significant contributions to our understanding of depositional systems and the interpretation of paleoenvironment and paleodiversity. Posters addressing organism-sediment interactions (sensu latu) are particularly encouraged, as are those using quantitative methods for analyzing integrated multidisciplinary datasets
Mairi Best, Earth and Planetary Sciences, McGill University, 3450 rue University, Montreal, QC H3A 2A7 Canada, Phone: 514 398 4895, mmrbest@eps.mcgill.ca. Claudia Schroder-Adams, Dept. of Earth Sciences, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 Canada, Phone: 613 520 3515, csadams@ccs.carleton.ca
Theme 6: Mudrocks and Hydrocarbons return to top
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SEPM Research Symposium I: Transportation, Accumulation, Colonization, and Stratigraphic Organization of Muddy Sediments
This SEPM Research Symposium is intended to provide a comprehensive examination of the processes by which fine-grained sediment is transported, deposited, and ultimately becomes part of the stratigraphic record. Acceptable topics range from flocculation, fluid muds and ichnology, to the sequence-stratigraphic disposition of mudrock facies
Juergen Schieber, Department of Geological Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, Phone: 812-856-4740, Fax: 812-855-7899, jschiebe@indiana.edu. Charles A. Nittrouer, School of Oceanography, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-7940, Phone: 206 543 5099, nittroue@ocean.washington.edu. Bob Dalrymple, Dept. of Geological Sciences & Geological Engr, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Canada, Phone: 613-533-6186, dalrymple@geol.queensu.ca
SEPM Research Symposium II: Transportation, Accumulation, Colonization, and Stratigraphic Organization of Muddy Sediments
Juergen Schieber, Department of Geological Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, Phone: 812-856-4740, Fax: 812-855-7899, jschiebe@indiana.edu. Charles A. Nittrouer, School of Oceanography, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-7940, Phone: 206 543 5099, nittroue@ocean.washington.edu. Bob Dalrymple, Dept. of Geological Sciences & Geological Engr, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Canada, Phone: 613-533-6186, dalrymple@geol.queensu.ca
Lime Mud -- Genesis and Source Rock Development
We invite contributions covering: Modern carbonate mud environments - sediment production, facies distribution, organic composition, geochemical results. Ancient carbonate mud environments, outcrop or subsurface - stratigraphic and facies framework, organic composition, geochemical results and detailed organic geochemical studies specific to carbonate mud source rocks
Paul M. (Mitch) Harris, ChevronTexaco Energy Technology Company, 6001 Bollinger Canyon Rd, D-1212, San Ramon, CA 94583, Phone: 925-842-4336, mitchharris@chevrontexaco.com. Jeroen Kenter, jeroen.kenter@falw.vu.nl
Geochemistry, Diagenesis and Diapirism of Mudrocks
This session will encompass all aspects of organic geochemistry of mudrocks including Rock Eval-TOC, biomarkers, carbon isotopes, microscopy etc., with particular emphasis on the relationship between organic geochemistry of kerogen, hydrocarbons, bitumens relative to generative potential, sedimentological-, stratigraphic-, structural- & temporal-controls on distribution-quality, and recognition of petroleum migration ‘episodes’ within, or through mud-rocks
Lavern D. Stasiuk, Geological Survey of Canada, Calgary, AB T2L 2A7 Canada, Phone: 403 292 7199, lstasiuk@nrcan.gc.ca. Sue M. Rimmer, Dept. of Geological Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0053, Phone: 859 257 4607, srimmer@uky.edu
Seals and Overpressure in Mud-Dominated Systems
The session will focus on methods for Seal Integrity Analysis and implications for prospect risk analysis, mechanisms generating abnormal pressures and implications for exploration and drilling, and methods to detect and evaluate abnormal pressures for preplanning purposes
Oral Session Chair
Wayne Cox, EnCana Corporation, Calgary, AB Canada, Phone: 403 645 3579, wayne.cox@encana.com. Steve Bernie, Rakhit Petroleum Consulting Ltd, 300, 706 7th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0Z1 Canada, Phone: 403 264 4466, steve@rpcl.com
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Wayne Cox, EnCana Corporation, Calgary, AB Canada, Phone: 403 645 3579, wayne.cox@encana.comTheme 7: Unconventional Resources and Innovative Techniques return to top
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Oil Sands and Heavy Oil I
The sessions will be dedicated to oil sands and other heavy oil reservoirs, including the oil sands of northeast Alberta, with recent reserves estimates, in 2003, of ultimate technically recoverable bitumen of 315 billion barrels (Gb), comparable with the oil reserves of Saudi Arabia. Talks are being solicited from about 100 industry, government and university workers
Randy Rice, Energy & Utilities Board, Alberta Geological Survey, Twin Atria Building, 4999 - 98 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T2B 2X3 Canada, Phone: 780 427 2872, randy.rice@gov.ab.ca. Ketema Amare, Petro-Canada, P.O. Box 2844, Calgary, AB T2P 3E3 Canada, Phone: 403 296 4757, kamare@petro-canada.ca
Oil Sands and Heavy Oil II
Randy Rice, Energy & Utilities Board, Alberta Geological Survey, Twin Atria Building, 4th floor, 4999 - 98 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3 Canada, Phone: 780 427 2872, randy.rice@gov.ab.ca. Ketema Amare, Petro-Canada, P.O. Box 2844, Calgary, AB T2P 3E3 Canada, Phone: 403 296 4757, kamare@petro-canada.ca
Natural Gas from Coal and Shale I
The focus of this session is on the geology, reservoir characterization and production of coalbed methane and shale gas. Technical advances in resource evaluation and production techniques for CBM and shale gas will be presented. This session provides an excellent opportunity to compare and contrast international coalbed methane and shale gas plays with the unique character of emerging Canadian plays
Marc Bustin, Dept. of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of British Columbia, 6339 Stores road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Canada, Phone: 604 822 6179, mbustin@eos.ubc.ca. Andrew Beaton, Alberta Geological Survey/EUB, 4th Floor, Twin Atria Building, 4999-98 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3 Canada, Andrew.Beaton@gov.ab.ca
Natural Gas from Coal and Shale II
Marc Bustin, Dept. of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of British Columbia, 6339 Stores road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Canada, Phone: 604 822 6179, mbustin@eos.ubc.ca. Andrew Beaton, Alberta Geological Survey, Edmonton, AB Canada, Phone: (780) 427 3272, andrew.beaton@gov.ab.ca
Tight Gas Reservoirs
Mark Hayes, Geoscience Section, 6th Fl., 1810 Blanschard St, Victoria, BC V8W 9N3 Canada, Phone: 250 952 0364, mark.hayes@gems3.gov.bc.ca. John B. Curtis, Dept. of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO 80401, Phone: 303 273 3887, jbcurtis@mines.edu
Gas Hydrates I
Gas Hydrates are an important global storehouse of natural gases, including petroleum. While the estimates of the global gas hydrate resource are enormous, gas hydrate occurrences need to be characterized and catagorized to understand which resources may become part of the Supply, as a function of price
Kirk Osadetz, Geological Survey of Canaca, 3303-33rd St. NW, Calgary, AB T2T 3V7 Canada, Phone: 403 292 7022, kosadetz@nrcan.gc.ca. Scott Dallimore, Geological Survey of Canada, Box 6000, Sidney, BC V8L 4B2, Phone: 250-363-6565, sdallimore@nrcan.gc.ca
Gas Hydrates II
Kirk Osadetz, Geological Survey of Canaca, 3303-33rd St. NW, Calgary, AB T2T 3V7 Canada, Phone: 403 292 7022, kosadetz@nrcan.gc.ca. Scott Dallimore, Geological Survey of Canada, Box 6000, Sidney, BC V8L 4B2, Phone: 250-363-6565, sdallimore@nrcan.gc.ca
Alternative Correlation Techniques
Stratigraphic correlation is fundamental to the study of geology. Its applications range from kilometer and basin wide sedimentary sequence correlation to meter and decimeter reservoir porosity correlations. This session focuses on alternatives to the standard petrological and well log correlations of strata, with particular emphasis on new, innovative or multidisciplinary methods using geophysics or geochemistry
Ken Ratcliffe, Chemostrat Ltd, Unit 4 Llanfyllin Enterprise Park, Llanfyllin SY22 5DD United Kingdom, Phone: +44 1691 648868, kenratcliffe@chemostrat.co.uk. Maria Cioppa, Dept. of Earth Sciences, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON Canada, Phone: 519 253 3000, mcioppa@uwindsor.ca
New Advances in Seismic and Sequence Stratigraphic Analysis
Seismic and sequence stratigraphic analyses are powerful tools that can be used to explore for hydrocarbon accumulations and to develop production strategies. This session showcases new technologies and methodologies that promise to improve our ability to predict lithology and stratal geometry from the basin to the reservoir scale
Bruce Hart, Earth and Planetary Sciences, McGill University, 3450 University Street, Montreal, QC H3A 2A7 Canada, Phone: 514 398 3677, hart@eps.mcgill.ca. Octavian Catuneanu, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, 1-26 Earth Sciences Building, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3 Canada, Phone: (780) 492-6569, Fax: (780) 492-2030, octavian@ualberta.ca
Advances and Applications in Non-Seismic Methods: Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS and GPR
Session will encompass a broad spectrum of geospatial and remote sensing methods in support of the geosciences and petroleum fields. Abstracts can cover a range of topics including remote sensing, geographic information sciences (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and other non-seismic methods. Focus of the papers can cover applications of the technologies to advances in the technologies
Samuel Limerick, Z Inc, 2750 Outlook Dr, Reno, NV 89509, Phone: 775 825 0640, samuel.limerick@eia.doe.gov. Kevin Woller, Pioneer Natural Resources, 5205 N. O'Connor, Suite 1400, Irving, TX 75039, Phone: (972) 444-9001, wollerk@pioneernrc.com
Theme 8: Optimizing Reservoirs return to top
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Application of Geological Analogs: From Worldwide Experiences to E&P Successes
We expect to draw contributions on the often-overlooked impact of geological analogs (excluding outcrop analogs) in the E&P workflow. The session will cover case studies involving the application of analogs in new field discoveries, during field appraisal and development, and in screening for mature field rejuvenation candidates. Risking and ranking of prospects or international ventures based on
Jose I. Guzman, C&C Reservoirs, Inc, 10333 Harwin Drive, Suite 550, Houston, TX 77036, Phone: 713 776 3872, jose.guzman@ccreservoirs.com. Bernard Duval, IFP School, Center for Exploration-Production, 228-232 Avenue Napoleon Bonaparte, Rueil-Malmaison Cedex 92852 France, Phone: 33 147527349, bernard.duval@ifp.fr
Using High-Resolution Seismic to Guide Field Development
Henry Posamentier, Anadarko Canada Corporation, 425 1st Street SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4V4 Canada, Phone: 403 231 0015, henry_posamentier@anadarko.com. Manuel Poupon, Shell International E & P Inc. - EP Technology, Shell International E & P Inc, 200 North Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX 77079-1197, Phone: 281 544 3320, Fax: 281 544 2269, manuel.poupon@shell.com
Outcrop Analogs and Visualization Techniques for Reservoir Modeling I
Recent advances in acquisition and processing of digital data (for example, GPS, Lidar) have enabled us to quantify geometrical aspects of outcrop data in unprecedented ways. When combined with 3D visualization software, structural and stratigraphic models based on outcrop data can be used to provide valuable new insights into reservoir modeling
Neil Hurley, Dept. of Geology, Colorado School of Mines, 1516 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, Phone: 303 374 2128, nfhurley@mines.edu. G. Michael Grammer, Department of Geosciences, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, Phone: 616-387-3667, michael.grammer@wmich.edu
Outcrop Analogs and Visualization Techniques for Reservoir Modeling II
Neil Hurley, Dept. of Geology, Colorado School of Mines, 1516 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, Phone: 303 374 2128, nfhurley@mines.edu. G. Michael Grammer, Department of Geosciences, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, Phone: 269-387-3667, michael.grammer@wmich.edu
Integrated Reservoir Description, Modeling and Management I
Charlie Kerans, Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Box X, University Station, Austin, TX 78713, charles.kerans@beg.utexas.edu. Ian McIlreath, EnCana, 855 2 St. SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4Z5 Canada, Phone: 403 645 2599, ian.mcilreath@encana.com
Integrated Reservoir Description, Modeling and Management II
Charlie Kerans, Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Box X, University Station, Austin, TX 78713, charles.kerans@beg.utexas.edu. Ian McIlreath, EnCana, 855 2 St. SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4Z5 Canada, Phone: 403 645 2599, ian.mcilreath@encana.com
The Role of Diagenesis in Determining Reservoir Properties
Papers or posters designated for this session will discuss the influence of diagenetic events on the destruction or enhancement of reservoir characteristics (porosity, permeability, capillary properties) in sandstones and/or carbonates at the field level. Diagenetic factors controlling the development of internal permeability barriers or reservoir-bounding seals are also topics of interest
Graham Davies, GDGC Ltd, 3553 - 31 St. NW, Suite 477, Calgary, AB T2L 2K7 Canada, Phone: 403 289 9156, gdgc@telus.net. Mike Wilson, Clastic Reservoir Quality Specialist Consultant, 12255 W. 17th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215-2508, Phone: 303 526 7346, michael.d.wilson@juno.com
The Role of Diagenesis in Determining Reservoir Properties I
Papers or posters designated for this session will discuss the influence of diagenetic events on the destruction or enhancement of reservoir characteristics (porosity, permeability, capillary properties) in sandstones and/or carbonates at the field level. Diagenetic factors controlling the development of internal permeability barriers or reservoir-bounding seals are also topics of interest
Graham Davies, GDGC Ltd, 3553 - 31 St. NW, Suite 477, Calgary, AB T2L 2K7 Canada, Phone: 403 289 9156, gdgc@telus.net. Mike Wilson, Clastic Reservoir Quality Specialist Consultant, 12255 W. 17th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215-2508, Phone: 303 526 7346, michael.d.wilson@juno.com
3-D Fracture Analysis
Paul MacKay, Paul MacKay Geoconsultants Ltd, Calgary, AB Canada, Phone: 403 862 1261, paulm@rallyenergy.com
Theme 9: Business and Economic Issues return to top
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Forum: The Changing World of Reserves Reporting and the Financial Community
John L. Chipperfield, Sproule Associates Ltd, 900, 140 - 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3N3 Canada, Phone: 403 294 5540, john.chipperfield@sproule.com. G. Warfield "Skip" Hobbs, Ammonite Resources, New Canaan, CT 06840, Phone: 203 972 1130, skiphobbs@ammoniteresources.com
Forum: New Discoveries
Jim Blankenship, American Association of Petroleum Geologists, P.O. Box 979, Tulsa, OK 74101-0979, jblank@aapg.org. Brenda Cunningham, American Association of Petroleum Geologists, P.O. Box 979, Tulsa, OK 74101-0979, bcunning@aapg.org
Forum: The Independents: Case Studies of Success
George Eynon, Canadian Energy Research Institution, #150, 3512 - 33rd St. NW, Calgary, AB T2L 2A6 Canada, Phone: 403 615 4375, geynon@ceri.ca. Steven L. Veal, P.O. Box 481064, Denver, CO 80248-1064, Phone: 303-931-6500, sveal@ix.netcom.com
Forum: Exploration Risk and Managing Corporate Portfolios
Gary P. Citron, Rose & Associates LLP, Suite 320, 4203 Yoakum, Houston, TX 77006, Phone: 7135288422, Fax: 7135288428, garycitron@roseassoc.com. Henry S. Pettingill, Noble Energy Inc, 100 Glenborough Drive, Houston, TX 77067, Phone: 1 281 872 3130, Fax: 281 872 3121, hpettingill@nobleenergyinc.com
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History of Petroleum Geology Forum: Lessons from the History of Exploration in the Middle East
Robert N. Ginsburg, Division of Marine Geology and Geophysics, University of Miami, 4600 Rickenbacker Cswy, Miami, FL 33149, Phone: 305 421 4875, rginsburg@rsmas.miami.edu. Robert D. Hatcher, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Tennessee, 306 Geological Sciences Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-1410, Phone: (865) 974-6565, bobmap@utk.edu
Environmental Issues Related to Unconventional Resources
Duane Zavadil, Bill Barrett Corporation, 1099 18th Street, Suite 2300, Denver, CO 80202, Phone: 303 312 8128, dzavadil@billbarrettcorp.com. Brad Andrews, KOMEX International Inc, Phone: 780 790 2851, bandrews@ftmcmurray.komex.com. Shelley Moore, Suncor Energy, smoore@suncor.com
Carbon Management and Acid Gas Sequestration
The purpose of this session is to promote understanding of the processes associated with large-scale, long-term sequestration of greenhouse and acid gases (CO2 and H2S) in sedimentary basins, including site selection, monitoring, integrity and safety of sequestration sites. This session will bring together researchers active in the field of CO2 and acid gas injection in oil and gas reservoirs
Matt Grobe, Energy Utilities Board, Alberta Geological Survey, 4th Floor Twin Atria Building, 4999 - 98 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3 Canada, Phone: 780 427 2843, matt.grobe@gov.ab.ca. Stefan Bachu, Alberta Energy and Utilities Board, Alberta Geological Survey, 4th floor, 4999 - 98 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3 Canada, Phone: 780-422-1517, Fax: 780-422-1549, Stefan.bachu@gov.ab.ca. Martin Dubois, Kansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas, 1930 Constant Ave, Lawrence, KS 66047, Phone: 785-864-2178, Fax: 785-864-5317, mdubois@kgs.ku.edu
Best Management Practices in Environmentally Sensitive Areas
As production peaks from mature geological basins, the search for hydrocarbon resources is moving into increasingly remote and sensitive areas. This session will explore possible strategies for developing resources in environmentally sensitive areas. Topics will include the issues surrounding seismic data acquisition, drilling, construction of infrastructure and other exploration and production activities in sensitive areas
Peter Zimmerman, Komex International Ltd, Suite 100, 4500 - 16 Ave. NW, Calgary, AB T3B OM6 Canada, Phone: 403 247 0200, pzimmerman@calgary.komex.com. Penny B. Colton, Assoc. of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta, 2200 Scotia Centre, 700 - 2nd Street SW, Calgary, AB T3P 2W1 Canada, Phone: 403 262 7714, pcolton@apegga.org
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy has become a subject of renewed interest due to the environmental and political realities of hydrocarbon energy sources and climate change. This session will focus on a broad spectrum of renewable energy issues including greenhouse gas trading credits and renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, run of river, biomass and landfill gas