Using 4D Seismic
4D geophysics, in particular 4D seismic, has come of age. Repeated surveys with or without permanent receivers are now increasingly being used in monitoring production. This applies in particular to…
Portraits
Making More and Bigger Discoveries
A significant number of discoveries have been made on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) for the last two years. Even more important, the trend is towards making bigger finds. Since…
Possible Oversupply
Peak oil will happen, eventually, but possibly not before the 2030s. In the meantime, we may be faced with oversupply, partly driven by increased production in Iraq. Energy Statistics Rystad…
”I’m just a simple geologist”
His career as an explorer started in the wilderness when twelve years old only. More than four decades as a geologist has made him into a true, global adventurer. Prologue:…
Conference Provides Truly Global Perspective
Dr. Bernie Vining, Regional Director for consultants Gaffney, Cline & Associates, is Chairman of the Technical Committee for the 7th Petroleum Geology Conference. He talked to GeoExPro about the Conference…
Strong – after all these Years
The resources in the North Sea created the possibilities. People and their knowledge created the technology. Anders Farestveit created Geco. For posterity, he will be the only world champion in…
Developing Middle East Petroleum Geoscience
Dr. Moujahed al-Husseini is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Middle East Petroleum Geosciences, Geoarabia, and for many years was involved with the organisation of the important GEO oil industry conference,…
Educating with Purpose
After using cutting edge geologic concepts to find a major oil field in southwest Wyoming, Dr. Robert Weimer has spent the last 51 years at Colorado School of Mines educating…
The Oil Detectives
By assembling an experienced staff and coordinating affiliates, in just four years, Marcio Mello has built a service company that has no boundaries. Along with his Vice-President, Nilo Azambuja, they…
Addressing Shortages-Building Careers
To address the current shortage of educated and trained geologists, geophysicists and engineers, AAPG President and independent geologist, Willard Green sees the need to get students interested in the sciences…
Innovative Explorer and Leader
From humble beginnings in inner Mongolia to President of the exploration Company of SINOPEC, Dr. Yongsheng Ma uses his geological expertise and achievements to build a winning team of geoscientists…
The Road to Success
Bob Peebler, President and CEO of ION, helped turn the company around knowing “there will be bumps in the road.” Five years ago, I/O (Input/Output, Inc.) was losing money, wallowing…