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The global energy sector from a subsurface perspective

Vol. 17

Issue 5

This edition of GEO ExPro focuses on Africa; Non-Seismic Geophysics; Carbon Capture, Storage and Utilisation; and the Energy Transition.

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Columns

5 Editorial

6 Regional Update: A Bleak Year

8 Licensing Update: Norway Surprises

10 A Minute to Read

30 Technology Explained: Egypt’s Buried Secrets

36 Hot Spot: The Hotspot That Keeps On Giving

48 Energy Transition: Geoscience in a Low Carbon Future

52 Energy Transition: Ruminations on CO₂

70 Exploration: A Global Exploration Hotspot

72 GEO Media: Geological Tours of North America’s Wonders

74 Exploration Update

76 FlowBack

Features

14 Cover Story: Exploration: Underexplored African Source Rocks

20 Seismic Foldout: Kwanza Shelf – New 3D Seismic Imaging

26 GEO Tourism: Sailing Through a Subduction Zone

32 Energy Transition: Hydrogen and CCS in Future Energy

38 GEO Physics: CSEM – Back From the Brink

42 Seismic Foldout: Offshore Somalia Could Reveal an Oily Surprise

56 Exploration: Tantalising Opportunities in Angola

60 Industry Issues: Tackling the Local Content Gap

64 Seismic Foldout: Gabon – Staying Ahead of the Herd

Articles

Sailing Through a Subduction Zone

Floating down the Irrawaddy River is a wonderful way to appreciate both the geological and manmade wonders of Myanmar. Highly oblique convergence where the Indian and Eurasian plates meet has Read More

Big Oil Needs Big Data

Visualisation technology and data analytics for handling big data has improved exponentially in oil and gas exploration and production. While gathering my thoughts for FlowBack, two pieces of information recently Read More

Underexplored African Source Rocks

The source possibilities offered by the Cretaceous and Upper Jurassic in coastal East Africa are promising – but seriously underexplored. “…, while at the same time respecting their freedom to Read More

The Red Rocks of South Pembrokeshire

The rocks which form the beautiful cliffs and beaches of south Pembrokeshire give a snapshot into the Variscan Orogen of south-west Wales. From a geological perspective the county of Pembrokeshire Read More

GEO ExPro Vol. 17, No. 5 Out Now!

Geoscience magazine GEO ExPro Vol. 17, No. 5 is available for download. This edition of GEO ExPro focuses on Africa; Non-Seismic Geophysics; Carbon Capture, Storage and Utilisation; and the Energy Read More

eFTG Reduces Hydrocarbon Exploration Risk in Egypt

The first outing of the world’s most sophisticated airborne gravity gradiometer has already yielded fascinating insights into the unexplored Egyptian subsurface; improving geological understanding and reducing hydrocarbon exploration risk. In Read More

Ruminations on CO₂

Carbon dioxide: least wanted – or most wanted accessory? Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is not a popular gas these days. Industry, governments and even individuals are actively trying to reduce its Read More

The End of An Era

After ten years as Editor in Chief of GEO ExPro Magazine, for an impressive 63 issues, Jane Whaley has decided to take a step back, so here is her final Read More

Preventing Pitfalls in Petrofacies Prediction

Using reservoir description and regional geology to recognize problematic non-reservoir facies in Equatorial and South Atlantic Margin Basins. Despite the advances in seismic and log lithology interpretation techniques in recent Read More

PROSPEX 2020 Goes Virtual

Enjoy keynotes from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, Westwood Global Energy and the event partner, Oil & Gas Authority; as well as presentations from companies with exciting prospects and investment opportunities Read More