Hydrocarbon Potential of Algeria: A New Tectonic Model
A proposed new tectonic model for the northern Algerian Alpine Region based on studies of the Internal Zone rejects the previous model and suggests ideas for new hydrocarbon traps and…
North America
On-demand Global Seismic Data
A Minute to Read: Searcher Seismic have recently launched Saismic™, a cloud-based service that provides global seismic data on-demand with native support for deep learning and advanced analytics. As machine…
Subsurface Characteristics of the Eagle Ford Shale Play
What subsurface characteristics say about non-core upside and the limitations of the Eagle Ford shale play in Texas. The Eagle Ford is an attractive play with ample remaining drilling locations…
The Future of Unconventional Oil and Gas Resources in Latin America
Latin America has the great geology to emulate the North American unconventional hydrocarbon saga, but other factors are determining a different path. As the ‘shale craze’ of North America transforms…
AAPG ACE 2019 – A Sustainable Future in Petroleum Energy
The AAPG ACE 2019 in San Antonio focused on sustainable petroleum development and the need to maximise recovery while minimising our carbon footprint on present and future generations. This conference…
Exploring the Spectacular Geology of Nova Scotia
Now known as Canada’s Ocean Playground, Nova Scotia is jam packed with geological vistas and has long been recognised by geologists as a showcase of Earth’s history. Base map showing…
Maximizing Economic Recovery in the Outer Moray Firth
Maximizing Economic Recovery of remaining oil and gas reserves in the Outer Moray Firth through a Special Interest Group. Location of Outer Moray Firth. The Outer Moray Firth (OMF)…
Exploration Update: Largest Gas Discovery in Australia in Ten Years
Independent oil and gas producers, Santos, announced a recent gas discovery in the Carnavron Basin – which is thought to be the largest hydrocarbon find offshore Australia in ten years.…
Rejuvenated Seismic Reveals Flex Trend Plays in Gulf of Mexico
Modern broadband imaging technology has rejuvenated legacy data in the Gulf of Mexico to delineate plays above and below the salt and improve imaging of known subsalt fields, enabling exploration…
Assessing Anadarko’s Permian Acreage
Wood Mackenzie assess Anadarko’s Permian acreage and discuss the prize that Oxy has its eyes on. In April 2019, Chevron Corporation and Occidental Petroleum both made bids to acquire Anadarko…
Oil and Gas Leasing US Gulf of Mexico
Two region-wide oil and gas lease sales in 2019 in the Gulf of Mexico offer thousands of unleased blocks. 2017–2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program Area for the…
Largest Gas Discovery in Indonesia in 18 Years
In February 2019 Repsol announced that its Kali Berau Dalam-2X (KBD-2X) well had found at least 2 Tcf of recoverable gas, making it the largest discovery in Indonesia for 18…