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…
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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…
Rock Physics Driven Quantitative Interpretation
A Minute to Read: Rock Physics Technology AS take the next step in reservoir characterisation with their own innovative Inverse Rock Physics Modelling method for rock physics driven quantitative seismic…
An Improved Future for the Bakken Shale Play?
As the Bakken play matures, the fringe production trends will play an important role in future output growth, helping secure improved hydrocarbon production potential for the renowned US shale play.…
Geognostics Develops GEM+SEEBASE® 4D GIS
By combining GEM and SEEBASE in a 4D GIS environment, Geognostics has produced a series of marginscale, time-slice-based plate reconstructions. Example of Geognostics GEM+SEEBASE 4D GIS (Late Jurassic). © Geognostics.…
The Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential of Myanmar
Despite having a long history in petroleum production – and being the place where the anticlinal trap was first recognised – there is much left to learn about the geology…
2019 Offshore Hydrocarbon Exploration in Australia
Offshore hydrocarbon exploration in Australia for 2019 is expected to rise to the highest level since 2014! Australia experienced both exciting discoveries and disappointing dry holes in 2018, drilling 60…