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2025 Production and Development Year in Review
- Publication Name: PESA Webinar Series
- Authors: Martin Wilkes (RISC)
- Date Published: May 2026
Abstract:
This webinar is a re-presentation of the 2026 AEP Conference presentation “2025 Production and Development Year in Review” held as part of the PESA Year In Review session....
Static Modelling of the Darling Basin for CCS
- Publication Name: PESA Webinar Series
- Authors: Antonie du Toit (SEAL Energy)
- Date Published: April 2026
Abstract:
In 2025 SEAL completed a CCS project on the Darling Basin for the NSW Government. This involved all the usual subsurface disciplines plus geochemistry, with work divided into ten distinct Work Packages. Out of two of these Work Packages, this talk ...
Can PESA Members Help the World to Stop Climate Change?
- Publication Name: PESA Webinar Series
- Authors: Bob Ward (Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science)
- Date Published: April 2026
Abstract:
The world will not be able to limit global warming to 1.5 Celsius degrees above pre-industrial level if all current reserves of coal, oil and gas are consumed and the resulting carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. The International Energy Age...
Gazette 2026 03—Technical Spotlight_ Taroom Trough
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Alison Troup
- Date Published: March 2026
Abstract:
This month has seen the Taroom Trough hit the headlines as new exploration acreage was awarded and drilling results were announced. We asked Dr Alison Troup, a Queensland based geologist with over fifteen years of extensive experience working on basi...
Unlocking the Digital Twin of Wellbore Geology: AI-Powered Cuttings Data
- Publication Name: PESA Webinar Series
- Authors: Alex Fuerst (Molyneux Advisors)
- Date Published: December 2025
Abstract:
This webinar introduces the power of AI to transforms drill cuttings into comprehensive digital datasets for wellbore characterisation. By systematically digitising legacy and modern cuttings through automated washing, high-resolution imaging, and ad...
New Insights into Depositional Modelling of the Permian Kingia Sandstone in the Perth Basin Using Ichnology
- Publication Name: PESA Webinar Series
- Authors: Fiona Burns (Task Fronterra)
- Date Published: November 2025
Abstract:
Historically, sedimentological interpretations of the Kingia Sandstone in the northern Perth Basin have relied heavily upon conventional sedimentary facies analysis of a limited dataset integrating core with well-log data. This paper however provides...
2024 Exploration Year in Review
- Publication Name: PESA Webinar Series
- Authors: Sue Slater (PESA QLD)
- Date Published: October 2025
Abstract:
Petroleum exploration expenditure increased both offshore and onshore compared to 2023 numbers, however this does not equate to a commensurate increase in activity. Onshore jurisdictions dominate the exploration and appraisal activities. In total 82 ...
Burial Diagenesis and the Case of the Giant Perla Field in the Gulf of Venezuela Basin
- Publication Name: PESA Webinar Series
- Authors: Fernando Valencia Fermin (Santos)
- Date Published: September 2025
Abstract:
Diagenesis comprise all the physical, chemical, and biological modifications underwent by a sediment, after its initial deposition, during and after lithification but before reaching pressures and temperatures proper of metamorphism. Burial diagenesi...
ADNOC Eyes Santos: A High-Stakes Bid That Could Reshape the Asia-Pac LNG Landscape
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Helen Debenham
- Date Published: September 2025
Abstract:
In a bold strategic maneuver, Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil giant, ADNOC—via its international arm XRG, in partnership with ADQ and global private equity firm Carlyle—is pursuing the acquisition of Australia’s Santos Ltd. The A$30 billion (US$1...
GSWA Record 2025/6
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Helen Debenham (ed.)
- Date Published: September 2025
Abstract:
The Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA) routinely acquires new pre-competitive geoscience data to encourage exploration within Western Australia. Drilling in underexplored regions by this organisation aims to update stratigraphic and age re...
The Renaissance Tour: A revival of frontier basins with data-driven exploration
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Karyna Rodriguez, Neil Hodgson, Lauren Found
- Date Published: September 2025
Abstract:
As the energy exploration landscape evolves, so too does the thinking around the basins being investigated. Advancing seismic acquisition and processing technologies in the last decade have allowed for explorers to take a fresh look on frontier and p...
2024 Development and Production Review
- Publication Name: PESA Webinar Series
- Authors: Martin Wilkes (Risc)
- Date Published: September 2025
Abstract:
Geopolitical uncertainty continued in 2024 with continuation of the war in Ukraine, Israeli actions in the Gaza strip, tension between China and several neighbouring countries, and the impending election in the United States of America. Despite this,...
eFWI Using WEB-AVO at Delft Inversion
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: John Coffin
- Date Published: August 2025
Abstract:
This year we have seen plenty of publicity and interest in elastic full waveform inversion, or eFWI and the potential benefits and advantages it can provide. At Delft Inversion we have been using eFWI for over 12 years focusing on quantitative interp...
The Book Cliffs of Eastern Utah – A Virtual Field Trip to a World Class Reservoir Analogue
- Publication Name: PESA Webinar Series
- Authors: John Howell (University of Aberdeen)
- Date Published: July 2025
Abstract:
The Cretaceous Blackhawk Formation which crops out in the Book Cliffs of eastern Utah (USA) provides over 150 km of continuous exposures through a prograding clastic wedge. Since the 1980’s these outcrops have been central to the development of seq...
New perspectives on the sequence stratigraphy of the Early-Middle Triassic of the Bedout Sub-basin
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Roisin McGee, George Mills, Simon Sturrock
- Date Published: July 2025
Abstract:
The Bedout Sub-basin, part of the Roebuck Basin on Western Australia’s North West Shelf, has drawn interest since hydrocarbon discoveries at Roc, Dorado and Pavo. Despite these successes, the region remains underexplored. This study applies sequenc...
Do Australian regulations support net zero goals
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Helen Debenham
- Date Published: July 2025
Abstract:
One of Australia’s biggest energy challenges is building sufficient long duration energy storage (LDES) to meet market needs for dispatchable power, while also supporting net zero goals. This challenge will become more urgent as Australia’s coal-...
Unlocking Subsurface Insights: The Power of Spectral Decomposition in Geoscience
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Helen Debenham
- Date Published: June 2025
Abstract:
Spectral decomposition is a method that transforms seismic data into the frequency domain, revealing geological features that may not be visible in conventional seismic interpretation. This technique is widely used in hydrocarbon exploration, reservo...
Geological Survey of Western Australia’s Canning Basin and Perth Basin Deep Crustal Seismic Studies
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Helen Debenham (ed.)
- Date Published: May 2025
Abstract:
The Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA) will be soon releasing a report on seismic mapping of the southern Canning Basin authored by Y. Zhan and a plate showing seismic interpretation of the Perth Basin section of three new deep-crustal sei...
Natural Hydrogen in Western Australia
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Leon Normore
- Date Published: March 2025
Abstract:
The nascent field of natural hydrogen investigations is expanding rapidly worldwide. Recent studies in Australia have documented hydrogen in natural gas samples in both sedimentary basins and cratonic settings, and discussed multiple abiogenic source...
The God’s Must Be Crazy – Unbelievable Play Defining Discoveries Providing Analogues for Future Success
- Publication Name: PESA Webinar Series
- Authors: Mark Lisk (Ascendience Geoscience)
- Date Published: February 2025
Abstract:
Geological analogues provide critical information to benchmark predictions across full cycle exploration and development projects. They seed ideas to recognise new plays and prospect opportunities to deliver the next cycle of discoveries. Since 2000 ...
Geoscience data management can help reduce subsurface uncertainty
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Neil Constantine
- Date Published: February 2025
Abstract:
When modelling the subsurface as geoscientists and engineers, we work with multiple sources of data to ensure we best understand and mitigate any uncertainty. Raw data such as wells and seismic are key to improving our understanding of the subsurface...
Geoscience workflows for CO2 storage
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Steve Moss
- Date Published: January 2025
Abstract:
Geoenergy is a new journal co-owned between the Geological Society and the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) that was established in 2023 (Geoenergy Home). Recently, May-June 2024, in its second volume, a thematic collection ...
Surface interaction changes in minerals for underground hydrogen Storage Effects of CO2 cushion gas
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Hamid Esfandyari, Alireza Safari, Ali Hashemi, Aliakbar Hassanpouryouzband, Manouchehr Haghighi, Alireza Keshavarz, Abbas Zeinijahrom
- Date Published: January 2025
Abstract:
Hydrogen (H2) offers a promising solution for the energy transition but storing it on a large scale at the surface poses significant technical and environmental challenges. Underground formations provide a practical alternative for large-scale H2 sto...
US Vote 2024 Trump 2.0 to reshape global LNG landscape unlock long-term demand says Rystad Energy
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Dale Granger (ed.)
- Date Published: November 2024
Abstract:
Triggered by incoming US President Donald Trump, the next four years could prime the liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets for a golden era. Based on his campaign pledge, the returning president’s expected policies are likely to accelerate US LNG inf...
High-impact Oil & Gas Exploration could cut Global Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 6_ in 2030
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Dale Granger (ed.)
- Date Published: November 2024
Abstract:
Investment in oil and gas exploration has plummeted two-thirds in the last decade, but the industry still has a critical role to play in decarbonisation efforts and providing advantaged barrels in the energy transition, according to the latest Horizo...
Big Oil Bets on Biofuels with more than 40 Projects Planned by turn of the Decade
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Dale Granger (ed.)
- Date Published: November 2024
Abstract:
Under increasing pressure to decarbonize and shift away from traditional fossil fuels, the world’s leading oil and gas companies are ramping up investments in the biofuels sector. Major players such as BP, Chevron, Shell, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil ...
Hydrogen Aviation Has to be done Properly or Not at All
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Dr James Jeff
- Date Published: October 2024
Abstract:
DTechEx’s report, “Sustainable Future Aviation 2025-2045: Trends, Technologies, Forecasts”, finds that hydrogen is likely to be a main contender for decarbonizing the aviation industry. The report finds that the hydrogen commercial airliner mar...
Middle East Tensions Puts Energy Market Issues in the Crosshairs
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Dale Granger (ed.)
- Date Published: October 2024
Abstract:
An escalation could put nearly 1 million barrels per day (bpd) of Iranian oil production at risk. In an escalation scenario, Iran could block the busy Strait of Hormuz trade route, disrupting up to 12 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil supply, ampl...
Onlaps2 GEOLOGICAL MODELS
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Rob Kirk
- Date Published: October 2024
Abstract:
Geological models are used to help with our geo-predictions up and down dip. We usually only have a few one-dimensional control points (wells) and a seismic grid to predict reservoirs, seals and source in our acreage. Seismic is often used only struc...
Oil Macro update from Rystad Chief Economist Claudio Galimberti
- Publication Name: PESA Gazette
- Authors: Dale Granger (ed.)
- Date Published: October 2024
Abstract:
Fast escalating geopolitical risk is driving oil prices higher. The intensifying conflict in the Middle East is generating significant supply concern in the global crude market, with prices up more than 4% (in the first week of October). The potentia...