PESA SA/NT: Barry Goldstein Medal Lecture Tour Feb 2026 – Bruce Ainsworth
Guest Speaker(s): Bruce Ainsworth
Bruce Ainsworth is Head of Geology at Santos Ltd and an Adjunct Professor at Adelaide University. He is a sedimentologist and stratigrapher with a strong background in 3D reservoir modelling. Bruce holds a PhD from the University of Liverpool, UK, an MSc from McMaster University, Canada and a BSc from Imperial College, London. He has 36 years industry and academic experience from 16 different countries, having worked in the past for Shell, Chevron, Todd Energy, the University of Liverpool, and the University of Adelaide. He is a Fellow of PESA, and a member of AAPG and SEPM. Bruce has published over 60 peer reviewed papers and has more than 150 conference presentations to his name. In 2025 he was awarded the Barry Goldstein Medal for Innovation, Collaboration and Communication in Geoscience by PESA Energy Geoscience.
PESA SA/NT February Luncheon
“Honouring the Humble Clinoform: Towards a Reservoir Modelling Best Practice”
Bruce Ainsworth
PESA Barry Goldstein Medal Lecture Tour 2026
Abstract:
Clinoforms have fascinated Bruce since first pondering their economic significance in Shell Research Laboratories in the early 1990’s. These dipping stratal surfaces are ubiquitous in the stratigraphic record but often ignored with regard to their potential significant influence on fluid flow in the subsurface. Whether you are interested in hydrocarbon or groundwater extraction, carbon sequestration, or sediment hosted uranium, you need to know if you are dealing with clinoforms. Clinoforms can have significant impacts on resource recovery and emplacement. Ignoring them or simply not recognising them can have profound (usually) negative impacts on project value. Key to making clinoforms your best friend are three steps; 1) recognition, 2) uncertainty management, and 3) targetted modelling. This talk will guide the clinoform user through these steps and suggest a reservoir modelling best practice for honouring the humble clinoform.
Event Details:
Thursday, 26th Feb 2026
Luncheon: 12 pm for a 12:30 pm start
Place: Ayer’s House, 288 North Tce, Adelaide
The luncheon will consist of 2 courses and drinks
Bookings close 5 pm Monday, 23rd Feb 2026
Any late bookings will incur an additional $20 fee. Strictly no walk-ins.
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