Please note that we are still in the process of re-tagging our library items. This means searches using Author, Year, Publication Type and Title may not show complete matches.
LIST
TILES
Words: Humpty Dumpty Thinking
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Peter Purcell
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
A few months back I mentioned hearing an ABC announcer defend her use of the words agreeance and disputation, as in There was a big disputation but we have agreeance now.
...
Industry News: Nexus Releases Full Year Results for 2012
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Nexus Energy has reported a net loss after tax of $342.3 MM after taking impairments on hydrocarbon reserves at its Longtom gas project in Bass Strait, on long lead items associated with the previously proposed Crux liquids project and the cost of PR...
Safety: Engineers Can Become Convicted Criminals
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Lawyers are an engineer's new best friend. Why? Engineers working in Australia could be held personally liable for their designs where someone using or working on it dies or is injured in a workplace accident. Although corporate manslaughter currentl...
Obituary: Jodie Gillespie
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
The passing of Jodie Gillespie, Business Development Manager for Fugro Geoscience division, is received with great sadness....
Industry News: Healthy Balance Sheet for Beach
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Record sales revenue and underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) have combined to set Beach Energy up for yet another strong year, ahead of rapid growth in crude oil production and a likely major boost in natural gas resources from an expanded unconve...
President’s Report: EABS Terrific, Government Decisions Iffy
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Gordon Wakelin-King
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
We're generally told to avoid forward-looking statements, but writing on the Eve of EABS I'm prepared to take a punt: fantastic. ...
Industry News: New Leadership for Petrel Energy
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
David Casey was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Petrel Energy effective 4 September 2012. ...
Diary of Events
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
2012-2013 Conferences And Courses...
Editor’s Comment: Mind Our Ps and Qs
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Adrian Williams
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
I don't often get feedback on my Editor's Column but when I do it commonly includes a reference to the fact that I actually look a lot older and greyer in person than I do in my picture at the top of this page. That could have something to do with th...
Industry News: Securing Land to Foster Development
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
The Queensland Government is planning ahead for the State's strong economic growth by strategically purchasing land to meet future industrial and resource industry demands. ...
Unconventionals: Smoothing SA’s Path to Shale Success
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
South Australia has stolen a march on its State rivals in the race to transform its shale and unconventional hydrocarbon potential into commercial reality by proactively engaging with the public and stakeholders to shape the soon-to-be-released final...
Uncle Duster’s Opinion Repository: How Does Uncle Duster’s Garden Grow?
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
That old Uncle Duster's garden is something of a neighbourhood marvel and collective civic point of pride is an understatement of considerable proportion; indeed, a residential vanguard of strength and subtlety, of thriving beauty and elegant Sunday ...
Company Focus: Empire Oil Set to Add Value to Assets
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
While Empire Oil & Gas NL is already progressing towards becoming a conventional gas and condensate producer by January 2013, confirmation of a large unconventional gas resource will add further value to its assets....
Industry News: Merger Results in New World Ranking for CGGVeritas
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Fallowing Fugro's review of its marine streamer seismic data acquisition business and associated activities earlier this year, the company has decided to exit the capital-intensive seismic segment of the oil and gas exploration market where it does n...
Unconventionals: Oil Search Signs Gas Sales Agreement with Barrick
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Oil Search has announced that it has signed a new gas sales agreement with Barrick (Niugini) Ltd. Under the agreement, Oil search will supply up to 56 Bcf of natural gas and associated liquids to Barrick....
Branch Activities: Almost Bigger than the Olympics: PESA at the 34th IGC
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
With 137 nations in attendance, you could be forgiven for thinking you had just arrived in London for the XXXth Olympiad. But no. At the same time, on the other side of the world, 5,924 delegates, including more than 800 from China, were m...
Company Focus: Ambassador Firms Up Cooper Basin Unconventional Gas
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Ambassador Oil and Gas is currently in discussions with a number of people to gain a strategic partnership to exploit gas resources in their Cooper Basin acreage. ...
Industry News: UWA Building New CO2 Lab to Boost Carbon Storage Research
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
The University of Western Australia will have a new CO2 research facility built on its campus in 2013....
Unconventionals: Has the Industry and the NSW Government Struck a Balance?
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
The NSW Strategic Regional Land Use Policy was released by the State Government on 11 September, which includes 27 new measures designed to provide greater protections for farmers and to better balance competing land uses....
Industry News: Beach Energy Exploring Romania
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Australian oil and gas company Beach Energy recently announced that it has a 30% participation in an offshore Romanian oil and gas exploration block....
Company Focus: LandCorp CEO Challenges the Oil and Gas Industry
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Western Australia's resources sector is key to the State developing infrastructure that will form the backbone to the long term economic and social development of Australia. Landcorp CEO, Ross Holt, believes that the various industry sectors, and the...
Industry News: Petrosys to Market FaultRisk Structural Geology Suite
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Petrosys and FaultSeal recently announced a global reseller agreement for FaultRiskTM software that will enable petroleum geoscientists to interpret the geometry and trap characteristics of faults through the combination of Petrosys maps a...
Unconventionals: Shale Gets Set to Soar in WA
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
The blueprint for convincing the public that the regulatory framework will protect the environment, water supplies and health, counteracting environmental apocalypse fears and successfully hitching on to the enterprising shale gas bandwagon has begun...
Industry News: Peter Baillie Joins CGGVeritas
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Peter Baillie, previously with WA Department of Minerals & Energy, TGS Nopec and Geodata Ventures, has joined CGGVeritas as Senior Vice President, Business Development Advisor, Multi-client and New Ventures, based in Singapore...
Company Focus: Troy’s Got it on Tap
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Tap Oil
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Since taking over the reins at Tap Oil nearly two years ago, CEO and Managing Director, Troy Hayden looks back at the path that has taken him there, and how it has shaped his future growth plans for the company. ...
Industry News: Broome Locals Lockout Woodside Employees
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Woodside employees were blocked temporarily from entering their offices due to protests in response to Woodside attempting to gain Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA) permissions to enter the sand dunes at James Price Point. ...
Seismic Technology: Seismic Characterisation of Unconventional Plays in North America
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Lee Bell, Mary Edrich, and Alvaro Chaveste, Geokinetics
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Unconventional resource plays have revolutionised the oil and gas industry across North America. Resource plays include shales, where the shale is both source and reservoir, and other ultralow-permeability rocks that contain hydrocarbons which have m...
Industry News: AWT International Appoints David Kirk as CEO
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
AWT International (AWT) announced the appointment of David Kirk as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October 2012. Kirk will be based in the Perth head office and report directly to AWT's Board of Directors. ...
Education: Could Hemp Support our Future Energy Demand?
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Hemp will play a critical role in shifting the planet's fuel sources from unsustainable towards sustainable, renewable and environmentally friendly.
This was claimed by Gareth Jones, from the University of WA addressing the topic, "Where sho...
Industry News: Good Oil Conference Still Going Strong
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
The 2012 RIU Good Oil Conference, which reached near-record numbers despite the economic cold front which swept the economy, was dominated by one phrase: unconventional oil and gas. ...