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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...
Industry News: Disappointed AWE Points Finger at Origin as Costs Blow Out on BassGas Project
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
AWE Limited has made no secret of its disappointment following a progress update on the BassGas Mid Life Enhancement (MLE) project from the project's operator, Origin Energy Limited. ...
President’s Report: Around the Branches
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Gordon Wakelin-King
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
Community engagement is the order of the day: from giant gas hubs to one seismic line across a paddock we find ourselves having to justify our existence like never before.
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Branch Activities: PESA NSW Branch Awards
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
Over recent months the NSW branch of PESA has been actively supporting geosciences students at NSW's universities through a range of activities and awards....
Industry News: ‘Positive Step’ to Develop Timor Sea Plays (b)
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
Santos has announced that it had entered into an agreement with ConocoPhillip and SK E&S (SK), an affiliate of South Korean conglomerate SK Group, to progress the development of the Caldita and Barossa gas discoveries located in the Timor Sea....
Environment: Renewable Energy Becomes an Investor Safe Haven
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
"...we should be making Australia a more attractive place for renewable energy investments"
Renewable energy investments are now beginning to be perceived as safe and stable as conventional infrastructure asset clas...
Industry News: Clean Energy Plant Shows Strategic Foresight
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
A unique power facility that will turn gas, wind, solar and geothermal energy into electricity is set to be a major strategic factor in local energy industries supplying the maturing minerals industry in the area. ...
Recruitment Training and Migration – Stepping Up to the Challenge of Staffing the Nation’s Projects
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
The world's largest dedicated oil and gas job board, oilcareers.com, has opened two offices in Australia in Brisbane and Perth. ...
Obituary: Vale Robin Elliott
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Phillip Playford
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
Robin Elliott, a well-known Australian petroleum geologist, died peacefully in his sleep, at his home in Roleystone, on 15 May 201 2. He was almost 84. ...
Industry News: DownUnder Rides into Houston and London
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
Down Under GeoSolutions is having a tremendously busy year, opening not one new international office, but two. The DownUnder GeoSolutions' Houston office is now open and London is being established in August. ...
Editor’s Comment: The Armchair Olympian
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Adrian Williams
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
By the time you receive this edition, many of you will be in recovery mode from another Olympic Games - late nights and early mornings spent cheering on the Aussie teams in all manner of sports. For many it will have all been too hard to bother. Adde...
Industry News: Santos Continues to Push Pedal Power
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
WA PESA members will be relieved to hear that Australian energy company Santos recently announced it has renewed its partnership with the Santos Great Bike Ride for Charity, for a further three years. ...
Recruitment Training and Migration: The Wave that’s Sinking Engineers
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
Talented engineers are being crushed by major companies' process overkill that stifles their creativity at one end and smaller companies' lack of process that leads them to take on more than they can handle, or are trained for at the other, a researc...
Industry News: CGG Technical Forum and Courses in Asia Pacific
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
Hampson-Russell software and services is inviting PESA members to attend their HRS-9 technology forums in Australia 2012. Registration is free.
The object of the forum is to let the industry see and learn about the company's latest software ...
Environment: Shell Facing Monster $5B Fine Over Nigerian Oil Spill
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
An oil spill just before Christmas which affected approximately 950 km2 of water surface 120 km offshore Nigeria may end up costing Shell dearly, despite the company's insistence that the incident was contained and resulted in no onshore e...
Industry News: Drill Lined Up for Highly Prospective Tunisian Play
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
Jacka Resources has taken a decisive step forward towards production by securing the GSP Jupiter jackup rig for its forthcoming well at Hammamet West, offshore Tunisia. ...
Recruitment Training and Migration: Where Have all the Engineers Gone?
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: August 2012
Abstract:
It's an issue affecting many sectors of the resources industry, but in the case of engineering professionals, the shortfall between those required to work on projects, and those available is particularly stark.
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