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Words: Duh Vinci
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Peter Purcell
- Date Published: December 2012
Abstract:
A paper I edited recently for AAPG regularly used the wrong words. For example, High density sources have been interpreted as Miocene reefs, amplified by underlying Oligocene intrusives...
Editor’s Comment: The Answer is 42
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Adrian Williams
- Date Published: December 2012
Abstract:
Well, as anticipated, I have been totally inundated by applications for my job, so it looks like you will be subjected to my sharp wit and intense sense of humour for another 21 years! But don't worry, I've solved the problem of what to write about i...
President’s Report: Year End Report
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Gordon Wakelin-King
- Date Published: December 2012
Abstract:
Dear members,
As you are filling out your 2013 membership renewal it may interest you to know our final membership figure for the year (yes, it takes some people until October to renew, and we are probably still chasing some people) was 1995...
Branch Activities: Curtin Geology Student Society (GEOS) Quiz Night
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2012
Abstract:
The WA Branch of PESA sponsored a Quiz Night in mid-August for Curtin University geology students to attend. ...
Diary of Events
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
2012-2013 Conferences And Courses...
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 ...
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...
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....
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...
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. ...
Industry News: Indications of a Gas Bearing Reservoir
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Karoon Gas has advised that Boreas-1 in WA-315-P intersected the primary reservoir objective and the drilling assembly was being pulled out of the hole in preparation to commence coring operations. ...
Industry News: Santos Farms-in as Operator to Onshore Amadeus and Pedirka Basin Permits
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Santos recently announced a farm-in agreement across permits in the Amadeus and Pedirka basins in the Northern Territory. ...
Industry News: Drillsearch Announces Takeover for Acer Energy
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Drillsearch is acquiring Acer Energy shares on-market and the bid values Acer at approximately $118 MM or 25.5 cents per share....
Industry News: Planets are Aligned for Browse FLNG
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Macquarie Securities Analyst Adrian Wood believes the Shell-Chevron deal points towards an FLNG future for Browse, but says it's all a question of timing. ...
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...
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. ...
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...
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....
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: Broome Locals Lockout Woodside Employees
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
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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. ...
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. ...
Industry News: BHP to Focus on Aussie-US Assets
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Mining giant BHP Billiton has announced that a key focus for the future will be developing its "world-class" oil and gas discoveries in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, as it seeks to channel exploration activities towards its Carnarvon Bas...
Industry News: Natural Gas Replacing Diesel?
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Innovative technologists are finding new ways to substitute cheap natural gas in place of expensive diesel. ...
Industry News: Nexus Looks to FLNG
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: October 2012
Abstract:
Nexus Energy believes its Crux gas-condensate field in the eastern Browse Basin off Western Australia could be developed as a stand-alone floating LNG project. Based on the Crux partner Shell that is in the development of FLNG technology. ...
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...
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. ...
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...
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....
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....
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...