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Seismic Technology: The Ultracube: Revitalising Vintage Surveys
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Mark Ballesteros, Maighread Nf Dheasuna, Paul Tredgett, Searcher Seismic; Jim Dirstein, Alistair Stanley, Total Depth
- Date Published: April 2012
Abstract:
Twenty years ago 3D seismic data was widely considered an expensive technology and was generally applied to relatively limited survey areas, most often for field appraisal and development. Times have changed, of course. As a result of improvements in...
PESA Contacts
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: April 2012
Abstract:
Directory of Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia
- Board of Directors 2011 (as of March)
- Branch Presidents
- Branch Secretaries
- PESA Publications Sub-Committee
- PESA News Sub-Committee ...
Tight Gas: Drill Club Out, But Hope Springs Eternal
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: April 2012
Abstract:
The 'drill club' that Western Australia's Department of Mines and Petroleum has been trying to initiate to facilitate unconventional exploration in the southwest of the State has been plugged and abandoned. ...
Recruitment Training and Migration: Rising FIFO Demand Heats Up Debate
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: April 2012
Abstract:
The rising demand for fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers in Western Australia is intensifying the debate over its effects on mental and emotional stability and family life. ...
President’s Report: Two Speed Better Than No Speed, But Costs a Worry
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Gordon Wakelin-King
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
Consultants (like me anyway) always live a little hand-to-mouth and a couple of things lately have made me think about our business....
Industry News: Acreage in Four Basins to be Released
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson will release acreage over 28 areas in the Carnarvon, Browse, Gippsland and Otw ay basins at the 13- 16 May APPEA National Conference and Exhibition in Adelaide. ...
Onlaps: Seismic Facies Mapping (Part 3)
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Rob Kirk, Rob Kirk Consultants
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
In this final (of three) facies mapping article we will briefly discuss the role that automated facies work takes. This is usually only applied to 3D data and in my opinion is rarely done by geologists who should have full 'ownership' of the region's...
Diary of Events
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
2012-2013 Conferences And Courses
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Recruitment: Worst Manufacturing Skills Crisis in 45 Years – Expert
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
Australia is in the midst of its worst manufacturing crisis in over 45 years, says the man the Federal Government has appointed as its Steel Supplier Advocate.
Dennis O'Neill has over 45 years in export, manufacturing, distribution, constru...
Industry News: The 15 Areas from the 2011 Acreage Release Open Until 12 April 2012
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
- Money Shoal Basin, NT
- Scott Plateau, Browse Basin, WA
- Rowley Sub-basin, Roebuck Basin, WA
- Northeastern Exmouth Plateau, Northern Carnarvon Basin, WA
- Southern Carnarvon Basin, WA
- Perth ...
LNG: Darwin Braces For Japanese…Again
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
Darwin is bracing for an influx of people after Japanese major INPEX and French joint venture partner Total announced on 13 January that the final investment decision had been made on the $34 B lchthys LNG project. ...
Words: Remembrance Of Words Past
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Peter Purcell
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
Having ended 2011 with some words for the future, it is appropriate that we begin 2012 with some troublesome words from the past; alas, still going strongly in the present....
Recruitment: Australians to Build QCLNG Project’s Future
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
QGC is placing a significant emphasis on training to secure an operational workforce for its CSG-LNG project for over 20 years into the future.
While the oil and gas industry is being hit with the chronic skills shortage that is affecting th...
Industry News: APLNG Transmission Pipeline Kicks Off
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
The arrival in Port Gladstone of the first shipment of steel pipe for the $14 B Australia Pacific LNG Project on 23 January signalled the start of the construction phase for the main gas transmission pipeline of the CSG to LNG project. ...
LNG: Operator Challenges in the CSG·LNG Industry In Australia
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Michael Scott, Petroleum Engineer, Arrow Energy
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
Coal seam gas (CSG) has been a key component of domestic gas supply in Queensland for the last decade. However, the industry has only recently gained significant traction with the proposal of international liquefied natural gas (LNG) export. The goal...
PESA Contacts
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
Directory of Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia
- Board of Directors 2011 (as of March)
- Branch Presidents
- Branch Secretaries
- PESA Publications Sub-Committee
- PESA News Sub-Committee ...
Safety: History Buff Sparkie To Capture Offshore Oil History
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
History has a funny way of creeping up on you, then consuming you. It certainly was the case for offshore oil rig electrician-turned historian John Holt, who is undertaking a PhD in History at the University of WA and working to get a Capturing the E...
Industry News: Central Australian Oil Discovery No Surprise
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
Central Petroleum's persistence looks to have paid off with the recent oil discovery Surprise- 1 set to see the company transit from an exploration to an exploration and production company. The implications of this milestone oil discovery w ill form ...
Editor’s Comment: Facing The Inevitable
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Adrian Williams
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
Last issue saw me lording it up in the restaurants of Rome following a rather arduous geological tour of the vineyards of Umbria and Marche. This issue I write to you from the back blocks of Bendigo where I have had the dubious pleasure of sampling f...
Uncle Duster’s Opinion Repository: Christmas and the Breatharians
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
Christmas at Camp Duster was, as usual, a lively affair. Festivities kicked off early, with the extended Duster clan rolling in from all corners of Western Australia - from Bindoon to Booragoon, Mount Magnet to Marble Bar, and everywhere in between. ...
Safety: What Value, Our Heritage? A Sparkie Reflects
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: John Holt
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
"What is the value of 'heritage' to an industry such as the petroleum industry?"
I wish I had a dollar for every time I have been asked that question. The petroleum industry is 'forward looking', 'challenge driven' and we create 'benc...
Industry News: ATCO Strategy to Work with Government
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
Canadian power, energy infrastructure, operations and logistics giant ATCO is prepared for a strong 2012 after an impressive first year of its Australian affiliate saw the successful acquisition of WA Gas Networks, now called ATCO Gas. The coming yea...
LNG: Survival Scheme Turns Into Jobs Solution
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Janet Hann
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
What started as a survival move by Origin Energy has turned into an opportunity to pro-actively address the chronic skills shortage that is now plaguing Australia's rapidly expanding resources sector - which includes getting landholders to work for t...
Media Plays: Playing the Media Game
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
The mainstream media treatment of oil and gas issues is often predictable and observant of a tried and tested formula. As a petroleum play is determined by a geological set of circumstances, "media plays" are similarly determined by a combination of ...
Shale Exploration: Unconventional Methods For Unconventional Plays
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Ken Ratcliffe and Milly Wright, Chemostrat; Dave Spain, BP USA
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
Using Elemental Data To Understand Shale Resource Plays
Shales are an important hydrocarbon resource; yet understanding them as reservoirs remains problematic. Their fine-grained, organic-rich yet superficially homogenous character ma...
Geothermal: CSIRO Helping Perth Reach Geothermal Potential
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
The Western Australian Geothermal Centre of Excellence (WAGCoE) has several demonstration projects underway to help Perth realise its potential as one of the top 10 'geothermal cities' in the world, as judged by the US Geothermal Energy Association....
Seismic Technology: A 20-Year Retrospective on the Future of Seismic Technology
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Andrew Long, PGS
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
PGS celebrated 20 years of operation in 2011, having built a business around seismic technology innovation. Where do we go now? After a brief review of current trends I focus on what I believe is the key driver and platform for technology evolution i...
Obituaries: Professor Alan Cecil Cook (1935- 2011) – Memorial
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
Professor Alan Cook was the Foundation Professor of Geology at Wollongong University and world-renowned organic petrologist - sought after for his expertise by coal and petroleum companies from around the world, Alan was undoubtedly the foremost orga...
Industry News: Chevron-UWA Partnership to Help Build WA Gas Technology Hub, Midstream Industry
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
Western Australia's petroleum sector has some $64 B worth of projects either underway or
committed for the next few years yet there is almost no established midstream industry to speak of in this part of the world. Elevating University of WA Profess...
Shale: Industry and Government Get Cracking on Shale Concerns
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: February 2012
Abstract:
West Australian shale operators have banded together to produce a fracturing Code of Practice that could prove critical to restoring public confidence in the industry to ensure its growth that could re-shape the energy picture for not only the countr...