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Education: TESEP Four Years On
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
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The Teacher Earth Science Education Programme (TESEP), was developed out of conversations with geologist Greg McNamara and other enthusiastic Earth Science educators in 2007. With the help of seed funding from PESA, under the guidance of ExxonMobil g...
Uncle Duster’s Opinion Repository: Uncle Duster’s Little Puckers
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
Old Duster has had his fair share of run-ins with authority over the years, that's for sure: I stand up for what I believe in, often fighting the good fight. Like back in '89 when I ran afoul of my council after setting up a breeding pen for Pug-Cock...
Environment: Carbon Tax An Extra Burden For LNG Exporters – APPEA
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
The Federal Government's carbon pricing legislation that passed on 8 November 2011 will make natural gas more competitive for domestic power but will add to the cost structure of Australian LNG exporters competing in global markets, APPEA Chief Execu...
Industry News: New Name, Broader Focus For SA Department
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
The former PIRSA Petroleum and Geothermal Group has been strongly re-positioned as part of a major reorganisation of all government departments in South Australia, announced by the new Premier, Hon. Jay Weatherill MP, on 21 October 201 1. ...
2011 Retrospective: 2011 Highlights for Oil and Gas in Australia
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
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2011 has been another extraordinary year for Australia's resources industries and in particular the oil and gas sector. This year we have seen record export earnings from mineral and energy commodities of $175 B, and this figure is forecast to rise 2...
Industry News: APPEA Warning On Strangling Red Tape
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
The Australian oil and gas industry's peak body has released on 24 November its State of the industry 2011 report, which concludes that increasing costs and inefficient approvals processes will, if not addressed, severely reduce the returns to the Au...
Environment: Major Environmental Study Announced
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
Two major documents were announced at the APPEA National Environment Conference in Coolum, Queensland in November 2011 - one a multi-million dollar independent scientific review, and another which details 49 studies conducted by industry, reviewing a...
Industry News: Searcher Seismic Appoints New Sales Manager
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
5earcher Seismic is expanding its market with the appointment of experienced geophysicist Barrett Cameron as Sales Manager. ...
Words: Some ICE Treasures for the New Year
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Peter Purcell
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
The deadline for the PESA News Resources Christmas/ New Year issue invariably prompts reflection on the year's words, good and bad, and 2011 was no exception. I knew this year's deadline would come roaring in while I was away and I had decided in adv...
Industry News: Onshore Oil And Gas Activity On The Rise In 2011
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
Professional services firm Deloitte recently released its first Drilling and Licensing report covering exploration and appraisal (E&A) drilling, licensing and deal activity in the Australian oil and gas sector during the September quarter. ...
Environment: SEWPAC’s Heads Up on Lay of the Land
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
Kimberley Dripps, Deputy Secretary, Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (SEWPAC), addressed APPEA's 7-9 November 2011 National Environment Conference in Coolum, Queensland on behalf of Minister Tony Burke on k...
Industry News: Chevron Recognises Environmental Photographers
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
Chevron Australia has awarded prizes to 39 school students across Western Australia as part of its annual environmental photography competition called FOCUS Environment. ...
Diary of Events
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
2012-2013 Conferences And Courses...
Industry News: Phoenix in 3D Expands Activity
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
The Phoenix 3D seismic survey covers the underexplored area between the Carnarvon Basin in the southwest and Browse Basin in the northeast. It is the first 3D seismic data acquired within the Bedout Basin, and has highgraded several key prospects. ...
South Australia: Mapping Anticlines from the Air
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Heli Wopfner
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
In 1957 I was working on a mapping project in the Cardillo Downs area being undertaken by Geosurveys of Australia Ltd for Santos Ltd. The area was part of Santos' oil exploration tenements, spanning 860,000 sq.km. of northeastern South Australia and ...
Education: AAPG Awards Harrison Schmitt Award 2012 to TESEP
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
In recognition of her outstanding effort for the Teacher Earth Science Education Programme (TESEP), Jill Stevens, TESEP founder and chairperson, has been awarded the prestigious American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Harrison Schmitt Awa...
Industry News: Electricity Report Shows Investors Need Certainty
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
The 16 November 2011 release of the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics' (BREE) annual publication Major Electricity Generation Projects shows the transformation of Australia's energy mix has begun, with 36o/o of the committed new investment in ...
Onlaps: Seismic Facies Mapping (Part 2)
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Rob Kirk, Rob Kirk Consulting
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
This is the second of three articles where I would like to promote the making of facies maps from seismic to help with our geological understanding of our blocks.
The previous article (PESA News Resources October/November 2011) looke...
Education: Hillis Joins ATSE Fellows
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
Professor Richard Hillis has been elected as one of the 31 Australian leaders in technological science, engineering and innovation being accepted for 2011 as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). ...
Industry News: Renewables Body Created
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
The Federal Government has introduced legislation to create a single agency to manage all its renewable energy programs from July 2012. ...
Seismic Technology: Improved 3D Seismic Imaging Through Depth Migration and Tomography: An Indonesia Case Study
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Authors: Jianli Song, Cristina Reta-Tang, Xuening Ma, Jim Wilhite and Laurie Geiger, TGS
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
Project Setting:
TGS has vast seismic experience in the Asia-Pacific region, including acquisition and advanced time and depth processing. Here we present a case study of a recently completed successful project in the Tarakan Basin, consisting of...
View from the Top: New APPEA Chief Confronts Brave New World
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
In taking on the Chief Executive role of APPEA, David Byers has embarked on a mission almost as daunting as his new pastime, surfing. But while being on an unstable wave can sink you in an instant, Byers brings a level-headed approach to the headship...
Coal Seam Gas: Construction on Callide Rail Siding to Minimise Project Road Traffic Around Gladstone
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
Australia Pacific LNG announced another milestone in its CSG to LNG project in October with the construction of a rail siding at Callide to minimise traffic movement in and around
Gladstone when pipe delivery begins in January 2012. ...
Company Focus: Drillsearch Comes of Age, Facilitates Technological Advances in Cooper Basin
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
Drillsearch has experienced a boom in its 2P reserves, foreshadowing further activity in the Cooper Basin as past exploration work has "barely scratched the surface". It is also set to bring a "game-changing" new piping solution to tie into the Santo...
Young Professional: Personal Passion Leads to a Promising Career
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Date Published: December 2011
Abstract:
Nikolaos Sykiotis was exploring his options when a time-filling hobby captured his heart.
Sykiotis, graduate geologist at Chevron, never considered becoming a geologist when he started university. "I always wanted to be a trader,ever since I...
Petroleum Potential of the Deepwater Taranaki Basin
- Publication Name: Eastern Australian Basins Symposium 2001
- Authors: V. Stagpoole, C. Uruski, R. Funnell and D. Darby
- Reference Type: Magazine Article
- Date Published: November 2011
Abstract:
The petroleum potential of the Deepwater Taranaki Basin was recognised after a high quality multi-channel seismic reflection line was acquired over the basin in 1996. Interpretation and modelling of this line extends
the prospective area of the Taran...
Coal Seam Gas – CSG The Greener Way: Studies
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Reference Type: Magazine Article
- Date Published: October 2011
Safety – Danger Afoot in New Dawn for Offshore Petroleum: Moore
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Reference Type: Magazine Article
- Date Published: October 2011
Industry News – CABS 3: Focus for Central Australian Basins Activity
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Reference Type: Magazine Article
- Date Published: October 2011
Coal Seam Gas – Gas Industry Goes on Front Foot
- Publication Name: PESA News
- Reference Type: Magazine Article
- Date Published: October 2011