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Does Geology Last Forever?

The Earth’s resources have been exploited by humans for many thousands of years, but we need to ensure that the integrity and accessibility of important sites and landscapes in the geological heritage are preserved for future generations. Here, one group of enthusiasts from Northern England look at the issues involved and explain how they are trying to ensure that geological sites in their region will continue to be treasured and enjoyed by all.

A World Class Discovery

The first oil was sampled in September last year. It took several wells and one full year of detailed analyses to prove that the discovery may contain more than 2.6 billion barrels of oil.

Surprise! A Giant New Field

The oil industry is full of surprises. One of the biggest this year has been the discovery of a giant field, not in a new frontier, but in that well-worn old area – the Norwegian North Sea.

Modern Technology Reveals New Opportunities in the North Sea

Although a mature basin, the use of new technologies both to acquire and process seismic data shows that the North Sea still holds significant potential.

Exploring the Icelandic Frontiers

Iceland is renowned for its hot springs, geysers and active volcanoes that erupt from time to time, not world-class oil and gas production – but could basins close to this sparsely populated North Atlantic island be concealing significant hydrocarbon potential?

A Growing Atlantic Play

Recent discoveries in West Africa have highlighted the importance of the Upper Cretaceous throughout the Atlantic Margin. The Barents Sea is the Northern extension of this growing play.

Walking Through Time: The Geopark Way

The Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark Way is a long distance walking trail that brings to life the fascinating geological story of this beautiful are of rural England

Georgia: Oil in the Sub-Thrust Zone

A beautiful country, flanked by mountain ranges and famous for fine wine – but Georgia’s primary contribution to the hydrocarbon industry is as a corridor for oil and gas travelling from the Caspian to European markets. Or so it was thought - until modern seismic techniques and recent exploration revealed oil bearing structures in the sub-thrust zone, only poorly imaged on the older Soviet era data.

Squeezing the Last Drop

Farouk al-Kasim, an Iraqi with ten years experience in one for the world’s most prolific oil provinces, went on to serve the Norwegian government for 23 years and was instrumental in establishing the Norwegian Model.

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