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Issue 2, Volume 9, 2012
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Oil is the world’s most powerful political tool at the moment.
Is the workstation killing geology – or bringing it back to life and having a revolutionary effect on the field – and the future – of exploration and operational geology?
Richard Swarbrick’s Ikon GeoPressure team in Durham predicts sub-surface pressures at regional and local scales, vital for the future pursuit of difficult hydrocarbons.
With the market for Permanent Reservoir Monitoring (PRM) continuing to grow along with deepwater field expenditure (Douglas-Westwood forecasts global deepwater CAPEX of US$225 billion between 2011 and 2015), TGS company, Stingray Geophysical, is currently engaged in a collaborative programme which will enable its fibre-optic seismic sensing arrays to be permanently installed in depths of up to 3,000 metres.
Maximising fixed cutter bit performance in shales and carbonates.
In previous editions of GEO ExPro we have discussed the effect of seismic shooting on mammals and fish. What about animals without ears, like the crab? In this article, we discuss how the crab’s hearing system works and report from a Canadian research project investigating the effects of seismic shooting on snow crabs.
CGGVeritas is applying new technology to extend seismic bandwidth and maximize production.
What is an Oil Scout? Is it a ‘cloak and dagger’ operation – or a highly qualified occupation calling for extensive knowledge of the industry and great interpersonal skills? Andrew Melvin of Moyes and Co. sheds some light on the business.
Shale gas has been a game changer for the energy industry in the United States – but things look a bit different in Europe.
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