December 2003 Events Calendar

December 7-10, 2003: 23rd Bob F. Perkins Research Conference in Houston, Texas at the Adams Mark Hotel.

SHELF MARGIN DELTAS AND LINKED DOWN SLOPE PETROLEUM SYSTEMS: Global Significance and Future Exploration Potential

For more information go to : http://www.gcssepm.org/conference/fr_2003_conference.htm

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Wednesday, December 10, 2003: GSH Technical Breakfast: 7:00 am, Breakfast in 4th Floor Conference Room across from (II & T) Suite 430 (6th floor of garage), 7:30 am, Presentation in 4th Floor Conference Room at Interactive Interpretation & Training, Inc., 11767 Katy Freeway, Suite 430, Houston. Speaker: Chuck Skidmore Title: Exploration and Production Applications of Rock Property Contrast Data by C.M. Skidmore and M.C. Kelly (Emerald Geoscience Research Corp). Reservations: GSH 713-463-8920. For further information, please contact John F. Parrish at 281-300-2570 or email <mailto:GSHTechB@PeriSeis.com>GSHTechB@PeriSeis.com Reservations are recommended.

Directions:
From the Katy Freeway westbound--Exit Dairy Ashford and U-turn, then follow directions for eastbound.
From the Katy Freeway eastbound--Exit Dairy Ashford and stay on the service road through the intersection. Continue past the Whataburger and turn in at the 11767 driveway. Continue all the way toward the rear fence and turn left into the VISITOR PARKING gate of the garage and park near the 6th floor stairwell in spaces that are NOT RESERVED. Before 7:00 am, please enter via the unlocked 6th floor garage entrance to the 4th floor and conference room.

Abstract/Summary:
With the tremendous amounts of 3D data available, the geoscientist is often faced with an overload of information. Stacked datasets are not the only data type being used. Complex trace attributes and AVO have yielded a multitude of different volumes that could add value. However, the sensitivity of these volumes to reservoir parameters is not always clear and therefore multiple volumes are often needed to support ones work, making these tools cumbersome. Clearly the focus needs to be on getting direct ties to the subsurface properties that are most meaningful. This can be accomplished by looking at rock property contrast volumes. The Density Cube is the result of a three-parameter non-linear AVO inversion to contrasts in bulk density, compressional velocity and shear velocity. This technology is now being used to streamline the efficiency of prospecting for drillable hydrocarbon targets and aid in the understanding of key lithologic and fluid relationships. Key advantages include reduced cycle time, improved success rate and identification of economic vs. non-economic hydrocarbon saturations. Examples range from the prospecting phase of our jobs, to complex visualizations of the subsurface around producing fields.

Biography:
Chuck Skidmore, Vice-President of Geoscience Applications for Emerald Geoscience Research Corporation, received a bachelorâs degree in geology from S.U.N.Y at Buffalo (1986) and a masterâs in geology from the University of New Orleans (1988). His professional career started in 1988 with Amoco Production Co. where he worked in all areas of exploration and production. In 1993 Chuck moved to Amocoâs Research Center where he was involved in the worldwide application and teaching of amplitude based technologies. As the VP of Geoscience Applications for Emerald, he has continued the development and application of new amplitude technologies and has been an invited speaker at many symposiums and technical meetings.

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Thursday, December 18, 2003: SIPES Luncheon Meeting:Social 11:30 am, Lunch 11:45 am at the Petroleum Club, 800 Bell (Downtown). Topic: "Review of the Tectonic History of the Lower Rio Grande Border Region, South Texas and Mexico, and Implications for Hydrocarbon Exploration". Speaker Tom Ewing (Frontera Exploration Consultants). Abstract and bio at http://www.sipes-houston.org Call, fax or e-mail your reservation to Mrs. B.K. Starbuck-Buongiorno at the above address by 12:00 Noon, Tuesday December 16, 2003. Members, Affiliates, and Guests who register by December 16 pay $30. The cost is $33 for new registrations at the door. No-shows will be billed.

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