Technical Topics
The workshop will cover a range of critical topics pertinent to advanced exploration in mature basins:
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<h2>Technical Topics</h2>
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<p style="font-size: 18px;">The workshop will cover a range of critical topics pertinent to <span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 255);"><i>advanced exploration in mature basins</i>:</span></p>
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<h4></h4><div class="edit"><ol><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style=""><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="color: rgb(52, 91, 52);"><b style="">Basin History Analysis:</b> </span><span style="color: rgb(52, 91, 52);">Case studies examining creaming curve breaks versus de-risking methodologies and technologies.</span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="color: rgb(52, 91, 52);"><b>Portfolio Rejuvenation:</b> </span>Exploration of successful strategies for revitalizing portfolios in mature areas.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 74, 51);"><b style="color: rgb(52, 91, 52);">Complex Trap Unlocking:</b> </span>Geological, geophysical, and operational approaches to identifying and exploiting structural, stratigraphic, and combined complex traps.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b style="color: rgb(52, 91, 52);">Past Venture Analysis:</b> Efficient techniques for accelerating the learning curve in mature basins, enabling geoscientists to focus on bypassed opportunities.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b style="color: rgb(52, 91, 52);">Innovative Development Solutions:</b> Discussions on solutions for stranded resources, CO2 handling, deepwater challenges, and cluster systems.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b style="color: rgb(52, 91, 52);">Near-Field Exploration:</b> Strategies and case studies in the pursuit of hydrocarbon reserves in close proximity to existing infrastructure.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b style="color: rgb(52, 91, 52);">High Pressure/High Temperature (HP/HT) Case Studies</b>: Examination of new developments and operational insights in HP/HT environments.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b style="color: rgb(52, 91, 52);">Multiphysics and Deep Seismic:</b> Redefining basin boundaries and architectural understanding through advanced seismic imaging.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b style="color: rgb(52, 91, 52);">Petroleum System Modeling (PSM): </b>Exploration of new concepts related to temperature-time histories, charge, fractionation, fluid dynamics, and tracers within petroleum systems.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b style="color: rgb(52, 91, 52);">Missed Opportunities:</b> Exploration objectives have often led to valuable reserves being overlooked. Historical cases show how a focus on oil bypassed significant shallower gas, highlighting the need for retrospective analysis to capture similar opportunities in the future. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b style="color: rgb(52, 91, 52);">Stepping Out of Known Plays:</b> Exploring beyond established targets requires new strategies and technologies. Successful case studies demonstrate how deeper and unconventional objectives can be pursued using advanced geological, geophysical, and risk assessment techniques. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b style="color: rgb(52, 91, 52);">Commercial challenges vs advantages:</b> new idea or innovative commercial concept to drive exploration in mature basins includes (but not limited to); development concept, surface geoscience concept, terms & policy, lever on zero emissions, tax/tariffs advantages or challenges, co-development, etc.</span></p></li></ol><p></p></div><blockquote style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;"><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"></span></p></blockquote>
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1. Paleogene Reservoir Systems and Source Rocks
- 1.1 Reservoir architecture and characterization of Paleogene Plays
- 1.2 Paleogeographic evolution, sediment routing, and depositional systems
- 1.3 Organic-rich source intervals and potential for unconventional resources
- 1.4 Integrated Paleogene petroleum system analysis
- 1.5 Carbonate and clastic reservoir development in Paleogene settings 1.1 Reservoir architecture and characterization ofPaleogene Plays1.2 Paleogeographic evolution, sediment routing, anddepositional systems1.3 Organic-rich source intervals and potential forunconventional resources1.4 Integrated Paleogene petroleum system analysis1.5 Carbonate and clastic reservoir development inPaleogene settings
2. Technologies and Subsurface Imaging (Including AI/ML)
- 2.1 Advances in seismic acquisition, processing, and imaging of deep stratigraphy
- 2.2 Pre-stack seismic inversion, AVO/AVA analysis, and quantitative interpretation
- 2.3 Application of AI/ML in reservoir prediction and geological modelling
- 2.4 Integration of legacy well, seismic, and regional datasets for enhanced understanding
- 2.5 Emerging technologies for improving recovery efficiency and reservoir management
- 2.6 Innovative solutions and case examples of technology deployment in exploration 2.1 Advances in seismic acquisition, processing, andimaging of deep stratigraphy2.2 Pre-stack seismic inversion, AVO/AVA analysis, andquantitative interpretation2.3 Application of AI/ML in reservoir prediction andgeological modelling2.4 Integration of legacy well, seismic, and regional datasetsfor enhanced understanding2.5 Emerging technologies for improving recovery efficiencyand reservoir management2.6 Innovative solutions and case examples of technologydeployment in exploration2.1 Advances in seismic acquisition, processing, andimaging of deep stratigraphy2.2 Pre-stack seismic inversion, AVO/AVA analysis, andquantitative interpretation2.3 Application of AI/ML in reservoir prediction andgeological modelling2.4 Integration of legacy well, seismic, and regional datasetsfor enhanced understanding2.5 Emerging technologies for improving recovery efficiencyand reservoir management2.6 Innovative solutions and case examples of technologydeployment in exploration
3. Drilling and Development Challenges
- 3.1 Overpressure prediction, wellbore stability, and geomechanical considerations
- 3.2 Subvolcanic and sub-basalt imaging constraints and mitigation approaches
- 3.3 Remote and deepwater development: logistics, risk, and cost optimization
- 3.4 Near-field exploration opportunities and late-life asset enhancement 3.1 Overpressure prediction, wellbore stability, andgeomechanical considerations3.2 Subvolcanic and sub-basalt imaging constraints andmitigation approaches3.3 Remote and deepwater development: logistics, risk, andcost optimization3.4 Near-field exploration opportunities and late-life assetenhancement
4. Case Studies: Successes, Challenges,and Learnings
- 4.1 Field-scale examples demonstrating key geological or technical insights
- 4.2 Lessons learned from exploration, appraisal, and development in Paleogene settings
5. Regional Outlook and Government Initiatives
- 5.1 Current and upcoming licensing rounds targeting Paleogene Plays
- 5.2 Policy frameworks and fiscal incentives promoting frontier basin exploration
- 5.3 Regional collaboration and investment trends in exploration and production 5.1 Current and upcoming licensing rounds targetingPaleogene Plays5.2 Policy frameworks and fiscal incentives promotingfrontier basin exploration5.3 Regional collaboration and investment trends inexploration and production
