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GeoResources at GtV/BV Geothermiekongress, Bochum, 17-19.11.2009

GeoResources members will attend the “Geothermiekongress 2009” of the Geothermische Vereinigung e.V. / Bundesverband Geothermie from 17-19.11.2009 in Bochum/Germany.

MSc Axel Wenke will give an oral presentation about a Pre-Feasibility Study for a geothermal field in the Northern Upper Rhine Valley. The study has been carried out in cooperation between GeoThermal Engineering GmbH (Karlsruhe), Überlandwerk Groß-Gerau Gmb, GeoResources and the Institute of Earth Sciences at Heidelberg University. The study evaluates a Permian low-enthalpic geothermal reservoir based on vintage 2D seismic and well data.

As part of the same study, GeoResources member Lennart Rohrer will give the presentation “Untersuchung der Permischen Reservoirs im Nördlichen Oberrheingraben”. It includes results of 2D seismic interpretation in the Northern Upper Rhine Valley and outcrop-analogue studies in the Saar-Nahe-Basin.

GeoResources member Christian Lorson will give the presentation “Erste Ergebnisse einer 2D-seismischen Erkundung im Raum Heidelberg” with first results from a seismic campaign which was shot in April in the Heidelberg city limits. Main objective is the first geothermal evaluation of the lower Mesozoic low-enthalpic reservoirs in the area. The study has been carried out in cooperation between GeoThermal Engineering GmbH, DMT GmbH & Co KG, Stadtwerke Heidelberg–Netze GmbH, GeoResources and the Institute of Earth Sciences at Heidelberg University.

Further GeoResources Members will attend the meeting.

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GeoResources at GSL Petroleum Group workshop, London, 22-23.10.2009

GeoResources´ members will attend the “Sediment Body Geometry and Heterogeneity” Workshop of the Geological Society of London, Petroleum Group, from October 22nd to 23rd in London.

MSc Torben Kissen and MSc Ewa Lewandwoski will present the GeoResources´proposal for the “Sobrarbe Reservoir (SobraRes) Project – Ainsa Basin, Pyrenees Foreland Basin”.

The project aims to improve the understanding of reservoir quality, heterogeneities and fluid-flow behaviour in foreland basin delta systems by high-resolution sedimentological, petrophysical and architectural outcrop models.

The SobraRes Project is open to sponsorship by a single company or by several co-sponsoring companies. If your company is interested, please visit our presentation on the GSL workshop or contact us directly.

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IHS CERA releases World Oil Watch report

On September 8th, IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA) have released their new quarterly World Oil Watch report. According to the report, major exploration activity in the first half of 2009 has already increased global oil reserves for more than 10 BBO. If the current pace of discoveries continues for the second half of 2009, global reserves will reach their highest level since 2000.

World oil demand is predicted to grow for the first time since 2007 and may reach pre-recession levels by 2012. Emerging markets will be the chief drivers for the predicted growth in demand.

The IHS Press Release can be found here.

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GeoResources on meetings & conventions in 2010

GeoResources´ members will attend the following meetings in 2010. Abstracts for presentations have already been submitted/accepted or will be submitted.

1) Geo 2010, March 7-10, Bahrain
2) AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition 2010, April 11-14, New Orleans
3) DGMK Spring Meeting, April 22-23, Celle
4) World Geothermal Congress 2010, April 25-30, Indonesia
5) MAPG 2nd International Convention, Conference & Exhibition, May 2-5, Marrakech
6) EAGE Conference & Exhibition incorporating SPE Europec, June 14-17, Barcelona

Attendance and presentations at additional meetings are planned.

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Namex Field Trip, Namibia, 12.07.-06.08.2009

Between July 12th and August 6th, GeoResources´ members Thilo Bechstädt and Maria Boni will lead the Namex Field Trip to Namibia. Key topics are Infra-Cambrian source rocks, mineral ores and Proterozoic to Mesozoic basin development.

The field trip is held together with the Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Heidelberg and the University of Namibia (UNAM).

A Virtual Field Trip for Namex will be prepared in autumn. The field trip guide will be available for download. Completion and URL will be indicated in Georesources´news column.

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GeoResources Presentations, EAGE Conference & Exhibition, Amsterdam, 10/11.06.2009

On the 71th Conference and Exhibition  of the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE)  in Amsterdam (June 8-11), GeoResources members MSc Eva Lewandowski and MSc Jorham Contreras will give two poster presentations.

The poster “Sedimentary Basin Analysis and Numerical Modeling, Paleozoic Southern Algeria” will be presented by E. Lewandowski on June 10th, 14:30 h. Coauthors are R. Zühlke, T. Bechstädt (GeoResources), M. Böckmann, V. Lampart, T. Leythäuser, V. Sauerland and B. Wirth (RWE Dea AG, Hamburg).

The poster “Seismo-Stratigraphic Interpretation and Basin Modeling of the Southern Brazilian Margin” will be presented by J. Contreras on June 11th, 13:30 h. Coauthors are R. Zühlke, T. Bechstädt (GeoResources) and S. Bowman (BHPBiliton Inc., Houston).

Further GeoResources´ members will attend the meeting in Amsterdam.

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GeoResources Presentations, SEPM-CES Annual Meeting, Cracow, 24/25.06.2009

On the 6th Annual Conference of the Society for Sedimentary Geology/Central European Section (SEPM/CES) in Cracow (June 24-25), GeoResources members Dr. Hartmut Jäger, MSc Eva Lewandowski, MSc Axel Wenke and HD Dr. Rainer Zühlke will give four oral presentations.

The oral presentation “Sedimentary Basin Analysis and Numerical Modeling, Paleozoic Southern Algeria” will be presented by E. Lewandowski on June 24th, 9:00 h. Coauthors are R. Zühlke, T. Bechstädt (GeoResources), M. Böckmann, V. Lampart, T. Leythäuser, V. Sauerland and B. Wirth (RWE Dea AG, Hamburg).

The oral presentation “Mesozoic to Cenozoic evolution of the Tarfaya Basin, Morocco – an integrated approach” will be presented by A. Wenke on June 24th, 9:40 h. Coauthors are S. Dedera, R. Zühlke (GeoResources), Oliver Kluth and Jürgen Schober (RWE Dea AG, Hamburg).

The oral presentation “Seismo-Stratigraphic Interpretation and Basin Modeling of the Southern Brazilian Margin” will be presented by R. Zühlke on June 24th, 10:20 h. First author is J. Contreras, further coauthors are S. Bowman (BHPBiliton Inc., Houston) and T. Bechstädt (Georesources).

The oral presentation “Sea level variations in Cap Carbonates from Namibia – consequences for Neoproterozoic climatic changes” will be presented by H. Jäger on June 25th, 9:00 h. Coauthors are G. Spence (North Africa Research Group, Manchester) and T. Bechstädt (Georesources).

Further GeoResources´ members will attend the meeting in Amsterdam.

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GeoResources Presentation, OETR Workshop, Halifax, 12.05.2009

On May 12th 2009, GeoResources deputy director Dr. Rainer Zühlke will speak at the “Plate Reconstruction and Play Concepts Workshop” in Halifax, Canada. The workshop, which will take place between May 11-13, is sponsored by the Offshore Energy Technical Research (OETR) Association andRPS Energy .

Topic of the talk will be basin analysis and numerical modeling of the northwest African Central Atlantic continental margin and sequence stratigraphy of the Triassic to recent basin fill.

OETR is a non-profit association dedicated to fostering geoscience research that will
enhance petroleum exploration and development in offshore Nova Scotia. The
Association works in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, Dalhousie
University and Saint Mary’s University. Twenty experts from industry and university will take part in the workshop.

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GeoResources Presentations, Spring Meeting DGMK/ÖGEW, Celle, 28.04.2009

On April 28th 2009, Georesources members, Dr. Hartmut Jäger and HD Dr. Rainer Zühlke will give two oral presentations on the Spring Meeting of German Scientific Society für Oil, Gas and Coal (DGMK) and the Austrian Society for Hydrocarbon Sciences (ÖGEW) in Celle.

The presentation “Sedimentary basin analysis and nuemrical modeling, Paleozoic, southern Algeria” will be given by R. Zühlke at 12:00 h in the Large Conference Hall. Coauthors are E. Lewandowski, T. Bechstädt (all GeoResources), M. Böckmann, V. Lampart, T. Leythäuser, V. Sauerland and B. Wirth (all RWE Dea AG, Hamburg).

The presentation “Palynology of the uppermost Silurian to Middle Devonian from two wells in southern Algeria” will be given by H. Jäger at 12:30 in the Large Conference Hall. Coauthor is V. Lampart (RWE Dea AG, Hamburg).

Both oral presentations will be accompanied by posters in the exhibition hall. There will also be  posters presenting GeoResources´profile, service and projects.

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Launch of new GeoResources website

GeoResources has launched its new website, which presents the whole range of services and projects as well as our team in Heidelberg. Visitors are invited to surf project presentations with high-resolution images and interactive flash animations on the Virtual Geology pages.

More content will be added over the next few weeks. Stay tuned.

Clients find their project-specific, protected login area. Login names and passwords have been sent to each client. Each login includes project information, related files for download and cell phone numbers of our team.

Special thanks go to Simon Kreutz, Björn Schmitt and Michael Krenkler for their great job.

The website launch will be celebrated with a barbecue on the premises of the Institute of Earth Sciences and GeoResources in “Im Neuenheimer Feld 234”, at the “Tertiary Pond”. The date will be fixed soon !

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