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C NT CT A P u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e W y o m i n g G e o l o g i c a l A s s o c i a t i o n

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Upcoming October 2013 WGA Luncheon Meetings

Reservations: email [email protected] or call and leave a message at WGA office 307.237.0027

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GEOFFREY THYNE, ESAL ENGINEERED SALINITY _____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________

DAVE LAGESON, PROFESSOR, MONTANA STATE UNIV. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

JOINT SPE/WGA MEETING: SHAWN MAXWELL, SCHLUMBERGER

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NORMAN MORROW, PROFESSOR, UNVIERSITY OF WY _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

REBECCA PODIO, PETROLEUM ENGINEER, OSAGE PARTNERS, LLC _______________________________________

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THE POTENTIAL OF ENGINEERED SALINITY IN WYOMING _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

THE GEOLOGY OF MOUNT EVEREST AND THE GREATER HIMALAYA, WITH FOCUS ON THE SUMMIT LIMESTONE (ORDOVICIAN QOMOLANGMA FORMATION)

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WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED ABOUT FRACTURING SHALES AFTER 12 YEAR OF MICROSEISMIC MAPPING?

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IMPROVED OIL RECOVERY: FROM LOW SALINITY TO SEQUENTIAL WATERFLOODING _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE— Mike Hawks

Fellow WGA Members, I have two more le ers to write to fulfill my tenure as President of the Board. Here’s what I’m going to do. I will provide a test ques on to the membership and the first person to email me the proper answer will receive a free WGA guidebook of their choosing (sorry, can’t commit the en re collec on on DVD. However, Santa may up the ante in the December newsle er). Ques on: What is Wyoming’s top export? How was the mineral deposited? (In simple terms) What forma on holds the deposit? Name three operators that mine the deposit? What is the primary end use of the export? Again, the first person to email me the answer will be this month’s winner. The answers and winner will be included in next month’s newsle er. Email me at [email protected]. Good luck and happy fall to all!

Best Regards,

Mike Hawks

Table of Contents

President’s Message p. 1

Luncheon Abstracts p. 2 - 3

News You Want To Know p. 4

Coming Soon! p. 5

Geowives News p. 6 - 7

Professional Services p. 8 - 9

If You Could Speak . . . p. 9

Professional Development p. 10

WGA Contact Information p. 11

Calendar Quick Reference p. 12

Lunch: Buffet ($12.00), served 11:15a.m. to noon.

Guests: Always Welcome!

Meetings: At Casper Petroleum Club, unless noted.

Speakers’ Presentations: Begin at noon.

ATTENTION!!! IF YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (EMAIL AND/OR PHONE, ETC.) HAS CHANGED, PLEASE CONTACT THE WGA ADMINISTRATOR, DIXIE EATON (307.237.0027) IMMEDIATELY FOR AN UPDATED MEMBER PROFILE

OCTOBER 2013 LUNCHEON SPEAKER ABSTRACTS 4 Oct Speaker: Geoffrey Thyne, ESal Engineered Salinity Title: The Potential of Engineered Salinity in Wyoming

Biography: With over 30 years’ experience in oil and gas, Geoffrey Thyne is one of the world’s experts in the area of increasing production by manipulation of water chemistry. Geoff began his career in the earth sciences in 1979 as a Research Geochemist at the Arco Oil and Gas research facility in Plano, Texas where he worked on fields in south Texas, California and Alaska. He received his Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Wyoming in 1991, and taught at California State University-Bakersfield for the department of Physics and Geology until 1996. He then joined the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado where many of his projects continued to be oil and gas related. He returned to the University of Wyoming in 2006 where his work with the Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute (EORI) focused on carbon sequestration and enhanced oil recovery. Over his time at EORI, he became immersed in the possibilities of changing water chemistry to improve oil recovery, intensively studying the process in both the laboratory and field. Geoff left EORI in 2012 and returned to the private sector at ESal, LLC to lead the technical team as Principal Technologist.

11 Oct Speaker: Dave Lageson, Professor, Montana State University Title: The geology of Mount Everest and the Greater Himalaya, with focus on the summit limestone (Ordovician Qomolangma Formation)

Biography: David R. Lageson is a professor of structural geology in the Department of Earth Sciences at Montana State University. He received his B.A. in geology from Western State College of Colorado in 1973. He went on to earn an M.S. in geology from the University of Wyoming in 1977, and a Ph.D. in geology also from the University of Wyoming in 1980. David is a field-based structural geologist with primary interests in brittle deformation of the upper crust and its sedimentary cover. His research program addresses various aspects of the structural geology and tectonic evolution of the Rocky Mountains, focusing on the Sevier and Laramide orogens, as well as active tectonics within the Northern Intermountain Seismic Belt.

Abstract: Researchers from Montana State University participated in a major expedition to Mount Everest (2012) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first American Ascent of Mount Everest. Sponsored by National Geographic, National Science Foundation, Montana State University, The North Face, and numerous corporate and private donors, the MSU part of the expedition focused on collecting a suite of samples along the Southeast Ridge of Everest from the summit pyramid (Qomolangma Formation) through the Yellow Band. Due to obvious problems of inaccessibility and extremely harsh conditions, these units have been previously under-sampled and under-studied on Everest. The Ordovician Qomolangma Formation is a highly-altered, fossil-bearing limestone that was deposited on the northern continental shelf of India prior to the breakup of Gondwana. Ongoing research focuses on the petrography, geochemistry and structural geology (internal strain) of these summit rocks and how they contribute to our broader understanding of the tectonic evolution of the underlying Qomolangma detachment fault system and “channel flow extrusion” of the Greater Himalaya – the roof of the world.

CONTACT October 2013

18 Oct Joint WGA/SPE meeting: Shawn Maxwell, Schlumberger Title: What Have We Learned About Fracturing Shales After 12 Year of Microseismic Mapping?

Biography: Shawn Maxwell is Chief Geophysicist and Advisor for Schlumberger’s micro-seismic services, and is based in Calgary, Alberta. Previously he introduced commercial microseismic hydraulic fracturing imaging services to the oil and gas industry and was a Lecturer at Keele University in England. Shawn was awarded a Ph.D. in microseismicity from Queen’s University. He has authored over 80 publications in journals and profession-al abstracts, acts as the passive seismic associate editor for Geophysics, is the Education Director for the CSEG, has lead numerous microseismic industry technical short courses, and chaired various industry workshops for the SPE, SEG and EAGE. He is also appointed the 2014 SEG Distinguished Instructor Short Course.

Abstract: Effective hydraulic fracture stimulation is critical for shale development, and microseismic is the only technolo-gy able to map the growth of these hydraulic fracture networks. Since the advent of commercial mapping in the Barnett Shale in 2000, microseismic has been used to investigate hydraulic fracture treatments around the globe. Microseismic can be used to tune the stimulation to cover just the intended reservoir depth interval without fracturing out of zone, un-derstand the primary fracture orientation to optimize the well orientation, define the optimum spacing between stages and detect unexpected fracture growth such as fault activation. More fundamentally, however, microseismic images of complex fracture networks have fundamentally changed the conceptual view of hydraulic fractures from simple, planar fractures to intersecting fracture networks in various directions. The recent development of complex fracture models, which implicitly simulate both the geomechanics and mass balance of the injected fluid volume, offer promise to estimate the effective propped volume of the fracture network. These geomechanical simulations also provide insight into not only where the rock is fracturing, but also allow interpretation of microseismic source deformation and mechanism attributes which pro-vide further insight into how the fractures deform. 25 Oct Speaker: Norman Morrow, Professor, Universoty of Wyoming Title: Improved Oil Recovery: from Low Salinity to Sequential Waterflooding

Biography: Norman R. Morrow is the Wold Chair of Energy and J.E. Warren Distinguished Profes-sor of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Wyoming. He holds B.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Leeds. He has worked on numerous topics, many related to oil and gas recovery and has over 180 publications. In 2001 he was elected to the National Academy of Engineering.

Abstract: Waterflooding is by far the most successful and widely applied method of improved recovery. Laboratory testing at the University of Wyoming showed that the composition of injection water could have significant effect on waterflood displacement efficiency. Low salinity flooding, in particular, has gained recognition as the lowest cost improved recovery process for both second-ary (starting at low initial water saturation) and tertiary (starting at residual oil) recovery modes. Work has progressed from the laboratory to pilot testing and has now moved to field wide applica-tion. However, no consistent mechanistic explanation has emerged as to when and why low salini-ty response is observed. Necessary conditions have been identified from laboratory studies but the sufficient conditions for recovery are still not understood. Results for reservoir versus outcrop sandstones and carbonates will be summarized.

During the course of investigation of the reproducibility of waterfloods, it was found that large sequential reductions in re-sidual oil could be achieved merely by re-injection of oil and re-waterflooding without change in brine composition. Sequen-tial flooding provides a novel low-cost and readily testable method of enhanced oil recovery. Field testing of brown fields (flooded out) and green fields (natural deposits of residual oil) is justified. An approach to definitive “oil-in–the tank” pilot testing of sequential waterflooding will be proposed.

OCTOBER 2013 LUNCHEON SPEAKER ABSTRACTS



NEWS YOU WANT TO KNOW

JUST ANNOUNCED! A Graduate Program in Geology

will soon be available in Casper! If you are interested in this new opportunity,

please contact Dixie Eaton (WGA Administra-tor) at 307.237.0027 for more information.

SAVE THE DATE!!! The WGA/SPE Christmas Party will be December 4th at the

Casper Petroleum Club. This year, it will be simple: no sit-down dinner or dance, just appetizers and a cash bar.

COMING SOON!


November 8th: WGA’s Annual Veterans’ Luncheon

This year, we have Paul Eastridge, a Korean War Veteran, who will be speaking at this November 8th luncheon. Paul was a rifleman who survived three major battles where tens of thousands of combatants died. Mark Milliken will be assisting Paul in preparing a Powerpoint

presentation of his war-time experiences and stories ….and Paul has many stories and memories to share with you all.

We are still in the planning stages for some details for the luncheon. However, if you would like

more details regarding Paul Eastridge or other activities that are being planned, please contact Mark Milliken via email ([email protected]), or via telephone at Elk Petroleum (307-265-3326).

Speaker: Paul Eastridge Title: Mud Marine in the Korean “Police Action.” Biography: Paul Eastridge was born in White Oak, Missouri in 1933. His two brothers served in WWII. One brother was killed in action on a gun ship in the Philippines, and the other injured when his destroyer hit a mine near Guam. Paul grew up in mainly in New Mexico, with some time in Wyoming. He met and married his wife Barbara (a Navy radio operator) in San Diego after the Korean War. They were married in December 1953, and will celebrate 60 years together in 2013. They have three daughters, 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Paul began a career in the electrical supply business in 1955 in Casper, and retired in 2011. He was State Baseball Chairman of the American Legion between 1986 and 2012, and was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Wyoming Sports Hall of Fame. Abstract: In April 1945 at age 12, Paul boarded a train at Rock Springs, WY bound for St. Louis. He befriended a group of Marines wounded at Iwo Jima being transported to a military hospital. Paul was convinced by a crusty old sergeant that he should be a Marine, because they were “first to fight and last to leave.” Paul remembered those Marines, and enlisted on May 25, 1950 to train as a rifleman and machine gunner. He sailed to Korea in March 1951, landing at Injon. His first impression of Korea was odors of rotten fish, dirt, and dung. His outfit was George Co., 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. During the summer of ’52, Paul got personally acquainted with place names like Punch Bowl, Outpost Digger, Luke’s Castle Hill 749, and Soyang Valley. He lost many close friends, many right in front of his eyes. At Soyang Valley, Paul fought beside the U.S. Army’s 300th Mobile Field Artillery based in Casper. He learned how to take out Russian T-34 tanks with 3.5 bazookas. Paul’s summer “vacation” was one fraught with constant death and unspeakable wounds. He was in the middle of battles where tens of thousands of men died. Paul’s life was dominated by fear, bunkers, trenches, mud, snow, and ice. He finished his Korean tour on July 27, 1953 and returned to San Diego where he met his wife-to-be. As a living history book, Paul understands the importance of sharing his Korean War experiences with young people and civic groups. He has attended the funerals of every Wyoming Marine lost in combat since the 1950s.


GEOWIVES NEWS Although the Geowives Fall Brunch has passed (September 10, 2013), the Geowives would still like to pass on some information about their organization and how a potential Geowife may join …

We have a monthly luncheon with programs except in October when we also have a Wine and Cheese Party. At this party and also our February monthly luncheon we invite our sig-nificant other to join us. The WGA (Wyoming Geological Association) has a Spring Dinner Dance in April which we help host. We have some great programs lined up for the year – Autumn Gardening Chores by Tom Heald, Fashion Flair for the Holidays by Fashion Crossroads, Christmas Musicale with Bucky and Richard, Zachary Pullen – illustrator, Veteran’s Museum tour and talk by John Goss, a reading by Nina McConigley on “Cowboy’s and East Indians”, A Runway Show by Anthony Heimann and a Diamond Jubilee Tea to celebrate GEO Wives 60thAnniversary. Our membership qualifications have changed:

Membership shall be comprised of a) paid women members of the Wyoming Geological Association or b) wives of paid members of the Wyoming Geological Association or c) women geoscientists, energy professionals or mining engineers or d) wives of geoscien-tists, energy professionals or mining engineers or e) widows of geoscientists, energy pro-fessionals or mining engineers. Any active member who has met the above criteria and is subsequently divorced may continue as a member. If you are eligible we welcome new members and would like to have you join us for a good

time. If you would like more information please call Joanie at 237-7771.


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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


PTTC Workshops Basic Reservoir Engineering Thursday, October 3, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Colorado School of Mines, Green Center, Petroleum Hall Fee: $250, includes food at breaks, workbook, and PDH certificate. Instructor: Dr. David Faulder

— basic flow and storage calculation — pressure transient testing — decline curve analysis — material balance methods — intro reservoir simulation — water floods

PETRA – Intermediate Mapping Monday-Tuesday, October 14 and 15, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Colorado School of Mines, Berthoud Hall room 201 Fee: $500, includes food at breaks, workbook, and PDH certificate. Limit 20 people Instructor: Jewel Wellborn, Hydrocarbon Exploration & Development, Inc. The Intermediate Mapping class is designed for those participants who have completed the Petra introductory course and are ready to advance their use of mapping features, gridding, and computational options available in the PETRA Map module. Workflows using contouring algorithms, gird to grid manipulations, computations, residual and curvature processes will be dis-cussed. Map options such as directional well posting, drainage radii, rose diagram and lineament analysis, dip and strike calcula-tion and presentation, 3D visualization, and posting of engineering data may be offered as class participants request. A discus-sion of overlay options and management may also be reviewed. (This class is designed with professional Geoscientist in mind).

COZ- New Reservoir Simulation Software Designed to Aid Smaller Operators in Con-ducting More Rigorous Reservoir Studies Thursday, November 7, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm Fee: $130, Denver Athletic Club, includes lunch, workbook, and PDH certificate. Instructor: Bill Savage, NITEC DOE-NETL has recently funded development of a new PC-based reservoir simulator by Denver based reservoir engineering firm, NITEC LLC. The user focus was on small to mid-size operators who may have limited simulation expertise in-house or who may not wish to deal with the cost of commercial simulation software. This workshop will lead the attendees through the process of building a simulation model, submitting prediction cases and evaluating the simulation results. While there are many features to ease the process of simulating CO2-EOR, the finite difference, 4-component, compositional simulator can also handle more conventional reservoir exploitation process – primary depletion, water injection, and hydrocarbon gas injection at the well, pattern or field levels. The software has been validated against other commercial compositional simulation software. The user interface, complete with graphical plots and 3D displays, is focused on setting up the prediction cases.

Class Descriptions and Register Online: www.pttcrockies.org For more information, contact Mary Carr, 303.273.3107, [email protected]

Build and view structure model

Wyoming Geological Association P.O. Box 545 • Casper, WY 82602 • (307) 237.0027 • Fax (307) 234.4048

E-mail: [email protected]

CONTACT

Submission deadline for November 2013 issue is

Friday, October 25th.

All ads must be prepaid. Send ad and payment to:

WGA PO Box 545,

Casper WY 82602 [email protected]

CONTACT ADVERTISING RATES

Full Page 7.5 x 9.5 $100/month $1000/year

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Various Sizes

Advertising space is also available in the membership directory and the annual field conference guidebook. Discounts are available for advertising in all three publications.

$3.50 per column inch per month ($10 minimum)

COMMITTEES

Nomenclature and Stratigraphic Committee Carl Babb 307.234.7376 Don Cardinal 307.237.4245 Gary Winter 307.265.8888 Lyn George 307.265.6338 Paleontological Resources Brent Breithaupt 307-775-6052 Scholarship Kent Sundell 307.268.2498 SPE Liaison Dave Chase 307.261.7685 U.W. Liaison Phil Nickerson 307.752.2473

WGA 2013 OFFICERS

President Mike Hawks 307-258-8737 [email protected]

President-Elect Julia Lemaster 307.266.3199 [email protected] Goolsby, Finley & Associates

1st Vice President Mike Bingle-Davis 307.333.7737 [email protected] Cameco

2nd Vice President Marron Bingle-Davis 307.237.7854 [email protected] Sunshine Valley Petroleum Corporation

Secretary/Treasurer Phil Nickerson 307.752.2473 [email protected] Bronco Creek Exploration

Editor Barb McGavern-Atkinson 307.258.7526 [email protected]

Past President JoAnn True 307.266.0335 [email protected] True Oil

WGA 2013

AAPG Delegates Mike Kozimko 303.572.3550 Tom Anderson 307.277.8031 Office Administrator and Advertising Dixie Eaton 307.237.0027 Continuing Education Ralph Specht 307.237.7891 [email protected] Dance/Geowives Joanie Dunlap 307.237.7771 Martha Horn (WGA Chairwoman) Field Conference 2013 General Chair Julia Lemaster 307.266.3199 [email protected] Library, Arnold Woods Membership & Directory Dixie Eaton 307.237.0027 [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION


Wyoming Geological Associa on P.O. Box 545

Casper, Wyoming 82602 Website: www.wyogeo.org

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