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ESAAPG Webinar Series - December 2020
2020-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | ZOOM Webinar
Splits and rolls in underground coal mines – formation and insights, a virtual field trip.
Scott Elrick – Illinois State Geological Survey

Pennsylvanian age coal deposits in the Illinois Basin are part of the most extensive known peat swamps to exist in earth history, once extending from the Appalachians to Kansas. Snaking through these ancient peat environments, contemporaneous river systems provided drainage of the swamps, pathways for sea intrusion during transgressions, and a low lying locus for sediment accumulation. We will take a virtual tour of exposures of coal and associated strata in various underground coal mines in the Illinois Basin, looking at stratal relationships, ‘rolls’ and coal splits, and talk about the dynamic interplay of peat bodies, and erosive and depositional forces at work.
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Introduction to Geophysical Well Logging & Imaging
2020-12-02 13:00 - 14:00
Webinar presenter
Scott Wendling, P.G., Vice President
ARM Geophysics
This webinar is designed for geologists, engineers, and environmental specialists who want to maximize information from exploratory wells by using geophysical logs and images. It will focus primarily on the environmental and hydrogeological applications. After a discussion on logging tools/methods, the webinar will focus on the interpretation of geophysical and imaging logs. Examples and case studies will be discussed to provide the attendees with an understanding of how logs and images are used to determine lithology, correlate stratigraphy, characterize structure, and identify water producing and receiving zones.
Level: Intermediate
Who should attend: Professional Geologists, Project Managers, Geologists in Training, Environmental Scientists, and related professionals that have a need to characterize the hydrogeological, structural, and geotechnical aspects of the subsurface.
About our presenter: Scott Wendling, P.G. is a senior geologist and geophysicist for ARM Geophysics in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He currently serves as Vice President and is responsible for all geophysical services provided by ARM. He has more than 31 years of experience managing and performing surface and borehole geophysical surveys for environmental, engineering, and exploration projects. Mr. Wendling received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees in Geology from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Mr. Wendling’s Master’s Degree focused on geophysics and his Master’s Thesis was part of a consortium jointly sponsored by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Geological Survey of Canada, and included several U.S. and Canadian Universities. He has been a licensed Professional Geologist in Pennsylvania since 1994.

ES-AAPG Webinar: Marcellus Asset Development, Two Approaches for Modeling and Optimization
2020-11-17 15:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM Webinar
Speaker: Alireza Haghighat, PhD
IHS Markit Senior Technical Advisor

Determining Seasonal High Water Tables Using Soil Morphology
2020-11-17 13:00 - 14:00
Instructor
Russell L. Losco, M.A., P.G., C.P.S.S.
Lanchester Soil Consultants, Inc.
Level: Intermediate
Identification of redoximorphic concentrations and depletions of iron in soil has been employed as a relatively inexpensive method of determining the depth to a seasonal high water table. This is based upon the USDA-NRCS use of these features to determine aquic moisture regimes. Reducing conditions brought on by saturation of soil with water leads to reduction and migration of iron out of the profile, leaving these features as markers. Unfortunately, there is no mechanism for these features to un-form, so these determinations can be in error. We will explore the latest on this methodology and its strengths and weaknesses, enabling attendees to make better interpretations in the field.
Who should attend:
About our presenter: Russell L. Losco, M.A., P.G., C.P.S.S. (Lanchester Soil Consultants, Inc.) – Mr. Losco has over 33 years’ experience in soil science. He received a B.A. in anthropology/archaeology from Indiana University of PA and an M.A. in Geoscience from West Chester University. He is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist, a Professional Geologist and an adjunct professor at Delaware County Community College and West Chester University and is the co- founder of Lanchester Soil Consultants, Inc. He served for nine years on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Association of Professional Soil Scientists (PAPSS) and is the lead author of the PAPSS Manual for Soil Investigation in Pennsylvania and a number of other scientific publications. He serves on the Board of Directors of the PCPG. For six years he worked in cooperation with the US Environmental Protection Agency on targeted urban soil surveys in five states and one U.S. territory. In 2015 he was awarded the Scientific and Technological Achievement Award by the USEPA for his work in Urban Soils. He is co-author of the book, “Soils and Human Health” and the lead author on the upcoming book, “The Traveler’s Guide to the Geology of Costa Rica”.

ESAAPG Webinar Series - Scott Tinker
2020-10-20 15:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM Webinar
Scott Tinker
Unraveling the Energy Narrative
Depending on your country’s stage of economic development, your personal political leanings, and many other factors, opinions about the energy future vary widely. The evolving energy dialog represented by western Europe and the United States suggests there is “clean, renewable” energy and “dirty, non-renewable” energy, and further that clean energy is now “cheaper” than dirty energy. In this narrative, “carbon neutral” is growing in popularity and the “solution” for companies, states and countries is to balance out their own emissions by buying an equivalent amount of carbon offsets somewhere “else.” Some propose to eliminate coal, oil and natural gas altogether, and deploy solar, wind and batteries to power the world and address climate change. In this narrative, clean refers to CO2 emissions, renewable speaks to the sun and the wind, and cheap describes the cost of production. But are solar, wind and batteries really clean and cheaper, and can they actually address climate change? If one: includes the whole environment and ponders whether the extensive mining of earth materials to construct turbines, panels and batteries is actually “renewable and clean”; examines the higher cost of electricity to the end-use customer because of redundant back up generation needed in wind and solar heavy regions; and considers the massive scale of energy demand and short time frame required to address climate change; then it is likely one would arrive at a different narrative.

That different narrative exists in much of the rest of the world, where billions of people seek affordable and reliable energy to lift themselves into economic prosperity. Here, the energy narrative is signaled by actions, which at times stand in stark contrast to their political rhetoric. Based on affordability and reliability, emerging and developing economies have mostly chosen to power with, in order, coal, hydro, natural gas and nuclear, supplemented by solar and wind. Notwithstanding hollow pledges to the UN regarding carbon neutrality, China, the largest economy in the world, consumes far more coal than all other countries in the world combined, and will for many decades to come. India, Vietnam and others are following this lead. Further, although the environmental concerns of the developing world include the climate, they are more acutely focused on economic development, and environmentally on pollution of water and soil and local air quality, all of which impact the health and safety of billions of their citizens right now.

Given these two distinct narratives, coal and oil will remain important sources of global energy, plateauing in demand over the next several decades. Natural gas, hydro and nuclear will increase and will be supplemented by growing geothermal, solar and wind. Reducing the broad environmental impacts of wood, coal and oil on atmospheric and local air emissions is important. Carbon capture and storage will be needed if players want to reduce actual emissions, rather than engage in the pretense of buying offsets, which are far too limited to address climate change. Finally, acknowledging, and then mitigating, the considerable impacts of mining and landfill disposal that will be caused by solar, wind and batteries at scale is vital to global sustainability.
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Webinar: Recent Advancements in UAS (Drone) Technologiesfor Geologists and Allied Fields
2020-09-22 13:00 - 14:00
Save the date. Registration will open August 24.
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Within 48 hours of conclusion of the webinar PCPG will circulate a PDH certificate documenting registrant’s participation time, not to exceed 60 minutes.

Webinar Series - Talk 1 "Study of the MSEEL Using Fracture Modeling and Fiber Optics"
2020-09-15 15:00 - 16:00
AAPG Eastern Section – Virtual Webinar Series – Talk 1 – “Study of the Marcellus Shale Energy and Environmental Lab (MSEEL) Using Fracture Modeling and Fiber Optics” by Rob Bohn of Silixa
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Orphan and Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells in PA - Webinar
2020-08-25 13:00 - 14:00
Oil and gas development in Pennsylvania has been ongoing for over 160 years. While much of the recent dialog has focused on extraction from unconventional shale gas plays; significant, environmental and public safety concerns correspond to legacy oil and gas wells. An estimated 100,00 to 560,000 wells drilled historically in the commonwealth have not yet been identified and the decommissioning liability associated with these wells is estimated in billions of dollars.
Undocumented wells do not always present problems that are easy to observe, as mechanical integrity failures may occur deep below the surface. Wells have the potential to contribute to the degradation of water supplies and stray gas migration. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) plugging program has the legislative authority to decommission legacy wells when problems arise or are anticipated and there is no viable responsible party. Creating sustainable funding sources for this work, however, will likely require some combination of legislative attention and innovative thinking.
This webinar will address historical oil and gas development in the state, and the current scope of Pennsylvania’s legacy well liability. Emerging issues relating to legacy well integrity will also be presented along with forecasts for different funding models. Finally, encroachment between commercial/residential development and legacy oil and gas infrastructure will be addressed. The significance of findings is discussed in the context of environmental, public safety, and economic risk; with an emphasis on appropriate regional concerns.

Fundamentals of Geosteering Workshop
2020-03-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Hilton at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Dr, Columbus, OH 43219, 3900 Chagrin Dr, Columbus, OH, 43219, United States
OHIO GEOLOGIC SOCIETY offers a one-day workshop. Sponsored by Ohio Oil & Gas Association in conjunction with the Ohio Oil & Gas Association Winter Meeting
GEOSTEERING Workshop flyer v1
When: March 4th, 2020 from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. with one hour for lunch.
Where: Hilton at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Dr, Columbus, OH 43219, (614) 414-5000
What: Stephen Clark will first discuss the basic concepts, types, and uses of geosteering. Participants will be given a time-limited version of ROGIIs-Starsteer software to use in four exercises focused on horizontal well drilling in shale to demonstrate effective geosteering techniques, well planning, and data analysis.
Who should attend: Entry level or experienced geo-scientists, well operators, or those interested in or needing a refresher in planning, drilling, and completion of a modern oil and gas well, particularly in shale.
Cost : Professional rate $99 per person; Student rate $80 per person (student rate limited to 6 total).
Registration: For additional course information and online registration go to the Ohio Geological Society website at; https://www.ohiogeosoc.org/events/geosteering-workshop/
Overview: Geo-steering is actively adjusting the placement of a wellbore while drilling to remain within a geological target. Learn the basics of operating directional drilling and wellbore management software during this day-long workshop. Using real data from North American unconventional plays, registrants will learn effective geosteering techniques and be introduced to a variety of topics including communication of target changes, creation of structural maps and using geosteering interpretations, planning wells and post-drill analysis. A time-limited version of Starsteer software will be provided. StarSteer provides an all-inclusive, user-friendly platform for well planning, horizontal geosteering, and completion design integration for development and operations geologist or operator.

48th Annual Eastern Section AAPG Meeting
2019-10-12 - 2019-10-16 | DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL COLUMBUS – WORTHINGTON, 175 Hutchinson Avenue, Worthington, OH, 43235, United States
The 2019 Ohio meeting is scheduled for October 12-16 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus-Worthington, located just off the I-270 beltway intersection with US 23 on the north side of the metro area.

Carbonate Log Analysis Short Course
2019-07-11 08:00 - 17:00 | CountryMark Pavillion, 6855 Lower New Harmony Road, Mt. Vernon, IN, 47620, United States
IGS and SPE Jointly Host a Carbonate Log Analysis Short Course, presented by Dr. George Asquith.
The cost of the event is $110/person, and this includes a Workbook, and Hawg & Sauce Lunch. If you have a dietary restriction that excludes pork, let us know, and we will provide an option.
To Register:
Please contact Roy Parcell

618-842-2105
Download the Event Flyer HERE

ACE 2019
2019-05-19 - 2019-05-22 | Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E Market Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) and its Divisions, along with the Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM), the Austin Geological Society and the South Texas Geological Society are proud to host the AAPG 2019 Annual Convention & Exhibition (ACE) at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas 19-22 May 2019.
Heading back to San Antonio for the first time in a decade, ACE 2019 looks to exceed its expectations and attract a global audience of some 7,500 professionals from more than 72 countries. ACE continues as one of the most prestigious events for the geosciences community with a tradition of delivering an exceptionally strong, juried technical program, state-of-the-art technology displays and networking activities that create a dependable, fun and valuable business forum.
