Applied Geoscience in Shale Exploration and Production

Since the year 2000, unconventional shale plays have contributed greatly to the global oil and gas supply, particularly in the United States. Understanding and managing these resources requires a unique understanding about the geology, geophysics, rock physics, and rock mechanics of each reservoir in a seamless interdisciplinary approach. Equally important, advanced technologies in seismic and microseismic processing enable professionals to map and identify the hydrocarbon resource and establish the optimum pathways for production.

Features & Benefits

• Bridge barriers of communication between disciplines
• Create an optimal work flow for a shale resource assessment
• Achieve a greater understanding of a shale resource potential

Audience

• Geologists
• Engineers
• Field level personnel
• Management
• Energy lending and finance professionals
• Students
• Anyone who seeks to understand how, or relies upon, energy markets

About the Author

Peter Bartok is a geologist and petroleum exploration consultant with experience applying tools from both geology and geophysics to achieve risk reduction. With 40 years of industry experience, including 20 as a geophysicist, Peter has evaluated prospects in more than 40 basins worldwide. He defined the exploration techniques that led to the discovery of the Pinda carbonates in Angola and participated in major discoveries in Venezuela and Guatemala. Peter also teaches several courses in geology, geophysics, and seismic interpretation.

Details
Type: Hardcover
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Pages: 348
Published: 2018
ISBN: 9781593704070