AAPG 2011 ICE Technical Program & Registration Annnouncement

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Table of Contents
AAPG Conference Staff 5 AAPG Membership Application 71 About ICE 6 About Milan 61 Airport Information 62 Airport Transfers Form 72 Airport Transfers Info 64 Climate 61 Currency 61 Dining 62 Driving Directions 63 Getting Around 64 Public Transportation 63 Accommodations 56 Exhibition 12 DaVinci Exhibition of Machines 12 Exhibition Floor Plan 13 Exhibition Hall 12 International Pavilion 13 Field Trips 20 General Information 59 Cyber Caf 60 Electronic Capturing 60 Exhibition Hall Hours 59 Itinerary Planner 60 Milano Convention Centre 59 Mobile Website 60 No-Smoking Policy 60 On-site Registration 59 Social Media 60 Temporary Health Insurance 60 Visa Information 60 Guest Tours 52 Ground Operator 53 Guest Tours Registration Form 55 Highlights Opening Ceremony 7 Plenary Session: Following Da Vincis Footsteps to Future Energy Resources Innovations from Outcrops to Assets 7 Business Forum: The Business of Energy Keys to Profitability 8 Special Lecturer: Professor Emiliano Mutti on Turbidites 8 Technology Forum: New Technology Directions in Exploration and Production 9 DPA Forum: Professional Issues for Professional Geologists 9 Featured Speaker Luncheons 9 DPA Luncheon: The Challenge of Energy Security 9 Exhibitor-Sponsored Luncheon 10 Special Lunchtime Lecturers 10 Education 11 Networking Opportunities 11 Refreshment Breaks 11 Letter from the General Chair 2 Membership Application 71 Networking Opportunities 11 Organizing Committee 4 Registration 65 Registration Form 68 Registration Information 66 Registration Types 66 Short Courses 14 Sponsors 3 Student Activities 25 Technical Program At a Glance 26 Monday Morning Oral 28 Monday Afternoon Oral 29 Monday Morning Posters 32 Monday Afternoon Posters 35 Tuesday Morning Oral 37 Tuesday Afternoon Oral 39 Tuesday Morning Posters 41 Tuesday Afternoon Posters 43 Wednesday Morning Oral 45 Wednesday Afternoon Oral 47 Wednesday Morning Posters 50 Volunteer Opportunities 25
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Letter from the General Chair

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On behalf of the AAPG (American Association of Petroleum Geologists) and its regions, sections and divisions, I invite you to attend the 2011 International Conference & Exhibition, to be held 23-26 October in the beautiful and historic Italian city of Milan.
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This inspiring setting is the perfect location to spark your intellectual curiosity and to make contacts that will bring you many rewards, both professionally and personally. Our technical program committee has assembled an exceptional program under the theme Following Da Vincis Footsteps to Future Energy Resources: Innovations from Outcrops to Assets, with more than 500 oral and poster presentations covering advances in all the hot topics of petroleum geoscience from carbonate reservoirs to geoscience applications, from global tectonics to reservoir characterization and management, from unconventional reservoirs and resources to leading-edge technologies. Milan is located at the foot of the Alps, where spectacular carbonate outcrops provide analogues for many of the worlds most prolific carbonate reservoirs. It is most appropriate, therefore, that the theme of Carbonate Reservoirs from Pores to Production, together with a special focus on exploration & production in the Alpine-Himalaya Fold Belt and Foreland Basins from Europe and North Africa to South Asia, will make this conference a landmark event. Leonardo Da Vinci worked in Milan for many years. His geological and paleontological observations and theories anticipated many modern principles of geology and it is fitting that the 2011 ICE draws inspiration from his genius to look at innovation, the latest advances in all aspects of petroleum geoscience and the future of E&P. Whether youre an experienced geoscientist, or new to the industry, youll find the networking opportunities at ICE an asset to your career. The Exhibition Hall will present a myriad of new technologies, products and services from our exhibitorsalong with a stunning hands-on exhibition of Da Vincis splendid machines. The International Pavilion will showcase energy ministers, state licensing authorities, national oil company executives and key players from international oil companies. In addition to the outstanding technical program, the special lectures and the plenary and executive panel sessions, make sure you take the opportunity to update your skills with one of the short courses available, or sign up for a field trip and get back on the rocks in some of Italys most awe-inspiring geological and historical settings. Then, if you still have some time to spare, dont forget that Milan is the fashion capital of the world and a great place to sample some of Italys best food and wine!
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AAPG 2011 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
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Organizing Committee
Honorary Chair Luca Bertelli eni General Chair Jonathan Craig eni Co-General Vice Chair Massimo Antonelli eni Co-General Vice Chair Francesco Italiano eni Sponsorship Co-Chair David Cook ExxonMobil (retired) Sponsorship Co-Chair Vlasta Dvorakova Czech Geological Survey
Technical Program Co-Chair Pablo Flores eni
Technical Program Co-Chair Keith Gerdes Shell
Technical Program Committee Alastair Fraser Imperial College London
Technical Program Committee Jean Perrot Total E&P Italia S.p.A.
Technical Program Committee Chuck G. Guderjahn BP
Technical Program Committee Geir Lunde Concedo ASA
Technical Program Committee Pinar Yilmaz ExxonMobil Exploration Company SEPM Vice Chair Maria Mutti University of Potsdam
Technical Program Committee Carlo Doglioni University of Rome
Technical Program Committee Sylvia M. Couto Anjos Petrobras
AAPG Vice Chair (TAC Liaison) Philippe de Clarens Total
DEG Vice Chair Mary K. Harris Savannah River National Laboratory
DPA Vice Chair John Brooks Brookwood Petroleum Advisors Limited
Field Trips Chair Giuseppe Cadel eni
Field Trips Representative SGI Giorgio Minelli University of Degli Studi Di Perugia Organizing Committee Jeff Aldrich Green Park Energy
Field Trips Committee Daniele Masetti University of Ferrara
Field Trips Committee Giorgio Tunis (not pictured)
Short Courses Chair Elisabetta Erba University of Milano
Short Courses Representative SGI Massimiliano Zattin University of Padova
Student/Young Professionals Chair Sonya Punch ADX Energy, Ltd.
Organizing Committee Luca Savini eni
Organizing Committee Robert Flowerday BG Group (not pictured)
AAPG Conference Staff

Alan Wegener Global Development and Convention Director Randa Reeder-Briggs Operations Manager Kerrie Stiles Administrative Assistant Theresa Curry Operations Coordinator Terri Duncan Technical Programs Coordinator Alicia Foresee Technical Programs Coordinator Jean Reynolds Events Coordinator Kim Van Delft Attendee Services Supervisor Julie Simmons Marketing Manager Teresa Davis Sales Coordinator Mike Taylor Exhibition Sales Kyle Walker Graphics and Production Coordinator
Important Telephone Numbers

To Register +1 781 821 6732 Housing Assistance +1 847 996 5876 To Exhibit +1 281 773 8836
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AAPG 2011 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION REGISTER TODAY! WWW.AAPG.ORG/MILAN2011
About ICE
CAREER RENAISSANCE
with AAPG ICE in Milan!
PAINT A BRIGHT fuTuRE fOR yOuR CAREER IN THE RICH AND COLORfuL CITy Of MILAN, ITALy. AAPGS INTERNATIONAL CONfERENCE & ExHIBITION (ICE) IS A MuST-ATTEND GEOSCIENCES CONfERENCE IN A MuST-VISIT CITy.
Last year, more than 2,300 attendees from 59 countries attended ICE. Dont you want to be a part of this international exchange of ideas from the brightest minds in geosciences?
Spark your own
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Opening Ceremony
Date: Time: Location: Fee: Sunday, 23 October 17:0018:00 Milano Convention Centre Included with full conference registration or Sunday Exhibition Pass better than anyone of his century or the next, the importance of precise scientific observation. Leonardos findings were not disseminated in his own lifetime; had they been published, they would have revolutionized the science of the 16th century. Leonardo actually anticipated many discoveries of modern times. He made discoveries in meteorology and geology, learned the effect of the moon on the tides, foreshadowed modern conceptions of continent formation and surmised the nature of fossil shells. Da Vincis interest in inventing and engineering continued throughout his whole life, always being flooded with unique ideas. Since Leonardo explained the origin of marine fossils, geological and engineering sciences flourished with innovation in technology. Innovation in energy was essential to develop resources for increasing the standard of living since the Renaissance. The history of energy over the last century helps put such transformation into perspective. For example, it is estimated that at the beginning of the 20th century, coal and wood provided more than 95 percent of the worlds energy needs. From that point, it took more than half a century for petroleum a cleaner and more versatile alternative to surpass coal as the worlds largest energy source. It took nearly 50 years more to develop the technologies and build the global infrastructure so that natural gas, an even cleaner-burning source, could play a sizable role in the worlds energy mix. And today technology is the key that opened unconventional resources everywhere. Our plenary speakers will address innovations from outcrops to assets ranging from exploring and producing hydrocarbons more effectively to using them more efficiently and with a lower impact to improving existing alternative sources of energy to developing new options. To develop these integrated solutions, we will need to find the best ways Professor Gian Battista Vai to unlock new technology. It is the key to a more prosperous, more secure, and more sustainable energy and environmental future. Speakers: Professor Gian Battista Vai, Expert on Leonardo da Vinci, University of Bologna Mohammad Qahtani, Vice President, Engineering & Development, Saudi Aramco Mario Carminatti, Exploration Executive Manager, Petrobras Ceri Powell, Executive Vice President Europe, Africa & Asia, Shell Giambattista De Ghetto, Senior Vice President, Research & Technology Innovation, eni edp
Start your ICE experience with a celebration of the Italian creativity and culture, in a setting that blends the best of historical achievement with an ultra-modern 21st century setting. The ICE opening ceremony will be an inspiring, informative and entertaining event that will offer insights into the current state of exploration and petroleum geology, a taste of what to expect as the Milan meeting unfolds with the cultural sights and sounds that have made Milan a paragon of creativity, creation and discovery since the days of Da Vinci. General Chair Jonathan Craig will be the Mater of Ceremonies for this fast-moving program, which will feature brief addresses from: Claudio Descalzi, Chief Operating Officer, eni e&p Luca Bertelli, Senior Vice President of Exploration and Unconventional Resources, eni e&p, and Honorary Conference Chair Paul Weimer, AAPG President-Elect Vlastimila Dvorakova, President of the AAPG European Region Carlo Doglioni, President of the Italian Geological Society Giovanni Azzone, Magnifico Rettore Politecnico Milano Come experience their insightful words, plus the multimedia display of the glories of Milan and the music featuring the best of Italian culture, and youre guaranteed to feel ready for a conference that will be big on innovation and technical excellence. The ceremony begins at 16:00, but arrive early for the music that is sure to be the talk of the day.
Take advantage of these opportunities at AAPG ICE:

Select from 500+ oral and poster presentations to expand your current knowledge or get up to speed on new concepts See the latest technologies, services and products in the Exhibition Halls hands-on environment Make contacts with old colleagues or find new job prospects Absorb the culture of Milans rich history, from the Da Vinci Exhibit of Machines featured inside the Exhibition Hall to the numerous museums, architectural landmarks and more 8 Field Trips and 9 Short Courses to choose from give you the opportunity to get back in the field or classroom and enhance your knowledge
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

ICE is designed for geosciences professionals at every stage of their career from CEO/President to Staff Geologist to Student and every level in between. In addition to geologists youll also find academicians, engineers, geophysicists and landmen attending. ICE also attracts people from various professional associations nearly 20 groups were represented at the 2010 ICE.
HERES WHAT YOULL DISCOVER AT ICE

SUNDAY Exhibition Hall Icebreaker Reception Meet & Greet Opening Ceremony MONDAY Exhibition Hall Featured Speaker Luncheon Guest Tour 1: Milan City Centre Guest Tour 2: Milan Cooking Challenge Business Forum: The Business of Energy Keys to Profitability Plenary Session: Following Da Vincis Footsteps to Future Energy Resources: Innovations from Outcrops to Assets Special Lecture: Turbidites Student Reception Oral & Poster Sessions TUESDAY Exhibition Hall DPA Luncheon: The Challenge of Energy Security Guest Tour 3: Sforzesco Castle and The Last Supper Guest Tour 4: Brera Borough and Gallery Technology Forum: New Technology Directions in Exploration and Production DPA Forum: Professional Issues for Professional Geologists (DPA) Oral & Poster Sessions WEDNESDAY Exhibition Hall Exhibitor-Sponsored Luncheon Guest Tour 5: Italian Fashion...Shopping Tour! Special Lunchtime Lectures Oral & Poster Sessions
Special Sessions Plenary Session: Following Da Vincis Footsteps to Future Energy Resources: Innovations from Outcrops to Assets
Date: Time: Location: Fee: Co-Chairs: Monday, 24 October 08:5510:45 Milano Convention Centre Included with conference registration J. Craig and P. O. Yilmaz
Stay connected. Looking for more information about ICE 2011? Visit these professional networking/social media sites.
Leonardo da Vinci (14521519) was a supreme example of a Renaissance genius who possessed one of the greatest minds of all time. His scientific theories, like his artistic innovations, were based on careful observation and precise documentation. He understood,
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Business Forum: The Business of Energy Keys to Profitability
Date: Monday, 24 October Time: 14:0015:30 Location: Milano Convention Centre Fee: Included with conference registration Forum Organizers: J. Craig and P. O. Yilmaz This session will concentrate on what the leaders consider to have been the keys to industrys success using worldwide E&P performance as a measure (e.g. early focus on the most prospective basins, advanced technologies, maximizing benefits of these technologies, cycle times, and unit cost reductions, and building consensus between partners and with governments). This session will look at the success of the industry in meeting the future demand. Invited speakers: Ali Moshiri, President E&P Latin America and Africa, Chevron Tony Dor, Vice President Exploration, Statoil Rocky Becker, Vice President Americas, ExxonMobil Exploration Company fred Wehr, Exploration and Development Manager, Apache Energy Susan Cunningham, Senior Vice President, Exploration, Noble Energy Rob fisher, Advisor to Bain, Bain and Associates sedimentation, which now appears to be much more complex than originally thought and difficult to predict only on the basis of what we had learned from exposed thrust-fold belts. Differences in data sets and a plethora of new terms are increasingly hampering Emiliano Mutti significant comparisons of two inherently different geodynamic settings and highlighting an already obvious dichotomy between the classic world of turbidite/flysch basins in orogenic belts and that which we are discovering day after day in divergent margin settings through increasingly more sophisticated techniques. A growing body of evidence also suggests that, in these basins, oceanic bottom currents may have played a major role in reworking and redistributing sand originally transported by turbidity currents. Mutti was born in 1933. He obtained his masters degree in geology at the University of Milano, Italy, in 1959, discussing a thesis on the stratigraphy and structure of the Oligocene and Miocene turbidites of the classic tectonic window of Bobbio in the Northern Apennines. Between 1960 and 1965 he served as an assistant professor of Sedimentology at the University of Milano. Between 1965 and 1969 he worked as a research geologist for Esso Production Research (European Laboratory). He resigned from Esso in 1969 to become an Associate Professor (1969-1975) and a Full Professor (1975-1982) of Sedimentology at the University of Torino, Italy. He obtained his Ph.D. in Sedimentology in 1971. In 1982 he moved to the University of Parma, Italy, to teach sedimentary geology. He retired in 2007. As a consultant, he has worked for many major oil companies on both research and exploration projects in Europe, Brazil, Argentina, Africa and Indonesia. Mutti has mainly worked on stratigraphy and sedimentology of turbidite basins of thrust-fold belts. Mutti is a member of the Italian, Spanish and American geological societies, IAS, SEPM and AAPG, and he has received numerous awards. He has written approximately 100 scientific publications, including a textbook on stratigraphy co-authored by A. Bosellini and F. Ricci Lucchi (1989), and a book published by eni Agip on Turbidite Sandstones (1992).
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Technology Forum: New Technology Directions in Exploration and Production
Date: Time: Location: Fee: Forum Organizers: Tuesday, 25 October 11:1012:30 Milano Convention Centre Included with conference registration J. Craig and P. O. Yilmaz convention on the Law of the Sea and therefore cannot yet claim beyond 200 nautical miles, a context which will set other claimants to parts of the Arctic, in the presentation. Members will be aware of the PRMS for Reserves and Reserves Reporting but may not be aware of the United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC) which also embraces solid hydrocarbons and unconventional resources as well as minerals. It may be that some governments will wish to have their mineral and hydrocarbon resources considered under a single system, which may be of significance to some members. In the light of the global problems of the moment and their effects upon oil and gas production, it seems appropriate to consider some close but largely forgotten areas which may need to be re-explored in the future. One such place is the Pacific coast area offshore California, Oregon, western Canada and Alaska, to which areas the USGS assigns considerable resource estimates. The prospectivity of the Western USA and Canadian Seaboard may rekindle both interest and activity. Finally, we will address The Integration of Geophysical Data to provide an enhanced view of structure and prospectivity. Invited speakers: Ian Wright, National Oceanography Centre: Who Owns the Arctic? Drew Mayerson, BOEMRE, Pacific Section: Offshore Hydrocarbon Resources of the West Coast in the United States Lucy McGregor, Rock Solid Images, plc: Integrating Seismic, CSEM and Well Log Data for Reservoir Characterization David MacDonald, BP: The UNFC United Nations Framework Classifications for Hydrocarbon and Mineral Resources
The oil and gas industry continues to generate opportunities via technological innovations to enhance its success in locating, extracting and transporting oil and gas supplies to meet global demand. Technology has given us the ability to supply energy from resources once considered impossible to access. The challenge is to develop cost-effective technologies that reduce the environmental footprint of their utilization and tackle such issues as global climate change. The gas business is also undergoing very rapid changes, driven by the unconventional gas development in North America and Europe. Technology developments have resulted in major additions to the future energy resources, and challenged the traditional conventional gas producers and suppliers. Speakers will address the technological advances in accessing and producing both conventional and unconventional resources. Invited speakers: Mark Pospisil, Senior Vice President, XTO Energy Jean-Jacques Biteau, Vice President Exploration, Total Anelise Lara, Sub-Surface Manager for Pre-Salt Projects, Petrobras China National Petroleum Corporation Satish Pai, Vice President, Schlumberge Cindy yeilding, Exploration Manager, BP
Special Lecturer: Professor Emiliano Mutti on Turbidites

Date: Time: Location: Fee: Chair: Monday, 24 October 17:3018:00 Milano Convention Centre Included with conference registration C. Doglioni
DPA Forum: Professional Issues for Professional Geologists

Date: Time: Location: Fee: Co-Chairs: Tuesday, 25 October 14:0017:30 Milano Convention Centre Included with conference registration D. Tearpock and J. Brooks
Emiliano Mutti is a geologist who has made significant contributions to petroleum geosciences, especially to sedimentary dynamics of turbidites and their reservoir characterization. He will discuss turbidites in depth during this special lecture. Prior to the advent of new seismic and marine geology techniques, most of our understanding was based on the classical approach of detailed studies of facies and facies associations. The new data that have emerged from increasingly detailed seismic and marine geology studies of continental margins have cast serious doubts on our initial, relatively simple, perception of deep-water
Featured Speaker Luncheons Monday

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DPA Luncheon: The Challenge of Energy Security

Date: Time: Location: Fee: Speaker: Tuesday, 25 October 12:3513:55 Milano Convention Centre US $50 +20% VAT Tony Hayward, Former Chief Executive Officer, BP
Members of the DPA are active members of the AAPG who have obtained certification as petroleum geologists. As such they extend their interests into a slightly wider sphere than straightforward petroleum geology. This session is designed to raise awareness of issues rarely discussed even though they may be part of ongoing technical meetings. One such topic is Who Owns the Arctic? Of particular interest is the fact that the USA has not yet ratified the 1980
The recent upheaval in the Middle East has led to widespread predictions of a global energy crisis while the tsunami disaster in Japan and the subsequent difficulties at the Fukushima nuclear plant
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have stimulated debate about the future of the nuclear power industry. Tony Hayward discusses the key factors to deliver energy security in a turbulent world. Hayward studied geology at Aston University in Birmingham and completed a Ph.D. at Edinburgh University. He was the Tony Hayward CEO of BP from 2007 to 2010, having joined BP in 1982 as a rig geologist in the North Sea. Following a series of technical and commercial roles in Europe, Asia and South America, he returned to London in 1997 as a member of the Upstream Executive Committee. He became Group Treasurer in 2000, Chief Executive for BPs upstream activities and member of the Main Board of BP in 2003. Tony is a Board Member of TNK-BP, a Member of MIT Energy Advisory Board, a Partner of AEA Investors and a Member of the British Olympic Advisory Board. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from the University of Edinburgh, Aston University and the University of Birmingham. We encounter sand, both professionally and personally, in a wide variety of contexts, some helpful, some frustrating. Common to all are the unique and often bizarre behaviours of sand as the quintessential granular material. Some of the more extraordinary results of research physics today continue to reveal how little we Michael Welland actually know about this seemingly mundane material and granular behaviour is the topic of fundamental work in research laboratories around the world. Much of the physics of granular materials links directly to geological phenomena grain transport by fluids and so on and raises the question of the benefit to earth scientists developing a familiarity with some of the revelations of this apparently esoteric area of scientific research. Drilling into the Heart of a Volcano: Campi Flegrei, Southern Italy Date: Wednesday, 26 October Time: 13:2513:55 Location: Milano Convention Centre Fee: Included with conference registration Speaker: Juergen Thurow, University College London Campi Flegrei is the birthplace of myth and legend; it is also one of the most dangerous volcanoes on Earth. Identified by the ancients as an entrance to Hades, Campi Flegrei is a volcanic field, 12 km across, that has been the site of eruptions for at least 50,000 years. Bordering the west of Naples, in southern Italy, it is dominated structurally by a caldera, formed by a collapse of Juergen Thurow the crust during the escape of 40 km3 of magma in a single eruption 15,600 years ago. The district has since been the site of at least 56 eruptions, ranging in size from about 1-2 km3 (just smaller than the AD 79 eruption of Vesuvius, 30 km away, that destroyed Pompei and Herculaneum) to a few hundredths of a cubic kilometre. The last eruption occurred in 1538, since then the population of Campi Flegrei has grown to some 1.5 million. In addition to eruptions, the caldera has undergone vertical movements (both uplift and subsidence) of tens of meters for at least 5,000 years. Most recently, the inner 100 km2 of the district have been subject to episodes of major unrest, in 1968-72 and 1982-84, which together have produced a net maximum uplift of 3 m. The uplifts were centered about 1 km east of the old port of Pozzuoli and ended 430 years of subsidence. In both cases, concern about an eruption triggered the evacuation of as many as 40,000 people from the Pozzuoli district.
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The uplifts were produced by increases in pressure in the crust at depths of about 3 km. Because the 1538 eruption was preceded by a century of similar uplift, a major concern is that the volcano might be preparing for a new episode of volcanic activity. To investigate conditions in the zone of deformation, a 4-km borehole is scheduled to be drilled into the caldera during 2011. Sponsored by the International Continental Drilling Programme, the new borehole will complement a drilling program for geothermal energy, conducted in the late 1970s and early 1980s by eni. The new borehole will also be used to seek deposits from at least six explosive eruptions with volumes of several hundreds of km3 that are known to have occurred immediately north of Campi Flegrei during the past 250,000 years. Unfortunately, material from most of these super-eruptions is poorly exposed on land, so that the new borehole offers a unique opportunity to sample the deposits and to evaluate their regional impact on the environment, as well as their potential influence on global climate. be in the oil & gas business. The students will be given concise technical presentations on geology and on exploration & production technologies. This will be followed by a guided tour through the Exhibition Hall and will conclude with a question & answer session with qualified senior technical staff.
Networking Opportunities Icebreaker Reception

Date: Time: Location: Fee: Sunday, 23 October 18:0020:00 Exhibition Hall Included with full conference registration or Sunday Exhibition only pass
Get a sneak peek at the Exhibition Hall and enjoy food and drinks with attendees from around the globe during the Icebreaker Reception. This is a great way to network, catch up with colleagues and make new friends.
Education
Students to get a first-hand look at the oil & gas business at ICE Scientists and engineers are the backbone of any industry and the oil & gas business relies on their contribution more than most. Young people tend to choose their professional careers in their late teens, based not only on personal inclinations and passions, but also on what they know about potential employment opportunities. In occasion of the Milan 2011 ICE, eni in association with AAPG will offer high school students from selected schools in the Milan region a unique opportunity to experience just how exciting, technically challenging and socially relevant their professional lives would
Refreshment Breaks
Dates: Times: Location: Fee: Monday, 24 OctoberWednesday, 26 October 10:3511:10 and 15:2516:00 (Monday and Tuesday) Exhibition Hall Included with conference registration
Exhibitor-Sponsored Luncheon
Date: Time: Location: Fee: Wednesday, 26 October 12:3513:55 Exhibition Hall Included with conference registration
Attendees are invited to lunch courtesy of the exhibitors. Complimentary lunch for all attendees and registered guests will be available in the Exhibition Hall on Wednesday. Take advantage of this opportunity to converse with exhibitors in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying an informal lunch. AAPG wishes to thank the exhibitors for their generous sponsorship of this event.
Conferences shouldnt be all work relax a little with colleagues old and new during our complimentary refreshment breaks. Every morning and afternoon youll have an opportunity to enjoy a beverage and light snack during the times noted while you peruse the Exhibition Hall. Mingle with exhibitors, explore whats new, stretch your legs and enjoy a bite.
Special Lunchtime lectures

After enjoying complimentary lunch and visiting with exhibitors in the Exhibition Hall on Wednesday, enjoy one or both of the following special lectures. Granular Matters Date: Wednesday, 26 October Time: 12:5513:25 Location: Milano Convention Centre Fee: Included with conference registration Speaker: Michael Welland, Author and Geoscientist
Stay on the cutting edge of technology

The short course program is designed to provide you with access to the information, skills and technology you need to make your practice of the geosciences more valuable to you and your employer. Register for a short course today to improve your job skill and enhance your career. www.AAPG.orgMilan2011
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The ICE Exhibition Hall offers an unparalleled opportunity to see the latest technologies, products and services for the geosciences in a robust, face-to-face environment. From leading international oil and gas corporations to independents, youll find what your company needs and have the opportunity for making a personal connection. Exhibition Hall Hours
Sunday, 23 October .......................18:0020:00 Monday, 24 October ......................10:0018:30 Tuesday, 25 October......................10:0018:30 Wednesday, 26 October ................10:0014:30
Exhibition floor Plan
Benefits of attending the ICE exhibition

Attend product demonstrations and/or presentations Compare technologies, products and services Network during Refreshment Breaks and Exhibitor-Sponsored Luncheon find solutions to specific business problems Meet face-to-face with company representatives Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere find global opportunities in the International Pavilion
Da Vinci Exhibit of Machines

Date: Time: Location: Fee: Sunday-Wednesday Exhibition Hall hours Exhibition Hall, eni Stand Included with conference registration collection is exhibited in a small private museum in Florence and a selection will be displayed in the Exhibition Hall at the AAPG 2011 International Conference & Exhibition in Milan, supported by eni in association with the AAPG, to illustrate the fundamental and lasting contribution of Leonardos genius to the development of modern geological concepts and to state-of-the-art oil & gas industry technologies. Unlike most museum-quality models, Niccolais machines can be freely accessed, handled and, in some cases, operated by the conference delegates. They are accompanied by concise, scientifically rigorous and informative supporting text and displays. This exhibition of Leonardo da Vincis inventions, of particular relevance to geologists and engineers, will form a unique attraction supporting the AAPG 2011 ICE theme Following Da Vincis Footsteps to Future Energy Resources: Innovations from Outcrops to Assets. Dont miss it!
Badley Geoscience C&C Reservoirs, Inc. DownUnder GeoSolutions Elsevier Energy & Geoscience Institute eni Envoi Ltd. EZDataRoom
FEI Company GEO ExPro Geokinetics Inc. GeoKnowledge Geolog S.P.A. Geo-Microbial Technologies Geotech Airborne Limited Getech
Gore Fugro Halliburton ION Geophysical Kuwait Oil Company Neftex Petroleum Consultants Ltd. Neuralog Petroleum Geo-Services
RPS Energy Saudi Aramco SeaBird Exploration Seismic Micro-Technology, Inc. SEPM (Society for Sedimentary Geology) Spectrum TDI-Brooks International TGS
Leonardo da Vinci designed many different machines. Some of the most famous were simply concepts (e.g. wings, gliders, parachutes, many military devices) but many others were true innovative applications of state-of-the-art renaissance technology and thinking applied to the manufacturing, entertainment, civil engineering, agriculture and mining industries. An unusual partnership between a passionate artisan in Florence (Gabriele Niccolai) and a world-famous scholar (Carlo Pedretti) has produced a unique collection of accurate, large-scale working and static models of many of Leonardo da Vincis most innovative machines. The models have been built using only the limited materials and techniques that were available in the 16th century. The whole
Explore worldwide opportunities in the International Pavilion

Make valuable contacts with energy ministers, state licensing authorities, national oil company executives and key players from international oil companies. The International Pavilion (IP), an AAPG company, focuses on bringing together countries with oil and gas resources with the oil and gas companies looking to explore and produce them. By showcasing E&P opportunities, disseminating information and providing an environment for meaningful discussion and negotiation, the IP is a valuable resource for identifying and evaluating international exploration opportunities. The IP has become a year-round source of information for current global activity, licensing round announcements and data package releases. View this global source of activity information via the new IP GIS browser, NAVISPHERE.
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Short Courses
PRE-CONFERENCE 1. The Application of Geomechanics in International Shale Plays (AAPG) Saturday-Sunday, 22-23 October 08:0017:00 AAPG Members US $995 + 20% VAT (increases to US $1,095 + 20% VAT after 9 September) Nonmembers US $1,095 + 20% VAT (increases to US $1,195 + 20% VAT after 9 September) AAPG Student Members US $90 + 20% VAT (limited) AAPG Members US $995 + 20% VAT (increases to US $1,095 + 20% VAT after 9 September) Nonmembers US $1,095 + 20% VAT (increases to US $1,195 + 20% VAT after 9 September) AAPG Student Members US $90 + 20% VAT (limited) Graduate Students US $50 + 20% VAT US $275 + 20% VAT US $675 + 20% VAT
Pre-Conference Short Course 1 American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) The Application of Geomechanics in International Shale Plays
Dates: Time: Instructor: Fee: Saturday, 22 OctoberSunday, 23 October 08:0017:00 Daniel Moos (GeoMechanics International, Menlo Park, California) AAPG Members US $995 + 20% VAT (increases to US $1,095 + 20% VAT after 9 September) Nonmembers US $1,095 + 20% VAT (increases to US $1,195 + 20% VAT after 9 September) AAPG Student Members US $90 + 20% VAT (limited) Course notes, refreshments and lunch 50 people 1.5 CEU
Pre-Conference Short Course 2 American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Fracture and Geomechanical Characterization of Hydrocarbon Reservoirs: Principles and Applications with Middle Eastern Perspective
Dates: Time: Instructor: Fee: Saturday, 22 OctoberSunday, 23 October 08:0017:00 Mohammed S. Ameen (Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia) AAPG Members US $995 + 20% VAT (increases to US $1,095 + 20% VAT after 9 September) US $1,095 + 20% VAT (increases to $1,195 + 20% VAT after 9 September) AAPG Student Members US $90 + 20% VAT (limited) Course notes, refreshments and lunch 50 people 1.5 CEU
2. Fracture and Geomechanical Characterization of Hydrocarbon Reservoirs: Principles and Applications with Middle Eastern Perspective (AAPG) 3. Sequence Stratigraphy for Graduate Students (SEPM) 4. Phanerozoic Carbonate Systems: Processes and Case Studies (SEPM) 5. Risk and Uncertainty for Contemporary Prospect Evaluations
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People who are interested in a better understanding of the applications of geomechanics in the exploitation of unconventional resources drilling and completion, stimulation, and well production over time will benefit from this course. Special emphasis will be given to International Shale Resource Plays. Attendees will learn how a geomechanical model is developed and applied to reduce drilling lost time, improve production through better stimulation effectiveness, increase the value of microseismic data, and predict and mitigate the effects of depletion on reservoir performance. Key topics will include: Introduction: What is geomechanics? What are the elements of a geomechanical earth model? How are shale reservoirs (both gas and liquid) unique and how are they the same as conventional reservoirs? Constraining a geomechanical earth model, utilizing all available data, including how to make best use of acoustic logs, seismic, and image data The importance of matrix properties and of natural fractures; rheological models and their application to unconventional reservoirs Applications will include 1. Selecting the best mud weight for safe drilling 2. Exploiting natural fractures 3. Stimulation design 4. Predicting the effects of injection and depletion
Geoscientists, petrophysicists, engineers, and managers working on, or expected to deal with fractured reservoirs, who need either an introduction to, or an update on the principles and the techniques, will benefit from this course. No prior experience is required. The impact of fractures and in situ stresses on upstream operations has become more apparent with the advancement of technology and the shifting of frontiers to deeper and tighter reservoirs, in increasingly high temperature-high pressure environments. In addition the diminishing oil columns in maturing fields have highlighted unexpected fracture-related challenges to reservoirs previously considered conventional (non-fractured). This has led to the emergence and recognition of the fracture and geomechanical characterization as a young science that adds a new concept to reservoir characterization. The fracture and geomechanical characterization relies on the capability to detect, measure and predict rock fabric and their petrophysics (fractures and the matrix) and the stress regime in situ on rock mass bases (reservoir/field scale), and delineate the influence of these elements on reservoir performance. The course introduces the attendees to the basic principles of fracture and geomechanical characterization relevant to the hydrocarbon industry with examples applicable to exploration, production, reservoir management. The course will consist of a combination of lectures and workshop exercises. Case studies are analyzed to explain, discuss, and compare diverse operational challenges faced in identifying,
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Short course enrollment is limited. Short courses are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and registration must be accompanied by full payment. If you do not plan on attending the Conference, a $30 enrollment fee will be added to the short course fee. This fee may be applied toward registration if you decide to attend the Conference at a later date. A waiting list is automatically created if a short course sells out. The AAPG Convention Department will notify you if space becomes available. Before purchasing non-refundable airline tickets, confirm that the course will take place, as courses may be canceled if undersubscribed. If any of these short courses meet your needs or the needs of your professional staff, you are strongly encouraged to register early. To help us better anticipate the number of attendees and avoid premature cancellation of short courses, please register well before 31 August 2011. No refunds can be made for Short Courses after 15 September 2011. Courses will be held in the Milano Convention Centre, unless otherwise indicated. Participants will be advised via email of the specific location approximately one month prior to the course.
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assessing and diagnosing/predicting key geomechanical and fracturerelated factors. The course elements keep the mathematical aspects to a minimum, and will incorporate field examples to demonstrate the principles, applications and pitfalls in dealing with fractured reservoirs, contrasting worldwide experience with that in the Middle East. Key topics will include: Fractures and geomechanics (definitions) Fractured reservoirs Fracture types and origin Fracture characterization (tools & methods/fracture aspects/ properties) Fracture impact on fluid flow and accumulation In situ stress characterization Geomechanical response of fractures to operational pressure changes Applications of fracture characterization: Exploration & prospect evaluation; reservoir development; geosteering; drilling and workover; well planning & completion/stimulation; well testing design and interpretation Uncertainties in fracture characterization: assessment of exploration and development risks related to subjective and nonsubjective factors Using exercises that utilize outcrop, core, well log, and seismic data, the course provides a hands-on experience to learning sequence stratigraphy. The exercises include classic case studies from which many sequence stratigraphic concepts were originally developed. The main objectives of the course are to review: Basic concepts and terminology of sequence stratigraphy. The stratigraphic building blocks of depositional sequences. Recognition criteria for the identification of depositional sequences and their components in outcrops, cores, well logs and seismic. The application of sequence stratigraphy in non-marine, shallow marine, and submarine depositional settings. This short course includes lectures, discussion of large panorama photographs of outcrops, cores and thin-sections, and a suite of exercises that integrate data at different spatial scales to develop identification and subsurface mapping skills within carbonate settings. Exercises will be focused on discussion of case studies illustrating important depositional processes and their evolution throughout the Phanerozoic, with selected outcrop and subsurface examples from Carboniferous, Permian, Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous and Neogene settings. Participants will gain a full appreciation for the depositional processes associated with carbonate systems, how these change throughout geological time and the implications that these can have on reservoir properties. Furthermore they will gain important insight into typical lithofacies distributions and key stratigraphic surfaces that can partition carbonate systems into reservoirs and flow units. Key topics will include: Definition of typical volumetric parameters Basic volumetric calculations Uncertainty concepts Monte Carlo simulations Parameter correlations Risk concepts, including play and local risks Bayesian risk modification Alternative interpretations (scenarios) Multiple-zone assessments Risk dependency between zones Volume relationships between zones
Pre-Conference Short Course 4 Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) Phanerozoic Carbonate Systems: Processes and Case Studies
Dates: Time: Instructor: Fee: Includes: Limit: Content: Saturday, 22 OctoberSunday, 23 October 08:0017:00 Maria Mutti (University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany) US $275 + 20% VAT Course notes, refreshments and lunch 35 people 16 PDH, 1.6 CEU
Post-Conference Short Course 6 Non-Seismic Detection of Hydrocarbons: Assumptions, Methods, and Exploration Case Histories
Date: Time: Instructor: Fee: Includes: Limit: Thursday, 27 October 08:0017:00 Dietmar Deet Schumacher (Geo-Microbial Technologies Inc., (GMT), Mora, New Mexico) US $360 + 20% VAT Course notes, refreshments and lunch 30 people
Pre-Conference Short Course 5 Risk and Uncertainty for Contemporary Prospect Evaluations
Dates: Time: Instructor: Fee: Includes: Limit: Content: Saturday, 22 OctoberSunday, 23 October 08:0017:00 Darrel Norman (GeoKnowledge, Houston, Texas) US $675 + 20% VAT Course notes, refreshments and lunch 50 people 1.5 CEU
Pre-Conference Short Course 3 Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) Sequence Stratigraphy for Graduate Students
Dates: Time: Instructor: Fee: Includes: Limit: Content: Saturday, 22 OctoberSunday, 23 October 08:0017:00 Vitor Abreu (ExxonMobil Exploration Company, Houston, Texas) Graduate Students US $50 + 20% VAT SEPM Student Membership, SEPM CSP #9, refreshments and lunch (Sunday only) 25 people 16 PDH, 1.6 CEU
Geoscientists responsible for interpreting carbonate depositional processes and architectures and generating models for predicting subsurface reservoir properties. Graduate and post-graduate students interested in learning about fundamental processes controlling carbonate architecture and case studies of carbonate systems spanning from exploration- to reservoir-scale. Carbonate Systems are fundamental depositional settings and often contain important hydrocarbon accumulations. This short course will use examples from modern settings, integrated with outcrop and data, to describe the major variables governing the stratigraphic architecture of carbonate systems and their evolution through time. Controlling factors discussed will include latitude and climate (photozoan vs. heterozoan), precipitation modes and lithology (skeletal vs. microbial), diagenetic potential (aragonite-rich vs. aragonite-poor), sequence stratigraphy and architecture (lowstand vs. highstand; high-relief vs. ramp). The influence of these processes on the geological models, including variations in reservoir geometry, continuity, and heterogeneity, will be highlighted.
Every graduate student in geoscience who needs to better understand theory and application of sequence stratigraphy will benefit from this course. This course is designed to teach graduate students the principles, concepts and methods of sequence stratigraphy. Sequence stratigraphy is an informal chronostratigraphic methodology that uses stratal surfaces to subdivide the stratigraphic record. This methodology allows the identification of coeval facies, documents the time-transgressive nature of classic lithostratigraphic units, and provides geoscientists with an additional way to analyze and subdivide the stratigraphic record.
This course is designed for geoscientists, engineers, and economists who are involved in the pre-drill assessment of resource volumes and risks in conventional exploration prospects. The course provides participants with an overview of the methods used to quantify the risks and uncertainties defined by a geologic evaluation. Emphasis is on the intelligent application of the methods, rather than on prescriptive cookbook recipes. Instruction is based on the philosophy that the geologic evaluation, including the risks and uncertainties associated with the evaluation, should define the assessment methods. The methods should not define the geology. The course combines lectures, open discussion, and numerous exercises. The exercises use simple problems to illustrate the calculations embedded in the typical Monte Carlo computing application. The participants will learn to understand the inputs and results of their assessment application, rather than viewing the program as a black box.
This one-day course will review hydrocarbon migration mechanisms and models, examine the varied near-surface expressions of hydrocarbon microseepage, review geochemical, remote sensing, and non-seismic exploration technologies developed to map these hydrocarbon-induced changes, and discuss the applications of these methods to finding and producing oil and gas. Numerous case histories will be presented which document the many applications of surface geochemical data, ranging from reconnaissance surveys to developing and high-grading exploration leads and prospects, and for field development and production applications such as finding bypassed pay in old fields. The case histories will include onshore and offshore examples from throughout the world. The course is designed for exploration and development geoscientists, production engineers, E&P managers, and anyone wanting a comprehensive review of this sometimes controversial topic. Introduction and Brief Historical Review Near-Surface Expression of Hydrocarbon Migration Offshore Observations; Onshore Observations Models, Mechanisms and Rates for Hydrocarbon Migration and Seepage
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Direct Detection Methods Soil Gas (Interstitial and Adsorbed), Fluorescence, Heavy Hydrocarbons; Sniffers, Airborne and Satellite Sensors Indirect Detection Methods: Microbiological and Geochemical Microbial, Helium, Iodine, Soil Alteration, Vegetation Effects, Biogeochemical, Remote Sensing of Seepage Anomalies Indirect Detection Methods: Geophysical Radiometric, Electrical, Electromagnetic, Magnetic (Micromagnetics), Passive EM, Passive Telluric Geochemical Survey Objectives, Survey Design, Method Selection Exploration and Development Case Histories Reconnaissance Surveys Prospect Generation and Evaluation Applications for Field Development and Production Interpretation Guidelines; Integration with Geologic and Seismic Data Summary and Conclusions explained, in order to predict potential hydrocarbon column heights trapped at faults. The SGR methodology is then extended to the development/ production context. The handling of faults in reservoir simulation models is described, with full explanation of the concept of a geologically based fault-transmissibility multiplier. The final section of the course examines the influence of in situ stress conditions on fluid flow in fault zones, and fluid leakage out of faultbound traps. Attributes such as Slip Tendency and Fracture Stability are explained, for ranking potentially breached traps and constraining their maximum column heights. standards for CO2 will be discussed in the course. Attendees will become familiar with sequestration fundamentals; enhanced oil recovery, and supercritical and aqueous phase storage. Siting and characterization criteria for suitable subsurface geologic sequestration will be addressed; discussions will include the importance of geologic traps and seals. The economics of CCS through the total life cycle will be discussed in detail for EOR, coal bed methane, and saline aquifers. Practical application examples and future outlook for CCS will be considered as part of the economics discussion.
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Post-Conference Short Course 8 Division of Environmental Geosciences (DEG) Fundamentals of Carbon Capture and Sequestration: State of the Technologies, Economics, and Future Outlook
Date: Time: Instructors: Thursday, 27 October 08:0017:00 Gerald Blount (Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, Savannah River National Laboratory, Aiken, South Carolina) and Jeffery Benegar (TetraTech Inc., Sterling, Virginia) US $550 + 20% VAT Course notes, refreshments and lunch 30 people
Post-Conference Core Workshop 9 The Role and Importance of Corporate Labs in Petroleum Exploration and Production Activities
Date: Thursday, 27 October (departs from the Milano Convention Centre to Bolgiano and returns to the Milano Convention Centre from Bolgiano) 08:0017:00 eni Core Laboratory eni E&P Technicians and Professionals Students only US $50 + 20% VAT Course notes, refreshments, lunch and transportation 50 people
Post-Conference Short Course 7 Fault Seal Analysis

Date: Time: Instructor: Fee: Includes: Limit: Content: Thursday, 27 October 08:0017:00 Graham Yielding (Badley Geoscience Ltd, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom) US $475 + 20% VAT Course notes, refreshments and lunch 50 people 0.7 CEU
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This course is designed to give geologists, geophysicists and reservoir engineers a thorough overview of new structural techniques for quantitative prediction of fault seal. The emphasis is placed on the application of an objective methodology to the analysis of subsurface data (seismic interpretation and wells). Following an introduction to the physical mechanisms of seal, the course describes a workflow which can be applied to all cases of subsurface fault-seal analysis. Methods are described to construct fault-juxtaposition (Allan) diagrams from both seismic interpretations and maps. Triangle plots are explained, for quick 1-D fault-seal analysis. The different types of fault-rock are illustrated, with an account of their different capillary and permeability properties. The various published algorithms for predicting fault-rock distribution are described (Shale Gouge Ratio, Shale Smear Factor, Clay Smear Potential). Calibration of fault-seal algorithms in an exploration/appraisal context is
Anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) releases to the atmosphere are recognized as a major factor in global climate change. Management of future CO2 releases will likely be performed with conservation, alternate energy sources, and carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies. CCS is recognized as critical to achieving necessary global reductions. A wide range of technologies will be needed to implement CCS. Most information presented to the geological community is directed only toward storage. The actual implementation of CCS will involve capture, compression, transport, and injection into the geologic formation. The economics and future outlook are typically not addressed. The short course will provide an introduction to carbon sources, capture technologies, transportation, storage scenarios, the economics of CCS, and major current limitations. Capture systems (solvents, sorbents, membranes, etc.) will be discussed to provide a basic knowledge of technical and economic issues. The economics of compression and transport, and the general transport concentration The eni E&P Laboratory workshop is designed to give students and young professionals an introduction to enis petroleum E&P assessment workflow using examples from Italian sedimentary basins. A grounding presentation about Italian geology and basic terminology will be followed by visits to each of the specialist laboratories where the key features of carbonate and siliciclastic reservoirs, source rocks and the hydrocarbons characteristic of different Italian petroleum systems will be illustrated. The tour will include examples of petrography, SEM, geochemistry of the source rocks and oils, tomography, fluid thermodynamics and flow assurance. Reading material on Italian petroleum system and overviews of the laboratories will be provided.
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field Trips
PRE-CONFERENCE
1. The Po Valley Triassic/Jurassic Petroleum Systems and Their Dolomitic Reservoirs 2. The Central Adriatic Foredeep from Upper Miocene to Pleistocene: an Example of Basin Tectonic-Sedimentary Reconstruction by Means of Surface and Subsurface Tools 3. Triassic Platform and Basinal Bodies of the Dolomites as Outcrop Analogues for Hydrocarbon Carbonate Systems
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Pre-Conference Field Trip 1 Societ Geologica Italiana (SGI) The Po Valley Triassic/Jurassic Petroleum Systems and Their Dolomitic Reservoirs
Dates: Wednesday, 19 October, 08:30 Friday, 21 October, 20:00 (departs from San Donato eni Headquarters; returns to Milans Central Rail Station and San Donato) Paola Ronchi, Roberto Fantoni and Paolo Scotti (eni e&p, San Donato Milanese, Italy) US $900 Ground transportation, two nights lodging based on single occupancy, meals (dinner is not provided on Friday) 16 people (minimum of 12 people)
Important Note: The area straddles across the Italian-Swiss border; a Swiss visa may be required. Check applicable conditions.
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Pre-Conference Field Trip 2 Societ Geologica Italiana (SGI) The Central Adriatic Foredeep from Upper Miocene to Pleistocene: an Example of Basin TectonicSedimentary Reconstruction by Means of Surface and Subsurface Tools
Dates: Wednesday, 19 October, 13:00 Saturday, 22 October, 22:00 (departs from Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Rome, domestic arrival hall; returns to Milans Central Rail Station) Giuseppe Serafini and Manlio Ghielmi (eni e&p, San Donato Milanese, Italy) US $1170 Ground transportation, three nights lodging based on single occupancy, meals (dinner is not provided on Saturday) 17 people (minimum of 12 people)
4. Walking Along a Crustal Profile Across the Sicily Fold and Thrust Belt 5. Late- to Post-Variscan, Large Scale Hydrothermal Dolomitization in the Iglesiente Area, Southwestern Sardinia: Geologic/Geodynamic Setting, Fluid Flow and Porosity Evolution 6. Foredeep Turbidites of the Miocene Marnoso-arenacea Formation (Northern Apennines, Italy) 7. Fractured Carbonate Reservoirs: the Integration of Facies and Structural Characteristics to Understand Reservoir Performance 8. Travertines of Central Southern Italy: Textures and Facies Organization
Wednesday, 26 October, late evening Saturday, 29 October, 16:00 Wednesday, 26 October, 22:30 Saturday, 29 October, 14:00 Wednesday, 26 October, any time Saturday, 29 October, 18:00 Wednesday, 26 October, late evening Sunday, 30 October, 16:00 Wednesday, 26 October, 20:15 Sunday, 30 October, 20:30
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Field trips are limited in size and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and must be accompanied by full payment. If you do not plan on attending the conference, a $30 enrollment fee will be added to the field trip fee. This fee may be applied toward registration if you decide to attend the conference at a later date. A wait list is automatically created if a field trip sells out. The AAPG Convention Department will notify you if space becomes available. Before purchasing non-refundable airline tickets, confirm that the trip will take place, as trips may be canceled if undersubscribed. Participants must organize and pay transportation (air or train) to meeting points and from the end of trip locality to their final destination. It is important that you note your gender when you register for hotel room assignments. You will receive an itinerary with details of meeting points, transportation with the trip, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of hotels and trip leaders once the trip is confirmed. Please make sure you provide a valid e-mail address when you register. Proper clothing and supplies are needed for the outdoors (hat, wind breaker, sturdy footwear, sunscreen and rucksack). Weather conditions in October are very difficult to predict. Climate is usually mild in Sicily, Sardinia and southern Italy in general, although heavy rain is possible. In the central Apennines and the Southern Alps temperatures are cooler and it may be quite cold at 1000 m above sea level. In mountain areas early snow is not very likely but low cloud coverage, poor visibility, fine rain or mist are not rare. Participants are asked to be suitably equipped and aware that some of the proposed locations may not be accessible. In such unfortunate circumstances, all reasonable efforts will be made to secure alternatives. To help us better anticipate the number of attendees and avoid premature cancellation for field trips, please register before 31 August 2011. Field trip cancellations due to low enrollment will be made at this time. No refunds can be made for Field Trips after 15 September 2011 Neither AAPG nor trip leaders and their employers maintain insurance covering illness or injury for individuals. The field trip focuses on the outcropping upper Triassic-Lower Jurassic Po Valley carbonate petroleum system of the central Southern Alps. Two dolomitic reservoirs present different petrophysical properties in relation to various dolomitization processes: examples of early and burial dolomitization models will be shown and discussed. The shores of Lake Iseo allow examination of the reservoir equivalent to the subsurface Norian Dolomia Principale early dolomitized peritidal platform and microbialitic margin facies, their coeval intraplatform basin source rocks and the overlying Hettangian platform characterized by multiphase burial dolomitization. Outcrops around Lake Lugano and in the Varese region are deemed equivalent to the Middle Triassic-Lower Jurassic Po Valley petroleum system of the Western Southern Alps. There basinal middle Triassic organic rich carbonate and shale (Besano and Meride formations) and Middle Triassic-Early Jurassic dolomitic reservoirs are well exposed providing clues to the understanding of the Villafortuna-Trecate Field. Additional emphasis is placed on the complex polyphase extensional Mesozoic tectonics. The trip includes an introductory Core Workshop at enis lab.
The field trip area is located in Central Italy and lies in the external portion of the Apenninic Thrust and Fold Belt. The purpose of the field trip is examining the Late Miocene foredeep (Laga Formation) and Early Pliocene turbiditic systems (Cellino Formation) as well as the shelfal lobes and coarse grained turbidites infilling the piggy-back basins that developed in Late Early Pliocene to Late Pliocene time. Facies, geometries, architectures and the overall tectonic-sedimentary evolution will be illustrated by means of outcrops, well log correlations, log/outcrop/seismic correlations and seismic imaging.
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Pre-Conference Field Trip 3 Societ Geologica Italiana (SGI) Triassic Platform and Basinal Bodies of the Dolomites as Outcrop Analogues for Hydrocarbon Carbonate Systems
Dates: Wednesday, 19 October, 14:00 Saturday, 22 October, late afternoon (departs from Marco Polo International Airport in Venice; returns to downtown Milans Central Rail Station) Piero Gianolla, Marco Stefani and Marcello Caggiati (University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy) and Nereo Preto (University of Padova, Padova, Italy) US $1,000 Ground transportation, three nights lodging based on single occupancy (if trip is fully booked some may be asked to share a room), meals (excluding dinner Saturday) 32 people (minimum of 25 people)
Post-Conference Field Trip 4 Societ Geologica Italiana (SGI) Walking Along a Crustal Profile Across the Sicily Fold and Thrust Belt
Dates: Wednesday, 26 October, late evening Saturday, 29 October, 16:00 (departs from Palermo Airport in Palermo; returns to Palermo Airport and downtown Palermo) Raimondo Catalano and Attilio Sulli (University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy) US $750 Ground transportation, three nights lodging based on single occupancy, meals (dinner is not provided on Wednesday), guided tour to the Roman Villa of Piazza Armerina 23 people (minimum of 15 people)
Post-Conference Field Trip 5 Societ Geologica Italiana (SGI) Late- to Post-Variscan, Large Scale Hydrothermal Dolomitization in the Iglesiente Area, Southwestern Sardinia: Geologic/Geocynamic Setting, Fluid Flow and Porosity Evolution
Dates: Wednesday, 26 October, 22:30 Saturday, 29 October, 14:00 (departs from Cagliari Airport in Cagliari; returns to Cagliari Airport and/or downtown Cagliari) Alessandro Iannace and Maria Boni (University Federico II, Napoli, Italy) and Thilo Bechstaedt (University of Heidelberg, Germany and University of Cracow, Poland) US $800 Ground transportation, three nights lodging based on single occupancy (if trip is fully booked some may be asked to share a room), meals 18 people (minimum of 14 people)
Post-Conference Field Trip 6 Societ Geologica Italiana (SGI) Foredeep Turbidites of the Miocene Marnoso-arenacea Formation (Northern Apennines, Italy)
Dates: Wednesday, 26 October (participants are free to arrive at the hotel anytime on Wednesday) Saturday, 29 October, 18:00 (meets at the Starhotels Excelsior in Bologna; returns to Bologna central station) Roberto Tinterri (University of Parma, Parma, Italy) US $840 Ground transportation, three nights lodging based on single occupancy (if trip is fully booked some may be asked to share a room), meals (dinner is not provided Wednesday) 16 people (minimum of 12 people)
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The field trip illustrates the structural setting of the Sicilian collisional complex, including its gently deformed foreland. This field trip focuses on Middle and Upper Triassic carbonate platforms and coeval basinal units. High relief isolated carbonate edifices will be visited, together with low-relief platforms and ramp systems. Clastics sealed drowned carbonate pinnacles associated with potential source shales will be examined. Sedimentary facies will be discussed within their seismic scale depositional geometry and framed into a high-resolution chrono- and sequence stratigraphy scheme. The genetic connection linking carbonate producing systems, platform slopes and basinal environment will be discussed. The role played in the formation of potential source, seal and reservoir units by a changing paleoclimate framework, varying terrigenous input and the active syndepositional tectonics will be debated. A traverse along the recently acquired Siripro crustal seismic profile, from the Tyrrhenian Shore to the Gela Field, allows correlation between outcropping and buried structures providing new insights on the imbricated carbonate thrust system of the Northern belt, the very thick Caltanissetta trough and the dramatic flexure of the Iblean foreland crust. This trip will develop along four main N-S transects, including the Western Madonie shallow and deepwater carbonates, the Eastern Sicanian thrust system, the structured Central Sicily Messinian Evaporites, the Pleistocene thrust-top basins and the deformed Iblean foreland. Besides geology, the region offers beautiful landscapes and celebrated archaeological remains.
The field trip will focus on different Late- to post-Variscan, largescale dolomitization types and phases of Cambrian and Ordovician carbonates in the SW Sardinia (Iglesiente) Zn-Pb-Ba district. Spectacular outcrops of the original carbonates and their dolomitized counterparts will be observed, with emphasis on the geometry of dolomitization fronts and the structural control exerted by Variscan cleavage on dolomite textures (zebra-type, geodes, breccia cements). The genesis of several dolomite generations will be discussed within the geological evolution and related fluid flows from the rifted margin stages to collisional tectonics and exhumation.
The subjects of this field trip are the stratigraphy, facies and processes of foredeep turbidites of the Marnoso-arenacea Formation (MaF, Langhian-Tortonian) outcropping in the north-eastern Apennines. This field trip will be focused on two specific aspects of the MaF sedimentation: 1) synsedimentary structural controls affecting the MaF turbidites deposited in an elongate, NW-stretched foredeep in front of the growing Northern Apennines orogenic wedge and 2) vertical facies changes of the MaF stratigraphic succession (about 4,000 m thick) in relation to the progressive closure and upilft of the foredeep. An introduction to the geology and stratigraphy of the northern Apennines will be provided.
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Post-Conference Field Trip 7 Societ Geologica Italiana (SGI) Fractured Carbonate Reservoirs: the Integration of Facies and Structural Characteristics to Understand Reservoir Performance
Dates: Wednesday, 26 October, late evening Sunday, 30 October, 16:00 (meets at the Bari Airport in Bari; returns to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome) Raffaele Di Cuia and Alberto Riva (G.E. Plan Consulting, Ferrara, Italy) US $2,050 Ground transportation, four nights lodging based on single occupancy, meals (dinner is not provided on Sunday) 15 people (minimum of 10 people) occurred at very different scales (from regional to sub-seismic) and at different stages of the geological history of the area, ranging from early rifting to orogeny and late exhumation. The same carbonate units will be observed in different tectonic settings (foreland and thrust belt) to verify the impact of structural position on the development of fracture and fault networks.
Student Activities
YP Meet & Greet
Date: Time: Location: Sunday, 23 October 16:0017:00 Milano Convention Center
Conference Volunteers Needed

The ability to create a positive and smooth-flowing conference is greatly enhanced by the participation of a strong pool of volunteers. Please consider contributing to the success of this years conference. We need volunteers in the following areas: Technical Sessions, Posters, Registration, and Opening Ceremony. Volunteer for at least four hours and receive: uS $25 for every four to six hours worked Conference Bag Program Book Abstracts CD
Post-Conference Field Trip 8 Societ Geologica Italiana (SGI) Travertines of Central Southern Italy: Textures and Facies Organization
Dates: Wednesday, 26 October, 20:15 Sunday, 30 October, 20:30 (departs from Rome Termini railroad station; returns to Rome) Bruno DArgenio and Ersiliana Anzalone, (Istituto per lAmbiente Marino Costiero, National Research Council, Napoli, Italy) US $1,610 Ground transportation, four nights lodging based on single occupancy, meals (dinner is not provided on Sunday), short visits to Paestum and Villa Gregoriana (Tivoli) archaeological sites 20 people (minimum of 15 people)
This event, sponsored by the AAPG Young Professionals Committee, serves to bridge the gap between the students, young professionals and experienced professionals. At the Meet and Greet, students and recent graduates are paired with young or experienced professionals to gain an insiders perspective into the petroleum industry and share direction on the meeting itself (what to expect, technical sessions, and other recommendations). Mentors and paired protgs will attend the Opening Session together, and are encouraged to then attend the Icebreaker Reception together to introduce their new acquaintances to colleagues. A Network Challenge was introduced at the ACE 2011 and will be held at the ICE 2011. Participating students must obtain signatures from select exhibitors and select professional AAPG members. Three cash prizes will be awarded via random drawing of entries. To participate in the YP Meet & Greet, sign up online at www.AAPG.org/Milan2011.
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Date: Time: Location: Fee: Monday, 24 October 18:0019:00 Melia Milano Hotel Included with conference registration
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This field seminar gives participants a chance to look at the complex interplay of sedimentology, diagenesis, crustal-scale structuring and local strain patterns that developed since Triassic in the Apulian carbonate platforms of the southern Apennines fold and thrust belt (southern Italy). Integrated descriptions and interpretations of spectacular outcrops allow considering the following aspects and their strong inter-relations: Sedimentary, stratigraphic and reservoir characteristics exposed carbonates range from Cretaceous to Pliocene in age and were deposited in environments ranging from highenergy shallow water platforms to deepwater slope and basin depositional settings. The contrasting facies have different properties in terms of lithology (grain size, sorting), petrophysics (porosity and permeability), reservoir unit dimensions, and mechanical behavior. Multiscale and multi-phase structural evolution the tectonickinematic evolution of the Apennine fold and thrust belt produced different deformation processes. These processes
All registered students and faculty are invited to attend the Student Reception for food, fun and networking. Meet AAPG leaders and officers as well as executives from the sponsoring organization. In addition to these industry connections, you can also meet up with fellow students all in a fun and relaxing environment. And most importantly, this is where the announcement and presentation of the first, second and third place winners of the Student Poster Sessions will be held.
By registering online at www. AAPG.org/Milan2011 you can select the day(s) and time(s) you are available, as well as the location(s) you prefer. If you are unable to register online, select I want to be a student volunteer on your completed registration form and you will be contacted for your preferences. To receive benefits, volunteers must be either current students or employees in the industry who are recent (2010-2011) graduates. If you are interested in volunteering for the conference, please contact: Sonya Punch, Volunteer Chair punchgis@hotmail.com
Field Trips and Short Courses

Field Trips A limited number of scholarships are available for students interested in Field Trip 3: Triassic Platform and Basinal Bodies of the Dolomites as Outcrop Analogues for Hydrocarbon Carbonate Systems. To apply for a scholarship please indicate your interest for acquiring funds by selecting the box requesting scholarship information during the online registration process. Students that are selected to receive a scholarship for Field Trip 3 must pay US $50. To ensure a spot in this field trip we suggest that you select trip 3 at the time of registration, you will be charged the full fee. If you apply and are selected, your account will be credited the difference. If you are not selected for a scholarship you will be required to pay the published rate. Short Courses A limited number of spots are available for students in these Short Courses. Pre-conference Short Course 1: The Application of Geomechanics in International Shale Plays Pre-conference Short Course 2: Fracture and Geomechanical Characterization of Hydrocarbon Reservoirs: Principles and Applications with Middle Eastern Perspective Pre-conference Short Course 3: Sequence Stratigraphy for Graduate Students Post-conference Core Workshop 9: The Role and Importance of Corporate Labs in Petroleum Exploration and Production Activities
The trip focuses on the reconnaissance and time-space organization of complex freshwater carbonate bodies, their poro-permeability characteristics (including synsedimentary karst), cyclicity and climatic control, as well as analogies and differences with respect to larger marine carbonate growth forms. Large travertine bodies capable of modifying the substrate morphology will be seen in detail as well as travertine slopes of varying gradient, passing upwards to lacustrine deposits and frontally to waterfalls. Evidence for depositional rates is provided by the ruins of the Greek-Roman town of Paestum (to be visited) which was founded on a travertine basement and fossilized by tufa about 1,000 years ago.
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Theme Plenary Forums and Special Sessions Session Title Opening Ceremony Plenary Session: Following Da Vincis Footsteps to Future Energy Resources: Innovations from Outcrops to Assets Special Lecture: Turbidites Business Forum: The Business of Energy-Keys to Profitability Technology Forum: New Technology Directions in Exploration and Production DPA Forum: Professional Issues for Professional Geologists Theme I: Carbonate Reservoirs From Pores to Production Carbonate Giants of the World Carbonate Giants of the World From Outcrop to Reservoir I Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields From Outcrop to Reservoir II Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields: From Gas to Heavy Oil Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields: Middle East From Outcrop to Reservoir Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields - Microbial and Non-Marine Sequences Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields Offshore Brazil Carbonate Reservoirs: Modeling the Heterogeneities Porosity in Carbonates: Challenging the Paradigms Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields - Middle East Carbonate Reservoirs: Modeling the Fluids, Diagenesis and Heterogeneities Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields Theme II: Where Africa Meets Eurasia Exploration & Production in the Alpine-Himalaya Fold Belt and Foreland Basins Regional Setting Paleogeography & Tectonics Europe, North Africa and Balkans I Europe, North Africa and Balkans II Middle East and Central Asia I Regional Setting Paleogeography and Tectonics Middle East and Central Asia South Asia Europe, North Africa and Balkans Middle East and Central Asia South Asia I South Asia II Theme III: Rifts and Deltas Deltas I Rifts and Rifted Margins East Africa Rifts Eastern Mediterranean Deltas II Atlantic Margins Rifts and Rifted Margins Theme IV: Advances in Integrated Geoscience Applications Play and Prospect Assessment I Play and Prospect Assessment II Reservoir Modeling Play and Prospect Assessment Petroleum Systems Modeling Petroleum Systems Modeling I Petroleum Systems Modeling I Petroleum Systems Modeling II Reservoirs Modeling and Management Day Sunday Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Time PM AM PM PM AM PM AM PM PM AM PM AM PM PM AM AM PM PM AM AM AM PM AM PM AM AM PM PM AM AM PM PM PM AM PM PM AM PM AM PM PM AM PM AM AM PM AM Type Oral Oral Oral Oral Oral Oral Oral Oral Poster Oral Oral Poster Poster Poster Oral Oral Oral Oral Poster Poster Oral Oral Oral Oral Poster Poster Poster Poster Oral Oral Oral Oral Poster Oral Oral Poster Oral Oral Oral Oral Oral Poster Poster Oral Oral Oral Poster Student Posters Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields Exploration & Production in the Alpine-Himalaya Fold Belt and Foreland Basins Rifts and Deltas Advances in Integrated Geosciences Reservoir Management-From Outcrops to Assets Dynamic World of Uncooperative Reservoirs The Geoscience of Unconventional Resources Leading-Edge Technologies and the Future of E&P Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday AM AM AM AM AM AM AM Poster Poster Poster Poster Poster Poster Poster Theme VII: Leading-Edge Technologies and the Future of E&P E&P Challenges Carbon Capture and Sequestration Geophysical Techniques Petroleum Systems Geoscience Tools and Techniques Petroleum Systems Monday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday AM AM AM AM AM AM Oral Oral Oral Oral Poster Poster Theme VI: Dynamic World of Uncooperative Reservoirs The Geoscience of Unconventional Resources CBM: A Global Perspective Shale Dynamics: Rock Properties to Hydrocarbon Generation Tight Gas Sandstones in Unconventional Plays Rock Properties of Unconventional Reservoirs The World of Uncooperative Reservoirs: CBM, Tight Gas Sands, and Shales Facies to Nano Porosity Shale Oil & Gas Case Studies: The Toolbox Assets I Shale Oil & Gas Case Studies: The Toolbox Assets II Shale Oil & Gas Case Studies: The Toolbox Assets Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday AM PM PM PM PM AM AM PM AM Oral Oral Oral Poster Poster Oral Oral Oral Poster Theme Theme V: Reservoir Management From Outcrops to Assets Session Title Deep Water I Deep Water II Fluvial, Coastal and Shallow Marine Reservoirs Carbonates and Fractured Reservoirs Deepwater Reservoirs Reservoir Management: From Outcrop to Assets Fluvial, Coastal and Shallow Marine Reservoirs Reservoir Characterization from Outcrops to Drilling Day Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Time AM PM AM PM PM PM PM PM Type Oral Oral Oral Oral Poster Poster Poster Oral
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Monday Morning Oral Sessions

Plenary Session: Following Da Vincis Footsteps to Future Energy Resources: Innovations from Outcrops to Assets
Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: J. Craig and P. O. Yilmaz 08:55 Introductory Remarks 09:00 Professor Gian Battista Vai, Expert on Leonardo da Vinci, University of Bologna, 09:25 Mohammad Qahtani, Vice President Engineering & Development, Saudi Aramco 09:40 Mario Carminatti, Exploration Executive Manager, Petrobras 09:55 Ceri Powell, Executive Vice President Europe, Africa and Asia, Shell 10:10 Giambattista De Ghetto, Senior Vice President, Research and Technological Innovation, eni e&p 10:25 Questions/Discussion 11:40 12:00 Guadalupian Palaeobiogeography across the Neotethys Ocean: L. Angiolini, G. Muttoni, G. Crippa, V. Verna Late Orogenic faulting of the foreland Plate An Important Component of Hydrocarbon Systems of Orogenic Belts and Their forelands: F. J. Picha Origin of Basins Jammed in the Tethyan Realm; Lessons from Immature Stages: M. Pubellier
Theme V: Deep Water I (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: C. Bruhn and F. Laroquet 11:15 Introductory Remarks 11:20 Deepwater Reservoir Characterization: from Core Description to 3-D facies Propagation and Reservoir Modeling: J. Chen, R. Bastidas, G. Laguros, D. Petro, E. Scott, K. Campion 11:40 An Integrated Approach for the Study of Deep-Water Reservoirs: T. C. Empinotti, P. Parazo, M. Moraes, T. Oliveira 12:00 Assessment of Geological uncertainties and Geological Modeling of a Giant Turbidite field, Deepwater Campos Basin, Brazil: D. V. Aranha, M. Blauth, R. R. Neto 12:20 TBD
Theme III: Deltas I (AAPG/SEPM)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: C. G. Guderjahn and J. Underhill 11:15 Introductory Remarks 11:20 The PlioPleistocene Eastern Niger Delta: Gravity-Driven Deformation and Associated Sedimentary Systems: C. Robin, P. Jermannaud, D. Rouby, T. Nalpas, F. Guillocheau, S. Raillard 11:40 Lacustrine Deltas and the Stratigraphic Significance of Coals from the Central Malay Basin: D. M. Ince, M. Madon, A. B. Koraini, A. A. Rahman, M. Mohamed, S. S. Hasan, S. Jirim 12:00 Modern Tropical Deltas in Indonesia and Surrounding Areas: A. Bachtiar, Y. Purnama, A. Krisyunianto 12:20 Structural Characterization of the Late Cretaceous Ceduna Sub-Basin Delta Systems, Bight Basin, Australia: Implications for Potential Hydrocarbon Trap Geometries: J. MacDonald, R. King, G. Backe, R. Hillis
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Theme VI: CBM: A Global Perspective (AAPG/EMD)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: J. B. Aldrich and E. P. Kissner 11:15 Introductory Remarks 11:20 A Decade of Coal Bed Methane in Australia: P. Cockcroft, R. Bresnehan 11:40 The Impact of Coal Characteristics on CBM Prospectivity of Barakar Coals of Damodar Valley Coalfields: M. Rudra 12:00 Assessing and Advancing a CBM Resource Play Towards Commerciality A Case Study from the uK; PEDL 159 Solway Basin: J. B. Aldrich, T. Hower 12:20 Coal Bed Reservoir and Continuity Evaluation, Ibbenbueren Mine Cores, Germany: Analog for NW Germany CBM Wells: E. P. Kissner, J. W. Snedden
Theme I: Carbonate Giants of the World (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: K. Gerdes and S. C. Anjos 11:15 Introductory Remarks 11:20 The Tempa Rossa field Static Modelling Case History (South Apennines - Italy): M. Moge, M. Vanhalst, J. Perrot, R. Botton-Dumay 11:40 Tectono-Sedimentary Evolution of the Early Cretaceous South Atlantic Rift and Sag Basin: from Carbonate Reservoir to Stratified Evaporite Seal: P. Szatmari 12:00 How Seismic Can Contribute to Sequence Stratigraphy of Deep Buried Carbonate Banks. The Example of the Late Paleozoic Karachaganak field (Kazakhstan): F. Luoni, O. Borromeo 12:20 The Perla World-Class Giant Gas field, Gulf of Venezuela: An Overview on a Successful Case History in a Virtually unexplored Basin: A. Fioretta, A. Schiroli, V. Barletta
Monday Afternoon Oral Sessions

Theme I: From Outcrop to Reservoir I (AAPG/SEPM)
Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: M. Mutti and K. Rami 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 use of Outcrop Analogues when Characterizing and Modelling Carbonate Reservoirs: S. Nardon, T. Aigner, W. Blendinger, J. Borgomano, J. Gari, D. Palermo 14:25 The Impact of Hierarchical fracture Networks on flow Partitioning in Carbonate Reservoirs: Examples Based on a Jurassic Carbonate Ramp Analog from the High Atlas, Morocco: S. Agar, S. Geiger, S. Matthi, R. Alway, S. Toms, A. Immenhauser, R. Shekhar, J. Paul, G. Benson, Z. Karcz, L. Kabiri 14:45 facies Heterogeneity in a Kimmeridgian Carbonate Ramp System (Jabaloyas, Eastern Spain) Outcrop Analogue for the Arab D Reservoir: V. Martnez, G. San Miguel, M. Aurell*, B. Bdenas, B. Caline, C. PabianGoyheneche, J. Rolando, N. Grasseau 15:05 Outcrop-Based 3-D Geomodel Analogue for Cretaceous Reservoir, Pecos River Canyon, Texas: Part 1: facies and Rudist Mound Model: X. Janson, C. Kerans, C. Zahm, T. Playton 15:25 Break 16:10 16:30 Reservoir Modelling of a Bioclastic Calcarenite Complex on favignana, Southern Italy: The Application of Multi-point Statistics: R. Kil, A. Moscariello* fault Zones in Tight Carbonate Reservoirs: Outcrop Studies from the Suez Rift (Sinai, Egypt): E. Bastesen, A. Rotevatn Joint Spacing as a Consequence of Depositional Environments and Diagenetic History: An Example from Miocene Layered Carbonates (Granada Basin, Spain): A. Rustichelli, F. Agosta, E. Tondi fracture and Non-Matrix Pore Development Related to Evaporite Paleokarst Collapse, Lower Cretaceous Comanche Shelf, Texas: C. Zahm, R. G. Loucks
Theme IV: Play and Prospect Assessment I (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: A. M. Afifi and T. Lien 11:15 Introductory Remarks 11:20 Simultaneous Joint Inversion as a Salt Detector in South Gabon Land Exploration Best of EAGE: M. Mantovani, T. Dugoujard 11:40 Revisiting an Old Prospect by Integrating Seismic, CSEM and Well Data. A Case Study from the Norwegian Shelf Best of EAGE: S. Sperrevik, J. Rykkelid, D. Cumming, J. Hesthammer, G. Maxwell, M. Boulaenko, K. Berry, C. Ekeli 12:00 Contribution to Prospect De-Risking on the Veslemy High, SW Barents Sea An Offshore Vertical Source, Vertical Receiver CSEM Survey: E. Leon, J. Brven 12:20 How Geosciences Integration Led to the Re-Birth of an Old Discovery: Hild East, Norway: C. H. Mathieu, R. R. Hope, L. Bruckert, S. Kvinnsland
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Theme II: Europe, North Africa and Balkans I (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: C. Doglioni and F. Frizon 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 Po Plain Petroleum Systems: Insights from Southern Alps Outcrops (Northern Italy): R. Fantoni, R. Galimberti, P. Ronchi, P. Scotti
Theme II: Regional Setting Paleogeography & Tectonics (AAPG/SEPM)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: J. Craig and C. Doglioni 11:15 Introductory Remarks 11:20 Subduction Zones Classification: Examples from the Southern Border of Eurasia: C. Doglioni
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Structural and Stratigraphic Controls on Salient and Recesses Development along Thrust Belt fronts: The Northern Apennine (Italy) Case Study: D. Scrocca, M. Livani, P. Arecco, C. Doglioni Recent Reactivation of a Miocene fold-and-Thrust Belt (Northern Apennines, Italy). Implications for the Petroleum System: V. Picotti, R. Capozzi, M. Minola, F. Terazzi, D. Oppo, A. Ponza Tertiary Sedimentary and Tectonic Evolution of Apulian Platform in the Val dAgri Subsurface Area (Southern Italy): A. Pugliese, M. Ghielmi*, G. Barbacini, P. Carubelli, C. Magistroni, S. Miraglia, L. A. Renna, V. A. Scola Break Tectoni Style in Western Albania Thrustbelt and Its Implication on Hydrocarbon Exploration: T. Velaj Interaction of Black Sea Deposition with Tectonics of Surrounding Orogens: C. R. Sheya, M. Nemcok, R. Geletti, I. Marson, V. Dvorakova Cimmerian Structures Imaged on Modern 3-D Seismic Data in the North Caspian fold-and-Thrust Belt of Kazakhstan: W. Kosi, J. Schmitz, G. Tari, V. Tikhonov Geomechanical Implications and Structural Interaction between Allochthonous and Autochthonous Salts and in the Southern Pyrenean Central unit, Spanish Pyrenees: G. Backe, S. Brealey, S. OBrian
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Characteristics of Hydrocarbon Accumulation and Distribution of Tight Oil in China: An Example of Jurassic Tight Oil in Sichuan Basin: C. Zou, S. Tao, F. Yang, X. Gao Barremian and Aptian Sediments in NW Germany Plays for unconventional Hydrocarbons: U. Berner, M. Heldt
Theme VI: Shale Dynamics: Rock Properties to Hydrocarbon Generation (AAPG/EMD)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: N. Fishman and T. Engelder 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 The Correlation between Natural fracturing and Gas Shales: T. Engelder 14:25 Induced and Natural fractures in Shales A Geomechanical Perspective: G. D. Couples 14:45 Stress Analysis using Source Mechanisms from failure along Joints and faults in the Marcellus formation during Hydraulic fracture Stimulation Treatment: S. C. Williams-Stroud, B. J. Hulsey 15:05 Development of Shale Gas Reservoirs: Some Subsurface Challenges: A. I. Younes 15:25 Break 16:10 Recognizing the Impact of Hydraulic Expulsion fracturing on Reservoir Pressure in Mud-Rock Reservoir Systems: S. Sturm 16:30 Detailed Petrophysical Reservoir Characterization and Its Role in frac-Stimulation Modeling of Shale Gas Reservoirs: M. A. Shebl, C. Smith, R. Yalavarthi 16:50 North American Case Study Demonstrates the Ability of 3-D/3-C Seismic Data to Predict the Petrophysical Properties of Shale: R. E. Harris, J. Tinnin 17:10 Gas Generation at High Maturities (> Ro = 2%) in Gas Shales: N. Mahlstedt, B. Horsfield*
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Theme IV: Play and Prospect Assessment II (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: A. M. Afifi and T. Lien 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 An Integrated Approach to Exploration of Eolian Stratigraphic Traps in Central Saudi Arabia: Y. H. Hu, M. S. Al-Zahrani 14:25 TBD 14:45 Deepwater Angola: Block 15/06, Technology and Ideas to Turn a Risky Challenge in an Exploration Success Case: M. Mantovani, P. Barbieri Arnaldi, R. Brajucha, F. Lottaroli, V. Nolli, G. Spadini 15:05 The Perla World-Class Giant Gas field, Gulf of Venezuela Seismic Inversion and Integration of Geology and Geophysics as Keys for Success: O. Borromeo, A. Corrao, A. Marini, M. Redaelli, E. Spadafora* 15:25 Break 16:10 Integrated Interpretation of North Sea Turbidite Play Combining Elastic Inversion, Sedimentology and Seismic Geomodelling Technology: I. Schmidt, D. A. Stanbrook, H. P. Hansen, J. M. Kiely 16:30 Charge and Leakage Analysis Integrating Different Scales: from fluid Inclusions to Seismic Attributes, Loppa High, Barents Sea, Norway: P. Pestman, N. Tur, M. Esteban, T. Polo, A. Snchez, D. Tiwary, R. Tocco, J. Tritlla, A. Vayssaire 16:50 Identifying Oil Seep Areas at Seafloor using Oil Inverse Modeling: M. Mano, C. Beisl, L. Landau 17:10 The Palaeogeographic Evolution of the World Since the Late Jurassic: Implications for Depositional Systems and Source-to-Sink Relationships: P. J. Markwick, A. M. Galsworthy, L. K. Raynham, R. G. Bailiff, K. Benny, M. Harland, D. Eue, D. Campanile, K. Bonne, L. Hagan, S. Mazur, E. Edgecombe, N. Wrobel
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Break Revisiting Models for Mini-Basin Development and Associated fill Morphology and Architecture in Mobile Substrate Margins: V. T. Maharaj, L. Wood, J. Buttles, D. Mohrig A Hybrid Deterministic-Stochastic Approach to Modeling Reservoir facies Distribution in the Deepwater Environment: The Example of Landana 1A Reservoir, Block 14, Angola: A. M. Ingles, J. Clark, S. Jenkins, D. Grimes, M. Levy Geological Modeling using Geostatistical Inversion: Late Pliocene Deep-Water Turbidite fields Offshore Northwestern Myanmar: D. Kim, S. Yang, J. Kim Process-Based Simulations of Sediment Gravity flows as Mechanisms for the formation of Hydrocarbon Reservoirs in Deep Marine Environments: R. Basani, M. Janocko, E. W. Hansen, E. Tantserev, R. Rouzairol, S. Heimsund, T. E. Aas, J. A. Howell
Theme III: Deltas II (AAPG/SEPM)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: C. G. Guderjahn and J. Underhill 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 Stratigraphic Distribution of Soft-Sediment Deformation Structures in Clinoform Successions of the Permian Ecca Group, Karoo Basin, South Africa: C. M. Oliveira, D. M. Hodgson, S. S. Flint 14:25 Seismic Stratigraphy of the Deep-Water Area in the Northern Orange Basin, Offshore South Africa: J. Salomo 14:45 The Seismostratigrahy Sequence Model of the Rio Grande Cone, Brazil: L. Castillo, T. Kazmierczak*, M. Ruiz, F. Chemale 15:05 New Sequence Stratigraphic Model for the Burgan, Mauddud and Wara formations of Greater Burgan field, Kuwait: B. Al-Enezi, F. Abdullah, K. Burman, K. Datta, H. Al-Enezi, E. Legurroue, J. Filak, B. Murat, S. Rousse, A. Peysson, B. Datta*
Business Forum: The Business of Energy Keys to Profitability

Milano Convention Centre 14:0015:30 Forum Organizers: J. Craig and P. O. Yilmaz See Summary on Page 8
Theme V: Deep Water II (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: C. Bruhn and F. Laroquet 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 Architectural Hierarchy and Anatomy of an Exhumed Submarine Slope Channel Complex: J. P. Figueiredo, D. M. Hodgson, S. S. Flint 14:25 Study of Deep-Water Sand-Rich Lobes Variability: Examples from the Annot Sandstones formation, Eocene-Oligocene, SE france: S. Etienne, T. Mulder, P. Razin, R. Joussiaume, E. Tournadour, O. Teboulle, M. Bez, G. Desaubliaux 14:45 Lobe Element Architecture and Reservoir Geometry in a Transient Slope fan (Villafranca fan; Southeastern Tyrrhenian Sea): F. Gamberi, M. Rovere 15:05 Modern Deepwater Analogues for Turbidite Reservoir Architecture: The Development and Distribution of Linked Debrites in the Moroccan Turbidite System: J. E. Hunt, R. B. Wynn
Theme VI: Tight Gas Sandstones in Unconventional Plays (AAPG/EMD)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: J. B. Aldrich and U. Berner 16:05 Introductory Remarks 16:10 Quasi-continuous Lithologic Accumulation System: A New Model for Tight Gas Occurrence in the Ordos Basin, China: J. Zhao, J. Fu, X. Wei, X. Liu, X. Wang, Q. Cao, Y. Ma, Y. Fan 16:30 understanding the Potential of the unconventional Karoo Basin Play, S. Africa: Progress and Problems: G. Bada, B. Law, D. Hughes, R. J. Wallis
Theme VII: E&P Challenges (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: A. Guzman and I. Russell 16:05 Introductory Remarks 16:10 Geochemical Parameters for unraveling Mixtures. Examples from the South Atlantic Continental Margins, the u.S. Gulf of Mexico and the Giant North-Central West Siberian Gas fields: J. M. Moldowan, D. Zinniker, J. Dahl, A. Rovenskaya-Nemchenko, Z. Liu, T. Nemchenko
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Hunting for Oil under the Deep Brazilian Offshore using mCSEM The Petrobras Experience: M. P. Buonora, A. Zerilli, T. Labruzzo, P. T. Menezes, J. Crepaldi Mapping Oil Prospectivity in the Northern Tucano Basin (Brazil): An Analysis of the Spectral-Spatial Patterns in Orbital Remote Sensing Data and Their Spatial Association with Geologic features: C. R. Souza Filho, T. Lammoglia
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RTM Guided Migration Velocity Analysis: A West Africa Case History: M. Andreolli, C. Andreoletti, T. Ciaccio, R. Brajucha, N. Bienati
Special Lecture: Turbidites

Speaker: Emiliano Mutti, Former Professor, University of Parma Milano Convention Centre 17:30 18:00 See Summary on Page 8
Characterization of Burrow-Mottled Dolomites in the Devonian Wabamun Group, Pine Creek Area, West-Central Alberta, Canada: G. Baniak, M. Gingras, G. Pemberton Depositional System, Petrography and facies Analysis of Pleistocene Travertine in Southern Marche, Central Italy: A. De Bernardo, G. Della Porta, E. Capezzuoli Diagenesis of a Late Triassic Early Jurassic Drowning Succession Overprinted by Late Paleofluid Migration Events: O. Gyori, A. Mindszenty, F. Molnr
Student Posters - Rifts and Deltas (AAPG)

Exhibition Hall 10:00 - 13:00 Co-Chairs: A. Fraser and S. Fraser Volcanic Rifted Margins and unconventional Delta Systems; Constraining Supply, Sea Level and Slumping: K. Wright, R. Davies, D. Jerram, J. Morris, R. Fletcher Tectonic framework of Indian Eastern and Western Petroliferous Basins: A Synthesis: N. Virmani, B. P. Singh Comparative Study of Krishna-Godavari and Niger Delta Regions and Geological Development of Hydrocarbon Pools in These Basins: S. Nigotia, A. Pande, K. S. Misra Burial, Thermal and Maturation History in the Northern Viking Graben (North Sea): A. Schlakker, J. Csizmeg, G. Pogcss, A. Horti fluid Dynamics, Petrography and Depositional Environments of the Valanginian Age Gas Bearing Sandstone, Bredasdorp Basin, South Africa: O. A. Fadipe, P. P. Carey Niger Delta Growth faults and Growth Stratigraphy The Interaction between Delta Tectonics and Sedimentation: H. Fazli Khani, S. Back Seismic Characteristics of Paleo-Volcanics Relative to Diapiric Salt in Rifted Basins: D. B. Dunlap, L. Wood
Monday Morning Poster Sessions

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Student Poster Session: Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields (AAPG)
Exhibition Hall 10:00-13:00 Co-Chairs: K. Gerdes and S. C. Anjos Integrated Micro- and Biofacies Analysis: Basis for Carbonate Models and Sequence Stratigraphy of the Middle Eocene, Northern Egypt: M. E. Tawfik, T. Aigner, A. Ziko, M. Elgamal Relating fracture Patterns to Geodynamics and Petrophysics in Naturally fractured Carbonate Reservoir Analogue (Provence, S-E france): A. Lavenu, J. Lamarche, B. Gauthier, Y. Guglielmi, C. Pabian-Goyheneche, J. Ballard Nature and Origin of Dolomitization of the Boat Harbour formation Carbonates in Northern Peninsula, Western Newfoundland, Canada: Implications for Porosity Controls: B. J. Olanipekun, K. Azmy upper Pleistocene-Holocene? Terraced-Slope Hot-Spring Travertine System and Its Modern Analogue in the Albegna Valley, Southern Tuscany (Central Italy): F. Barilaro, G. Della Porta, E. Capezzuoli Porosity and Heterogeneity Effect on Vp/Vs Ratio in Carbonate Rocks from a Reservoir in the Middle East: E. Mokhtar, S. Vega, A. Abed Hassan, M. Mohamed Al Baloushi fracture System Characterization and Evolution in the Cingoli Anticline, Italy: L. Petracchini, D. Scrocca, M. Antonellini, A. Billi, R. Bencini 3-D Seismic Geomorphology of Channel Systems in the Chalk Group, Southern Danish North Sea: S. Masoumi, S. Back, L. Reuning, P. Kukla Paleokarst Signatures in the Loppa High, Barents Sea: 3-D Seismic Mapping, Seismic facies Classification and Core Data Confirm the Presence of Buried Karsts Terrains: J. Sayago, M. Di Lucia, M. Mutti, A. Cotti, A. Sitta, K. Broberg Diagenesis of Microbial Carbonates: A Case History from the Norian of the Italian Peninsula: F. Laiena, M. Gasparrini, Y. Hamon, A. Iannace, F. H. Nader The Influence of Dolomite Crystal-Size and Sorting on the Reservoir Quality within Carbonate Stringers of the South Oman Salt Basin: J. Morwinski, S. Becker, L. Reuning, P. Kukla, G. G. Lopes Cardozo, S. Farqani, Z. Rawahi understanding Reservoir Quality in Ara Stringers of the Ediacaran - Early Cambrian Petroleum System of the South Oman Salt Basin: Diagenetic Relationships in Space and Time: S. Becker, L. Reuning, J. Morwinski, P. Kukla, S. Abe, S. Li, J. Urai, S. Farqani, G. G. Lopes Cardozo, Z. Rawahi Impact of Diagenesis on Reservoir Quality Evolution of fractured Cretaceous Carbonate Reservoirs from Abu Dhabi, united Arab Emirates: A. D. Al Harethi, S. Morad Comprehensive Study of frequency Response in Carbonate Rocks and Its Leading factors: M. K. Alhammadi, S. Vega, M. Jouini Revision of the Jurassic and Cretaceous Oil-Bearing formations in Lebanon: G. S. Bellos Outcrop Analogue for a Mixed Silicicoclastic-Carbonate Ramp Reservoir: A Multi-Scale facies Modeling Approach: F. Amour, M. Mutti, N. Christ, A. Immenhauser, G. Benson, S. Toms, S. Agar, L. Kabiri fracture Density as a function of Crystal Size: Insights from a Carbonate Reservoir Analogue: F. Dati, V. Guerriero, A. Iannace, S. Mazzoli, S. Vitale, M. Giorgioni
Student Poster Session: Exploration & Production in the Alpine-Himalaya Fold Belt and Foreland Basins (AAPG)
Exhibition Hall 10:00 - 13:00 Co-Chairs: J. Craig and C. Doglioni Transition Between Deep-Water Channel-Belt and Overbank Deposits of the upper Austrian Molasse Basin using 3-D Seismic-Reflection and Core Data: L. Masalimova, D. Lowe Re-Evaluating the Reservoir Gas Sands of Rashidpour Gas field: A Case Study: N. Ahmed Salt Diapirism in the Iranian Sector of the Persian Gulf: Timing and Structural Evolution: L. Chiariotti, S. Carruba, L. Cattaneo, C. Perotti, G. Bertozzi, G. Bolis, L. Feltre, M. Rahimi Qaidam foreland Basins Strike-Slip fault and Oil Gas Accumulation: Z. Fan Triangular Zone at the front of fold-and-Thrust Belts Due to Either Erosion or Delamination: C. Liu, B. Mary, Y. Leroy, M. Pubellier, B. Maillot Regional Extension and Genetic Conditions of the Salonta Sandstone unit in the Darvas-Vszt Trough and Bks Basin: M. Lux Structural and Time Constraints of Long-Lived, CrustalScale Structures in the foreland Domains of the ApennineMaghrebian Chain (Southern Italy): Implications for Background Deformation: A. Cilona, E. Tondi, F. Agosta, V. Spina Late Dolomitization in Basin Limestones of the Southern Apennines fold and Thrust Belt (Italy): A. Iannace, M. Gasparrini, T. Gabellone*, S. Mazzoli Integrated High-Resolution Stratigraphy of a Middle to Late Miocene Sedimentary Sequence in the Central Paratethyan Vienna Basin: W. Paulissen, S. M. Luthi, P. Grunert, S. Coric, M. Harzhauser Integrated Micropaleontology and Geochemistry of the Lower and Upper Puchkirchen Formation (North Alpine Foreland Basin, Chattian-Early Aquitanian): P. Grunert, R. F. Sachsenhofer, R. Hinsch, M. Harzhauser, W. E. Piller, H. Sperl
Student Posters - Advances in Integrated Geosciences (AAPG)

Exhibition Hall 10:0013:00 Co-Chairs: P. E. Flores and A. M. Afifi The Influence of Partly unobservable Areas on fracture Network Characterization: C. Zeeb, P. Blum, E. Gomez-Rivas, L. Stark, D. Grabowski, P. D. Bons Well to Seismic Ties Modeling with the Adaptive Log Analysis: I. S. Deshenenkov, D. A. Kozhevnikov, K. V. Kovalenko Sub-Milankovitch Cycles Established from High-Resolution Logs and Robust Chronostratigraphic Tuning: An Example from a Miocene Sedimentary Sequence in the Vienna Basin: W. Paulissen, S. M. Luthi An Inverse Approach for Relating Seismic Velocity and Overpressure to Permeability and Sedimentation History in Deep Basins: H. M. Moreno, T. A. Minshull, R. A. Edwards facies Analysis in Petroelastic Modeling: L. Uspenskaya, G. Kalmykov formation Mechanism of the Quaternary Biogenic Methane Gas: F. Zhao, H. Zu, Z. Cao The Tertiary Geological Record of the Bureba Area, Western Ebro Basin, Spain: J. I. Escavy, H. J. Mara*
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3-D Basin Modeling of the Serbian Banat Region of the Pannonian Basin: Evaluating the Impact of Tectonic Inversion upon Hydrocarbon Potential: H. Yilmaz, J. D. Pigott, D. Radivojevic, K. L. Pigott, I. Milovanovic Tectonic Disposition of Back-Arc Andaman Basin and Its Hydrocarbon Potential: V. Arora, K. S. Misra
Student Posters - Dynamic World of Uncooperative Reservoirs The Geoscience of Unconventional Resources (AAPG)
Exhibition Hall 10:00 - 13:00 Chair: P. Baskinski and N. Fishman field Characterization and Analog Modeling of fractures in the Woodford Shale, South East Oklahoma: H. Badra Mechanical Properties of the Niobrara formation, Rocky Mountain Region, uSA : A. Maldonado, M. L. Batzle, S. Sonnenberg Development Value of Oil Shales in Middle Jurassic SevenSegment yuka Area Qaidam Basin, China: P. Chenxu
Monday Afternoon Poster Sessions

Theme VI: The World of Uncooperative Reservoirs: CBM, Tight Gas Sands, and Shales (AAPG/EMD)
Exhibition Hall 14:0017:00 Co-Chairs: J. B. Aldrich and T. Piperi Gas and Water Production forecasting using Semi-Analytical Method in Coalbed Methane Reservoirs: E. Firanda The Characteristics and formation Mechanism of Deep TightGas Sandstone Reservoir in Kuqa foreland Depression of Tarim Basin, NW China: C. Liu, R. Zhang, H. Zhang, B. Wang Quantification of Gas Accumulation Efficiency of Tight Sandstone Gas fields: Case Studies of Sichuan and Ordos Basin, China: F. Wang, H. Zhang, H. Wang, Z. He Studies on Origin and Mixing Proportion and Resources Significance of the Coalbed Gases, Huainan Coalfield: Z. Xiaojun Exploration for Coal Bed Methane in the Greater NamaKalahari Basin of Namibia, Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe: T. Piperi, T. Luzzi-Arbouille*, B. Ehlers-Fliege, M. Zine upper Paleozoic Coal Measures and unconventional Natural Gas Systems in the Ordos Basin, China: X. Tang, J. Zhang Geochemistry of Ordovician and Silurian Black Shales, Cantabrian Zone, Asturias and Leon Provinces, Northwest Spain: F. Maio, C. Aramburu, J. Underwood Gas-Water Distribution and Development Strategy of xujiahe Tight Sandstone Gas Reservoir in Sichuan Basin, China: L. Ji, A. Jia, L. Zhao, D. He, Y. Wei, T. Chen Experimental Measurement of Vertical and Horizontal Permeability of Storage Domain Rocks from the Krechba field, Algeria and Controls on Their Permeability: P. J. Armitage, R. H. Worden, D. R. Faulkner, A. C. Aplin, A. R. Butcher, J. Iliffe Geological Attributes of fine-Grained Turbidities as unconventional Reservoirs: D. Stow, A. Gardiner Minagish formation A Potential unconventional Play in Offshore Kuwait: F. Hussain, A. Al-Kandary, R. Husain, A. Prakash, M. Rinaldi
Theme VI: Rock Properties of Unconventional Reservoirs (AAPG/EMD)

Exhibition Hall 14:0017:00 Co-Chairs: E. Idiz and A. Maldonado Pore Structure and Methane Adsorption Capacities of Organic-Rich Black Shale from the Lower Silurian in South China: B. Yu, J. Zhang, T. Fan, J. Li fracture Detection Interpretation Beyond Conventional Seismic Approaches: S. Abele, R. Roden Crack-Seal Deformation and the Development of Power-Law Size Distributions of fractures in Sedimentary Rocks: J. N. Hooker, S. E. Laubach*, J. Gale, L. Gomez Challenges and Way forward in Exploration of unconventional Najmah Reservoir in Kuwait: B. Khan, S. K. Singh, R. T. Arasu, T. F. Al-Adwani, R. I. Abu-Taleb, S. Bader Geological Characteristics and Pooling Conditions of Terrigenous Mud Oil & Gas in China: S. Pan, T. Wang, P. Wei, C. Liu The Influence of fabric Arrangement on Oil Sand Samples from the Estuarine Depositional Environment of the upper McMurray formation: J. D. Bell, A. Boateng, O. Olawale, D. Roberts
Student Posters - Reservoir Management From Outcrops to Assets (AAPG)

Exhibition Hall 10:0013:00 Chair: P. O. Yilmaz and P. de Clarens High-frequency Evolution of Cap Lopez Canyon (Gabon) from Annual Bathymetric Data: L. Biscara, T. Mulder, V. Hanquiez, V. Marieu, J. Gallissaires, J. Crespin, T. Garlan Gas-Condensate Accumulations in the Badenian Reservoirs of the Moldavian Platform: V. Tarigradschi, E. Visnevschi, B. Slusari, S. Grigorescu, C. Pene The Deposition and Distribution of Organic-Rich Muds by Modern Turbidity Currents on the Western European Passive Margin: Analogues for the Deepwater Petroleum Systems: J. E. Hunt, R. B. Wynn, C. J. Stevenson Biogenic Gas System in the upper Miocene from the Moldavian Platform: E. Visnevschi, V. Tarigradschi, B. Slusari, S. Grigorescu, C. Pene Structurally Controlled facies Distribution: The Panamint Valley, Western u.S. A Surface Analogue for the Heterogeneous Reservoir Architecture of a Permian Age Tight Gas field in NW Germany: A. A. Vackiner, P. Antrett, H. Stollhofen, S. Back, P. Kukla Triassic Red Beds in SE Spain: Evaluation as Potential Reservoir Rocks Based on a Preliminary Petrological Study: S. Henares, C. Viseras, J. Fernndez, S. Pla, G. Cultrone
Student Posters - Leading-Edge Technologies and the Future of E&P (AAPG)

Exhibition Hall 10:0013:00 Chair: P. Christie Sequestration of CO2 in a Naturally fractured Siliciclastic Reservoir, Spitsbergen, Svalbard: K. Senger, A. Be, S. Bergh, A. Braathen, K. Blum, H. Elvebakk, R. Farokhpoor, G. Fladmark, A. Mrk, M. Mrk, S. Olaussen, K. Ogata, J. Tveranger, G. Wrum Carbon Capture and Storage and Enhanced Oil Recovery: A fully Integrated Approach: B. Hedley, J. Aldersey-Williams, R. Davies, J. Gluyas, D. Hanstock, A. Law, D. Scott, F. Watson, D. Wilson
Theme III: Rifts and Rifted Margins (AAPG/SEPM)

Exhibition Hall 14:001700 Co-Chairs: S. Fraser and A. Fraser A Re-Evaluation of Play Risks and Volumes Offshore Nova Scotia: H. Wilson, M. Luheshi, D. Roberts, B. Colletta Compaction of Cretaceous Sequences and Cenozoic Burial and uplift History of the Sub-Andean Santiago Basin, Peru: A. M. Mesa, C. Macerllari, W. Hermoza Rates of faulting and Sedimentation in the Continental Rift Setting Constrained by Biostratigraphic, Structural and Seismic Studies - Implications for Reservoir Architecture, Dentale formation, Gabon: A. Aramowicz, G. Ageneau, P. Chimienti, A. J. Robinson, B. Arnon Episodic Rifting and the Control on Cenozoic Source Rock in the Pearl River Mouth Basin, South China Sea: Q. Li, Y. Zhang The Architecture of the Continent-Ocean Boundary in the Northern Baffin Bay - New Evidence Based on MCS Data: T. Altenbernd, K. Berglar*, M. Block, V. Damm, M. Schnabel, A. Ehrhardt
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Stratigraphic Architecture of Pre-Salt Microbial Series from the Salta Rift System (yacoraite formation, NW Argentina): S. Rohais, Y. Hamon, R. Deschamps Jurassic Rift Architecture in the Northeastern Western Desert, Egypt: W. A. Wescott, M. Atta, D. C. Blanchard, R. M. Cole, S. T. Georgeson, D. A. Miller, W. W. OHayer, A. D. Wilson, J. C. Dolson, A. Sehim The Western Sardinian Margin: Structural Evidence from New Geophysical Data: R. Geletti, F. Zgur*, A. Del Ben, R. Romeo, R. Codiglia, D. Accettella, S. Fais, M. Fedi, E. Forte, A. Mocnik, M. Pipan, R. Ramella Submarine Canyons and fans in a Rift-Climax Event: Analysis of Two Contrasting Late Jurassic Systems in the Lusitanian Basin (Portugal): N. Pimentel, R. Pena dos Reis, M. Group South Eastern Greenland understanding the Hydrocarbon Potential using Recently Reprocessed 2-D Regional Seismic Data: G. Scaife, A. Billings Recent Experience in Velocity uncertainties during field Appraisal and Development in a Pre-Salt System, Case Study Gabon: G. Ageneau, P. Chimienti, J. Baillie Tectono-Stratigraphic Evolution of South Atlantic Extensional Rifted Margins: Constraints from Sandbox Analogue Modelling: A. Cappelletti, F. Salvi, M. Meda, C. Cavozzi, B. Chowdhury, Y. Nestola, A. Argnani, F. Tsikalas, C. Magistroni, S. Dalla, M. Roveri, N. Bevilacqua Multiple Seismic Interpretation Scenarios for Pre-, and SynRift Structures in the Deep Ivorian Basin, Gulf of Guinea, West Africa: Z. Schleder, A. Zarshchikov, A. Akhmetzhanov, A. Peterhnsel, G. Toropov, C. Bradley, M. Neese, R. Wallace, G. Gauly, G. NDri The Tertiary Piedmont Basin in NW Italy: Implications for Hydrocarbon Exploration and Development in Deep-Water and Tectonically Active Settings: I. Chiambretti, G. Ghibaudo, F. Massari, A. Moscariello formation of Early Drift Continental fragments: Global Examples and Petroleum Systems: S. G. Henry, A. Danforth, P. Nuttall, S. Venkatraman forming Conditions and Deposition Characteristic of ShallowWater Deltas in Putaohua formation of Songliao Basin, Northeast China: S. Pan, J. Wang, S. Liang
Dynamic Changes of Palaeotopography and Their Control on the Migration of Delta Lobe Research on Liaoxi Low uplift of Bohai Gulf Basin, China: G. Tao Predicting Stratigraphic Architecture from Local Basin and Physiographic Settings: A Process-Based Analysis of Asian Shoreline Systems: B. Vakarelov, B. Ainsworth
Tuesday Morning Oral Sessions

Theme I: From Outcrop to Reservoir II (AAPG/SEPM)
Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: S. Nardon and C. Hollis 8:55 Introductory Remarks 9:00 Key Note Talk: Quantitative Outcrop Analysis and Reservoir Models: Approaches in Integrating Different Scales: M. Mutti 9:30 3-D Outcrop Modeling: The Oligo-Miocene Carbonate System of the Maiella Mountain Abruzzo Region, Italy: M. Brandano, L. Lipparini*, A. Romi, V. Campagnoni, L. Tomassetti 9:50 Controls on Hydrothermal Sub-Stratiform Dolomitization of an Outcrop Analogue: The Benicassim Case Study (Maestrat Basin, E Spain): E. Gomez-Rivas, J. MartnMartn, M. Corbella, S. L. Stafford, A. Lee, A. Trav, R. Salas, A. Teixell, J. Vergs, A. Griera, E. Cardellach 10:10 The LHS Prograding Carbonate System (Early Cretaceous-Sultanate of Oman): from Seismic Stratigraphy and Outcrop Analysis to Reservoir Modeling: E. Dujoncquoy, P. Razin, C. Grlaud, P. Imbert, R. Labourdette 10:30 Break 11:10 from a Tight Carbonate to a Porous Potential Reservoir: Hydrothermal Dolomites in the Paleozoic of Northern Spain: N. Muoz-Quijano, T. G. Bechstaedt*, M. Boni, G. Gutirrez-Alonso 11:30 Tracing Lateral Metre-Scale Cycle Variability across the Latemar Platform (Dolomites, Italy) using Digital Outcrop Modeling: F. Amour, M. Mutti, N. Christ, A. Immenhauser, S. Agar, L. A. Yose, G. Benson 11:50 Driving Parameters for Process-Like Modeling of Replacement Dolomite Related to fractures (Calcari Grigi, Trento Platform, Northern Italy): C. I. Planteblat, A. Arnaud-Vanneau, T. Adatte, B. Caline, A. Boullier, K. Fllmi, G. Massonnat 12:10 Role of Karstic and Basinal fluids in Porosity Evolution in the Buda Hills, Hungary: A. Erss, Z. Poros, J. Madl-Sznyi, A. Mindszenty, F. Molnr, P. Ronchi, A. Csoma 9:00 9:30 9:50 10:10 Key Note Talk: The Exploration History of the East Africa Rift System: A Tullow Oil Perspective: Ian Cloke Exploration History of the Butiaba-Victoria-Nile Play, Albert Rift Basin, uganda: P. A. Burden ugandas first Oil Development Kasamene: C. McFerran Advancements in the understanding of the Regional Geology and Hydrocarbon Prospectivity of the Lake Edward Area of uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo: R. Bain, C. Nicholas, P. Copestake Break Petroleum Exploration and Development in a frontier, Remote Rift Basin, the Albertine Graben of the East African Rift System: D. Abeinomugisha, P. Obita Source Rock and Maturation Studies of the East African Rift: C. Duggan The Neogene Succession of the Albertine Graben, uganda Recent Efforts to Set up a Coherent Stratigraphic Scheme: J. M. Lukaye, D. Worsley, L. Kincoco Mozambique Rovuma Basin: An Emerging World Gas Province: M. Orsi, B. Ciurlo, F. Fonnesu, S. Haliru, L. Meciani, G. G. Moltifiori, F. de Finis
Theme I: Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields (AAPG)

Exhibition Hall 14:0017:00 Chair: J. Roberts understanding Hydrocarbon Accumulations in Ancient Evaporite-Associated Petroleum Systems: J. K. Warren Paleokarst Breccia-Pipe Reservoir Analogue, Carboniferous, Svalbard: W. H. Wheeler, J. Tveranger, B. Heincke, L. Stemmerik, L. Breesch, A. Braathen, H. D. Maher, G. Rossi, S. J. Buckley Structural and Diagenetic Controls of a fractured Carbonate Reservoir - Implications for Oil Deposit Development (A Case Study from the Zechstein of Poland): A. Gasiewicz, Z. Mikolajewski, M. Slowakiewicz* Sedimentary Evolution and Reservoir Prospective of Bashkirian-Moscovian Mixed Siliciclastic-Carbonate Deposits in the Loppa High (Norwegian Barents Sea): M. Di Lucia, J. Sayago, M. Mutti, A. Cotti, K. Broberg, A. Sitta The Anisian Carbonates of the Peri-Tethys Basin: from Reservoir Characterization to Subsurface utilization: S. Gast, H. Wirth, A. E. Gtz* Core-Based facies Analysis of the Cretaceous/Oligocene Boundary - Offshore Central Adriatic Sea, Italy: M. Brandano, V. Campagnoni, L. Lipparini, J. Pignatti, D. Mannetta Offshore Guajira: An underexplored Carbonatic Province at North of South America: C. E. Molinares, V. Ramirez*, P. Gomez, D. Pecuch, G. Fiume, S. Ghosh, F. Audemard A Sedimentological and Stratigraphic Study of the Cogollo Group Limestones (Lower Cretaceous), Maracaibo Basin, Western Venezuela: M. E. Espin, I. Jarvis Reservoir Presence in the Albian Carbonates (Madiela formation) Offshore Gabon: C. Louzada, C. Braun A Brief Review of Carbonate Discovery Trends of the Decade (2000-2009): J. Benton
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Theme II: Europe, North Africa and Balkans II (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: V. Picotti and F. J. Picha 8:55 Introductory Remarks 9:00 Key Note Talk: Sequence Stratigraphy of the North Alpine foreland Basin: A Case Study from the Early Miocene Hall formation: P. Grunert, R. Hinsch, S. Coric, A. Soliman, M. Harzhauser, W. E. Piller, H. Sperl 9:30 Influence of Alpine Tectonics on Source Rock Distribution, Hydrocarbon Generation and Migration in the Austrian Part of the Molasse Basin: R. F. Sachsenhofer, H. Linzer, A. Bechtel, I. Dunkl, R. Gratzer, J. Gusterhuber, R. Hinsch, H. Sperl 9:50 Geological-Structural Interpretation of the Croatian Parts of Dinarides Knin-Ravni Kotari and Eastern Part of the Adriatic Basin Based on 2-D Seismic Reprocessing, Geological Map and Wells Data: D. Tomai, I. Kratkovi, S. Grandi
Theme III: East Africa Rifts (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: I. Cloke and A. Fraser 8:55 Introductory Remarks
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Revisited Hydrocarbon Prospectivity in the Adriatic Basin: A. Riva, R. Di Cuia, M. Marian Break The Buried fold-and-Thrust Belt in Sicily: Perspectives for future Exploration: R. Catalano, A. Sulli, V. Valenti, G. Avellone, L. Basilone, M. Gasparo Morticelli, C. Albanese, M. Agate, C. Gugliotta Hydrocarbon Systems in the Onshore and Offshore Sicilian fold-and-Thrust Belt: New Constraints from Geochemical Data: C. Caldarelli, D. Smith Morocco Bound A North African Exploration Success Story: S. D. Harker The Pliocene to Pleistocene Succession of the Hyblean foredeep (Sicily, Italy): M. Ghielmi, M. R. Amore, E. M. Bolla, P. Carubelli, C. S. Serraino, G. Knezaurek
Theme VI: Facies to Nano Porosity (AAPG/SEPM)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: E. Idiz and P. Lis 8:55 Introductory Remarks 9:00 Key Note Talk: Bed-Scale facies Variability of Outer Shelf Deposits in a Gas-Shale Reservoir Analog: Cretaceous Eagle ford formation, Del Rio, SW Texas: D. Minisini, S. Bergman, C. Macaulay 9:30 TBD 9:50 TBD 10:10 Nano-Scale Porosity Analysis of a Permian Tight Gas Reservoir: P. Antrett, A. A. Vackiner, C. Hilgers, U. Wollenberg, P. Kukla, J. Urai, H. Stollhofen 10:30 Break 11:10 The Interplay of Sedimentation, Eustasy, and Tectonics in Controlling Vertical TOC Variations in Ordovician to Silurian Shales, Eastern Poland: P. Lis, J. Kaufman, K. Bohacs, M. J. Hardy 11:30 Poland Shale Gas/Oil Play: Integrating Old and New Disciplines to Interpret unconventional Resource Potential of an Early Paleozoic Source Rock: M. J. Hardy, C. L. Davis, J. Kaufman, S. G. Molyneux, R. E. Klimentidis, I. J. Ferguson 11:50 Predicting fluid Phases and Properties in Shale Gas Settings using PVT in Basin Modeling: O. Meuric, V. Dieckmann, E. Idiz, W. Senior, M. Keym 12:10 Tight Reservoir Rock Integrity Experimentally Measured Pre-failure Permeability Response to Stress Changes: P. J. Armitage, D. R. Faulkner, R. H. Worden
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Sedimentology of Early Aptian Reservoir: Dunga field, Mangyshlak Basin, Kazakhstan: E. Cazier, M. Hein, G. Pemberton Break facies Architecture in Outcropping Analogues for the TAGI Reservoir; Exploratory Interest: C. Viseras, J. Fernndez, S. Henares, N. Cullar Wellbore to Outcrop Correlation and Sequence Stratigraphic Evaluation of the Late Cretaceous Lower ferron Sandstone in East Central utah, uSA: T. Klausen, J. A. Howell
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The Cambro-Ordovician Sedimentary Sequence around Petra (Jordan): Coastal Sedimentary Development at the Edge of Gondwana: S. M. Luthi, W. Hagadorn, M. E. Donselaar The Stacked-Channel Reservoir Sands of SE Asia (New Depositional Concepts and Implications for Reservoir Prediction): J. Lambiase
Tuesday Afternoon Oral Sessions

Theme I: Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields: From Gas to Heavy Oil (AAPG)
Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: C. Pabian-Goyheneche and K. Gerdes 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 The Perla World-Class Giant Gas field, Gulf of Venezuela: Depositional and Diagenetic Controls on Reservoir Quality in Early Miocene Carbonates: O. Borromeo, S. Miraglia, D. Sartorio, E. M. Bolla, O. Andrea, S. Reali, J. Pinto, S. Ortega, C. Castellanos, R. Villalobos 14:25 Geological factors Controlling Reservoir Properties in Microporous Carbonates Example of the Mishrif formation (upper Cenomanian) of the Middle East: M. De Ville, D. Christophe, V. Emmanuelle, B. Caline, L. Laurent, B. Raphael, M. Carine, E. Poli, C. Pabian-Goyheneche 14:45 Bitumen Deposits by Pyrolysis Method Southern Iraq Oilfields: A. A. Ali, R. A. Abdulsadah 15:05 Stratigraphic, Diagenetic, and Structural Components of the Irminio Oil field, SE Sicily: D. Lindsey 15:25 Break 16:10 Drastic Modification of Carbonate Reservoir Permeability Architecture from Differential Bitumen Plugging Effects on field Development Options: P. D. Wagner 16:30 A Geomechanical Study of the Gorm field, Danish Central Graben: using Innovative Technology to Predict fracture Density, Orientation and Hydraulic Behaviour in a Chalk Reservoir: D. Quinn, M. Arnhild, B. Jaarsma, B. Freeman 16:50 Applying 3-D Seismic Multi-Attribute Analysis and unsupervised Seismic facies Classification Techniques in Jurassic Carbonate Depositional Sequences, Onshore Saudi Arabia: S. R. Wharton, P. Lawrence, A. Gregory, A. Bakhiet An Integrated Solution to Rock Physics Modelling in fractured Carbonate Reservoirs: M. Kemper, S. Payne*, P. Wild
Theme VII: Carbon Capture and Sequestration (AAPG/DEG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: P. Christie and C. Brouet-Menzies 8:55 Introductory Remarks 9:00 Key Note Talk: Effects of Pore-Level Rock Properties on Injectivity and Storage Capacity of CO2 in Depleted Oil and Gas fields and Saline Reservoirs: J. Kaldi 9:30 3-D Approach on CO2-Rich fluid Circulation Impact on Reservoir and Cyclic fault Permeability Changes along Moab-Green River Segmented fault System: N. Ellouz Zimmermann, J. Faure, E. Frery, R. Deschamps 9:50 Predicting Dynamic Reservoir Connectivity from Historical Oil field Production Data: Implications for CO2 Injection: B. Hedley, R. Davies, J. Gluyas, D. Hanstock, S. Mathias, J. Aldersey-Williams 10:10 fluid and Lithology Discrimination using Rock Physics Modelling and LambdaMuRho Inversion: An Example from Onshore Niger Delta, Nigeria: A. C. Ekwe, M. K. Onuoha, N. Osayande
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Theme III: Eastern Mediterranean (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: C. G. Guderjahn and A. Fraser 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 Quantification and Mapping of the Regional State-ofStress across the Offshore Nile Delta, Egypt: M. Tingay, P. A. Bentham* 14:25 Exploration Potential of the Eastern Mediterranean and Levantine Basin Area: D. G. Peace 14:45 Petroleum Prospectivity of Lebanon: An Overview: F. H. Nader 15:05 The Levant Basin: A Natural Laboratory for Early Stage Salt Tectonics: J. A. Cartwright 15:25 Break 16:10 Rift Shoulder Source to Prodelta Sink: The Cenozoic Development of the Nile Drainage System: D. Macgregor 16:30 Analysis of Sediment-Transfer Processes and Deposits in the Eastern Nile Deep-Sea fan and Levantine Province Combining Seafloor Studies and Reflection Seismics: M. Galbiati, C. Joanne, J. Mascle, S. Migeon, P. Rocchini
Theme V: Fluvial, Coastal and Shallow Marine Reservoirs (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: D. Erratt and B. Farhad 8:55 Introductory Remarks 9:00 Key Note Talk: A Combined Process- and ArchitectureBased Classification for Marginal Marine Systems Linking the Ancient and the Modern: B. Ainsworth, B. Vakarelov, R. Nanson 9:30 Thin-Bedded fluvial Sheet Sandstone as Secondary Reservoir Target: Outcrop Analogue Study of a Quaternary Semi-arid fluvial System, Altiplano Basin, Bolivia: M. E. Donselaar, M. Cuevas Gozalo, S. Moyano 9:50 The Rotliegend Reservoir System of the Northern upper Rhine Graben (Germany): from Outcrop Analogue Studies to Geothermal Reservoir Assessment: K. M. Br, A. E. Gtz, M. Felder, N. Molenaar, I. Sass
Technology Forum: New Technology Directions in Exploration and Production

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The Messinian Salinity Crisis: Impact on Prospectivity in the E. Mediterranean: A. Fraser, C. G. Guderjahn, H. Allen, A. Al-Balushi The Nubian Sandstone formation in the Central Graben Area (Libya - Sirte Basin): Stratigraphic framework and Sedimentary Evolution: M. Minervini, G. Serafini, A. S. Betikh
DPA Forum: Professional Issues for Professional Geologists

14:00-17:30 Co-Chairs: D. Tearpock and J. Brooks Milano Convention Centre See Summary on Page 9
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Theme IV: Reservoir Modeling (AAPG/SEPM) Theme II: Middle East and Central Asia I (AAPG)
Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: J. Ringenbach and J. Vergs 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 The Southernmost Margin of the Tethys Realm from Morocco to Oman: Initial Geometry and Timing of the Inversion Processes: D. Frizon de Lamotte, C. Raulin, N. Mouchot, J. Wrobel-Daveau, C. Blanpied, J. Ringenbach 14:25 The Zagros folded Belt: Along Strike Structural Variations, Evolution and Petroleum Plays: J. Ringenbach, J. Wrobel-Daveau, S. Sherkati, S. Jahani, J. Letouzey, D. Frizon de Lamotte 14:45 Geodynamic Analysis of the Zagros foreland, Iraq: K. Schafer, P. G. DeCelles, J. Kendall, P. Tai, P. Wyer 15:05 Three-Dimensional fold Geometries in N Iraq and SE Turkey: Oblique Collision between Arabia and Eurasia: R. R. Jones, M. A. Pearce, I. Alsop, G. Rock 15:25 Break 16:10 Area Balanced Crustal Cross-Section across the NW Zagros Belt and Late Cretaceous Arabian Margin Reconstruction: Shortening and Deformation Sequence: J. Vergs, E. Saura, E. Casciello, M. Fernndez, A. Villaseor, I. Jimnez-Munt, D. Garca-Castellanos 16:30 Imprints of Arabia-Eurasia Plate Collision on Stratigraphy and Hydrocarbon Prospectivity of Kuwait: R. Husain, M. Rinaldi, N. Al-Ammar* 16:50 The Palaeotethys Suture Zone in NE Iran: New Constraints on the Evolution of the Eo-Cimmerian Belt (Darius Programme): A. Zanchi, F. Berra, M. Balini, M. R. Ghassemi, G. Heidarzadeh, S. Zanchetta 17:10 Structure and Evolution of the Eastern Kopet Dagh and Southern Amu Darya Basin Since Triassic Time: J. Letouzey, C. Muller, S. Sherkati, A. Hosseini, A. Piryaei, M. Masibegi Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: A. Maffioli and I. Russell 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 from Inversion Products to Reservoir Properties: M. Kemper 14:25 Advanced Automatic Seismic Detection of Structural features in Carbonate Reservoirs: Technology Overview, Validation and Application on a Libyan Offshore Case Study: F. Tosoratti, A. Corrao, M. Fervari, C. Magistroni, V. Milluzzo 14:45 Advanced Reservoir Modeling in Poor Seismic; October field, Northern Gulf of Suez, Egypt: W. J. Sercombe, L. Thurmon, J. Morse 15:05 Discrete fracture Network Simulation: Application of Tectonic Simulation and Conditional Global Optimization Technique: N. Gholizadeh Doonechaly, S. Rahman 15:25 Break 16:10 Karachaganak field Lower Permian Integrated Reservoir Study: A. Francesconi, F. Bigoni, C. Albertini*, F. Villa, O. Borromeo, F. Luoni 16:30 Surface Based Modeling: Integration of field Data, flume Experiments and Numerical Modeling in Geosciences: A. Cantelli, Z. Sylvester, C. Pirmez 16:50 from Basin to Reservoir Models: A Workflow for Integrating Data and Assessing uncertainties: Q. Sacchi, G. Weltje, F. Verga, R. Dalman 17:10 TBD 15:05
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Characterisation of 3-D fracture Networks using Quantitative Outcrop Analogues Analysed with Lidar and Shallow Geophysics: R. R. Jones, E. A. Vsemirnova, A. A. Bubeck, M. A. Pearce, F. E. Watson, S. E. Daniels, J. A. Carle Dynamic fault Behaviour Characterization using 4-D Seismic Data: R. Castilla, R. Gatefoin, E. Brechet, P. Prat, V. Marlot, E. Zuckmeyer, P. Ruelland Outcrop Analogue Studies for Reservoir Characterization of Deep Geothermal Systems in upper Jurassic Limestone formations (South Germany): S. Homuth, A. E. Gtz, I. Sass Break Deviated Versus Vertical Wells in Complex Carbonate Reservoirs: Lessons Learned from Outcrops: R. Di Cuia, A. Riva, M. Marian
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Workflow for Geological Characterization and Modeling of the Albian Carbonate Reservoirs from Offshore Campos Basin, Brazil: M. Blauth, R. Faria, A. Maul, M. Monteiro, M. Pittella, S. Carneiro, P. Tibana Searching for Potential Analogues for the Pre-Salt Santos Basin, Brazil: High-Resolution Stratigraphic Studies of Microbialite-Bearing Successions from Salta Basin, Argentina: E. B. Freire, G. J. Terra, G. Raja Gabaglia, R. Lykawka, E. B. Rodrigues Characterisation of Potential Lacustrine Carbonate Reservoirs: The Microbial/Algal Buildups and Associated Carbonate Deposits from the Eocene Green River formation: C. Seard, G. Camoin, J. Rouchy, A. Virgone, C. Pabian-Goyheneche, E. Poli
Tuesday Morning Poster Sessions

Theme IV: Play and Prospect Assessment (AAPG)
Exhibition Hall 10:0013:00 Chair: A. Pedretti Deep Water Siliciclastic Depositional Systems of Sergipe Sub-Basin - Exploratory Perspectives Sergipe-Alagoas Basin, Northeastern Offshore Brazil: R. R. Cunha, C. M. Jardim, M. A. Nobrega, C. B. Almeida, P. G. Souza 4-D understanding of the Evolution of the Penal/Barrackpore Anticline, Southern Sub-Basin, Trinidad: X. R. Moonan Seismic Sedimentology Research in Qingshankou formation of Southern Songliao Basin: L. Cai-yan Biogeophysical Classification of Seafloor Seeps at a Carbonate-Hydrate Mound, Northern Gulf of Mexico: C. B. Lutken, A. Simonetti, M. Ingrassia, L. Macelloni, J. H. Knapp, C. Fisher, S. Caruso, M. DEmidio Say What We Mean and Mean What We Say: The unified upstream Risk Model as a force for Shared understanding: M. A. Sykes, K. C. Hood, S. N. Salzman, C. J. Vandewater Searching High and Low: Correlating Shallow and Deep Structural Trends along the West African Margin to Determine Sediment Transport and Hydrocarbon Migration Controls: W. Dickson, C. F. Schiefelbein* Geologically Driven Pore Pressure Prediction from Seismic Velocity Data Theory: R. Swarbrick, R. Lahann, S. OConnor, E. Hoskin, S. Green A New Tectonic Map of the World: P. J. Markwick, S. Mazur, M. Hammill, D. Eue, R. Bouatmani, M. Stewart, N. Henshaw, C. Hill Gulf of Suez: An Integrated G&G Study for Structural Model Definition: M. Manera, C. Andreoletti, L. De Vincenzi, M. Sayed Adb El Fattah Pre-Drill Prediction of Hydrocarbon Charge: MicroseepageBased Prediction of Charge and Post-Survey Drilling Results: D. Schumacher The Quantitative Structural Model of Dushanzi Anticline in Southern Margin of Junggar Basin and its Insights for Petroleum Exploration: Y. Wang CSEM-Driven Exploration in the Gulf of Mexico: A. Stefatos, R. Monsen, A. Vereshagin, B. Alaeimajolan, J. Hesthammer Modeling Smectite to Illite Transformation and the Effect on Compaction and Overpressure Development: Y. Yang, J. E. Iliffe A Novel Method Linking Processes and Stratigraphy in a Tidal Environment: Barataria Basin, Louisiana: N. C. Howes, I. Y. Georgiou, M. A. Kulp, D. M. FitzGerald
Theme V: Carbonates and Fractured Reservoirs (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: A. M. Afifi and F. Van Bucheu 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 fracture Network Modelling of the Latemar Platform: Alternative Workflow for Effective Property Calculation and Analysis: H. Boro, E. Rosero, G. Bertotti
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Outcrops and Subsurface: An Example of Geologic and Seismic Modeling of the La Jardinera Turbidites, Neuqun Basin Argentina: J. E. Faccion, A. Silveira, M. Moriss, O. Carbone, H. Leanza, P. Paim, A. Andrade-Ramos, R. Dvila, S. Santos
Theme III: Deltas (AAPG/SEPM)

Exhibition Hall 10:0013:00 Co-Chairs: C. G. Guderjahn and J. Underhill Morphodynamics and Sedimentology of Channels in Tidal Bars and Tidal flats: S. Fagherazzi, G. Mariotti, T. Sun Sequence Stratigraphy on Recent Deposits of Patia Delta Colombian Southwest: L. Castillo, M. Ruiz, T. Kazmierczak* Lower Carboniferous Submarine fan Deposits, Lena River Delta (North-East Siberian Craton): V. Ershova, A. Khudoley, A. Prokopiev Structural features and Exploration Domains of Stratigraphic Reservoirs of Passive Rift Basin Group in Northern China: Q. Chen The Deltaic Reservoirs of Reconcavo Basin: Stratigraphy and Sedimentology: V. S. Campinho Late Miocene-Pliocene Shortening, uplift and Wrench Tectonics Dominated Canyon Development along the MidHungarian Mobile Belt: G. Pogcss, G. Juhsz, J. Csizmeg, . Duds, N. Nmet, A. Milankovich, J. M. Szonyi, S. Simon, B. Czauner, B. Baracsi, T. Tomcsnyi, B. Szabo Tectonic Evolution and Its Influence to Gumai formation as an Active Source Rock at Sopa field, South Sumatra Basin, Indonesia: D. H. Patra Offshore Cte dIvoire: Stratigraphic and Basin Modelling for Petroleum Evaluation: G. Gauly, J. NDa, N. Blou, B. Murat*, P. Wojciak, P. Jermannaud, S. Roure Evolution of the Deltaic Petroleum System in the ulleung (Tsushima) Back-Arc Basin, East Sea, Korea: J. Ko, J. Yoon The Tectono-Sedimentary Evolution of the Amazon fan across the Central Transect (foz do Amazonas Basin, Brazil): E. Carrus
Neogene Block-Rotation in Central Iran: Evidence from Paleomagnetic Data: M. Mattei, F. Cifelli, G. Muttoni, A. Zanchi, F. Berra, F. Mossavvari, S. Eshraghi The Evolution and Hydrocarbon Accumulation of foreland Basins in Eastern Section of Tethys: G. Zhang, F. Ma, Z. Liu, S. Wang The Triassic Evolution of the Aghdarband Basin (Koppeh Dag, NE Iran): M. Balini, A. Nicora, A. Zanchi, M. R. Ghassemi, M. Bahrammanesh, M. Hosseiniyoon, M. Norouzi, S. Soleimani Petroleum Prospects in the fold-Thrust Zones of the SinopSamsun Basin, Central Black Sea Continental Margin of Turkey: S. Sen
Reservoir Characterization of 1st Eocene Heavy Oil Carbonate formation using fMI* fullbore formation MicroImager in Wafra field - A Case Study: N. M. Eloutefi, J. R. Smith, F. Al-Khaldi, A. A. Aviantara, M. Al-Khabbaz
Diagenetic Controls on Carbonate Reservoir Quality of Jurassic Middle Marrat formation in Burgan field, Kuwait: B. Chakrabarti, M. Al-Wadi, H. Abu Hebiel, A. Al-Enezi
Tuesday Afternoon Poster Sessions

Theme IV: Petroleum Systems Modeling (AAPG)
Exhibition Hall 14:0017:00 Chair: D. Grigo Integrated Geomechanical Reservoir Characterization Approach to Study Migration and Accumulation of Hydrocarbons within Llanos Basin, Colombia: V. Baranova, A. Mustaqeem*, F. Brouwer, D. Connolly Geological Calibration of Kinetic Model for Petroleum Generation of Lacustrine Source Rocks: F. Wang, Z. He, J. Li, H. Zhen 3-D Modelling of Hydrocarbon and CO2 Generation and Migration, Gulf of Gabes, Offshore Tunisia: J. O. Grimmer, A. Benbrahim, A. Hamdi, P. Nadin, J. McQuilken Petroleum System Modeling for Exploration Aims in the Riphean and Vendian Sedimentary Sequences of the LenaTungusska Basin: N. Lopatin, S. Zubairaev, I. Tikhonov, V. Kalabin, T. Emets, K. Sitar, S. Bakaikin Petroleum System Modeling for (un)Conventional Hydrocarbon Resources Assessment The Broad fourteens Basin, The Netherlands: R. Abdul Fattah, H. Verweij, J. ten Veen, N. Witmans Subsidence, Thermal and Maturity History of Late Miocene to Quaternary formations in the Pannonian Basin: J.Csizmeg, G.Juhsz, K. Milota, G. Pogcss
Theme V: Deepwater Reservoirs (AAPG)

Exhibition Hall 14:0017:00 Co-Chairs: C. Bruhn and F. Laroquet A 3-D Model for Deep-Water Reservoirs Coupling a Depth Averaged Theory for Turbidity Currents flowing in Meandering Channels and Vertical Channel Trajectories: A. Frascati, M. Bolla Pittaluga, Z. Sylvester, A. Cantelli, C. Pirmez Integrated Characterization of Intra-Slope Reservoirs: Transferring facies and Log Imaging Data to Seismic Inversion Constrained by Outcrop Analogues (Marulk field, Offshore Norway): J. Ormoy, M. Rossi, F. Pirera, R. Berto, F. Tosoratti, R. Bersezio, F. Felletti, P. Scaglioni
Theme II: Regional Setting Paleogeography and Tectonics (AAPG/SEPM)

Exhibition Hall 10:0013:00 Chair: C. Doglioni Correlation Problem in Miocene Sediments of Kumchai Oil & Gas field of upper Assam Basin (India) and a unique Method of Correlation Adopted in field Development Study Based on Heavy Mineral Assemblage A Case Study: S. S. Deb, I. Barua, R. Borgohain A New Model of the Palaeogeographic and Tectonic Evolution of Tethys from 150Ma to Present: Implications for Depositional Systems and Source-to-Sink Relationships: A. M. Galsworthy, L. K. Raynham, P. J. Markwick*, D. Campanile, R. G. Bailiff, K. Benny, M. Harland, D. Eue, K. Bonne, L. Hagan, E. Edgecombe, N. Wrobel Gravity Inversion Mapping of Crustal Thickness and Lithosphere Thinning for the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa: L. Cowie, N. J. Kusznir
Theme II: Europe, North Africa and Balkans (AAPG)

Exhibition Hall 14:0017:00 Co-Chairs: V. Picotti and F. J. Picha Controls of Structural Inheritance in Normal fault Propagation and Extensional Basin Segmentation: The Crati Basin, Northern Calabria, Italy: V. Spina, E. Tondi, S. Mazzoli Hydrocarbon Habitat of the Azov-Kuban Basin, ukraine and Russian federation: T. R. Klett Seismo-Stratigraphic Study of the Plio-Pleistocene Deposits of the Central Adriatic Sea, Italy Best of EAGE: L. Lipparini, R. Tinterri A Review of Petroleum Plays in the Meso-Cenozoic Carbonates in Central Adriatic Sea (Italy): D. Scrocca, B. Inversi, L. Lipparini Neogene Evolution of the Calabrian Wedge-Top Basins (Italy): Exposed Reservoir Analogues of the Off-Shore Gas fields: F. Muto, V. Spina, V. Tripodi*, S. Critelli The Adriatic Sea New Potential in a Proven Exploration Province: D. G. Peace Wrench Tectonics Control on Neogene-Quaternary Sedimentation and Hydrocarbon Accumulation along the MidHungarian Mobile Belt: G. Pogcss, G. Juhsz, . Duds, J. Csizmeg
Theme I: Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields: Middle East (AAPG)

Exhibition Hall 10:0013:00 Chair: J. de Vera Geological Modeling of Makhul formation in Minagish field: Integrating Sedimentological, Petrophysical, Geophysical and Well Test Data: An Example of Tight and Complex Reservoir from Kuwait: H. M. Alammar, A. Manowar, B. Nikhil, H. Alowihan, S. Tanoli, B. Khan, S. Mushnuri, M. Alvarez Chronostratigraphy of Two Carbonate Successions: Lower Cretaceous Shuaiba formation and Jurassic Platform HanifaArab to Gotnia Basin Transition, Saudi Arabia: D. M. Steinhauff, A. Gregory
Theme V: Fluvial, Coastal and Shallow Marine Reservoirs (AAPG)

Exhibition Hall 14:0017:00 Co-Chairs: D. Erratt and B. Farhad The Treachery formation A Complex Glacially Influenced Reservoir, Blacktip Gas field, Southeastern Bonaparte Basin, Western Australia: A. Simeonova, P. Giaj-Via Autocyclic and Allocyclic Controls in the fluvial Sedimentation in the Oligocene-Early Miocene Sequence, Middle Magdalena Valley Basin: J. Peralta-Vargas, C. Rodriguez, A. Suter, L. Gomez, C. A. Leal
Theme II: Middle East and Central Asia (AAPG)

Exhibition Hall 10:0013:00 Co-Chairs: M. Pubellier and A. Zanchi Structural Interpretation of fractures and Veins in the Jabal Akhdar Dome, Oman Mountains: E. Gomez-Rivas, P. D. Bons, D. Koehn, J. Urai, S. Virgo, M. Arndt, B. Laurich, C. Zeeb, L. Stark, P. Blum
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Some Carbonate Hydrocarbon Prospects in Albanides foldand-Thrust Belt: E. Prenjasi, S. Dhima, S. Gjevori, L. Arapi from Thrust-and-fold Belt to foreland Basins: Hydrocarbon Exploration in Italy: A. L. Cazzola, R. Fantoni, R. Franciosi, V. Gatti, M. Ghielmi, A. Pugliese
Magnetic Resonance Permeability in Low-Porosity Carbonate Wash: J. Kneedy, C. H. Smith*, S. Ramakrishna
Heavy Oil Accumulations on Aggradational Settings An Example from the Barrow Delta Offshore Carnarvon SubBasin: A. Gongora
Developing Thin Heavy Oil Rims Through Geosteering Long Horizontal Wells an Example from Offshore Carnarvon SubBasin: A. Gongora
Theme I: Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields Microbial and Non-Marine Sequences (AAPG)
Exhibition Hall 14:0017:00 Chair: B. van der Kooij Pre-Salt facies in the Carmpolis Area, Northeast Brazil: Stratigraphy and Depositional Model: C. C. de Arajo, P. A. Moretti, V. Madrucci, N. C. da Silva, A. Toczeck, A. B. Almeida Microbial Mounds from the Middle Jurassic of the High Atlas (Morocco): S. Toms, M. Homann, M. Mutti, F. Amour, N. Christ, A. Immenhauser, G. Frijia, S. Agar New Challenges for Marine and Lacustrine Microbial Carbonate Reservoir Rocks: E. Poli, A. Virgone, C. PabianGoyheneche Economic Impact of Carbonates formed under Continental Conditions: H. J. Mara, J. I. Escavy
Theme II: South Asia (AAPG)

Exhibition Hall 14:0017:00 Co-Chairs: M. Khan and N. Zimmerman Hydrocarbon Prospects of Balochistan Basin Revisited Delineation of New Horizon for the Discovery of Hydrocarbons in Southwestern Part of Pakistan: N. Zaigham, N. Hisam, M. Khan, Z. Nayyar Structure and Internal Geometry of the Northern Sulaiman frontal Ranges, Pakistan: A Better understanding Towards the Hydrocarbon Potential of Range fronts Having forelandDipping Monocline: S. Ahmad, M. Khan, N. Khan, A. Adhami Tectonic Characteristics of the Thrust Belts in Northern Margin of Turpan-Hami Basin, in the Northwestern China: X. Lu, Y. Huang, Q. Wu, Z. Li, J. Hao, Q. Su Neotectonic Rejuvenation of the Garampani fault and South Almora Thrust: Outer Kumaun, Lesser Himalaya, uttarakhand, India: P. D. Pant, G. C. Kothyari*, K. Luirei Black Shales of Paleogene Subathu formation, NW Himalaya: A Promising Resource of Organic Matter: S. Neelam Depositional and Diagenetic History of the Lower Siwalik Subgroup (Miocene), Northwest Himalaya, Jammu (India): S. Pandita, S. K. Bhat
Wednesday Morning Oral Sessions

Theme I: Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields Offshore Brazil (AAPG)
Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: S. C. Anjos and B. Mitchener 8:55 Introductory Remarks 9:00 Key Note Talk: Carbonates in Brazil: New Challenges in Reservoir Studies: A. R. Spadini, P. S. Denicol, V. Madrucci 9:30 Non Marine Carbonate Precipitates: A Review Based on Recent and Ancient Case Studies: G. Della Porta, F. Barilaro 9:50 Well-Log Signature of fractured Intervals in Carbonate Platform Rocks from the Sergipe Sub-Basin (NE Brazil): M. C. Araujp, G. C. Matos, M. M. Erthal, F. S. Loureno, M. F. Santos, A. C. Lage, S. M. Almeida, R. S. Valverde 10:10 Sedimentological and Diagenetic Characterization of Albian Carbonate Reservoirs Example of Deep Water Marlim Leste Oil field, Campos Basin, Brazil: F. S. Brito, D. L. Oliveira 12:10 The Impact of Subgrid Heterogeneities on flow Prediction in Carbonates: from Pore-to-Outcrop Scale: S. Geiger, A. Al-Dhahli, R. Annewandter, I. Butler, S. Chandra, M. van Dijke, C. Fricke, C. Maier, K. Schmid, K. Sorbie, Y. Zaretskiy
Theme VI: Shale Oil and Gas Case Studies: The Toolbox Assets I (AAPG/EMD)
Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: E. Idiz and J. Dahl 8:55 Introductory Remarks 9:00 Key Note Talk: Some unconventional Insights from International Exploration of Resource (unconventional) Oil and Gas Plays: R. J. Wallis, T. Ahlbrandt, G. Bada, D. Hughes, B. Law 9:30 Shale Gas in Europe: B. Horsfield, H. Schulz, I. Kapp 9:50 TBD 10:10 uSGS Strategy for Assessment of European Gas Shales: D. L. Gautier 10:30 Break 11:10 TBD 11:30 Derisking of unconventional Gas Opportunities: Application of Basin Modelling: M. Keym, V. Dieckmann, O. Meuric, O. Huvaz, E. Leenaarts, E. Idiz 11:50 Recent Advances in Production Performance Analyses of unconventional Reservoirs: B. D. Poe 12:10 Designing Tight-Shale Production Strategies using Diamondoid Nanotechnology: J. Dahl, J. M. Moldowan, S. M. Moldowan
Theme V: Reservoir Management: From Outcrop to Assets (AAPG)

Exhibition Hall 14:0017:00 Co-Chairs: P. O. Yilmaz and S. C. Anjos Geological Modeling of a Giant Turbidite field using Analogue Outcrop Data and Seismic Attributes, Deepwater Campos Basin, Brazil: A. Del Rey, C. Falcone, J. Silva, M. Meira, R. B. Vieira Reservoir Characterisation for field Development, Albertine Graben, East African Rift System: C. P. Amusugut, A. Ochan* Reservoir and Seal Potential in a young Oceanic Basin: The Vavilov Basin (Central Tyrrhenian Sea): M. Rovere, F. Gamberi, M. P. Marani, F. Pittaluga, M. Baldi, E. Leidi Integrated formation Evaluation of High Pressure High Temperature Tight Reservoirs, a Case Study from West Kuwait: M. AlMukhaizeem, A. Rabie, R. Husain, A. Al-Fares Defining Geological Model of Hidden Thin Sands Reservoir within Crosswell Seismic using Multi-Atribute Seismic and Petrophysical Analysis Bunyu field East Kalimantan Indonesia: A. Ringoringo, E. Caruso Evolving a Reservoirs understanding through the use of field Analogues and facies Associations: Case Study from the Niger Delta: A. J. Robinson Tectonic Controls on Reservoir Quality and Distribution Based on Modern Sedimentological Study in Thrust fold Belt System of Lariang Basin, West Sulawesi, Indonesia: A. Bachtiar, Y. Purnama, P. Suandhi, A. Krisyunianto, K. Simanjuntak, F. Baroes
Theme I: From Outcrop to Reservoir (AAPG/SEPM)

Exhibition Hall 14:0017:00 Chair: B. van der Kooij fracture Characterization in Contrasting Platform Carbonate facies in Permian Limestone Outcrops, Muak Lek and Chumphae Areas, Central-Northeast Thailand: R. Utomo, J. Warren, W. Susanto Depositional and Diagenetic factors Affecting the Development of Bed-Parallel, Burial-Related Structures in Oligo-Miocene Ramp Carbonates (Maiella Mountain, Central Italy): A. Rustichelli, E. Tondi, F. Agosta, M. Giorgioni, C. Invernizzi Geophysical Investigation of the Breccias Impact on Reservoir Quality in the Madison formation, The Beartooth Region, Montana, uSA: W. H. AlKawai Evaluation of Carbonate Reservoir Secondary Porosity By Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Logs: J. Donahue, C. H. Smith*, E. Menendez
Theme I: Carbonate Reservoirs: Modeling the Heterogeneities (AAPG/SEPM)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: P. Burgess and P. Ronchi 11:05 Introductory Remarks 11:10 A Hierarchical Approach to Characterizing the Impact of Stratigraphic and Sedimentological Heterogeneities on flow in Carbonate Reservoirs: P. J. Fitch, M. D. Jackson, G. J. Hampson, C. M. John 11:30 A Systematic, Multi-Scale Workflow for Carbonate Reservoir Characterization: Example from Lower Cretaceous Carbonates of the Middle East: M. Bartenbach, P. Wolpert, T. Aigner, M. Suess 11:50 Integrated Rock, Log and Seismic Studies Applied to Carbonate Reservoir Characterization, a Brazilian Experience: L. D. Dillon, G. Schwedersky Neto, C. Nunes, E. Abreu
Theme III: Atlantic Margins (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: I. Cloke and J. Underhill 8:55 Introductory Remarks 9:00 Key Note Talk: Deep-Water Sands of the Brazilian Offshore Basins: E. Mutti, M. Carminatti 9:30 Tectono-Stratigraphic Model for the Aptian-Barremian Continental Rift Carbonates in the Southern Campos Basin, Brazil: M. C. Muniz, D. Bosence, C. Elders
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West Africa Pre-Salt Exploration: Background and Perspective of the West African Tupi Myth: F. Lottaroli, L. Meciani, P. Andreotti The upper Cretaceous Sedimentary Succession in Brazilian Equatorial Margin A Stratigraphic-Trap Prone Succession for Hydrocarbon: O. D. Pessoa Neto, J. P. Figueiredo Break Integration of 2-D/3-D Seismic, Regional Interpretation and Petroleum Systems Modeling to Assess the Hydrocarbon Potential of the Kwanza Basin: C. Rodriguez, C. Abu, N. Herbst, K. Kornpihl, C. Koeninger, M. Uzcategui, G. Milne The Impact of Conjugate Margins Analysis on Play fairway Evaluation An Analysis of the Hydrocarbon Potential of Nova Scotia Best of EAGE: M. Luheshi, D. G. Roberts, H. Wilson, K. R. Nunn A New Approach for Basin-, Petroleum System- and Play Analysis: An Application to the West African Gabon Coastal Basin and the Conjugate Brazilian AlmadaCamamu Basin: S. Beglinger, M. Corver, H. Doust, S. Cloetingh Joint Modelling of the Thermo-Tectonic Evolution in an Extensional Area: E. Carminati, M. Cuffaro, E. Miglio, C. Doglioni, P. Ruffo
Theme II: South Asia I (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: S. Pandita and K. Schafer 11:05 Introductory Remarks 11:10 Stratigraphy and Structure of the Iranian Makran: J. Burg 11:30 Indian Plate Collision in Pakistan and Myanmar and Its Impact on Hydrocarbon Prospectivity: D. Bannert, M. R. Khan* 11:50 The Naga-Paktai (NE India) and Sulaiman (Pakistan) Ranges: A Polyphased History and Petroleum System Modeling: N. Ellouz Zimmermann, S. Vishvanath, T. Jaswal, J. Letouzey, W. Sassi 12:10 Impact of Indo-Pakistan and Eurasian Plates Collision in the Sulaiman fold Belt, Pakistan: I. M. Khan
Theme VII: Geophysical Techniques (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: H. Brndshi and A. Mustafa 8:55 Introductory Remarks 9:00 Key Note Talk: Quantifying the Benefit from Pressure Gradient Data in Wavefield Reconstruction for TimeLapse Seismic: K. Eggenberger, P. Christie*, E. Muyzert, M. Vassallo, A. zbek 9:30 Influence of Salt Geometry and Salt-Sediment Interaction on Seismic Imaging: H. Bui, G. Jamieson, F. Snyder, S. Herbert, D. Becker, M. Smith 9:50 TBD 10:10 The use of Seismic Emission Tomography (SET) for the Direct Mapping of Natural or Hydraulic Stimulation Induced fracture Networks and Their Impact to the Natural Permeability field: P. Geiser, J. Vermilye, R. Roundtree, A. Lacazette, L. Thompson, S. Hellman, I. Dricker
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Theme VII: Petroleum Systems (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: N. C. de Azambuja Filho and F. Abdullah 8:55 Introductory Remarks 9:00 Key Note Talk: A Novel Green Method of Extraction of Aliphatic Hydrocarbons from Petroleum Source Rock: A. Akinlua 9:30 Offshore Hydrocarbon Seepage Mapping through Hyperspectral and Multispectral Data: A Possible Means for Remotely Estimating Oil API Gravity and Timing of Oil Exposition Over Water: T. Lammoglia, C. R. Souza Filho 9:50 Shale Rock Properties, Keys for Successful Dynamic Modeling of Hydrocarbon Migration: A. Okui 10:10 3-D Seismic fault Plane Images from Offshore Myanmar, Gulf of Thailand, and Lake Maracaibo: Insight into Regional Stresses and Hydrocarbon Migration Pathways: J. D. Pigott, N. Prapasanobon
Wednesday Afternoon Oral Sessions

Theme I: Porosity in Carbonates: Challenging the Paradigms (AAPG)
Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: C. Nicholls and S. Agar 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 Integrated Reservoir Characterization from Core to Geomodel: Example of a Cretaceous Mixed Clastic/ Carbonate Oil field, West Africa: C. Duval, C. Mabille, A. Virgone, M. Rebelle, P. Vernay 14:25 Carbonate Porosity Creation by Mesogenetic Dissolution: Time for a Reality Check: S. N. Ehrenberg, O. Walderhaug, K. Bjrlykke 14:45 Combined -CT and Pore Network Modeling Dedicated to Quantitative Rock-Typing: E. De Boever, C. Varloteaux, A. Foubert, F. H. Nader*, S. Youssef, S. Bekri, E. Rosenberg 15:05 Carbonate Reservoirs and Increasing Depth Its Not All Bad News!: B. Wignall 15:35 15:55 Cretaceous Sequence Stratigraphy and Depositional Systems of the Arabian Plate; Implications for Global Exploration and Reservoir Description: M. Simmons, R. Davies, D. Lodola Insights from Quantitative Sequence Stratigraphic Analysis of Cyclic Peritidal Carbonates: Triassic, Sultanate of Oman: M. Obermaier, T. Aigner, S. Al-Kindy fracture and In Situ Stress Patterns in Khuff Structural Traps, Eastern Offshore Saudi Arabia: M. S. Ameen, M. M. Zahrani, A. M. Moosa, P. G. McEffer Diagenesis and fluid System Evolution of the Khuff formation Outcrop Analogues, Northern united Arab Emirates: S. Fontana, F. H. Nader, S. Morad, A. Ceriani, I. S. Al-Aasm
Theme II: Middle East and Central Asia (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: M. Pubellier and A. Zanchi 8:55 Introductory Remarks 9:00 Key Note Talk: Characterisation of the Evolution of a foreland Basin Active Margin from Sedimentary Records and AfT Analysis on Detrital Apatites: Example of the NE Tian Shan foothills: G. Heilbronn, L. Barrier, M. Jolivet, S. Bourquin, C. Robin, A. Gallaud, J. Charreau, R. Augier, Y. Chen 9:30 Hydrocarbon Potential of the Jurassic Carbonates An Emerging Play in the Sulaiman foldbelt, Pakistan: G. N. Khan, M. Anwar, F. Daud 9:50 Buried Giant Arc Structure System and Petroleum Exploration in Turpan-Kumul Basin, Northwest of China: Y. Zhanlong, C. Qilin 10:10 The Controlling of Altyn Structural Belt on Deformation History and Tectonic Evolution of Southeastern Tarim Basin, NW China: M. Li, L. Tang
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Theme IV: Petroleum Systems Modeling I (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: M. Kacewicz and P. Ruffo 11:05 Introductory Remarks 11:10 Quantification of the Origin of Conventional Natural Gases on the Global Scale: A. V. Milkov 11:30 The Effects of Glaciations on the Petroleum Systems in the Barents Sea: W. Fjeldskaar, A. Amantov, I. F. Loetveit 11:50 Carbonates A Challenge for Basin Modelers: M. Kacewicz 12:10 Original Gas-in-Place Evaluation for Non-American Gas Shale: The Petroleum System Modelling Supported Approach: D. Grigo, R. Galimberti, E. Rodriguez
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Theme VI: Shale Oil & Gas Case Studies: The Toolbox Assets II (AAPG/EMD)
Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: P. Basinski and N. Fishman 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 Shale Oil Potential of the Paris Basin, france: B. Monticone, M. Duval, R. Knispel, P. Wojciak, M. Dubille*
Theme I: Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields Middle East (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: I. Sharp and O. Borromeo 15:30 Introductory Remarks
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Characterization of the Bakken System of the Williston Basin from Pores to Production; The Power of a Source Rock/unconventional Reservoir Couplet: A. Grau, R. H. Sterling Impact of Geological Variation and Completion Type in the u.S. Bakken Oil Shale Play using Decline Curve Analysis and Transient flow Character: E. V. Hough, T. McClurg unconventional Resources and Oil Accumulations of the Bajenov Suite of the West Siberia: Irregulation of the Distribution and Localization: B. M. Valyaev The Niobrara Petroleum System A Major Tight Resource Play in the Rocky Mountain Region, u.S.A.: S. Sonnenberg North American Shale Reservoirs Similiar, yet So Different: M. Roth unconventional Gas in Italy: The Ribolla Basin: R. Bencini, E. Bianchi, R. De Mattia, A. Martinuzzi, S. Rodorigo, G. Vico Geological Conditions for upper Paleozoic Shale Gas Enrichment in the Ordos Basin, China: J. Zhao, Q. Cao, Y. Fan, Y. Bai, X. Wang
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Theme IV: Petroleum Systems Modeling II (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: M. Kacewicz and P. Ruffo 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 Integrating Basin Modeling and Organic Geochemistry for the Reconstruction of the Hydrocarbon-filling History of a Haltenbanken Oil field, Mid-Norway: R. V. Ondrak, R. M. Haberer, A. Vieth, R. di Primio, H. Wilkes, L. Leith, B. Horsfield 14:25 fluid Inclusion Evidence for fluid Interactions During the filling of Hydrocarbon Reservoirs: P. Eadington, J. Bourdet, R. Kempton, H. Volk, K. Liu 14:45 Building Better Integration between Structural Complexity and Basin Modelling: M. Thibaut, I. Faille, F. Willien, J. C. Lecomte, J. Lecomte, J. Callot 15:05 Integrative Characterization of faults Hydraulic function in Hydrocarbon Entrapment: B. Czauner, J. Madl-Sznyi 15:35 Numerical Simulation of Deep Biogenic Gas Play Northeastern Bay of Bengal (Offshore Northwest Myanmar): Y. Chung, S. Yang, J. Kim 15:55 Predicting Petroleum Composition by Modeling: Case Studies from Brazilian Marginal Basins: H. B. Penteado, L. Arajo, L. A. Trindade 16:15 Petroleum Systems Modeling Crucial Tool for Decision Support System: A Case Study from Deepwater Cauvery Basin, India: S. Basu, S. P. Sharma, N. Sinha 16:35 Effects of Stress Changes Due to Glacial Erosion on Reservoir Excess Pressure and fault-Zone Reactivation: I. F. Loetveit, A. Gudmundsson, M. Sydnes
Theme V: Reservoir Characterization from Outcrops to Drilling (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Chair: P. de Clarens 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 Sequence Stratigraphic update of the 3-Series of the Troll field Reservoir: O. Thomas-Ideh 14:25 The Belridge Giant Oil field 100 years of History and a Look to a Bright future: M. E. Allan, J. J. Lalicata 14:45 Reservoir Quality Prediction in Sandstones through Rock Microcharacterisation: A. Ortenzi, M. Arduini, F. Golfetto, A. Consonni 15:05 Integrated Petrophysical Evaluation Applied to the Characterization of Shaly-Sand Reservoirs in the Santonian Gas field, Santos Basin, Brasil: T. C. da Silva, M. Coutinho 15:35 Drilling Conditions Making Wells unsuitable for fluid Inclusion Stratigraphy (fIS) Studies: S. E. Ohm, H. Haneferd 15:55 Close-Range Hyperspectral Imaging for Mapping Outcrop Composition: T. H. Kurz, S. J. Buckley*, J. A. Howell 16:15 Milking Data to the Last Drop: Maximizing Value of fluid Data through Integrated fluid Characterization: E. Inan, D. Naafs, H. Elshahawi, M. Hows, S. R. Ramaswami, D. Frese, E. L. Clarke 16:35 An Innovative Approach for Estimating the SW and Porosity using Gas and Mud Logging Data in Real Time: G. Beda, D. Tiwary
Theme II: South Asia II (AAPG)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: M. Khan and N. Zimmerman 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 Geometry and Evolution of the Sulaiman fold Belt and Hydrocarbon Prospects: I. A. Jadoon 14:25 Application of 2-D Basin Modeling for Evaluation of Petroleum Potential of Outer Part of Hazara-Kashmir Syntaxis, Sub-Himalayas, Pakistan: A. Ahsan, A. Hussain, M. Muhammad Saqab 14:45 An Assessment of the Hydrocarbon Potential of the Area on and around Ninety Degree East Ridge to the West of Andaman Islands: B. Samanta, A. K. Nandi 15:05 Detachment Tectonics and Its Implication for the Hydrocarbon Exploration In Western Kohat foreland Basin, Northwest Himalayas, Pakistan: M. I. Khan, S. Ahmad, M. R. Khan The Paleo-Tethyan History of North Karakorum Terrane: M. Gaetani Evaluation of a Distinct Sub-Play for Enhanced Exploration in an Emerging Petroleum Province, BannuKohat Sub-Basin, Pakistan: N. Ahmad, M. R. Khan Thermal Modelling and Hydrocarbon Generation History of the Kangra-Mandi Sub-Basin of the Himalayan foreland Basin, Himachal Pradesh, India: C. Mohan, B. Mukherjee, N. K. Verma Potential Proterozoic Petroleum System: Northwest Himalayan Thrust Belt, Jammu (India): N. Hakhoo, G. M. Bhat, S. Koul, J. Craig, B. Thusu
Theme III: Rifts and Rifted Margins (AAPG/SEPM)

Milano Convention Centre Co-Chairs: A. Fraser and S. Fraser 14:00 Introductory Remarks 14:05 Heat-flow Prediction from Gravity Inversion Mapping of Crustal Thickness and Lithosphere Thinning: Application to Arctic Rifted Continental Margins: N. J. Kusznir, A. Alvey 14:25 A Generalized Inverse Method for Testing DepthDependent Extension Models at Highly Extended Continental Margins: A. Crosby, N. White, G. Edwards, M. Thompson, R. Corfield, L. Mackay 14:45 Mapping & Reconstructing Rifted Margin Crustal Thickness, Ocean-Continent Transition and MicroContinents using Satellite Gravity Inversion: A Tool for Deepwater Exploration: A. Alvey, N. J. Kusznir, A. M. Roberts 15:05 Thermal Evolution of Hyper-Extended Rifted Margins: Insights from 40Ar/39Ar Thermochronologic Investigations of the fossil Alpine Tethys Margins Preserved in the Alps: M. Beltrando, G. Manatschal
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Theme IV: Reservoirs Modeling and Management (AAPG)
Exhibition Hall 10:0013:00 Chair: C. Sala Identification of High-Resolution features on formation Pressure Gradients: A Case Study in a Heavy Oil Accumulation of the Campos Basin, Offshore Brazil: P. C. Artur, C. F. Beneduzi, C. A. De Andre, S. A. Roberto The Role of 4-D Seismic Interpretation and Dynamic Modeling in the Successful Drilling of a Late Stage Development Well in the West Brae field, North Sea, uK: F. Bacciotti, K. DAmore, J. Seguin use of Core and Cross-Plot Analysis for Rock-Type Definition over a Mature Nigeria fields Delivers Substantial Increase in STOIIP and Reserves: A. Huerlimann, G. A. Ernster Model-Centric 3-D Petrophysical Application Technology: R. R. Sung, K. Wahabi Integration of Time Lapse Seismic and Dynamic Reservoir Model facilitate EOR Immiscible Water Alternating Gas (IWAG) Programme in Oil field, Offshore Peninsular Malaysia: N. Shahud, R. B. Ismail*, Y. Singh, R. B. Ibrahim Subsurface Re-assessment of a Mature Nigerian field Leading to New Well Opportunities: A Case Study: S. Parkins, M. Nowak Assessing the Impact of Incorporating Low Throw faults on Reservoir Connectivity and Simulation Response: V. Wood, S. R. Freeman, S. D. Harris, J. Campbell, S. Smith Integrating Petrophysics, Digital Image Analysis and Magnetic Methods in Reservoir Characterization: A Case Study from the Triassic of Northern Germany: S. Maerz, M. Zeug, G. Frijia, M. Szurlies, M. Mutti Integrated Reservoir Connectivity Analysis, Zechstein Carbonate Reservoir, Northern German Basin: F. V. Corona, J. Neble, K. A. Rettenmaier Glacial Sedimentological Interpretation from Microresistivity Images, Al Khlata formation, Oman: D. Li Wang, M. Helmy, K. Rawnsley Benefits and Applications of Spectroscopy Logging Tool in P Member, Escandalosa formation, Borburata Oil field, Barinas Basin Venezuela: M. A. Gutierrez, A. E. Guzman, J. C. Rangel Seismic and Image Log Data Integration; a New Approach to Reservoir Quality Evaluation: M. Frass
Synthetic Array Curves from Dual Induction Logs: G. Hu, I. Geldmacher
Theme I: Carbonate Reservoirs: Modeling the Fluids, Diagenesis and Heterogeneities (AAPG)
Exhibition Hall 10:0013:00 Chair: J. Roberts Stratigraphic Controls on 3-D Structural Traps Developed in Carbonate/Shale Multilayer Sequences: M. A. Pearce, R. R. Jones*, G. Rock Petrophysical Inversion on Carbonates from Pre-stack Seismic Data: T. Colou, F. Allo, O. Colnard, I. Machecler, L. Dillon, G. Schwedersky Neto, A. Colpaert, A. van Wijngaarden Carbonate Pore Type Identification using fuzzy Logic and Open-Hole Logs; Case of Study: Cretaceous formation in Lake Maracaibo: R. Soto, D. Arteaga, C. Martin, F. Rodriguez An Original Technique to Characterize Naturally fractured Reservoirs utilizing Pressure Transient Analysis: T. I. Elkewidy Implications of Conceptual and Numerical Modeling of Diagenetic Processes for Reservoir Characterization: F. H. Nader, E. De Boever, E. Kohler, X. Guichet, J. Daniel, O. Lerat, B. Doligez understanding Hydrothermal Dolostone through Combined New Stable Isotope (Mg) Analyses with Conventional field, Petrographic and Isotopic Data: D. Lavoie, S. Jackson, I. Girard Effects of Pore Geometry Changes on Chalks Velocity Anisotropy: M. Saberi, M. Barone, P. van Heiningen Characterization of Subsurface Syndepositional fractures in Carbonates using Borehole Image Logs: P. Zarian, M. Guidry, E. Cavallerano Characterization of fluids and Their Products in a Recent, fault-Related Hydrothermal System, Case Study from the Buda Thermal Karst, Hungary: A. Erss, J. Madl-Sznyi, A. Csoma
Theme VII: Petroleum Systems (AAPG)

Exhibition Hall 10:0013:00 Co-Chairs: N. Azambuja and F. Abdullah use of Layered formation Models in Deformation Analysis: E. Davis Advanced formation fluid Evaluation While Drilling with a New Heavy Gas Detector: G. Ferroni, F. Rivolta, R. Schifano Hydrocarbon Prospect of Weda Basin Halmahera Island, Indonesia: B. Sapiie, N. Naryanto Hydrocarbon Detection of fractured Carbonate Reservoir: S. Qinhua, L. Jianxin, Z. Huquan, L. Xiaomei Characterization of Hydrocarbon and Source Rock in Berembang-Karangmakmur Deep Jambi Sub Basin: M. A. Yosa Geological Evolution of Surat Depression and Development of Hydrocarbon Pools in Contigeous Areas: B. Dimri, K. S. Misra* The Migration and Accumulation Conditions and the Exploration Prospects in Large Low Permeable Lithologic Oil & Gas fields China Ordos Basin as an Example: G. Yanru, Z. Yanling, X. Wanglin, L. Junbang Structural Assessment and 3-D Geological Modeling as an approach to Good Reservoir Management Scheme, Ras Budran field Gulf of Suez, Egypt: S. M. Selim, M. Z. Abd el-Rahman, A. M. Abd El-Hadi, K.M. Abd Allah
Seismic-Based Characterization of Baturaja Carbonate at 3-D Topaz Area: I. Yuliandri, T. K. Usman, M. J. Panguriseng A Mixed Clastic/Carbonate Reservoir Example: The Albian Deposits from Offshore Congo: A. Virgone, E. Poli, C. Mabille, G. Nely, C. Duval, L. Tarrouilly, B. Gatignol, C. Bernard-Graille A New Approach to Propagate Petrophysical Properties in a fracture Network for Naturally fractured Carbonate Reservoirs Case Study: Cretaceous at Maracaibo Lake, Venezuela: R. Soto, S. Perez, D. Arteaga, C. Martin, F. Rodriguez When 3-D PSDM Data Turns your Geologic Model upside Down: G. Fisher
Theme VI: Shale Oil & Gas Case Studies: The Toolbox Assets (AAPG/EMD)
Exhibition Hall 10:0013:00 Co-Chairs: P. Basinski and N. Fishman The Horton Bluff formation Gas Shale, frontier Shale, Play fairway Analysis, Nova Scotia, Canada: A. MacDonald Tectonics of the Lower Paleozoic in the Lublin - Podlasie Basin at the Western Margin of the East European Craton, SE Poland Results of Seismic Data Interpretation: G. Wrbel, P. Walker, P. Krzywiec, P. Poprawa Shale Assets: Applying the Right Technology for Improving Results: J. L. Pitcher, D. Buller Mineralogy and Geochemistry of the Parachute Creek Member of the Green River formation, Piceance Basin, Colorado, u.S.A.: A. Malicse, E. Inan Shale and Shale Gas in China: J. Zhang, T. Fan, B. Yu, X. Tang Kerogen-Generated Products Retained in Shale as One of Important Sources of Shale Gas: Y. Sun Hydrocarbon Potential of the Danish-Polish Marginal Trough, Central Poland Review of Conventional and unconventional Plays: P. Gawenda, C. Ruchonnet, H. Dobrova
Theme VII: Geoscience Tools and Techniques (AAPG)

Exhibition Hall 10:0013:00 Co-Chairs: H. Brndshi and A. Mustafa A Pattern Recognition Approach for Automatic Horizon Picking in 3-D Seismic Data: Y. Yu, C. Kelley, I. Mardanova Integration of Sandbox Analogue Modelling and 2-D Structural Restoration as a Supplementary Tool to Exploration: Case Histories in Extensional, Transcurrent and Compressional Settings: F. Salvi, A. Cappelletti, M. Meda, D. Testi, C. Cavozzi, Y. Nestola, B. Chowdhury, A. Argnani, F. Tsikalas, C. Magistroni, S. Dalla, M. Roveri, N. Bevilacqua Geological Pitfalls in CSEM-Driven Hydrocarbon Exploration: A. Rotevatn, R. C. Davies Incorporation of Geology, Wells, Rockphysics into Anisotropy Estimation for Seismic Depth Imaging Enables True Earth Model: H. Bui, P. Ng, J. Zhou, C. Kue, M. Smith Surface Geology Reconstruction through Integration of Active and Passive Remotely Sensed Data: A. Boz, V. Clementi, R. De Paulis, M. Boschetti, M. Pepe, C. Prati, F. Rocca, S. Tebaldini
Theme I: Global Carbonate Sequences and Fields (AAPG)

Exhibition Hall 10:0013:00 Chair: J. Roberts The features and Distribution of Lower Paleozoic Dolomite Reservoir in Tarim Basin, Northwest China: A. Shen, J. Zheng, Z. Qiao, X. Luo A New Structure and fault-Controlled Meteoric Karstification: A Case Study of Ordovician Carbonate Reservoir at yingmai Area, Tarim Basin, Northwest China: Z. Qiao, A. Shen, J. Shou, X. Ni, J. Zheng Characteristics of Nanyishan fractured Reservoir and Productivity in Chaidamu Basin, in the Western China: Z. Li
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GUEST TOUR 1. Milan City Centre Tour 2. Milan Cooking Challenge 3. Sforzesco Castle and The Last Supper 4. Brera Borough and Gallery 5. Italian Fashion/Shopping Tour DATE Monday, 24 October Monday, 24 October Tuesday, 25 October Tuesday, 25 October Wednesday, 26 October TIME 09:3012:30 17:0021:00 09:3012:30 15:0018:00 09:3012:30 FEE 52 163 52 48 72
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The Studio ITER Experience
Studio ITER has been appointed by AAPG as the official ground operator for the conference. In operation in Italy for more than 24 years, Studio ITER will provide attendees and guests with valuable tourism assistance.
Experiencing Italy
Studio ITER, along with the local organizing committee, have created a program of tours covering all aspects of Milan from city tours, cooking challenge, castles, shopping, and the worldfamous Cenacolo (Last Supper) by Leonardo Da Vinci. class venue for a homemade pasta cooking class/competition under the supervision and assistance of professional chefs. Participants will be divided into teams where they will prepare three or four different kinds of pasta such as maltagilati, pappardelle or ravioli stuffed with various ingredients. Both teams will be asked to prepare as much pasta as possible, within the time range given by the chefs. The winning group will then be awarded. The activity will be followed by a served dinner. Milan is recognized as a world fashion and design capital, with a major influence in commerce, industry, music, sport, literature, art and media. Milan is famous for its wealth of historical and modern sights - the Duomo, one of the biggest and grandest Gothic cathedrals in the world, La Scala, one of the best established opera houses on the globe, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, an ancient and glamorous shopping gallery, the Brera art gallery, with some of the finest artistic works in Europe, the Pirelli tower, a majestic example of 1960s modernist Italian architecture, the San Siro, a huge and famed stadium, or the Castello Sforzesco, a grand medieval castle. So, one has their fair share of old and new monuments. Plus, it contains one of the worlds most famous paintings Leonardo da Vincis The Last Supper.
Important Notes Regarding Guest Tours

Studio ITER is handling guest tour registration. To register for guest tours online, please visit www.AAPG.org/Milan2011/GuestTours and follow the instructions online or complete the form on page 55 and return as directed. Cancellations and/or amendments should be made in writing to Studio ITER, via fax or e-mail. All prices are in (Euro) English-speaking guides will be provided. Undersubscribed tours may be canceled. All tours will depart and return to the Meli Milano Hotel, meeting in the lobby 15 minutes prior to departure.
Tour 1 Milan City Centre

Date: Time: Fee: Includes: Monday, 24 October 09:3012:30 52 (VAT included) Round trip by private luxury coach, professional English-speaking guide, visit of Duomo with earphones, entrance ticket for La Scala Museum and coffee break
from beyond the Alps made its way down to Milan and henceforth influenced the whole country. From Piazza Duomo, your tour will go to the splendid Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. After a refreshing coffee stop in a nice bar, we will proceed toward Piazza delia Scala, where you can see the world famous Theater La Scala. Designed by the great neoclassical architect Giuseppe Piermarini, La Scala opened on 3 August 1778 and is among the most prestigious theatres of Europe, staging the grandest opera, ballet and classical music shows. In the city centre, the tour will be mainly walking.
Tour 3 Sforzesco Castle and The Last Supper

Date: Time: Fee: Includes: Tuesday, 25 October 09:3012:30 52 (VAT included) Round-trip by private luxury coach, professional English-speaking guide, entrance to Sforzesco Castle Museums, entrance to see The Last Supper and coffee break
Let the ITER team customize a tour for you

Studio ITER has put together a team of real tourism professionals whose main target has been and still is to provide a high-quality service and diversified, original products with fulltime assistance. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Studio ITER. Our experienced team of travel consultants will be happy to help you customize the best pre- or post- conference tour making this a memorable trip to Italy. Visit www.AAPG.org/ Milan2011/GuestTours to get more information on how we can customize a tour based on your preferences and budget.
Tour 2 Milan Cooking Challenge

Date: Time: Fee: Includes: Monday, 24 October 17:0021:00 163 (VAT included) Round-trip transportation by private luxury coach, professional English-speaking assistant, cooking class held by professional chefs and English translator, technical equipment, aperitif, threecourse dinner with beverage included, apron and hat
Explore some of the Milan city centres highlights on this popular outing. The tour starts with Piazza Duomo, where you can admire the Duomo, one of Milans most important symbols. Few churches in Italy underwent such a slow, complex building process as Milans cathedral. Through this gigantic cathedral the High Gothic style
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Hone your Italian cooking skills and enjoy some friendly competition with this tour. Participants will arrive at the cooking
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This tour will take you to one of the most famous monuments and paintings in Milan. The Sforzesco Castle has seen long historical vicissitudes during the past years. It was demolished, then rebuilt several times, embellished and restored to become a symbol of both happy and dramatic events that are to be found in the historical background of the city. The oldest part of the building was built from 1360 to 1370 along Milans medieval walls by Galeazzo II Visconti, who decided to have this fortress built basically as a defense. Then his successors, Gian Galezaao and Filippo Maria went on with the building. Filippo Maria made the fortress his residence and arranged the great park in the northern area. Your tour will then proceed to the church housing the world-famous Il Cenacolo by Leonardo Da Vinci, also known as The Last Supper. It is located in the refectory of the Dominican convent adjoining the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Painted between 1494 and 1498 under the rule of Ludovico il Moro, with this masterpiece Leonardo abandoned the traditional method of fresco painting, depicting the scene a secco on the wall of the refectory. Part of this itinerary will be walking. Brera is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Milan, preserving the alleys, bouquet squares and old buildings typical of the past centuries. It is now full of elegant shops and nice cafes, where it is very lively during the night and pleasant in daytime for walks and shopping. Right in the heart of Brera sits the important Brera Arts Academy and Gallery, where we will admire outstanding masterpieces of paintings and sculpture. Part of this itinerary will be walking.
Guest Tours Registration Form

Please complete this form in capital letters and fax it to: Giselda Ceccotti, Studio ITER Tel./Fax 0039-075-8001772 // Tel./Fax 0039-075-8002115 E-mail: milan@iterweb.it // Web: www.iterweb.it
Tour 5 Italian Fashion... Shopping Tour!

Date: Time: Fee: Includes: Wednesday, 26 October 09:3012:30 72 (VAT included) Round-trip transportation by private luxury coach, one English-speaking Personal Shopper for each group of approximately 10 participants and aperitif renforc
Tour 4 Brera Borough and Gallery

Date: Time: Fee: Includes: Tuesday, 25 October 15:0018:00 48 (VAT included) Round-trip transportation by private luxury coach, professional English-speaking guide, entrance at Brera Gallery and gourmet stop Not surprisingly, Milan is considered one of Europes fashion capitals, just like Paris, Rome and Florence. There is an exclusive district in Milan where all the most important fashion brands have their refined boutiques. It is the area between Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga, which is also rich in antique shops, tea rooms and cafs. In this tour your personal shopper will help you to discover a city of fashion and design, elegant boutique showrooms, tailors and jewelry shops, as well as the off-beat specialized item and antique stores. Your expert assistant will also be glad to take you to the type of stores you are looking for. Your personal shoppers experience and knowledge will help you choose the most unusual, precious gifts for yourself, your family and your house. Most of this itinerary will be walking.
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All hotel rates are in (Euro) and include 10% VAT and daily breakfast. Newspaper (on request)
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Cancellation Policy The cancellation policy varies by hotel. your credit card will be charged by the hotel according to the penalty schedule below:
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Best Western Hotel Mozart Hotel Poliziano Fiera Meli Milano Milan Marriott*
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Best Western Hotel Mozart 30 days prior to arrival date No cancellation penalty Between 10 up to 30 days prior to arrival date 1 nights stay cancellation penalty Within 10 days prior to arrival date 100% of stay cancellation penalty
Hotel Poliziano Fiera up to 5 days prior to arrival date 1 nights stay cancellation penalty Within 5 days prior to arrival date 100% of stay cancellation penalty
Meli Milano up to 5 days prior to arrival date No cancellation fee Between 5 days and 24 hours prior to arrival date 1 nights stay cancellation penalty Less than 24 hours prior to arrival date 100% of stay cancellation penalty
Milan Marriott 7 days prior to arrival date No cancellation fee Between 7 days and 24 hours prior to arrival date 1 nights stay cancellation penalty Less than 24 hours prior to arrival date 100% of stay cancellation penalty
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Hotel locations are approximate to the MIC and are to be viewed as a reference point only.
Accommodations
Please book your rooms through the AAPG Housing Bureau. This helps AAPG meet hotel room block commitments and avoid penalties that could ultimately increase conference expenses. Reservations All reservations must be made through the AAPG Housing Bureau by 21 September and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations requested after 21 September will be accommodated based on hotel availability. Reservations made online must include a valid credit card number and expiration date. Reservations can be made online at www.AAPG.org/Milan2011. For other booking options please refer to the Conference Accommodations form. Multiple Room Requests You may reserve up to five rooms online with individual names. One credit card or individual credit cards may be used. Room Maximums/Bed Types Most hotels have a maximum of 2 people per room. Some hotels may accommodate a third person for an additional fee.
Suite Requests Contact the AAPG Housing Bureau at AAPGIntl@experient-inc.com to request a suite. We suggest you reserve a standard hotel room at the hotel of your choice in the event suites are unavailable. You may cancel this reservation by contacting the AAPG Housing Bureau once you have received confirmation of your suite reservation. Suite availability is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Rates To receive the conference room rate, all hotel reservations must be made through the AAPG Housing Bureau by 21 September. Please refer to the rates table on page 56. All room rates are in Euros and include 10% VAT and daily breakfast. Payment A valid credit card with an expiration date of 10/2011 or later is required to guarantee your reservation online. Your credit card may be charged by the hotel for your first nights stay or for the entire stay (including 10% VAT), approximately one month prior to arrival. Modifications Modifications can be requested through the AAPG Housing Bureau through 21 September. Modifications are subject to availability. After 21 September modifications will be accepted through the AAPG Housing Bureau but must be approved by the hotels. Please note these modification requests may take up to 48 hours to process.
3. Meli Milano 1. Best Western Hotel Mozart
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Personal Information
Last/Surname Company/University Address City State/Provice Country Mobile
Housing reservations due to Experient by 21 September 2011
General Information
Complete this form and mail or fax by 21 September 2011 to:
First/Forename Position
AAPG Intl Housing Bureau c/o Experient 568 Atrium Drive Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Zip/Postal Code Fax Number
Day Telephone (include area/country code) E-mail
fax: +1 847 996 5401 +1 800 521 6017 Tel: +1 847 996 5876 +1 800 974 3084 All reservations must be received by 21 September 2011 in order to guarantee conference rates. Reservations will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. A written acknowledgement will be sent to you via e-mail or fax from the AAPG Housing Bureau indicating which hotel you have been reserved in based on availability. Thank you for booking your room through the AAPG Housing Bureau. This helps AAPG meet hotel room block commitments and avoid penalties. Hotel Map Legend (See page 57) 1. 2. 3. 4. Best Western Hotel Mozart Hotel Poliziano Meli Milano Milan Marriott Address:
Acknowledgements will be sent to the above e-mail or fax number Arrival Date: Hotel Preference Enter hotel names in order of preference 1. __________________________________ 2. __________________________________ 3. __________________________________ 4. __________________________________ If hotel choice is unavailable, which is more important?: q rate q location (You will be placed in another hotel listed on page 56 of this announcement) Occupants List the full name of all individuals who will be occupying the room 1. __________________________________ 2. __________________________________ 3. __________________________________ If sharing a room, send only one reservation form listing room occupants. Please do not send more than one form per reservation. Guarantee
All reservations must be guaranteed. Quoted prices are in Euros and include 10% VAT and daily breakfast.
Departure Date: Room Type Multiple Room Requests You may reserve up to five rooms online or by completing a form with individual names and fax it to +1 847 996 5401 or +1 800 521 6017 (U.S. and Canada). Suite Requests Please contact the AAPG Housing Bureau at aapgintl@experient-inc.com. We suggest you reserve a standard hotel room as well in the event suites are unavailable. You may cancel your standard hotel room reservation by contacting the AAPG Housing Bureau once you have received confirmation of your suite.
Single (1 person/1 bed) Double for single use Double for double use q Handicapped-accessible room Other requests: q smoking q smoking q smoking q non-smoking q non-smoking q non-smoking
All events will be held at the Milano Convention Centre unless otherwise noted.
Milano Convention Centre

Via Giovanni Gattamelata 5, 20149 Milano
Exhibition Hall Hours

Sunday, 23 October: ............ 18:0020:00 Monday, 24 October: ........... 10:0018:30 Tuesday, 25 October: .......... 10:0018:30 Wednesday, 26 October:...... 10:0014:30 Children under the age of 16 will not be allowed in the Exhibition Hall during setup or teardown. Children 13 and older will be allowed to attend the exhibition during regular exhibit hours if they are properly registered and wearing their badges. During exhibit hours, children under the age of 13 will not be allowed into any activities within the exhibition hall, including the Icebreaker Reception, unless they are young enough or small enough to be confined in a stroller, backpack or frontpack.
The Milano Convention Centre is right in the centre of Milan, 4 km from the Duomo and just 5 minutes from Leonardos The Last Supper. The Milano Convention Centre (MIC plus) is a striking example of innovative urban integration and architectural excellence that is sure to leave its mark on the city. Designed by Mario Bellini, the project includes the restoration and renewal of the existing complex, followed by its extension and integration with the new part, thus creating a door that opens on the Expo and the great international metropolises beyond. MIC plus is being built according to self-sustainable energy criteria, thanks to a complex system of photovoltaic panels shaped like a comet, that will not only produce sufficient energy for the centre itself, but will also have plenty to spare for the surrounding area. The prestige and charisma of the exterior will be matched by the functionality and uniqueness of the interior.
Questions: Please direct all housing questions to aapgintl@experient-inc.com
I will be paying by: q Visa q MasterCard q American Express q Diners Club
On-Site Registration
Registration will be located on Level 1 of the Milano Convention Centre.
Credit Card Information

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Cyber C@f
Visit the Cyber C@f to surf the Web, check your itinerary planner, follow links to exhibitors websites, retrieve and send e-mail and keep in touch with colleagues and family while you are attending the conference. 24 October 2011, your registration fee only will be refunded, less a processing charge. Entry into Italy Visit http://www.esteri.it/MAE/EN/Ministero/Servizi/Stranieri/ IngressoeSoggiornoInItalia.htm for complete entry requirements. For information on whether you need a visa or not visit http://www.esteri. it/visti/index_eng.asp. Visit www.AAPG.org/Milan2011 for hyperlinks. Registering with Your Embassy Travel advice for tourists suggests that you register with your countrys consulate or embassy when traveling abroad.
Electronic Capturing
Photography and video/audio recording of any kind are strictly prohibited in the sessions, breakfasts, luncheons and throughout the exhibition area.
Mobile Website
This is a 2D-barcode (also known as QR code) containing the address of our mobile site. If your mobile phone has a barcode reader, simply snap this bar code with the app and launch the site. This way youll be able to view the Conference-at-a-Glance, General Information, etc., from your iPhone or Android 2.0+ smart phone.
Online Conference Itinerary Planner

The Online Itinerary Planner allows attendees to view abstracts, sessions and other events. The items of interest may then be selected to create a personalized itinerary for the conference. The itinerary planner will display the users selected itineraries. Visit www.AAPG. org/Milan2011/TechnicalProgram to link to the itinerary planner.
About Milan
Milan (Italian: Milano) is financially the most important city in Italy and the second largest in Italy. Milan is famous for its wealth of historical and modern sights the Duomo, one of the biggest and grandest Gothic cathedrals in the world; La Scala, one of the best established opera houses on the globe; the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, a historic and glamorous shopping gallery; the Brera art gallery, with some of the finest artistic works in Europe; the Pirelli tower, a majestic example of 1960s modernist Italian architecture; the San Siro, a huge and famed stadium; or the Castello Sforzesco, a grand medieval castle. So, one has their fair share of old and new monuments. Plus, it contains one of the worlds most famous paintings Leonardo da Vincis The Last Supper. Here are some tips:
Social Media No-Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited inside the convention centre. Follow AAPG_Events on Twitter, using hash tags #AAPG #ICE2011, and on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Obtaining a Visa
It is your responsibility to apply for a passport, visa or any other required documents and to demonstrate to consular officials that you are properly classifiable as a visitor under Italian law.
Temporary Health Insurance

You may also obtain a visa letter from AAPG if you are registered and are fully paid for the conference. You may request a letter by selecting the box either online when you register or on the printed registration form. AAPG cannot assist you with the interview process, nor can anyone representing the sponsoring organizations call an embassy or consulate on your behalf to provide support for granting a visa. AAPG provides this letter for visa purposes only. Should your application be denied, AAPG can neither intervene in the process nor change the decision of the governmental agency. All expenses connected with obtaining proper documentation and attending the conference are your responsibility. If your visa application is denied and AAPG receives a copy of the denial by fax (+1 918 560 2684) or e-mail (convene@aapg.org) before AAPGs Committee on Group Insurance has arranged for insurance plans designed to cover the special situations international travelers might encounter that may not be covered by their domestic insurance. HealthCareAbroad for residents of the United States under age 85 traveling outside the United States provides medical, accidental death and dismemberment and worldwide assistance coverage. HealthCare Global for citizens and residents of the United States under age of 71 and for foreign nationals traveling to destinations outside of the United States provides accident and sickness coverage plus worldwide assistance coverage. Complete details, including the information on cost and the applications for coverage, may be found at www.wallach.com. You may reach Wallach and Co. by phone at +1 800 237 6615 or +1 540 687 3166 or by e-mail at info@wallach.com. The AAPG Insurance Programs brokers may be reached at +1 800 254 4788 or +1 703 367 8970.
Climate
The temperature in October is generally mild enough that spending lots of time exploring outdoor attractions is enjoyable, and you wont feel like you need to take breaks from oppressive heat. Of course, its not unheard of for it to rain more often than not throughout the month so this is one of those months when you may get equal use out of your sunglasses and umbrella. Temperatures in October vary depending on where you are in Italy, but as a general rule of thumb Northern Italys temperature that month runs about 45-65F (7-18C).
in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. Currency exchange Travelers checks, checks and foreign money can be changed at banks, railway stations and airports, and very often at major hotels (generally at a less convenient rate). Many banks offer differing exchange rates depending on the denominations of currency being bought or sold. Check with banks for details and current rates. Credit and debit cards in Italy Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, as well as Eurocheque cards. Check with your credit or debit card company for merchant acceptability and other facilities that may be available. Travelers checks Travelers checks are accepted almost everywhere. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take travelers checks in Euros, Pounds Sterling or U.S. Dollars.
Currency and Banking

The Euro (Single European currency) is the official currency of Italy and 12 EU member states. The first Euro coins and notes were introduced in January 2002, the Italian Lira was in circulation until 28th February 2002, when it was completely replaced by the Euro. Euro () = 100 cents. Notes are
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Currency restrictions Check with the Embassy before departure. Import and export of both local and foreign currency is limited to 10,329.14. If it is intended to import or export amounts greater than this, the amount should be declared and validated in Italy on form V2. Aperitivo Roughly from 19:00 to 21:00, many bars offer drinks and cocktails at a fixed price (5-8 each), accompanied by free all-you-can-eat buffets with snacks, pastas, and many other small appetizers. But be careful not to confuse aperitivo with free dinner. Its a snack to be enjoyed with a drink. Snacks In summer enjoy gelato, an excellent Italian ice cream. The quality mark gelato artigianale indicates gelaterias that produce their own ice creams, without industrial processing. Bakeries are open every day, you can enjoy great and inexpensive bread-related food, such as pizza and focaccia. You can find a bakery almost everywhere in Milan, even in the Duomo area, and is a good alternative for a fast lunch. Tipping There is much confusion regarding tipping in Italy. Italians do not typically leave tips anymore at restaurants. In touristy locations there will often be a line left blank for a tip to be added. Just draw a line through it and leave a few Euros. Never leave tips at a bar counter.
Directions to Milano Convention Centre

From the airport Linate: Take bus No. 73 in the National Arrivals Exit area all the way to the terminal in Piazza San Babila. Go down into the Metro. Here take the Red Line 1 (Rho Fiera Milano direction). Malpensa: The MALPENSA EXPRESS train service will take you directly from the airport to the centre of Milan in 40 minutes, arriving at the Ferrovie Nord Cadorna station. Here take the Red Metro Line 1 (Rho Fiera Milano direction). Orio al Serio: The AUTOSTRADALE or AIR PULLMAN bus service will take you directly from the airport to Milan Central Station in 60 minutes: then take the Metro Green Line 2 (Abbiategrasso direction) and get off at Cadorna. Here take the Red Line 1 (Rho Fiera Milano direction).
Dining
Although Milan is a city that changes its mind as quickly as fashion trends come and go, it remains one of the strongest bastions of traditional Italian cooking, where homemade elements are still very much praised and appreciated. There are trattorias, enoteche (wine bars) and restaurants (including luxury ones) everywhere that offer traditional Milanese and Italian dishes to eat. This citys traditional cooking is based on filling dishes like osso buco (braised veal shanks) and risotto alla milanese (chicken-broth risotto made with saffron). Dining times tend to be a shade earlier than in Rome or Florence, with lunch generally served between 12:30 and 14:30 and dinner from 19:30 to 21:30. Dinner, and sometimes lunch, is usually preceded by that great Milanese institution, the aperitivoa glass of sparkling wine or a Campari soda in a sophisticated hotel bar.
By Car From any of the ring roads circling Milan follow the signs to Fieramilanocity, or to any of the large Park & Ride car parks located close to these Metro stops: Cascina Gobba (1800 cars). Green Line San Donato (1800 cars). Yellow Line Famagosta (3000 cars). Green Line Bisceglie (1900 cars). Red Line Lampugnano (2000 cars). Red Line
Public Trasportation
Buses & Trams For the viale Eginardo/viale Scarampo entrance: Bus No. 78 Eginardo/Colleoni stop For the piazzale Carlo Magno/via Gattamelata entrance: Bus No. 78 get off at Colleoni/Gattamelata Tram No. 27 - get off at Piazza 6 Febbraio Metro Red Line 1: For the viale Eginardo / viale Scarampo entrance: get off at the Amendola stop 700 m from Centro Congressi, or at Lotto approx. 800 m. For the piazzale Carlo Magno / via Gattamelata entrance: get off at the Cadorna stop, exit the subway and go to the railroad station above: take the first train departing and get off at the Domodossola stop just 600 m from Centro Congressi. Green Line 2: get off at Cadorna. Yellow Line 3: Get off at Duomo, switch to the Red Line 1 (RHO Fiera Milano direction).
By Train Central Station Garibaldi Station: Take the Metro Green Line 2 (Abbiategrasso direction) and get off at Cadorna. Here take the Metro Red Line 1 (Rho Fiera Milano direction). Stazione Cadorna: Here take the Metro Red Line 1 (Rho Fiera Milano direction).
Getting to Milan
Airport Information
Linate International Airport (LIN) 20090 Milan Linate Telephone: +3902232323 Linate is the point to point airport that connects the city of Milan to other European and Italian cities. It is 7 km from the centre of Milan. Since the airport is so close to the city, it is served by Milans public transport network, which is managed by Azienda Trasporti Milanesi S.p.A. (ATM). Tickets can be purchased from the newsstand inside the airport terminal or by the ATM vending machines close to the bus stop. Bus No. 73 outside the terminal building goes to San Babila Square, in the city centre, which is served by metro line MM1. Be careful to look for direction SAN BABILA M1. The bus runs every 10 minutes and makes many stops en route. Caution: DO NOT take Line 73 buses directed to S. FELICINO. This will take you in the wrong direction. Fare: 1.00 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) 21010 Varese Telephone: +3902232323 Malpensa is the intercontinental airport of North Italy. It is approximately 50 km from the centre of Milan. The Malpensa Express Train between Malpensa and Milano Cadorna is recommended as the easiest and fastest connection from Terminal 1 to the city centre (or vice versa.) Trains to Milano Cadorna leave every 30 minutes from Terminal 1. The trip takes approximately 40 minutes. The Cadorna station is connected to Milans subway network, at the intersection of the red M1 and green M2 lines. The last train departs at approximately 23:20, after which you will need to take a bus or taxi. Fare: One-way 11.00; Same-day round trip 14.50. Orio al Serio International Airport (Bergamo Airport BGY) SACBO Via Aeroporto 13 Orio Al Serio / Lombardi, I-24050 Telephone: +39035326323 Orio al Serio airport is in the heart of Lombardy and is 45 km from the centre of Milan.
For the viale Eginardo / viale Scarampo entrance: get off at the Amendola stop 700 m from Centro Congressi, or at Lotto approx. 800 m. For the piazzale Carlo Magno / via Gattamelata entrance: get off at the Cadorna stop, exit the subway and go to the railroad station above: take the first train departing and get off at the Domodossola stop just 600 m from Centro Congressi.
Public Transportation To Milano Convention Centre From Linate Airport From Malpensa Airport From Orio al Serio Airport From Central Railway Station From City Centre (Duomo)
All prices subject to change.
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Getting around Milan
The Metro (a big white M on a red background logo) has three lines, each commonly identified by a color as shown below, and is the best way to get around Milan. The lines are: MM1, red (rossa); MM2, green (verde); MM3, yellow (gialla). Trains run every 1-3 minutes. Service starts at 06:00 and the last trains run until around midnight (02:00 on Saturday nights). Trams (streetcars) run above-ground on rail lines running through the streets. Some tram lines are operated by the ultramodern jumbo green tram; others are run by yellow or orange antique traditional carriages. Many tram stops have electronic information panels with indications on how many minutes to wait before the next available service. Tickets must be purchased in advance from news stands, tabaccherie (tabacconistlook for large T sign), coffee bars and the tourist information office. Buses should probably be your third public transport option. Equally comfortable, rather punctual and clean with many routes to choose from. ATM streetcar and bus services stop around 02:00. Taxis can be expensive and may be booked by phone or hailed directly from sidewalks. The main taxi companies can be reached at 02 40 40, 02 69 69 or 02 80 80, or alternatively, from a land line dial 848.814.781 to be connected to the nearest taxi stand. Radiobus is a good, inexpensive alternative to taxi. Shuttle buses are operated by ATM (silver color with a strip of international flag painted diagonal logo) operate after 20:00 and until 02:00. Book by phone at 02 4803 4803 at least 20 minutes in advance (a couple of hours is better). The bus will stop at a dedicated place (these have a hexagonal panel with blue writing RADIOBuS and telephone number on white) and will leave you virtually any place. fare: 2 per person. you may purchase the tickets in advance, or pay on the bus.
Registration
Register on or before 3 August for the best deal. Cancellations and refunds are accepted through 15 September 2011.
Registration Type AAPG Member or Associated Society Member * AAPG Emeritus Member ** Nonmember AAPG Student Member or Associated Society Member * Student Nonmember One-Day Member/Associated Society Member *
Conference & Exhibition Monday Tuesday Wednesday
On or before 3 Aug. US $710 US $355 US $850 US $45 US $60 US $325 US $490 US $80 US $30 US $150 US $75
On or before 21 Sept. US $800 US $400 US $930 US $45 US $60 US $405 US $570 US $80 US $30 US $150 US $75
After 21 Sept. US $990 US $495 US $1,180 US $60 US $80 US $490 US $655 US $80 US $30 US $150 US $75
One-Day Nonmember
Conference & Exhibition Monday Tuesday Wednesday
One-Day Exhibition Only

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Field Trip/Short Course Only (Not registering for the conference) Guest Name: Guest of an AAPG Emeritus Member Name:
*AAPG (American Association of Petroleum Geologists), AASP (American Association of Stratigraphic Palynologists), AWG (Association of Women Geoscientists), CPC (Circum-Pacific Council For Energy & Minerals Resources, Inc.), GSL (Geological Society of London), GSA (Geological Society of America), IAMG (International Association of Mathematical Geology), NABGG (National Association of Black Geologists & Geophysicists), SEG (Society of Exploration Geophysicists), SEPM (Society for Sedimentary Geology), SGI (Societ Geologica Italiana), SIPES (Society of Independent Earth Scientists), SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers), SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts), TSOP (The Society For Organic Petrology) ** You must be a current member for a minimum of 30 years and be 65 years old before you qualify. Contact AAPG Member Services at +1 918 560 2643 to verify Emeritus status.
Airport Transfers
Studio ITER will be glad to arrange for AAPG 2011 attendees both private shuttle buses from/to Malpensa Milan Airport and private transfers from/to all the main Airports: Malpensa (MXP), Linate (LIN) and Orio al Serio (BGY). Advanced booking is required for both private and shuttle transfers. See booking form online at www.AAPG.org/Milan2011 or on page 72. Attendees traveling with shuttle buses will be met in Malpensa (MXP) (Terminal 1) by a Studio ITER representative and escorted to the luxury, airconditioned means of transportation ready to take you to your destination hotel. The estimated transfer time to/from MXP and LIN Airport is approximately 1 hour (subject to traffic) while to/from BGY Airport please calculate approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. If you need to calculate your pick-up time upon departure, plan a minimum of 1 hour for Schengen flights check in and a minimum of 2 hours for non-Schengen flights check in.
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On-Site Registration
Registration will be locaated on Level 1 of the Milano Convention Centre. Registration hours: Friday, 21 October ...................................12:0017:00 Saturday, 22 October ..............................08:0017:00 Sunday, 23 October ................................08:0019:30 Monday, 24 October................................07:3017:00 Tuesday, 25 October ...............................07:3017:00 Wednesday, 26 October ..........................07:3014:00 Its Easy to Register Online registration by Credit Card is available at: www.AAPG.org/Milan2011. Online registration allows you to know immediately which events (short courses, field trips, luncheons, etc.) are available and if you are registered for an event. If an event is not available, it will not appear on the screen or it will indicate sold out. Faxing or mailing your registration will delay this process and events may sell out while your registration is in transit. To add an event after you have registered, follow the instructions under the heading Changes/Cancellations/Refund Policy. Please be careful not to register online again, as this will result in duplicate charges.
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Fax-In Registration
+1 781 821 6720 Duplicate registrations and charges may occur if you send more than one copy of a registration form. Save time on-site by bringing your confirmation that includes a barcode. Badges and tickets will be printed when you check in onsite. Note: Some company systems will not print the barcode on the confirmation. In this case, your registration ID number will be used. courses, field trips, luncheons, etc., after 15 September or for no-shows; however, substitutions are always allowed. Cancellation of Under-Subscribed Events Please register early to help avoid cancellation of events. We realize the inconvenience and expense you may incur due to cancellation and will make every effort not to cancel any events held in conjunction with the conference. However, at times it does become necessary to cancel events due to under-subscription. We cannot accept responsibility for costs associated with any cancellations of undersubscribed events, i.e. airline tickets, hotel deposits, etc. Refund of the event fees will be issued if an event is cancelled. Sold Out Events If an event is sold out, it will be noted on www.AAPG.org/Milan2011. If you register online and wish to be placed on the wait list, please mark the event. If your registration is received by mail or fax, you will automatically be placed on the wait list.
Registration Types
Members, Associated Society Members, Join and Save, Nonmembers, Complimentary Exhibitors and Student Registrants: Receive access to the Opening Ceremony, Icebreaker, Technical Sessions, Refreshment Breaks and Exhibition, as well as a copy of the Program Book and Abstracts CD and attendee amenity. One-Day Registrants: Receive access to the Technical Sessions, Refreshment Break and Exhibition for the day of registration, as well as a copy of the Program Book and Abstracts CD and attendee amenity. One-Day Exhibition Only Registrants: Receive access to the exhibition for the day of registration. Field Trip/Short Course Registration Only: Receive access only to short courses and field trips for which you register. If you do not register for the conference and exhibition in addition to the short courses and field trips, you will not receive access to any activities or events during the conference and exhibition. Guest Registrants: Receive access to the Opening Ceremony, Icebreaker, Technical Sessions, Refreshment Breaks and Exhibition. A guest must be registered by a conference registrant; a person who qualifies as a guest may not be a member of AAPG or a professional in the industry.
Payment
Registrations cannot be processed unless full payment is received with the registration form. Payment may be made by check, money order, credit card or wire transfer. Cash payments in U.S. dollars are accepted on site only. AAPG does not accept purchase orders as a form of payment and does not invoice for conferences. Check or Money Order Made payable in U.S. dollars to: AAPG 2011 ICE Credit Card American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Wire Transfer Please email convene@aapg.org for information on paying by wire transfer. No registrations will be processed until we receive notification from our bank that the wire has been received. If you plan to pay your registration fee by wire transfer, please allow ample time so that AAPG receives notification of the transfer prior to 10 October. If a wire transfer is received after this date, we cannot guarantee that it will be applied to the individual record.
Mail-In Registration
Download a registration form at www.AAPG.org/Milan2011 or use the form on pages 68-69. AAPG Registration Center c/o Exgenex 437 Turnpike St Canton, MA 02021-1411 United States
Name Badge and Tickets

To be admitted to any conference activity, you must wear your official AAPG 2011 ICE name badge. Information on your badge will appear as it is completed during the registration process. Pre-registered attendees may pick up badges and tickets at the Registration Desk.
Confirmations
A detailed confirmation, including information about the registration type, products selected, payment information, receipt, etc., will be emailed to you within 24-48 hours. Please retain this acknowledgement for your records. Should you not receive a confirmation, please contact the AAPG Registration Center/Exgenex by email at: aapgregistration@exgenex.com or phone at +1 781 821 6732.
Phone-In Registration
+1 781 821 6732 Monday Friday, 08:00 17:00 (EST)
Changes/Cancellations/Refund Policy
Changes can be made by following the instructions on your confirmation or contacting the AAPG Registration Center/Exgenex by email (aapgregistration@exgenex.com), fax (+1 781 821 6720), telephone (+1 781 821 6732). Cancellations can be made by following the instructions on your confirmation or contacting the AAPG Registration Center/Exgenex by e-mail (aapgregistration@exgenex.com), fax (+1 781 821 6720), telephone (+1 781 821 6732) by 15 September. Cancellations received on or before 15 September will be fully refunded less a $50 processing fee. Refunds will not be issued for registration, short
Register on or before 3 August for the best deal. Cancellations and refunds are accepted through 15 September 2011.
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STEP 1: CONTACT INFORMATION

AAPG Member Number First/Forename Title Company Address City Country Day Telephone E-Mail Country of Residence Mobile Number Fax Country of Citizenship State Zip/Postal Code Nickname Last/Surname
Four ways to register: Online: www.AAPG.org/Milan2011 Phone: +1 781 821 6732 (Mon.-Fri.; 08:00-17:00 EST) Fax: +1 781 821 6720 Mail: AAPG Registration Center c/o Exgenex 437 Turnpike St. Canton, MA 02021-1411 United States
Use one form for each registrant. All authors, speakers, co-chairs and session chairs must register and pay the appropriate fee. Cancellations received by 15 September 2011 will be refunded less a US $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued after 15 September.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION PRODUCTS: PAGE 2
First/Forename
Last/Surname
Customer VAT I.D. #
SHORT COURSES
M=Member / N=Nonmember / S=Student / G=Graduate Student Pre-Conference Short Courses fee Per Person # of Tickets _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Total Cost ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ Total Cost ______ ______ ______ ______
LUNCHEONS
Luncheon DPA Luncheon Exhibitor Sponsored Luncheon fee Per Person # of Tickets US $50 US $0 _____ _____ Total Cost $_____ $_____
1. The Application of Geomechanics US $995 (M) After 9 September rate increases to: US $1,095 (M) US $1,095 (N) After 9 September rate increases to: US $1,195 (N) US $90 (S) 2. fracture and Geomechanical US $995 (M) After 9 September rate increases to: US $1,095 (M) US $1,095 (N) After 9 September rate increases to: US $1,195 (N) US $90 (S) 3. Sequence Stratigraphy for US $50 (G)
LUNCHEONS TOTAL VAT @ 20% LUNCHEONS GRAND TOTAL
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$_____ $_____ $_____
Are you a member of any of the following? (check all that apply) q AAPG q AASP q AWG q CPC q GSL q GSA q IAMG q NABGG q SEG q SEPM q SGI q SIPES q SPE q SPWLA q TSOP I belong to the following AAPG
q I certify that the above information is true and accurate. Customer VAT I.D. #:
STEP 2: REGISTRATION TYPE Registration Type

q AAPG Member or Associated Society Member *, or Join & Save q AAPG Emeritus Member ** q Nonmember q AAPG Student Member or Associated Society Member * q Student Nonmember q One-Day Member/Associated Society Member * Conference & Exhibition q Monday q Tuesday q Wednesday q One-Day Nonmember Conference & Exhibition q Monday q Tuesday q Wednesday q One-Day Exhibition Only q Sunday q Monday q Tuesday q Wednesday q Field Trip/Short Course Only (Not registering for the conference) q Guest Name:____________________________________ q Guest of an AAPG Emeritus Member Name:__________________________________________
*AAPG (American Association of Petroleum Geologists), AASP (American Association of Stratigraphic Palynologists), AWG (Association of Women Geoscientists), CPC (Circum-Pacific Council For Energy & Minerals Resources, Inc.), GSL (Geological Society of London), GSA (Geological Society of America), IAMG (International Association of Mathematical Geology), NABGG (National Association of Black Geologists & Geophysicists), SEG (Society of Exploration Geophysicists), SEPM (Society for Sedimentary Geology), SGI (Societ Geologica Italiana), SIPES (Society of Independent Earth Scientists), SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers), SPWLA (Society of Professional Well Log Analysts), TSOP (The Society For Organic Petrology) ** You must be a current member for a minimum of 30 years and be 65 years old before you qualify. Contact AAPG Member Services at +1 918 560 2643 to verify Emeritus status.
division(s): (check all that apply)

On or before 3 Aug. On or before 21 Sept. After 21 Sept.
MEMBERSHIP (New members only)

Becoming an Associated Member of AAPG enables you to register at the member rate. See page 71 for application. Membership Type Associate Member (North American mailing address) Associate Member (International mailing address) fee Per Person Number US $45 US $65 _____ _____ Total Cost ______ ______
4. Phanerozoic Stratigraphy Systems... US $275 5. Risk and uncertainty for Post-Conference Short Courses 6. Non-Seismic Detection of 7. fault Seal Analysis US $675
q DEG q DPA q EMD I am a(n): (check all that apply) q AAPG Section President q AAPG Section Officer q AAPG Region President q AAPG Region Officer q Affiliated Society President q DEG President q DEG Officer q DPA President q DPA Officer q EMD President q EMD Officer I am a: (check all that apply)
q US $710 q US $355 q US $850 q US $45 q US $60 q US $325 q US $490 q US $80 q US $30 q US $150 q US $75
q US $800 q US $400 q US $930 q US $45 q US $60 q US $405 q US $570 q US $80 q US $30 q US $150 q US $75
q US $990 q US $495 q US $1,180 q US $60 q US $80 q US $490 q US $655 q US $80 q US $30 q US $150 q US $75
fee Per Person # of Tickets US $360 US $475 _____ _____ _____ _____
8. fundamentals of Carbon Capture US $550 9. Core Workshop US $50 (S)
MEMBERSHIP TOTAL (No VAT) TOTAL AMOUNT DUE FROM PRODUCTS SECTION
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$_____
SHORT COURSE TOTAL VAT @ 20% SHORT COURSE GRAND TOTAL
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$_____ $_____ $_____
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$_____
q Speaker q Poster Presenter q Session Chair q Field Trip Leader q Short Course Instructor Occupation: (check all that apply) q Academic q Engineer q Geologist q Geophysicist q Landman q Other:________ Position: q CEO/President q Vice President q Manager q Staff Employee q Independent Consultant q Professor q Student q Retired q Other:________________________________ Gender: q Male q Female Age: q 24 and Under q 25-29 q 30-39 q 40-49 q 50-59 q 60-69 q 70+ Special Needs: q Vegetarian q Wheelchair Access q Other Dietary Needs:__________________ Other: q I need a letter for Visa purposes q I want to be a judge
FIELD TRIPS
Pre-Conference field Trips 1. The Po Valley Triassic/Jurassic 2. The Central Adriatic foredeep 3. Triassic Platform and Basinal Post-Conference field Trips 4. Walking Along a Crustal Profile 5. Late- to Post Variscan, Large 6. foredeep Turbidites of the fee Per Person # of Tickets US $900 US $1,170 US $1,000 _____ _____ _____ Total Cost ______ ______ ______ Total Cost ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
fee Per Person # of Tickets US $750 US $800 US $840 _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Total Amount Due for Registration Type VAT @ 20%
US $ US $
7. fractured Carbonate Reservoirs US $2,050 8. Travertines of Central Southern US $1,610
STEP 3: PRODUCTS FROM PAGE TWO (Be sure to include page 2 when mailing or faxing your registration if products are selected) Total Amount Due from page 2 products (including VAT) STEP 4: PAYMENT INFORMATION AND WAIVER/RELEASE Grand Total Amount Due (sum of above 3 lines) Full payment is due with registration. Please make checks payable to: AAPG 2011 ICE q Check (#_________)
Credit Card Number Name on Card
US $
FIELD TRIP TOTAL (No VAT)
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$_____
US $
q I want to be a student volunteer q Withhold my name from exhibitor mailing lists q The YP Meet & Greet is a way for students and
q American Express
q MasterCard
q Visa
q Discover
q Diners Club
q Wire Transfer
professionals to connect at ICEIf you are interested in participating, please check this box. More information will follow at a later date. q Check here for students wanting information on Field Trip/Short Courses scholarships
Expiration Date Signature
By registering for the AAPG 2011 International Conference & Exhibition, I release and agree to indemnify American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), and the agents, officers, servants and employees of each, from all liability for any loss, damage or injury sustained by me while involved in any way with the conference and exhibition except that AAPG is not released from such liability to the extent the same is caused by its actual negligence or willful misconduct. I have read and understand this waiver and release.
2011 AAPG ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Fax the completed Associate Membership application to: +1 918 560 2694 or mail to AAPG Member Services Department, PO Box 979, Tulsa, OK, 74101-0979 Complete all information. Please print.
Last Name
First Name
Company/School
Mailing Address
City
State
CountryZip/Postal Code
Business Telephone
Business Fax
E-mail
Date of Birth
Month/
Day/
Year
Citizenship
q Male
q Female
EDUCATION I have received the following degree(s): q B.Sc. q M.Sc. q Ph.D. q Other _________________________________________________________________________________________ My major was (is): q Geology q Geophysics
q Engineering
q Other ___________________________________________________________________________
Degree* granted on ________________ School & location ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(*Students Expected date of graduation)
q Undergraduate
q Graduate
q Other________________________________________________________________________________________
EXPERIENCE My present employment is in exploration, research or teaching of: q Geology q Geophysics q Petroleum Engineering q Other __________________________________________________________________ My experience level as of this date is: q Less than 1 year q 13 q 46
q 710
q 10 plus years
If requested, I will submit a complete resume or cv and documentation of my training. I understand membership is subject to review and agree that AAPGs Constitution, including the Bylaws and Code of Ethics, shall be the sole measure of my rights.
Signature
Date
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Airport Transfer Reservation form
Please complete this form in capital letters and fax it to: Giselda Ceccotti, Studio ITER Tel./fax 0039-075-8001772 // Tel./fax 0039-075-8002115 E-mail: milan@iterweb.it // Web: www.iterweb.it
Transfer rates include max. 1 hour delay; for any exceeding hour the supplement is: Car = Euro 48,00 per hour or part of it // Minivan = Euro 70,00 per hour or part of it.
Important Notes Advanced booking is required for both private and shuttle transfers Estimated transfer time to/from MXP/LIN APT 1h00 (subject to traffic) Estimated transfer time to/from BGY APT 1h30mns (subject to traffic) Shuttle buses can be subject to confirmation/variation in case the min. guaranteed number is not reached Cancellation This registration is valid only after receiving a written confirmation by Studio Iter and after paymentis received. Payment is accepted in Euro only and is due immediately at reservation. Rates are inclusive of local taxes. It is possible to cancel transfers reservation by 9 October 2011 without any penalty. After this date the full transfer cost will be charged. Privacy In compliance with article 13 of D.lgs n. 196/2003, we inform you that filling this form you give authorization to Iter srl to hold the data supplied by you and to use them to carry out the required booking. The data will be held within an electronic database and will be passed on exclusively to the recipients involved in the booking contract. You can exercise your rights regarding the holder of the data (Iter srl) at any point, as per article 7 of D.lgs. n. 196/2003. Payment q Bank Wire Transfer (bank information will be communicated by mail on receipt of this form). q Credit Card: q Visa q MasterCard q AmericanExpress
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P.O. Box 979 Tulsa, OK 74101-0979
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The comprehensive technical program will cover some of the most popular topics in geology, including:
Carbonate Reservoirs From Pores to Production Where Africa Meets Eurasia Exploration & Production in the Alpine-Himalaya Fold Belt and Foreland Basins Rifts and Deltas Advances in Integrated Geoscience Applications Reservoir Management From Outcrops to Assets Dynamic World of Uncooperative Reservoirs The Geoscience of Unconventional Resources Leading-Edge Technologies and the Future of E&P
To exhibit: Mike Taylor Exhibition Sales Representative E-mail: mtaylor@aapg.org Phone: +1 281 773 8836 To sponsor: Julie Simmons Marketing Manager E-mail: jsimmons@aapg.org Phone: +1 918 560 2618

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Letter from the General Chair

ICE 2011 Sponsors

Conference Bag, Featured Speaker Luncheon

Field Trips and Short CoursesStudent Registration Assistance, General Fund

Abstracts CD, Oral Sessions, Program Book

Vi aspettiamo a Milano! (We look forward to seeing you in Milan!)

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Technical Program Co-Chair Pablo Flores eni

Technical Program Co-Chair Keith Gerdes Shell

Technical Program Committee Alastair Fraser Imperial College London

Technical Program Committee Jean Perrot Total E&P Italia S.p.A.

Technical Program Committee Chuck G. Guderjahn BP

Technical Program Committee Geir Lunde Concedo ASA

Technical Program Committee Carlo Doglioni University of Rome

Technical Program Committee Sylvia M. Couto Anjos Petrobras

AAPG Vice Chair (TAC Liaison) Philippe de Clarens Total

DEG Vice Chair Mary K. Harris Savannah River National Laboratory

DPA Vice Chair John Brooks Brookwood Petroleum Advisors Limited

Field Trips Chair Giuseppe Cadel eni

Field Trips Committee Daniele Masetti University of Ferrara

Field Trips Committee Giorgio Tunis (not pictured)

Short Courses Chair Elisabetta Erba University of Milano

Short Courses Representative SGI Massimiliano Zattin University of Padova

Student/Young Professionals Chair Sonya Punch ADX Energy, Ltd.

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Special Lecturer: Professor Emiliano Mutti on Turbidites

DPA Forum: Professional Issues for Professional Geologists

Featured Speaker Luncheons Monday

DPA Luncheon: The Challenge of Energy Security

Networking Opportunities Icebreaker Reception

Special Lunchtime lectures

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