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Score the winning touchdownat AAPG 2013 ACE in Pittsburgh!Down!AAPG needs you to help create the playbook forthe hottest ideas and technology at the 2013 AnnualConvention and Exhibition (ACE) in Pittsburgh.Come join our team as some of the most talentedplayers in the geosciences present the latest advancesin our industry and find the information you need todo your job more effectively.Set!Show your spirit as you join an average of 6,900geosciences professionals from 78 countries. In the CareerCenter you can seek out information for your current job —or look for your next one! Huddle up with suppliers of the latesttechnologies and products in the Exhibition Hall or find newservice providers and examine mineral specimens.Hut!With an array of field trips, short courses, forums, luncheonsand networking events — along with more than 900 oraland poster presentations based on 11 themes — you’re sureto return to your home field inspired and ready to take on anychallenges your future brings.STAY CONNECTED.

TABLE OF CONTENTSSponsors 2Letter from General Chair 3Organizing Committee and AAPG Staff 4Convention at a Glance 5Highlights 6Forums and Special Sessions 6Luncheons 8Special Events 10Networking Opportunities 11AAPG Center 12Teacher Program 12Exhibition 13AAPG Global Gateway andInternational Pavilion 13Exhibitor Listing 14Floor Plan 15Short Courses 16Field Trips 26Student Activities 36Career Center 37SEPM Annual Meeting 38Technical Program at a Glance 40Technical Program 42Monday Morning Oral 42Monday Morning Poster 45Monday Afternoon Oral 49Monday Afternoon Poster 52Tuesday Morning Oral 56Tuesday Morning Poster 59Tuesday Afternoon Oral 63Tuesday Afternoon Poster 65Wednesday Morning Oral 69Wednesday Morning Poster 72Wednesday Afternoon Oral 76Guest Activities 79Social Activity 79General Information 82Pittsburgh Information 83Accommodations 86Registration Information 88KiddieCorp 89Convention Registration Form 90Membership Application 93This is a 2D-barcode (QR codecontaining the address of ourmobile site for AAPG 2013 ACE.If your smart phone has a barcodereader, simply snap this bar codewith the app and launch thesite. You’ll be able to view theConvention-at-a-Glance, GeneralInformation, etc., from your iPhoneor Android 2.0+ smart phone.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 1

2013 ACE SPONSORSDIAMONDSEPM General Fund,Technical Program & RegistrationAnnouncementAAPG/SEPM Student Chapter Field Trips& Short Courses, Prowess/AWG StudentShort Courses & Field Trips Assistance,Registration, SEPM Field Trips & ShortCourses, Student and Faculty LoungeSEPM President’s Reception & Awards,SEPM Research Groups, SEPM StudentSupport, Student ReceptionConference Bag, Earth Science TeacherProgram, General Fund, SEPM GeneralFund, SEPM Student Support, StudentAwardsConference Bag, Student Participation inField Trips & Short CoursesTITANIUMExhibition Hall Refreshments andReceptionsGeneral FundSpeaker Support, Student Participationin Field Trips & Short Courses, VolunteerSupportOral Sessions, Poster SessionsOral Sessions, Poster SessionsAAPG/SEPM Student Chapter Field Trips& Short Courses, Student AttendanceAssistanceYoung Professional Meet & Greet/NetworkChallenge, Young Professional ReceptionAll-Convention Luncheon Aisle Signage Career Center, Shuttle TransportationHeadrests, Speaker Support, SundownerPLATINUMPocket Guide Pocket GuideExhibition Food Court Oral Sessions Directional SignageBadge Cords/Lanyards, Career Center,General FundAAPG/SEPM Student Chapter Field Trips& Short Courses, Student Participation inField Trips & Short CoursesAbstract CDIcebreaker ReceptionGOLD SILVER BRONZEGeneral FundEarth ScienceTeacher ProgramDPA Luncheon, GuestHospitality SuitePoster Sessions Promotional Support General Fund DPA Luncheons DEG Field Trips &Short CoursesDPA LuncheonsGeneral FundPATRONARK Resources, Inc. • Hayward Natural Resources • L. Robert HeimGeneral FundStudent Participation in Field Trips & Short CoursesGeneral FundGeneral FundGeneral Fund2 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

LETTER FROM THE GENERAL CHAIROn behalf of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, host organization AAPG Eastern Section, the SEPM (Societyfor Sedimentary Geology) and co-supporting societies Pittsburgh Association of Petroleum Geologists and the PittsburghGeological Society, I am honored to invite you to attend the AAPG 2013 Annual Convention & Exhibition (ACE), 19–22 May, inPittsburgh.Northeastern North America is alive with many hot new gas and liquids-rich plays, and Pittsburgh is at the very heart of theaction with a highly motivated geoscience community. Attending a world-class convention such as ACE is an investment inyour career and your company. In just a few days you can attend short courses, field trips, presentations and special sessionsthat will help you to do your job more efficiently and effectively. With more than 900 oral and poster presentations planned,you’re sure to find information on the subjects most vital to your career.In the exhibition hall you can learn about the latest technologies and services available from the 200+ exhibitors. Under oneroof you’ll find everything you need for reservoir evaluation, geological modeling, basin studies and modeling analysis, computersoftware, geological studies and consulting, geophysical interpretation and more. In addition, the AAPG Global Gateway andInternational Pavilion offers you a chance to explore opportunities available worldwide.Networking events at ACE will involve everyone from young professionals to the most seasoned geoscientists. Many ofAAPG’s 30,000+ members have been attending the annual convention for most of their professional lives, forging professionaland personal friendships along the way.With many outdoor activities, visual arts, architecture and sporting events, not to mention the thriving downtown, Pittsburghpromises to be a great host city for this exciting event.Be a part of the team — join us in Pittsburgh!Michael R. CanichGeneral Chair, AAPG 2013 Annual Convention & ExhibitionPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 3

2013 ORGANIZING COMMITTEEGeneral ChairMichael CanichSylvan Energy, LLCDEG Vice Co-ChairKristin CarterPennsylvania GeologicalSurveySEPM Short CoursesRepresentativeRick AbeggChevron North AmericaExploration & ProductionGeneral Vice ChairDan BillmanBillman GeologicConsultants, Inc.DEG Vice Co-ChairDanielle DeemerTalisman EnergySEPM Short CoursesRepresentativeBill ZempolichChevron North AmericaExploration & ProductionTechnical Program ChairTim CarrWest Virginia UniversityDPA Vice ChairBob TrevailDallas Energy, LLCField Trips Co-ChairJohn HarperPennsylvania GeologicalSurveySponsorship Co-ChairBill ZagorskiRange ResourcesEMD Vice ChairDoug PatchenWest Virginia UniversityResearch CorporationField Trips Co-ChairDick SmosnaWest Virginia UniversitySponsorship Co-ChairK. Christopher “Chris” DickShellSEPM Vice ChairBosiljka GlumacSmith CollegeAAPG Field TripsRepresentativeKatherine “Kathy” BrunerWest Virginia UniversityExhibits ChairPatrick M. ImbrognoSylvan Energy, LLCShort Courses ChairCraig EckertEQT ProductionDEG Field TripsRepresentativeKatherine SchmidPA Dept. of Conservationand Natural ResourcesSponsorship CommitteeGreg WrightstoneMountaineer KeystoneAAPG Short CoursesRepresentativeWilliam HaywardHayward Natural Res.SEPM Field TripsRepresentativeKatharine “Lee” AvaryAvary GeoscienceAAPG Vice ChairConnie JumpChevron North AmericaExploration & ProductionDEG Short CoursesRepresentativeThomas JordanKey EnvironmentalAAPG Matson Award &Braunstein Award ChairLindell BridgesPure Earth Resources, Inc.DEG Awards ChairWilliam G. MurrayURS CorporationTeacher Program ChairKyle C. FredrickCalifornia University ofPennsylvaniaStudent Volunteer ChairRay FolladorARK Resources Inc.Guest Program Co-ChairDenise ImbrognoGuest Program Co-ChairJulia WrightstoneAAPG STAFFAlan WegenerGlobal Development andOperations DirectorCynthia BrownAdministrative AssistantRanda Reeder-BriggsOperations ManagerAlicia CollinsTechnical ProgramsCoordinatorTheresa CurryOperations CoordinatorTerri DuncanTechnical ProgramsCoordinatorKendra McCollochEvent PlannerJean ReynoldsEvents CoordinatorKim Van DelftAttendee ServicesSupervisorJulie SimmonsMarketing ManagerTeresa DavisSales CoordinatorKaren DottsMarketing CoordinatorKyle WalkerGraphics and ProductionCoordinatorMike TaylorExhibition Sales ManagerPam MurphyExhibition SalesRepresentativeTHEME CHAIRSTheme 1: Harris Cander, BPTheme 1: Randy Blood, Pure Earth ResourcesTheme 2: Doug Reif, CNX-ConsolTheme 2: Jim Pancake, EQT CorporationTheme 3: Jeff Bruce, MicroSeismic, Inc.Theme 3: Christopher Willan, EQT CorporationTheme 4: Roy Lynch, CNX-ConsolTheme 4: Ed Rothman, Mountaineer Gas ServicesTheme 5: Rick Abegg, ChevronTheme 5: Amy Weislogel, West Virginia UniversityTheme 6: Bill Morgan, ConocoPhillipsTheme 6: Taury Smith, New York State MuseumTheme 7: Daniel Soeder, U.S. Dept. of Energy, NETLTheme 7: Shikha Sharma, West Virginia UniversityTheme 8: Jack Pashin, Geological Survey of AlabamaTheme 8: K. Christopher “Chris” Dick, ShellTheme 9: Jaime Toro, West Virginia UniversityTheme 10: William Harbert, University of PittsburghTheme 11: Tim Murin, URS Corp.Theme 11: Rich Lane, National Science Foundation4 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

CONVENTION AT A GLANCESATURDAY, 18 May7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. RegistrationSUNDAY, 19 May7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Registration8:00 a.m.– AAPG House of Delegates Meeting1:00 p.m.–3:10 p.m. History of Petroleum Geology Forum2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. YP Meet & Greet3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) Ceremony4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Opening Session and Awards Ceremony5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Exhibition and Icebreaker ReceptionMONDAY, 20 May7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Registration7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Guest Hospitality Suite8:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m. Oral Sessions8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Exhibition8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Student and Faculty Lounge8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Career Center8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Teacher Program8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Poster Sessions9:25 a.m.–10:05 a.m. Refreshment Break11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m. All–Convention Luncheon1:15 p.m.–5:05 p.m. Oral Sessions1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Discovery Thinking Forum1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Poster Sessions2:40 p.m.–3:20 p.m. Refreshment Break4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Student Career Seminar4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. End-of-Day Refreshments5:10 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Michel T. Halbouty Lecture5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. All Alumni Reception6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. AAPG/SEPM Student Reception7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. SEPM Research Group Meetings and ReceptionTUESDAY, 21 May7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Registration8:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m. SEPM Research Symposium8:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m. Oral Sessions8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Guest Hospitality Suite8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Exhibition8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Student and Faculty Lounge8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Career Center8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Poster Sessions9:25 a.m.–10:05 a.m. Refreshment Break12:00 p.m.–1:10 p.m. SEPM Business Meeting/Luncheon11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. DPA/AWG Luncheon1:15 p.m.–5:05 p.m. SEPM Research Symposium1:15 p.m.–5:05 p.m. Oral Sessions1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Poster Sessions1:15p.m.–4:00 p.m. Energy Policy Forum1:15 p.m.–2:40 p.m. Special Session: Hurricane Sandy2:40 p.m.–3:20 p.m. Refreshment Break4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. End-of-Day Refreshments7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. SEPM President’s Reception and AwardsCeremonyWEDNESDAY, 22 May7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Registration8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Guest Hospitality Suite8:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Oral Sessions8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Career Center8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Exhibition8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Student and Faculty Lounge8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Poster Sessions9:25 a.m.–10:05 a.m. Refreshment Break11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. EMD Luncheon11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. DEG Luncheon1:15 p.m.–5:05 p.m. Oral Sessions5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. SundownerPre and post-convention Short Courses and Field Trip information can be found on pages 16-35.Barchfeld PhotographyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 5

Barchfeld PhotographyALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT THE DAVID L. LAWRENCE CONVENTION CENTER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTSForums and Special SessionsHistory of Petroleum Geology ForumDate: Sunday, 19 MayTime: 1:00 p.m.–3:10 p.m.Location: Room 413/414/415Fee: Included with registrationCo-Chairs: S. Testa and L. WoodforkThe History of Petroleum Geology Committee will hold its annualforum at the AAPG 2013 ACE. This year’s forum will first discusswhy the history of petroleum matters. Rasoul Sorkhabi, with theEnergy & Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah, in Salt LakeCity, Utah, will talk about the significance of the history of petroleumscience and technology. This presentation will highlight the multidimensionalimplications and methodologies of research in thehistory of petroleum. Pete Rose will provide insight as to how geologyimpacts history as exemplified by the influence of the Edwards Plateauon frontier history of the Texas Hill Country. Settlement did not trulycommence until the arrival of cable-tool drilling and windmills whichprovided reliable sources of water and barbed wire that ranchers usedto control grazing.John Fontana and David Seneshen with Vista Geoscience in Golden,Colorado, will speak on the past, present and future advancementsmethods for detecting hydrocarbons seepage above oil and gasdeposits. During the mid-1930s, German and Russian scientists firstidentified anomalous methane seeps above gas fields. Since suchtime, better understanding of the theory behind vertical migration andmicro-seepage, and technological improvements in instrumentationsensitivity and data analysis, has allowed detection of varioushydrocarbon compounds at background levels. Also discussed willbe a review of the advantages and disadvantages of the methodscurrently used, along with anticipated future developments.Lastly, Stephen Testa will provide a historical perspective on hydraulicfracturing. With all the sudden visibility and controversy surroundinghydraulic fracturing, one would think that the techniques used tosimulate production are new. However, fracturing techniques tostimulate hard rock wells have their roots in the 1860’s, with theconcept of injecting non-explosive liquids (i.e. acid) coming into playin the 1930’s. The first experimental treatment to hydraulically fracturea well to stimulate production was performed in 1947, albeit withquestionable results. Since such humble beginnings, the impact on theindustry has been significant, with estimated increases in recoverableoil reserves by at least 50% and of natural gas 90%.Discovery Thinking Forum (AAPG/DPA)Date: Monday, 20 MayTime: 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Location: Room 301/302/303/304/305Fee: Included with registrationCo-Chairs: C. Sternbach and E. DollyThe “Discovery Thinking” Forum will be the seventh presentation of theAAPG 100th Anniversary Committee’s program recognizing explorersthat have made a difference. The Forum in Pittsburgh will feature6 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTSfive invited speakers who have pioneered major new resource playsin the U.S. and North America. Speakers will celebrate: ImportantDiscoveries Expanding Resource Play Concepts.Each speaker and their associates overcame great challenges inboth business and geological aspects of our profession. Topics tobe discussed will include philosophy of exploration, stories fromremarkable careers, professional insights, colorful anecdotes, andlessons learned on the path to success. As technology advancesand a new wave of young geoscientists enter our profession, we seecontinued interest in forums such as this to discuss the personal sideof success and what has been called the “art of exploration”. Thisyear’s program focuses on insights derived from hard won experience.Additional time is allowed to permit the speakers to share personalstories about discoveries they know well and to also bring forwardappropriate technical data.These talks will emphasize exciting discoveries. We will featureresource plays of particular interest to a Pittsburgh venue. These talksare also relevant analogs for our global audience.• William Zagorski, VP Exploration, Range Resources: MarcellusShale — Geologic Considerations for an Evolving North AmericanLiquids-Rich Play• John Roesink and Jason Anderson, Senior Research Geologists,Bill Barrett Corporation: Wasatch-Green River Resource Play, Utah• Robert Spitzer, VP Exploration, Apache Canada: Horn RiverDevonian Shale Gas Discoveries in NE British Columbia• Marshall Deacon, Senior Petrophysical Advisor and RobertLieber, Geologic Advisor, Noble Energy Inc.: Integrated ReservoirEvaluation as a Means for Unlocking Maximum Resource Valuein an Unconventional Reservoir: Niobrara Formation, DJ Basin,Colorado• Shane Matson, Senior Geologist, Spyglass Exploration: TheMississippi Lime: Outcrop to Subsurface and the Evolution of aPlaySEPM Research Symposium: Depositional Systems andSedimentology of Shale and Tight-Sand ReservoirsDate: Tuesday, 21 MayTime: 8:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.–5:05 p.m.Location: Room 319/320/321Fee: Included with registrationCo-Chairs: B. Zempolich, A. Carroll, S. EgenhoffGlobal interest in shale and tight-sand unconventional reservoirs as asignificant new hydrocarbon resource demands innovative researchinto unraveling the unique depositional systems and sedimentologicprocesses that contributed to their accumulation. This researchsymposium is intended to highlight stratigraphic and sedimentologicresearch and emerging depositional concepts which can be used aspredictive tools in exploration and exploitation of unconventional shaleand tight-sand reservoirs.MICHEL T. HALBOUTY LECTUREDate: Monday, 20 MayTime: 5:10 p.m.–6:00 p.m.Location: Room 301/302/303/304/305Fee: Included with RegsitrationChair: M. R. CanichSpeaker: Jeff VenturaThe Michel T. Halbouty lecture series — fundedby the AAPG Foundation — is an ongoing specialevent at the AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition.Lecture topics are designed to focus either onwildcat exploration in any part of the world wheremajor discoveries might contribute significantly topetroleum reserves, or space exploration whereastrogeological knowledge would further mankind’s ability to developresources on Earth and in the Solar System.The Michel T. Halbouty Lecture speaker will be Jeff Ventura,President and CEO, Range Resources, Fort Worth, Texas discussingRange’s Path to Discovery and Commercialization of the MarcellusShale — the Largest Producing Gas Field in the U.S.Range’s Marcellus story started in 2003 with a corporate strategyshift from traditional, higher risk exploration to looking for largescale and repeatable resource plays. The Barnett Shale was thenrecognized as the first successful modern day shale play andindustry was searching for the next shale play. The Marcellusopportunity presented itself in 2004, which through a combinationof long term vision, opportunistic thinking, creativity, and the abilityto break conventional wisdom, provided Range with a path tosuccess, starting with the first vertical completion in 2004. This wasfollowed in 2007 with horizontal success and then rapid expansionof the Marcellus play bringing it to world-wide prominence. Theopportunities, challenges, obstacles and breakthroughs were manyand often the answer was to break away from old mindsets into new.The Marcellus Shale now is producing more than 8 BCF per day,making it the largest producing gas field in the U.S.Jeff Ventura, President , Chief Executive Officer and Director, joinedRange in 2003 as Chief Operating Officer and became a director in2005. He was named Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2012.Previously, Mr. Ventura served as President and Chief Operating Officerof Matador Petroleum Corporation which he joined in 1997. Prior to hisservice at Matador, Jeff spent eight years at Maxus Energy Corporationwhere he managed various engineering, exploration and developmentoperations and was responsible for coordination of engineeringtechnology. Previously, he was with Tenneco Oil Exploration andProduction, where he held various engineering and operating positions.Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum and Natural GasEngineering from Pennsylvania State University.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 7

ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT THE DAVID L. LAWRENCE CONVENTION CENTER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTSResearch topics to be presented and discussed as part of theSymposium include:• Use of sequence-stratigraphic approaches and chemostratigraphicmethods in the identification of shale and tight-sandreservoir “sweet spots”.• Sedimentologic and stratigraphic influence on fracture mechanicsand organic geochemistry of shale and tight sand reservoirs.• Comparison of ‘deep’ versus ‘shallow’ depositional models for theaccumulation of organic-rich shale facies.• Organic-rich shale facies — A consequence of regional tectonodepositionalsystems and basin evolutionary history or globalevents?• Conventional siliciclastic depositional models — Are theyappropriate for interpretation of unconventional shale and tightsandreservoirs?• Exploring mudstones and tight sand reservoirs — Depositionalprocesses and characterization.• Reservoir prediction in low-permeability lacustrine facies.Energy Policy Forum: Demand Side of the Natural Gas PriceEquation (AAPG/DPA/GEO-DC)Date: Tuesday, 21 MayTime: 1:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Location: Room 406Fee: Included with registrationModerator: E. AllisonThe success of North American natural gas producers and theattendant increases in reserves and production have depressed prices.Over the short term natural gas demand is primarily dependent onweather and macro-economic conditions. Over the longer term newmarkets for natural gas can boost demand bringing prices in linewith production costs. This forum will explore some potential areasof growth in natural gas demand. A moderated discussion period willfollow the presentation:• Howard Gruenspecht, Deputy Administrator, Energy InformationAdministration: Projections of Future Natural Gas Demand from theU.S. Energy Information Administration• Christopher Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oil and NaturalGas, U.S. Department of Energy: Expectations for Future NaturalGas and LNG Exports• Lloyd B. Sanford, Vice President, Gas, TravelCenters of America:Potential Growth of Natural Gas Demand for Vehicles• James R. Cooper, Vice President Petrochemicals, American Fuel& Petrochemical Manufacturers: Potential Growth in Natural GasDemand for ChemicalsSpecial Session: Hurricane Sandy and Our Vulnerable DevelopedCoastlines (Eastern Section SEPM)Date: Tuesday, 21 MayTime: 1:15 p.m.–2:40 p.m.Location: Room 408/409/410Fee: Included with registrationModerator: R. VisoHurricane Sandy’s wrath was only the latest demonstration of thefuture coastal vulnerability of developed coastal regions, especially theEast and Gulf coasts. Barrier islands and coastal dunes are dynamicfeatures that respond to rising sea levels and extreme storms such asSandy by shifting landward. Dunes and beaches will naturally recoverin the new location and storm related overwash deposits help createhigher elevations in the center of the islands and new substrate formarshes in back-barrier bays. However, the natural processes ofbarrier island response to storms are inconsistent with and oftenconflicting to immobile coastal development.Research after the latest East Coast storms tells a dramatic story of thecatastrophic effect on the coast and future coastal vulnerability alongour developed coastlines. The results of the latest research can helpour coastal communities understand where they are most vulnerableto future storms and help decision makers at all levels create policiesthat protect their economic, environmental, and ecological health in thecoastal areas most susceptible to extreme storm impacts.Invited Speakers:• Cheryl J. Hapke, United States Geological Survey• Jesse McNinch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Field ResearchFacility• Art Trembanis, Coastal Sediments Hydrodynamics andEngineering LaboratoryLuncheonsAll-Convention LuncheonProving Up the Utica’s Liquids WindowDate: Monday, 20 MayTime: 11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.Location: Spirit of Pittsburgh BallroomFee: $50Speaker: James Palm, Chief Executive Office, Gulfport EnergyGulfport Energy’s company philosophy isto establish a position in areas known tohave substantial unrecovered oil in placeand apply the latest methodologies and newtechnologies. From this strategy, Gulfporthas locked up a very large base of assetsconsisting mainly of liquid hydrocarbonfocused opportunities. Gulfport has a solidcash flow base from its Southern Louisianaproperties, an interest in a Permian Basinunconventional-resource-play company, a long-term position inCanada’s oil sands, and an excellent near-term growth potential in theUtica/Point Pleasant of eastern Ohio.8 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTSWith over 128,000 gross acres in the Utica, Gulfport Energy isaggressively working to further prove the play, focusing in the wetgas/retrograde-condensatewindow of this play. Source rock studiesprovided excellent indications into the thermal maturity, organiccontent and ultimately the generative potential of the rock. Additionalpetrophysical data was collected from the rock and well logs todetermine mineral content, porosity, permeability, brittleness, fluidsaturation, and anisotropy. Well logs provided the necessary data todetermine structural position, thickness and porosity and permeabilitydistributions. Data was integrated to delineate the most economicarea to lease. Subsequent testing indicated that this was the liquidhydrocarbon window.With the highest flow rates reported thus far in the play to date, weplan to continue to work on determining optimal lateral spacing, welllengths, fracture methods and other drilling and completion methodsto optimize results and reduce costs.Palm has served as a director of Gulfport Energy since February2006 and as Chief Executive Officer of the Company since December2005. Prior to joining the Company, James pursued oil and gasinvestments primarily in Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle and Kansasas the manager and owner of Crescent Exploration, LLC, a companyhe founded in 1995. He currently serves as a member of the IndustryAdvisory Committee of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. FromOctober 2001 through October 2003, Palm served as the Chairmanof the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board and from 1997 through1999, he served as the President of the Oklahoma IndependentPetroleum Association. Mr. Palm received a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Mechanical Engineering in 1968, and a Masters in BusinessAdministration in 1971, both from Oklahoma State University.The AAPG Foundation’s Teacher of the Year Award will be presentedduring the All-Convention Luncheon. The annual Teacher of theYear award of $5,000 is given to a K-12 teacher for Excellence inthe Teaching of Natural Resources in the Earth Sciences. The awardincludes $2,500 to the recipient’s school and $2,500 for the recipient’spersonal use. In addition, the recipient receives an expense-paid tripto the Annual Convention & Exhibition (ACE) to receive the award.Nominations for the award are submitted by the AAPG sectionsand the winner is chosen by selected members of the AAPG YouthEducational Activities committee.Division of Professional Affairs (DPA) and Association for WomenGeoscientists (AWG) LuncheonEverything We Know is WrongDate: Tuesday, 21 MayTime: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Location: Westin HotelFee: $50Speaker: Patrick Leach, CEO, Decision StrategiesAll of the logic, intuition, and metrics humanshave for making decisions were developedduring a time when resources were abundant,human populations were relatively small,and we could afford to focus on maximizingreturns today because tomorrow always heldnew frontiers filled with limitless riches. Wewere far too wise to repeat the mistakes ofthe Anasazi, the Norse Greenlanders or theEaster Islanders; Adam Smith’s “invisiblehand” would assure that resources were used efficiently and wisely,that self-destructive behaviors would be weeded out and halted.None of this is true anymore (if, indeed, it ever was). The “invisiblehand” never had to deal with a world in which any piece of information— whether true or not — is instantly flashed around the globe. Theprimary objective of most modern societies, constant economicgrowth, is mathematically unsustainable. And our measures ofeconomic value (NPV, IRR, P/I, etc.) punish exactly the type of behaviorwhich is most closely associated with long-term success.How do we make good decisions when everything we know is wrong?Patrick Leach is CEO of Decision Strategies, a decision-focusedconsulting firm that helps clients in the Oil & Gas, Chemicals andOilfield Services Industries untangle the complexities of the decisionmakingprocess. Pat is a recognized expert in risk management anddecision making in the face of uncertainty, and has published andpresented numerous papers on these subjects. He has extensiveinternational experience in the development and implementation ofcreative strategic initiatives, probabilistic methodologies and upstreamenergy projects. Pat has a BSc in Geomechanics from the University ofRochester and earned an A.B.A. from the University of Houston.Leach is also the author of Why Can’t You Just Give Me the Number?— An Executive’s guide to using probabilistic thinking to manage riskand make better decisions.Division of Environmental Geosciences (DEG) LuncheonGeophysical Techniques Relevant to Hydrofracturing: SeismicImaging, Microseismic Monitoring and PetrophysicsDate: Wednesday, 22 MayTime: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Location: Westin HotelFee: $50Speaker: William Harbert, Professor of Geophysics,University of PittsburghMr. Harbert will be speaking on the topic of microseismic monitoringand subsurface imaging as an important tool in evaluating the successand extent of hydraulic fracturing in shale gas reservoirs.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 9

ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT THE DAVID L. LAWRENCE CONVENTION CENTER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTSHe is a Professor of Geophysics at theUniversity of Pittsburgh and also chairs theUniversity’s Department of Geology andPlanetary Science. He conducts and overseesvarious types of subsurface geophysicalimaging research efforts throughout the centralAppalachian Basin, Permian Basin, Gulf Coast,and North Africa, often in collaboration withother universities, the U.S. Department ofEnergy National Technology Laboratory, andindustry leaders.Harbert holds a B.S. in Mathematics-Geology and Geophysics fromWestern Washington University and an M.S. in Exploration Geophysicsfrom Stanford University. He earned his Ph.D. in Geophysics fromStanford University in 1987, where his research focused on the tectonicsof Alaska. A Certified Petroleum Geophysicist, William is a member ofseveral professional organizations including AAPG, SEG, SPE and AGUand is the Geophysics and Seismology Theme Chair for the ACE 2013.Energy Minerals Division (EMD) LuncheonComfortable in Our IgnoranceDate: Wednesday, 22 MayTime: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Location: Westin HotelFee: $50Speaker: Seamus McGraw, AuthorSeamus McGraw, a full-time writer who hasseen his work published in Playboy, Reader’sDigest, Penthouse, Popular Mechanics, Radar,Spin, Fox and The Forward. He has receivedthe Freedom of Information Award from theAssociated Press Managing Editors, as wellas honors from the Casey Foundation and theSociety of Professional Journalists. McGrawis currently working on a documentary trailerabout his family’s experiences with theMarcellus Shale. He grew up pitching hay and spreading manure on thesame fields the gas companies are now prospecting. He still lives in thewoods of northeastern Pennsylvania with his wife and four children.McGraw is the author of The End of Country, the compelling storyabout the battle for control that ensued after the discovery of gas inthe Marcellus Shale in northeastern Pennsylvania, a conflict pittingthe forces of corporate America against a band of locals determinedto extract their fair share of the windfall — but not at the cost of theirvalues or their way of life. Many couldn’t resist the offer to lease theirland in exchange for the promise of untold riches.The luncheon presentation, Comfortable in Our Ignorance, will focuson how extreme voices on both sides of the public debate over shalegas exploration and development are effectively undermining effortsto develop the resource more safely, damaging efforts to maximize itspotential environmental advantages, and preventing the real economicbenefits from taking hold. And yes, McGraw has said, on both sides.Special EventsImperial Barrel Award (IBA) CeremonyDate: Sunday, 19 MayTime: 3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m.Location: Spirit of Pittsburgh BallroomFee: Included with registrationYou’ve read about it, heard stories about and perhaps even seen onlinevideos of the Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) award presentations — butthis year you can experience the excitement yourself.The live announcement of the winning teams for this year’s IBAcompetition will be open for all to attend and will take place in theSpirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom, just prior to the Opening Session andAwards Ceremony.AAPG’s IBA Program is an annual competition in evaluatingprospective basins, featuring teams of the top geoscience graduatestudents in the world — all of whom have qualified for the finals by firstwinning IBA Region and Section competitions.The exciting presentation will include an introduction of the IBAprogram and of all of the teams, plus recognition of the many generoussponsors who make the program possible. It all leads to the grandfinale: the announcement of this year’s winners.Come help us celebrate the accomplishments of these hard-workingstudents, see which teams win scholarship funds for their geosciencesdepartments and applaud the school that leaves Pittsburgh with thetitle of IBA Champion.Opening Session and Awards CeremonyDate: Sunday, 19 MayTime: 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Location: Spirit of Pittsburgh BallroomFee: Included with registrationThis year, you can be part of history! The opening session of thisyear’s AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition will reflect the historyand significance of the Association’s first-ever annual meeting inPittsburgh and pay tribute to AAPG’s first meeting in the EasternSection since 1986.This year’s opening session will be a multi-media celebration thatlooks back at Pittsburgh’s and the Eastern Section’s role in thehistory and development of the profession, as well as lookingforward in anticipation of the future that will be “Making the PlayWith Technology.” It’s the perfect way to start your Pittsburgh ACEexperience — and it’s a presentation you won’t want to miss.10 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTSGeneral Chair Mike Canich will serve as the master of ceremonies andwill offer the official welcome to ACE 2013 — as well as a reminder ofthe city’s and region’s importance to the industry. Yes, you can be surethat the region’s game-changing shale plays will be an important partof the presentation.He’ll be joined by AAPG President Ted Beaumont, who will delivera presidential address that speaks to the critical era and enormouspotential that both the profession and AAPG are experiencing.And the highlight of it all will be the annual awards ceremony, featuringAAPG vice president-Regions, Stuart D. Harker, when the best of AAPGwill be honored in a fast-moving, colorful and entertaining session.Those to be honored are:• Sidney Powers Memorial AwardDietrich H. Welte• Michel T. Halbouty Outstanding Leadership AwardStephen A. Sonnenberg• Honorary Member AwardAbdulla A. Al Naim (posthumously)Jeanne Elizabeth HarrisKenneth E. PetersDaniel J. Tearpock• Norman H. Foster Outstanding Explorer AwardWilliam A. Zagorski• Robert R. Berg for Outstanding Research AwardRonald A. NelsonJ. Frederick Sarg• Distinguished Service AwardEugene L. Ames IIIMark J. GallagherFrances J. HeinJoseph J. LambiaseStephen Douglas LevineBrian E. LockRichard LorentzWilliam C. StephensLinda R. SternbachLaura C. Zahm• Grover E. Murray Memorial Distinguished Educator AwardCarlton E. BrettJohn Richard Underhill• Harrison Schmitt AwardGeorge B. AsquithMartin Lockley• Public Service AwardAlex S. BrounJerome J. CuzellaDonald S. Van Nieuwenhuise• Pioneer AwardRobert E. FoxPaul Richard Lamerson• Wallace E. Pratt Memorial Award(Presented to honor and reward the authors of the best AAPGBULLETIN article published each calendar year)Andrew C. Aplin and Joe H. S. Macquaker• Robert H. Dott, Sr. Memorial Award(Presented to honor and reward the author/editor of the best specialpublication dealing with geology published by the Association)Kenneth Ronald McClay, John H. Shaw and John Suppe• J. C. “Cam” Sproule Memorial Award(Presented to recognize and reward younger authors of papersapplicable to petroleum geology)Peter E. K. DeveugleCo-Authors: Martin D. Jackson, Gary J. Hampson, Michael E.Farrell, Anthony R Sprague, Jonathan Stewart, and Craig S. CalvertKlaas VerwerCo-Authors Gregor P. Eberli, and Ralf J. Weger• John W. Shelton Search and Discovery Award(Presented to honor and reward the author(s) of the best contributionto the Search and Discovery website in the past year)Anne Grau and Robert Sterling• George C. Matson Award(Presented to honor and reward the best oral presentation at the2012 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition in Long Beach)Jonathan P. AllenCo-Authors: Dave Larue and Dale Beeson• Jules Braunstein Memorial Award(Presented to honor and reward the best poster presentation at the2012 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition in Long Beach)Simon Campbell, Stanislaw Mazur, Nicola Henshaw, Ahmed Salem,Adriano Sebastiao, Jane Cristina Saweka, and Artur Mupindo DeOliveira• Gabriel Dengo Memorial Award(Presented to honor and reward the best oral presentation at the2012 AAPG International Conference & Exhibition in Singapore)John TinninCo-Authors: Ron Harris and Santi C. Randazzo• Ziad Beydoun Memorial Award(Presented to honor and reward the best poster presentation at the2012 AAPG International Conference & Exhibition in Singapore)Bodo Katz, Adam J. Vonk, and David Sibley• Geosciences in the Media AwardKirk Johnson and Ray TrollNetworking OpportunitiesIcebreaker ReceptionDate: Sunday, 19 MayTime: 5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Location: Exhibition Hall A/B/CFee: Included with registrationDon’t miss the festivities during the Icebreaker Reception. Enjoy drinks,hors d’oeuvres and camaraderie inside the Exhibition Hall.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 11

ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT THE DAVID L. LAWRENCE CONVENTION CENTER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTSRefreshment BreaksDate: Monday, 20 May – Wednesday, 22 MayTime: 9:25 a.m.–10:05 a.m. and 2:40 p.m.–3:20 p.m.Location: Exhibition Hall A/B/CFee: Included with registrationEnd-of-Day RefreshmentsDate: Monday, 20 May – Tuesday, 21 MayTime: 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Location: Exhibition Hall A/B/CFee: Included with registrationAll Alumni ReceptionDate: Monday, 20 MayTime: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Location: Westin HotelFee: Included with registrationMingle with former classmates at the All–Alumni Reception. Signswill identify tables for participating colleges and universities.Enjoy cash bars stationed throughout the room. Any alumni groupwishing to participate in the All–Alumni Reception or sponsor yourown private function should contact AAPG by 8 February 2013.You may download the form at www.aapg.org/ACEContact: Jean ReynoldsE-mail: jreynolds@aapg.orgPhone: +1 918 560 2668Toll Free: +1 888 945 2274 ext 2668Fax: +1 918 560 2684SundownerDate: Wednesday, 22 MayTime: 5:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.Location: David L. Lawrence Convention CenterFee: Included with registrationMake the Sundowner your last stop at ACE. Say farewell to friends oldand new, and enjoy some drinks and snacks before you head out. Wehope to see you there.Teacher ProgramMore! Rocks in Your HeadDate: Monday, 20 MayTime: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Location: David L. Lawrence Convention CenterLeader: Janie Schuelke (Houston, Texas)Fee: $30Includes: Refreshments, lunch and course materialsLimit: 50 peopleEducators are invited to participate in More! Rocks in Your Head(MRIYH), a full–day earth science workshop for 3rd–8th grade teachersin the greater Pittsburgh area.MRIYH covers a full scope of earth science topics for elementaryand middle school teachers, who will be guided in each sectionwith background information, vocabulary and projects, plus cross–curricular segments and ideas for the gifted and talented students. Allprojects are hands–on, making earth science a fun and memorablelearning experience.Each teacher participant will receive:• More! Rocks in Your Head manual• Rock Samples — (labeled and bagged) of igneous, sedimentary,and metamorphic rocks• A Rock is Born — laminated poster showing how each of the rocksamples form• Minerals and Test Kit — labeled minerals and mineral test kit• Hunt for Fossil Fuels — oil exploration game on CD• Tapestry of Time and Terrain — USGS map of the USA• Oil and Natural Gas — book• Energize our Future — career bookJanie Schuelke, MRIYH creator and presenter, holds a bachelor’sdegree in geology from the University of Houston. After working forGeophysical Services, Inc. from 1977–81, Janie was a substituteteacher and taught a geology class at College for Kids, a summerprogram for Gifted/Talented 3rd through 8th graders. Many of theactivities taught in the MRIYH workshops were created for College forKids. Janie has been producing the workshop for 12 years, enhancingand increasing the teaching of earth science across America andtraining more than 3,800 teachers.For more information, contact:Kyle C. Fredrick, PhD, Teacher Program ChairKyle.fredrick@calu.eduwww.aapg.org/ace/TeachersProgram.cfmAAPG CenterThe AAPG Center offers information and answers about yourmembership and more. Inside you’ll find information about:EXPLORER, website, Datapages, Divisions, Short Courses,Distinguished Lecturer, GTWs, Field Seminars, Foundation, GeoCareBenefits, Global Events, Membership, Publications, Sections/Regions and Student Benefits. You can also shop for books andAAPG merchandise at our General Store.Barchfeld Photography12 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

EXHIBITIONBarchfeld PhotographyFind solutions and specials in the Exhibition HallThe Exhibition will be held in Halls A/B/C of the David L. LawrenceConvention Center during these hours:Sunday, 19 May .............5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. (Icebreaker Reception)Monday, 20 May .................................................8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Tuesday, 21 May .................................................8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Wednesday, 22 May .........................................8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Note: Children under the age of 16 will not be allowed in the exhibitionhall during setup and teardown. Children 13 and older will be allowedto attend the exhibition during regular exhibition hours if they areproperly registered and wearing their badges. During exhibition hours,children under the age of 13 will not be allowed into any activities withinthe exhibition hall, including the Icebreaker Reception, unless they areyoung enough or small enough to be confined in a stroller, backpack orfrontpack.By visiting the ACE Exhibition Hall you can:• See what’s new• Compare suppliers• Research products• Meet suppliers and sales representatives• Attend demos• Address specific issues• Benefit from knowledge of industry expertsYou’ll also enjoy:• Icebreaker Reception, the Exhibition’s grand opening• Refreshments on the floor all three days• Cyber C@fé, your chance to surf the web and check your e-mail• AAPG Center, where you can discover everything the AAPG hasto offer. Here you’ll find AAPG’s publications, member services,divisions, General Store, Foundation, global events information,AAPG/Datapages and much more!• AAPG Global Gateway and International Pavilion — the place toconnect for international business• Explore the Floor — your chance to win fabulous prizes (somerestrictions apply).AAPG Global Gateway and International PavilionAAPG’s Global Gateway and International Pavilion is a new take onan ACE attendee favorite. It is where exploration and investmentprofessionals gather to find and present new opportunities, discussongoing projects, and connect with fellow energy finders from aroundthe globe.The AAPG Global Gateway and International Pavilion should be yourprime destination if you’re interested in expanding your global networkand business. It’s the place to see, discuss, and understand where ourindustry is headed. Stay informed, get connected, and be inspired atthe AAPG Global Gateway and International Pavilion in the exhibit hall.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 13

EXHIBITOR LISTINGAAPG Center ..........................................2323Advanced Logic Technology (ALT) ............838Aera Energy LLC .....................................2121Alaska Division of Geologicaland Geophysical Surveys........................428Alaska Division of Oil and Gas ..................426Allied High Tech Products .........................716Allied Wireline Services, LLC.....................810American Geological Institute (AGI) ........2140Amsterdam Petroleum Geoscience ..........943ARKeX Ltd...............................................1036Badley Ashton America, Inc....................2021Badley Geoscience Limited ....................1812Baker Hughes..........................................1333Bay Geophysical, Inc. .............................1014Beicip Inc.................................................2133BGP Inc. ....................................................432BHP Billiton ..............................................TBDBigC: Dino-Lite Scopes.............................907Blueback Reservoir Americas LLC..........1747Breakthrough Research Petrophysics.....2036Bureau of Ocean Energy Management .....917C&C Reservoirs, Inc. ...............................1545Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC ....................2114CGGVeritas..............................................1825Chemostrat..............................................2122Core Laboratories......................................733Cornerstone Minerals, LLC .......................515Corpro .....................................................1050Cossey and Associates.............................929Crescent Geo LLC...................................2039Crown Geochemistry, Inc........................1343Datalog LWT Inc......................................1345Dawson Geophysical Co.........................2027dGB Earth Sciences..................................927Digital Formation Inc. ..............................2233Dolan Integration Group, LLC ...................909DownUnder GeoSolutions.........................847Drillinginfo, Inc...........................................747Dynamic Graphics Inc...............................833E.A. Fischione Instruments......................2138Empirica ..................................................1049Energy & Geoscience Institute ................1026Envoi Ltd ...................................................739ESG Solutions .........................................1347FairfieldNodal ..........................................1927FEI Company...........................................1243Field Geo Services ....................................911Fluid Inclusion Technologies ...................2033Fronterra Geosciences............................2149FTS International .......................................923Fugro .......................................................1117Gatan, Inc................................................1020Gems & Crystals Unlimited .....................1042GEO ExPro ..............................................1024GeoEdges Inc..........................................1937Geofacets from Elsevier ............................607GEOKINETICS.........................................1732geoLOGIC systems ltd...........................1007Geomap Company..................................1118GeoMark Research/TDI Brooks ..............1617Geomodeling Technology Corp. .............1143Geoseismos ............................................1644Geotech — Core .......................................715GETECH ....................................................621Global Geophysical Services, Inc. ..........1922Golder Associates ...................................2145Halliburton ..............................................1411Hart Energy..............................................1442HORIBA Scientific .....................................604Horizon Well Logging, LLC Oklahoma ....1945Horizontal Solutions Int’l. ........................2024Houston Geological Society......................916Hydrocarbon Data Systems Inc. .............2028IHS...........................................................1141IKON Mining & Exploration......................2139Imperial College ......................................1022Ingrain, Inc...............................................1645Intertek Westport Technology Center........719ION Geophysical .....................................1013Isologica ..................................................1943Isotech Laboratories Inc..........................1841iSys — The Imaging Systems Group Inc.1010Janice Evert Opals ....................................613Kansas Geological Societyand Foundation .....................................2336King Canyon Buffalo Inc............................612Knowledge Reservoir ................................525Komodo Dragon........................................806Leica Microsystems ..................................616LMKR.......................................................1815Louisiana State University.......................2148Marathon Oil............................................2015MicroSeismic Inc.......................................427Midland Valley Exploration ......................1710MJ Systems.............................................1641Natural Creations ......................................421Navigate Energy Services .......................2018Neftex......................................................2127NEOS GeoSolutions..................................521Neuralog..................................................1033Occidental Petroleum Corporation .........1847Oklahoma Geological Survey..................2225Olympus ..................................................1019PA Council of Professional Geologists....2322Paradigm .................................................1621Pason Systems Inc..................................1941Penn Environmental & Remediation, Inc.....2120PennWell....................................................718Petroleum Abstracts/University of Tulsa ...814Petroleum Geo-Services .........................1310PetroSkills..................................................520Petrosys...................................................1933Pittsburgh Associationof Petroleum Geologists........................2328Pittsburgh Geological Society.................2348Platte River Associates, Inc.....................1032PML Exploration Services LLC ...............2040Precision Geophysical Corp....................1744Printrex by TransAct ................................1046Promap Corporation................................2215Research Partnership toSecure Energy for America....................1021Resolve GeoSciences, Inc. .......................913Rigaku Americas .....................................1146Rigzone (formerly knownas Worldwideworker).............................1445RJ Lee Group ............................................608Roxar.........................................................922RPS/Nautilus ...........................................1039Saudi Aramco..........................................1421Schlumberger..........................................1533SciOptic USA ..........................................1047Selman & Associates, LTD ......................1006Senergy ...................................................1249SEPM (Society for SedimentaryGeology) .................................................2115Sercel Inc.................................................2014Situ Studio LLC .......................................2026SLR International Corporation...................817Society of Exploration Geophysicists .......912Southwest Research Institute .................2032Spatial Energy ...........................................920Spectro Analytical Instruments .................921Spectrum.................................................1025Springer.....................................................706StratoChem Services ..............................2041Subsurface Consultants& Associates, LLC .................................1740Sunburst Consulting, Inc...........................508Surdex Corporation...................................617TERRASCIENCES Inc. ..............................821TerraSpark Geosciences, LLC...................807TGS .........................................................1322the irf group, inc. .....................................2118Thermo Scientific Portable XRF Analyzers...70714 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

EXHIBITOR LISTING & FLOOR PLANTidelands Geophysical............................1149TOTAL........................................................623Transform Software & Services .................839TRE Canada Inc. .......................................743Tricon Geophysics, Inc..............................933TSI Inc .......................................................712U.S. Geological Survey ...........................2217U.S. Geological Survey —Core Research Center...........................2221Unconventional ResourcesTechnology Conference.........................2314University of Manchester,School of Earth Atmospheric andEnvironmental Science..........................2245University of Miami, CSL Centerfor Carbonate Research ........................2338University of Oklahoma ...........................2227University of Texas at Austin,Jackson School of Geosciences...........1915University of Tulsa — CESE ......................813University of Tulsa CollinsCollege of Business...............................1846Utah Geological Survey...........................2346Vista GeoScience ....................................2019W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc...................1741Weatherford ............................................1111Weatherford Laboratories........................1833WellSight Systems Inc.............................1643West Texas Geological Society ...............2229Wood Mackenzie.....................................1919World Oil..................................................1925WVU, Geology — Geography .................2326Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 15

SHORT COURSESPRE-CONVENTION1 Basic Tools for Shale Exploration (AAPG)2 Black Belt Ethics (DPA)3 Quality Control for Subsurface Maps (QLTs) (DPA/PAPG)4 Hydraulic Fracturing of Shale Reservoirs (EMD)56Sequence Stratigraphy Analysis of Shales: Key to PaleoclimateArchives, Subsurface Fluid Flow, and Hydrocarbon Source (SEPM)Integrating Data Obtained on Source-Rock and Reservoir FluidSamples to Evaluate Resources across the E&P Lifecycle (AAPG)Saturday, 18 May8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Saturday, 18 May11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.Saturday, 18 May8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Saturday, 18 May8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Saturday, 18 May8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Saturday, 18 May-Sunday19 May, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.AAPG Members $695 (increases to $795 after 19 April)Nonmembers $895 (increases to $995 after 19 April)AAPG Student Members $115 (limited)DPA Members $80, DPA Nonmembers $95, Students $45(limited)DPA Members $165, DPA Nonmembers $205, Students$100 (limited)Professionals $200, Students $100 (limited)Professionals $225, Students $50 (limited)AAPG Members $995 (increases to $1,095 after 19 April)Nonmembers $1,195 (increases to $1,295 after 19 April)AAPG Student Members $115 (limited)7 Sequence Stratigraphy for Graduate Students (SEPM)Saturday, 18 May-Sunday19 May, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Professionals $300, Graduate Students $508Faults in the Northern Appalachian Basin and their Effects onBlack Shale (AAPG)Sunday, 19 May8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.AAPG Members $695 (increases to $795 after 19 April)Nonmembers $895 (increases to $995 after 19 April)AAPG Student Members $115 (limited)9 Black Shale Core Workshop (AAPG-ES, EMD, PAPG)Sunday, 19 May9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Professionals $250, Students $125 (limited)10The Three Ps of Geosteering: Principles, Practice and Pitfalls(DPA/PAPG)Sunday, 19 May8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Professionals $200, Students $100 (limited)11Seismic Geomorphology and Seismic Stratigraphy: ExtractingGeologic Insights from 3-D Seismic Data (SEPM)Sunday, 19 May7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Professionals $200, Students $50 (limited)12 Analogs for Carbonate Deposition in Early Rift Settings (SEPM)Sunday, 19 May8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Professionals $200, Students $50 (limited)POST-CONVENTION13Course Application of Organic Petrology (Maturation and OrganicFacies), Geochemistry, and Petroleum System Modeling for ShaleGas/Shale Oil Resource Evaluation (AAPG)Thursday, 23 May8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.AAPG Members $695 (increases to $795 after 19 April),Nonmembers $895 (increases to $995 after 19 April),AAPG Student Members $115 (limited)14Unconventional Workforce Assets — Developing New Leaders inthe Energy Industry (PROWESS/AWG)Thursday, 23 May8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Professionals $150, Students $50 (limited)15Hands-On Groundwater Flow Modeling with AnAqSim (analyticaquifer simulator) (DEG)Thursday, 23 May-Friday24 May, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Professionals $650, Students $325 (limited)163-D Seismic Attributes for Prospect Identification and ReservoirCharacterization (SEG) — Register at www.seg.org/ceThursday, 23 May-Friday24 May, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.SEG Members $995 (increases to $1,095 after 23 April)Nonmembers $1,095 (increases to $1,195 after 23 April)Students $300 (increases to $400 after 23 April)IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING SHORT COURSES• Short courses are limited in size and 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 convention, a $30 enrollment fee will be added to the short course fee. This fee may be applied toward registration if you decideto attend the convention at a later date.• A wait 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.• To help us better anticipate the number of attendees and avoid premature cancellation of short courses, please register well before 9 April 2013. Short coursecancellations due to low enrollment will be considered at this time. No refunds will be allowed on short courses after this date.• We will continue to take registrations for short courses not cancelled, either until they are sold out or closed.• Courses will be held in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, unless otherwise indicated. Participants will be advised via email of the specific locationapproximately two weeks prior to the course.16 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

SHORT COURSES (PRE-CONVENTION)Pre-Convention Short Course 1American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)Basic Tools for Shale ExplorationDate: Saturday, 18 MayTime: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Location: David L. Lawrence Convention CenterInstructor: Lindell Bridges (Pure Earth Resources, Sharpsville,Pennsylvania)Fee: AAPG Members $695 (increases to $795 after 19 April)Nonmembers $895 (increases to $995 after 19 April)AAPG Student Members $115 (limited)Includes: Course notes and refreshmentsLimit: 50 peopleContent: 0.75 CEUThis course starts by defining what a “shale” play is and ends upwith a brief overview of a few existing shale plays in North America.During the course we will review the type of existing data one needsto evaluate when moving into a new play area. Mapping techniquesusing petrophysical, geochemical and sequence stratigraphy will beintroduced. The different phases of shale exploration and developmentwill be presented outlining some pitfalls that may be encounteredalong the way.This course will expose participants to the basics of evaluating newand existing shale plays. Upon completion of the course, participantsshould be able to accomplish the following:• Perform basic log analysis on existing well logs of various vintages• Recognize which petrophysical parameters are important foridentifying potentially production shale intervals, includingcharacteristics of gas, gas and condensate, and oil reservoirs in shale• Recognize important geochemical data needed for evaluating shaleplays, both existing data and data from new drilling• Recognize important thermal maturity data needed for evaluatingshale plays, both existing data and data from new drilling• Apply sequence stratigraphy to shale plays for mappingprospective trends• Apply stress regime analysis to determine horizontal well azimuth• Understand natural fracturing in shale and how they assist inincreasing the productivity of shale reservoirs in conjunction withhydraulic fracturingPre-Convention Short Course 2Division of Professional Affairs (DPA)Black Belt EthicsDate: Saturday, 18 MayTime: 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.Location: David L. Lawrence Convention CenterInstructor: Robert Shoup (Clastic Reservoir Systems, KualaLumpur, Malaysia)Fee: DPA Members $80, DPA Nonmembers $95,Students $45 (limited)Includes: LunchLimit: 50 peopleContent: 1 PDHPractitioners of many of the eastern martial arts such as tae kwon doand karate adhere to a code of honor. An integral part of martial artstraining includes learning the tenets of that code of honor. Black BeltEthics examines the various tenets that define the martial arts codeof honor. The course reviews each of these tenets and discusses howthey can be applied in our personal and professional lives. Duringthe course, participants will examine the tenets of respect, courtesy,integrity, perseverance, self-control, courage and community. Masteryof each tenet allows the participant to advance toward their own blackbelt in ethics.Individuals and corporations that adhere to these tenets are notonly highly respected, they are generally quite successful. So if youare interested in learning how to live by the highest standards ofprofessionalism and improve your chances of being successful, youshould consider earning your Black Belt in Ethics.The Black Belt Ethics class lasts approximately one hour and meetsthe requirements of most professional registration and licensurerequirements for ethics training.Pre-Convention Short Course 3Division of Professional Affairs (DPA) and Pittsburgh Association ofPetroleum Geologists (PAPG)Quality Control for Subsurface Maps (QLTs)Date: Saturday, 18 MayTime: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Location: David L. Lawrence Convention CenterInstructor: Daniel “Dan” Tearpock and Bob Shoup (SubsurfaceConsultants & Associates LLC, Houston, Texas)Fee: DPA Members $165, DPA Nonmembers $205Students $100 (limited)Includes: Course notes and refreshmentsLimit: 50 peopleThis course is appropriate for prospect generators, explorationand development geoscientists, property and prospect evaluators,supervisors, managers, bankers, investors and anyone involvedin preparing, reviewing or evaluating subsurface interpretations,prospects, fields and reserves or resources.Students: There are a limited number of discounted registrations available for students on a first-come, first-served basis. If a discountedspace is still available when you register online it will show up during the registration process. If discounted spots are no longer available, youmay register at the full fee; if we are able to add additional discounted spots we will refund the difference at that time.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 17

SHORT COURSES (PRE-CONVENTION)Don’t be too quick to drill that next dry hole. Success is not the resultof serendipity, but is based on solid scientific work. This courseaddresses the need for a systematic approach for quickly screeninginterpretations, maps, prospects, potential resources or reserves,identifying fundamental interpretation, mapping, and estimating errors.The reverse application of methods and techniques as presented inour courses such as Applied Subsurface Geological Mapping andAdvances Structural Geology is the core of this course. The mostcommon errors found on subsurface interpretations and maps areillustrated with numerous examples from around the world.The course begins with a review of examples of interpretation andmapping errors that led to poorly located wells that are uneconomicor dry, as well as inaccurate reserves or resources estimates. Methodsused to address the risk factors that can cause dry holes are reviewed.The participants are then challenged with a series of real explorationand development prospects. After the participants’ evaluation, theprojects are reviewed and the QC techniques that are applicable toevaluate each project are discussed.Course outcomes:• Develop an understanding of how to evaluate a variety ofsubsurface maps including fault, structure and isochore maps• Understand the types of questions to ask when reviewinginterpretations, maps and prospects• Evaluate the 3-D viability of an interpretation, map or prospect• Evaluate whether the resources or reserves attributed to acompleted interpretation or map are under or over estimated• Determine whether an interpreter has applied sound, industryaccepted, geoscience principles and methods to generate aninterpretation, map or prospectPre-Convention Short Course 4Energy Minerals Division (EMD)Hydraulic Fracturing of Shale ReservoirsDate: Saturday, 18 MayTime: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Location: David L. Lawrence Convention CenterInstructor: Randy LaFollette (BJ Services Company, Tomball, Texas)Fee: Professionals $200, Students $100 (limited)Includes: Course notes and refreshmentsLimit: 50 peopleand selection appropriate to shales will be covered. The evolution ofhydraulic fracturing treatments in shales will be highlighted in a seriesof case studies of different shale reservoirs. The class will concludewith a brief discussion of how geologists can help the fracturingengineer to be more successful in stimulating shale wells.Pre-Convention Short Course 5Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM)Sequence-Stratigraphic Analysis of Shales: Key to PaleoclimateArchives, Subsurface Fluid Flow, and Hydrocarbon SourceDate: Saturday, 18 MayTime: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Location: Omni William Penn HotelInstructor: Kevin M. Bohacs, Ovidiu Remus Lazar and JoeMacQuaker (ExxonMobil Upstream ResearchCompany, Houston, Texas) and Juergen Schieber(Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana)Fee: Professionals $225, Students $50 (limited)Includes: Course notes and refreshmentsLimit: 60 peopleThis course is designed for geologists who interpret fine-grained rocks,explore for, or develop conventional hydrocarbons, shale gas, tightliquids, or oil shale. Mudstones contain the most detailed records ofearth history and are sources, reservoirs and seals of hydrocarbons,as well as serving as key elements in reservoir and aquifer modelsas baffles and barriers. Sequence stratigraphy provides an excellentframework within which to integrate the many scales of observationsof physical, chemical and biological attributes necessary to understandthese rocks across the spectrum of depositional settings.This workshop combines interactive lectures and exercises addressingthe expression of depositional sequences in mudstones on seismic,well-log, core and outcrop data. Examples include the Marcellus Shale,New Albany Shale, Barnett Shale, Shublik Formation, KimmeridgeFormation, Kingak Formation, Hue Shale, Mowry Shale and MontereyFormation.Participants will practice recognition and correlation of significantstratigraphic packages through seismic stratigraphy, stacking patternanalysis of well-log, core and outcrop data, shale sedimentology, thinsectionand geochemical data.Attendees will be taught the fundamentals of hydraulic fracturingin shale reservoirs. The class will begin with the goals of hydraulicfracturing in shales and will then progress to typical shale wellarchitecture followed by a description of the hydraulic fracturingprocess. Basic fracturing calculations will be addressed andwill include injection and fracturing pressure, rate, and hydraulichorsepower calculations. The propagation of hydraulic fractures inshales will be discussed in the context of rock mechanical propertiesdescription. Fracturing fluid, proppant and chemical additive materialsAlthough flooding surfaces and depositional-sequence boundariesmay be subtly expressed in mudstones, they can be recognizedthrough distinct changes observed in commonly available physical,chemical and biological data. Beyond the chronostratigraphic utilityof correlative conformity, abundant paleoenvironmental informationis recorded in fine-grained strata-depositional sequences do not justfade away into obscurity in distal reaches, but have objective attributesthat allow extension of stratigraphic frameworks and play-elementpredictions over very large areas.18 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

SHORT COURSES (PRE-CONVENTION)Interactions of sediment supply and accommodation with pre-existingtopography control the expression of depositional sequences. Marineenvironments tend to be most localized and abruptly changing.Lacustrine sequences vary according to lake-basin type, and rangefrom very similar to shallow-marine siliciclastic sequences to verydissimilar.Pre-Convention Short Course 6American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)Integrating Data Obtained on Source-Rock and Reservoir FluidSamples to Evaluate Shale Resources across the E&P LifecycleDates: Saturday, 18 May–Sunday, 19 MayTimes: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Location: David L. Lawrence Convention CenterInstructors: Alan S. Kornacki (Weatherford Labs, Houston, Texas)and Christopher D. Laughrey (Weatherford Labs,Golden, Colorado)Fee: AAPG Members $995 (increases to $1,095 after 19 April)Nonmembers $1,195 (increases to $1,295 after 19 April)AAPG Student Members $115 (limited)Includes: Course notes and refreshmentsLimit: 50 peopleContent: 1.5 CEUThis course is appropriate for geologists and petroleum engineersresponsible for assessing oil and gas shale resources in petroleumbasins; drilling and evaluating oil and gas shale exploration andappraisal wells; or developing and managing oil and gas shalereservoirs. Participants should be familiar with principles of source rockdeposition and interpreting geochemical data obtained on source rock,oil and gas samples.This course includes lectures and several exercises that incorporategeochemical data measured on rock and fluid samples obtainedfrom oil and gas shale exploration, appraisal and productionwells to illustrate the value of integrating those data with othertypes of subsurface information to screen, evaluate and manageshale reservoirs. The training course material is presented in thesame sequence that geologists and petroleum engineers typicallyaccess the same kind of information and data. The course includesmultidisciplinary case studies describing the evaluation of a marinesource rock inferred to have generated the gas produced fromoverlying tight gas sands and the use of gas fingerprinting to refute anallegation that an E&P company contaminated a shallow aquifer bydrilling horizontal gas wells.Upon completion of the course, participants should be able toaccomplish the following:• Integrate legacy data from E&P wells and interpret new dataobtained on rock and fluid samples to evaluate the resourcepotential of shale formations in proven petroleum basins• Apply sequence stratigraphic principles, source rockcharacterization methods, and HC charge modeling results toreduce uncertainty about the scope of new oil and gas shale plays• Interpret geochemical data obtained on well cuttings, conventionalcores, desorption canister and mud gas samples, and producedoil and gas samples to identify shale reservoir intervals with goodcommercial potential• Use geochemical data obtained on produced oil and gas samplesto support well and reservoir management and surveillanceprograms• Understand how to use HC fingerprinting technology to evaluatehorizontal wells completed in shale reservoirs and to allocatecommingled oil and gas productionPre-Convention Short Course 7Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM)Sequence Stratigraphy for Graduate StudentsDates: Saturday, 18 May–Sunday, 19 MayTimes: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Location: Omni William Penn HotelInstructors: Vitor Abreu, David Cleveland and Jack Neal(ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, Houston,Texas)Fee: Professionals $300, Graduate Students $50Includes: Course notes (SEPM CSP #9), refreshments, lunchon Sunday and SEPM membership for studentsLimit: 50 peopleThis course is designed to teach graduate students the principles,concepts and methods of sequence stratigraphy. Sequencestratigraphy is an informal chronostratigraphic methodology thatuses stratal surfaces to subdivide the stratigraphic record. Thismethodology allows the identification of coeval facies, documentsthe time-transgressive nature of classic lithostratigraphic units andprovides geoscientists with an additional way to analyze and subdividethe stratigraphic record. Using exercises that utilize outcrop, core, welllog and seismic data, the course provides a hands-on experience tolearning sequence stratigraphy. The exercises include classic casestudies from which many sequence stratigraphic concepts wereoriginally 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 sequencesand their components in outcrops, cores, well logs and seismic• The application of sequence stratigraphy in non-marine, shallowmarine and submarine depositional settingsPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 19

SHORT COURSES (PRE-CONVENTION)Pre-Convention Short Course 8American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)Faults in the Northern Appalachian Basin and their Effects onBlack ShaleDate: Sunday, 19 MayTime: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Location: David L. Lawrence Convention CenterInstructor: Robert Jacobi (University at Buffalo and EQT,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)Fee: AAPG Members $695 (increases to $795 after 19 April)Nonmembers $895 (increases to $995 after 19 April)AAPG Student Members $115 (limited)Includes: Course notes and refreshmentsLimit: 50 peopleContent: 0.75 CEUThe target audience for this course is oil and gas explorationgeologists working in black shales and other units in the northernAppalachian Basin where the character and orientation of faults andaffected fractures are critical components for a successful drillingprogram. Others should attend who are interested in the tectonicsof the northern Appalachian Basin, the evidence for fault controlleddevelopment of the northern Appalachian Basin, and the effects offault development on the sedimentary record.The course will examine the characteristics of the four predominantfault systems in the northern Appalachian Basin of New York (NY) andPennsylvania (PA). These fault systems, defined by their orientations,include northerly-striking faults, NW-striking faults, arcuate (in mapview) faults, and westerly-striking faults (in NY). Additionally, crossstrike-discontinuities(CSDs), which have variable trends across NYand PA, will also be addressed (in western PA, CSDs strike NW and aresynonymous with the NW-striking fault set). These fault systems havelong-lived histories — each fault system has faults that have been (re)activated in each of the Phanerozoic orogenies.The regional plate tectonic context will be addressed first by reviewingthe relationships of the 4 major fault systems to plate tectonicevolution models of the Appalachian Orogen and Basin. Each faultsystem will then be examined in terms of motion history, fault type,and detailed fault character. The fault descriptions will be especiallyfocused on the Ordovician Utica black shale and the Upper Devonianblack shales. Sources will be primarily:• Proprietary 3-D and 2-D seismic reflection data• Well log data, including FMI images• Outcrop data — the Mohawk Valley section in eastern NY for theUtica, and the Appalachian Basin outcrops across NY for theDevonian black shales.A short review of the standard regional fracture systems is necessaryin order to understand the local anomalous fractures that developed asa result of the fault activity. The anomalous fracture studies are basedon outcrop and FMI data. The effects of faulting on depositional tractsin the Ordovician and the Devonian will be determined from seismicreflection data, outcrop data, and well logs.The attendee will gain knowledge of:• The faulting history in the northern Appalachian Basin and relationto plate tectonics• Typical characteristics of faults in the Ordovician Utica black shaleand the Upper Devonian Marcellus and Geneseo black shales• How fracture sets in the black shales are influenced by faulting• The influence of faulting on deposition, including black shaleThis knowledge base is important for black shale gas explorationand development, since fractures and faults (and the orientation oflateral well bores with respect to those faults and fractures) have asignificant influence on gas production. Although such knowledge isof prime importance for those involved in the Appalachian Basin, theconcepts of fracture development and faulted basin development aretransportable to other basins.Pre-Convention Short Course 9American Association of Petroleum Geologists-Eastern Section(AAPG-ES), Energy Minerals Division (EMD) and Pittsburgh Associationof Petroleum Geologists (PAPG)Black Shale Core WorkshopDate: Sunday, 19 MayTime: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Location: David L. Lawrence Convention CenterInstructors: Patrick Rush (Core Lab, Houston, Texas) and AshleyDouds (EQT, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)Fee: Professionals $250, Students $125 (limited)Includes: Course notes, continental breakfast and refreshmentsLimit: 100 peopleBlack Shale resource plays are a major focus for hydrocarbonexploration and production in North America and globally. Theeconomic impact of oil and gas shale reservoirs has been enormous.These unconventional shale reservoirs have proven to be challengingin terms of sedimentology, petrology and reservoir characterizationdue to the fine grained nature of these rocks and the heterogeneouscharacter of mineralogy, organic matter distribution, lithologies andfacies in these reservoirs. A thorough understanding of the lithofaciesencountered in black shale is necessary in order to optimize fracturestimulation techniques and maximize ultimate hydrocarbon recovery.This Black Shale Core Workshop will examine conventional coresfrom numerous shale resource plays, emphasizing the importance ofintegrating geological, geochemical, petrophysical and engineering datato effectively characterize these reservoirs. This event will also highlightthe significance of various rock characteristics common to black shalereservoirs; including natural fractures, stratification, biogenic fabrics,concretions, authigenic constituents and thermal maturity.20 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

SHORT COURSES (PRE-CONVENTION)The workshop will be organized into a concise series of oralpresentations to highlight important characteristics of each corefollowed by time to examine each of the cores and interact withthe presenters. A poster will accompany each core. The coresrepresent a wide range of black shale reservoirs from North Americarepresenting numerous depositional environments, facies and reservoircharacteristics.Pre-Convention Short Course 10Division of Professional Affairs (DPA) and Pittsburgh Association ofPetroleum Geologists (PAPG)The Three Ps of Geosteering: Principles, Practice and PitfallsDate: Sunday, 19 MayTime: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Location: David L. Lawrence Convention CenterInstructors: Toby V. Barlow (Empirica, Edmond, Oklahoma), MarkGallagher (Encana, Tyler, Texas) and RaymondWoodward (BHL, Plano, Texas)Fee: Professionals $200, Students $100Includes: Course notes and refreshmentsLimit: 50 peopleWith horizontal drilling, geosteering has emerged as a powerfulinterpretation tool. This course is designed to introduce participantsto geosteering principals, interpretation practices, and to recognizepotential pitfalls.Part 1: Geosteering Fundamentals: Mechanics and InterpretationHow does one successfully geosteer and geolocate a horizontal well?The mechanics of well set up, design, data transmission, steeringand gamma correlation will be discussed, as well as the more subtledetails of wellbore stratigraphic placement. Case studies of wells thatencountered faults and non-conformities will be reviewed. We will alsodiscuss the most ideal conveyance of interpreted information.Part 2: Practical Geosteering: Misconceptions, Pitfalls and RemediesGeosteering pitfalls fall into three categories:• Over simplification of pre-drill subsurface geologic uncertainty andover confidence in pre-drill geologic model• Over-confidence in the accuracy and completeness of data fromMWD-LWD, both as to log curves and directional surveys and overconfidencein depth-specificity of mudlog data• Errors by the geosteering decision-maker, e.g. failure to accountfor well path positional uncertainty, over-steering, imprecisecommunications with drillersRemedies are not fool proof, but operational costs and in-targetpercentages can be improved by applying work flows which donot fall victim to misconceptions and which recognize unavoidableuncertainties. Case studies will be reviewed.Pre-Convention Short Course 11Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM)Seismic Geomorphology and Seismic Stratigraphy: ExtractingGeologic Insights from 3-D Seismic DataDate: Sunday, 19 MayTime: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Location: Omni William Penn HotelInstructor: Henry Posamentier (Chevron, Houston, Texas)Fee: Professionals $200, Students $50 (limited)Includes: Course notes and refreshmentsLimit: 60 peopleThis course is designed to enhance interpretation skill sets with regardto geologic interpretation of seismic data. The overall objective is topresent methods for reducing risk with regard to prediction of lithology,reservoir compartmentalization and stratigraphic trapping potential inexploration and production.Specifically, the participant will be shown:• Workflows designed to facilitate extraction of stratigraphic insightsfrom 3-D seismic data• Techniques for 3-D seismic geomorphologic/stratigraphic analyses• Numerous examples of various depositional systems in variousdepositional settingsThe application of seismic geomorphology and seismic stratigraphyto exploration and field development is a natural consequence ofthe advent of high quality and increasingly more affordable andwidespread 3-D seismic data currently available. Integrating analysesof plan view (geomorphologic) and section view (stratigraphic) imagescan significantly enhance predictions of the spatial and temporaldistribution of subsurface lithology (reservoir, source and seal),compartmentalization, and stratigraphic trapping capabilities, as wellas enhanced understanding of process sedimentology and sequencestratigraphy.Participants in the course will be exposed to seismic geomorphologic/stratigraphic workflows which involve:• Initial reconnaissance through 3-D volumes using various slicingtechniques using a variety of different seismic attribute volumesincluding full stack reflection amplitudes, near and far stackedamplitude volumes, and coherence volumes, as well as opacityrendering• Focus on features of geologic interest and further investigatethrough a combination of detailed slicing, interval attributes,horizon picking and amplitude extraction, horizon illumination, etc.• Comprehensive integration of seismic geomorphologic analyseswith seismic stratigraphic analyses, whereby the plan viewis integrated with the section view to ensure a consistentinterpretationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 21

SHORT COURSES (PRE-CONVENTION)Course lectures will involve both PowerPoint presentations as well asinteractive demonstrations of 3-D seismic data interpretation. A widevariety of depositional settings will be shown, ranging from non-marineto marginal marine, shelf and deep water, and will include both clasticas well as carbonate depositional environments. Concepts as wellas applications pertaining to seismic-based analyses of depositionalsystems will be covered in detail.Pre-Convention Short Course 12Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM)Analogs for Carbonate Deposition in Early Rift SettingsDate: Sunday, 19 MayTime: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Location: Omni William Penn HotelInstructor: Paul “Mitch” Harris (Chevron Energy TechnologyCo., San Ramon, California), James Ellis (EllisGeoSpatial, Walnut Creek, California), and SamPurkis (National Coral Reef Institute, NovaSoutheastern University, Dania Beach, Florida)Fee: Professionals $200, Students $50Includes: Course notes, SEPM SC55, GIS Software, refreshmentsLimit: 60 peopleProcessed satellite images, Digital Elevation Models and interpretationmaps for select lacustrine and marginal marine depositional settingsare organized into a GIS to show a spectrum of styles of depositionfor the types of carbonates to be expected in early rift settings(emphasis on microbialites and tufa). Present and past lake/basinmargins are delineated based on published lake level elevations andfor some examples the shorelines representing different lake levelscan be compared to evaluate how changes in size, shape and lakeconfiguration might have impacted carbonate development.East African rift lakes show a range of characteristics to be expectedin lacustrine settings during the earliest stages of rifting, whereas theRed Sea shows well advanced rifting with marine incursion and reefand associated carbonate development. Collectively, the lacustrineexamples show a wide range of sizes with several of them beinglarge enough that they could produce carbonate deposits of potentialeconomic interest. Three of the areas are exceedingly complex inthat they illustrate a large degree of potential depositional faciesheterogeneity due to their size, irregular pattern and connectivity ofsub-basins within the overall lake outline.Objectives of the short course:• Overview of the geological setting of each study area (analog)• Review remote sensing and the workflow for building the GIS• Discuss results of analyzing the analogs• Introduce morphometrics — a field concerned with thecharacterization of geologically relevant forms and patterns in waysthat allow their quantitative handling• Using the Red Sea as an example to thoroughly introducequantitative approaches to compare and contrast the range of reefand associated sedimentary styles and assess the geometry offacies belts in a rift settingBring your laptops to load the SEPM digital publication, GeoPDFs,GoogleEarth files and animations. Sixty-day evaluation DVDs of ESRIArcGIS software will be available to load onto your laptop so you caninteractively work with the GIS database during the workshop andafterward. We will show a diversity of geostatistical tools that can bedeveloped using computational GIS and how they are applicable forthe characterization and modeling of petroleum reservoirs.Notes: Students are asked to bring personal laptops.STAY ON THE CUTTING EDGEOF TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY AND REGISTERFOR A SHORT COURSE AND FIELD TRIPRegister today for a short course and field trip to improve your job skills and enhance your career. The shortcourse and field trip programs are designed to provide you with access to information, skills and technology youneed to make your practice of the geosciences more valuable to you and your employer.22 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

SHORT COURSES (POST-CONVENTION)Post-Convention Short Course 13American Association of Petroleum Geology (AAPG)Course Application of Organic Petrology (Maturation and OrganicFacies), Geochemistry, and Petroleum System Modeling for ShaleGas/Shale Oil Resource EvaluationDate: Thursday, 23 MayTime: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Location: Westin HotelInstructors: Prasanta “Muki” Mukhopadhyay (GlobalGeoenergy Research Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia,Canada) and Thomas Hantschel (IES IntegratedExploration Systems GmbH, A SchlumbergerCompany, Aachen, Germany)Fee: AAPG Members $695 (increases to $795 after 19 April)Nonmembers $895 (increases to $995 after 19 April)AAPG Student Members $115 (limited)Includes: Course notes and refreshmentsLimit: 50 peopleContent: 0.75 CEUThis course is valuable for geoscientists, geophysicists, engineers,students, economists and others who are actively involved orinterested in applying maturation/organic facies, geochemistry andpetroleum system modeling to the evaluation of shale gas and/or shaleoil resources. The participants for this comprehensive one day shortcourse will gain practical knowledge of the unconventional resourceshale plays from various mature and frontier basins.This short course will evaluate the following aspects of shale oil andshale gas evaluation:Maturation/Organic Facies and Geochemistry by Dr. PrasantaMukhopadhyay (Muki)• Implication of anoxia and source rock facies variability• Implications of heat flow in basin analysis and maturationparameters for shale oil and shale gas evaluation• Correlation of petrological and geochemical organic facies andkerogen type and their changes during advanced maturity• A short geochemical appraisal of shale oil and shale gas evaluationincluding an application of kinetic parameters for varioussource rocks, their expulsion efficiency, and mass balance ofhydrocarbons in mature and over-mature source rocksPetroleum Systems Modelling by Thomas Hantschel• Theoretical/practical aspects of heat flow, pore pressure and basisfor geochemical kinetics• One dimensional Basin Modeling exercises with risk analysis forunconventional plays• Theoretical aspects of multi-component PVT, adsorption/free gasesand migration• A 2-D/3-D Petroleum Systems Modeling for shale gas and shale oilplays: e.g. Haynesville play etc.Post-Convention Short Course 14AAPG Professional Women in Earth Sciences (PROWESS) andAssociation for Women Geoscientists (AWG)Unconventional Workforce Assets – Developing New Leaders inthe Energy IndustryDate: Thursday, 23 MayTime: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Location: Westin HotelModerators: Jessica Moore (Chevron, Bakersfield, California) andAnna Cruse (Samson Resources, Tulsa, Oklahoma)Fee: Professionals $150, Students $50 (limited)Includes: Continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments,networking social and slidesLimit: 60 peopleAttend the AAPG PROWESS/AWG short course and engage with someof the industry’s most recognized professionals, in both managementand lead technical positions. The day will begin with a keynote speechby Henna Inam entitled, “How to Ask Powerfully for What You Want”.In this session, participants will learn a five-step model to prepare forand feel more confident in asking for what one wants (i.e., promotion,raise, additional projects) along with five distinct influencing styles andhow to apply them in different situations. Participants will then createan action plan for a specific work situation to practice what is learned.The remainder of the course is taught in a round-table format tofacilitate interactive and personal discussions on career advice. Roundtablediscussion leaders represent the diversity of energy industryemployers, from majors to small independent, government, andacademia. Participants engage in discussions with these experiencedprofessionals and learn how to attain technical or managerial leadershippositions that match their skill set and career goals.Whether you are preparing for your first job, considering a mid-careermove, or starting your second career; attend this short course to steeryour career in the right direction for maximum payout. Immediatelyfollowing the short course, career-altering discussions continue andrelationships are solidified during the networking social.Post-Convention Short Course 15Division of Environmental Geosciences (DEG)Hands-On Groundwater Flow Modeling with AnAqSim (AnalyticAquifer Simulator)Dates: Thursday, May 23–Friday, 24 MayTime: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Location: Westin HotelPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 23

SHORT COURSES (POST-CONVENTION)Instructor:Fee:Includes:Limit:Charles R. Fitts, Ph.D. (University of Southern Maine,Portland, Maine) and Charles F. McLane III, Ph.D.(McLane Environmental, LLC, Princetown, New Jersey)Professionals $650, Students $325 (limited)Course notes and refreshments25 peopleGroundwater modeling is often perceived to be complicated andtime consuming, which sometimes precludes its use on projects thatcould greatly benefit from modeling analyses. AnAqSim, because itis based on the analytic element method, makes modeling easier andless costly for a broad range of hydrogeologic projects and analyses.AnAqSim is a Windows application that allows simulation of steadyand transient flow including heterogeneity, anisotropy, multilayersystems (3-D) and fresh/salt interface flow. It is quicker and easier toset up than numerical models such as MODFLOW, and is well-suitedfor problems that range from simple to moderately complex.This course begins with a review of the principles of groundwater flowand various approaches for computer modeling of flow, includinganalytic elements and finite differences. The remainder of the coursewill focus on how to approach a groundwater modeling task includingHow to set up, calibrate and interpret groundwater flow modelsunder a variety conditions. The instructor’s groundwater modelingsoftware AnAqSim will be used by the students as a hands-ontool to demonstrate and reinforce the concepts, approaches andmethods presented. The students will be able to apply these modelingconcepts to other commercially available groundwater software at thecompletion of the course.During the course, attendees will run a free trial license of AnAqSimon their own laptops for hands-on work with several modelingproblems. The course will explore models of well fields, dewateringsystems, remediation designs, leaching fields, groundwater/surfacewater interaction, or other situations depending on attendee interest.Attendees who complete the course will be eligible for a $130 discounton a full AnAqSim license.Note: Students should bring laptop computer to class.Includes:Limit:Content:Course materials, refreshments and lunch25 people1.5 CEUEach participant will gain an intuitive understanding of the kinds ofseismic features that can be identified by 3-D seismic attributes, thesensitivity of seismic attributes to seismic acquisition and processing,and how ‘independent’ seismic attributes are coupled through geology.Course outcomes:• Use time slices, phantom horizon slices, and stratal slices throughattribute volumes to illuminate stratigraphic features of geologicinterest• Apply single and multi-attribute color display techniques toeffectively communicate attribute images features to others• Identify geological features highlighted by spectral decompositionand wavelet transforms in terms of thin bed tuning• Evaluate the impact of spatial and temporal analysis window sizeon the resolution of geologic features• Use folds and faults imaged by curvature attributes to predictpaleo fractures• Predict which attributes can be used to image the lateral extent offeatures that fall below vertical seismic resolution• Couple mathematically independent attributes to map differentcomponents of the same geologic feature (e.g. bright spots andstructural high, differential compaction seen incurvature and edgesseen in coherence)• Recognize acquisition footprint on seismic attribute time andhorizon slices• Apply attributes to azimuth-limited impedance volumes to identifyfracture trends• Identify the limits of attribute analysis on data that have beenpoorly imaged• Differentiate and choose between relative, band-limited, modeldriven,and geostatistical inversion algorithms• Choose an appropriate clustering algorithm to combineindependent attributes to better delineate geologic features• Use visualization and cross-plotting to validate attribute predictionsusing image logs, microseismic event maps and well logsPost-Convention Short Course 16Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG)3-D Seismic Attributes for Prospect Identification and ReservoirCharacterizationDates: Thursday, 23 May–Friday, 24 MayTime: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Location: Westin HotelInstructor: Kurt Marfurt (University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma)Fee: SEG Members $995 (increases to $1,095 after 23 April)Nonmembers $1,095 (increases to $1,195 after 23 April)Students $300 (increases to $400 after 23 April)To register or for detailed information, contact SEG:http://seg.org/cece@seg.orgRegistration ends 9 MayU.S. $50 cancellation fee before 23 AprilNo refunds after 23 AprilSEG Continuing Education8801 S. Yale Ave., Ste 500Tulsa, OK 7413724 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

FIELD TRIPSPRE-CONVENTION1 Organic-Rich Shales of New York: Core Workshop and Field Trip (PAPG/EMD)2Appalachian Basin Structure: Rafting Trip through the Smoke Hole Canyon(AGS)3 Devonian Gas Shales of the Appalachian Basin (PAPG)4Stratigraphy and Sedimentology of the “Other” Shales, Upper Devonian,Western New York State (PAPG)Thursday, 16 May, 8:00 a.m.–Saturday, 18 May, 6:00 p.m.Thursday, 16 May, 10:00 a.m.–Saturday, 18 May, 6:30 p.m.Thursday, 16 May, 8:00 a.m.–Sunday, 19 May 6:00 p.m.Professionals $575; Students $288Professionals $525; Students $263Professionals $1,550; Students $775Saturday, 18 May, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Professionals $300; Students $1505 Hills, Dales and Oil Trails (PGS) Saturday, 18 May, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Professionals $200; Students $100POST-CONVENTION6789101112131415Rifts, Diabase and the Topographic “Fishhook”: Terrain and Military Geologyof the Battle of Gettysburg – July 1-3, 1863 (DEG/PGS)Stratigraphy and Depositional Setting of Upper Devonian Ohio Black ShaleDivisions and the Overlying Bedford/Berea Sequence in Northeastern Ohio:Dynamic End-Devonian Paleoclimatic Events, Sea-Level Changes, andTectonism Interpreted from Outcrop, Core, and Wireline Logs (OGS)Stratigraphy and Depositional Environments of Middle to Late DevonianNatural Gas Reservoirs in the Central Pennsylvania Appalachian Basin:Marcellus, Burkett and Lockhaven Formations (AAPG-SC/SEPM)Stratigraphy, Stratal Packaging, and Sedimentology of Devonian Shales inOhio and Kentucky (SEPM)Sequence Stratigraphy and Paleoenvironments of the Upper OrdovicianStrata of the Cincinnati Arch (Kentucky-Indiana-Ohio Tristate Area): ShellBeds, Storms, Sediment Starvation, and Cycles (SEPM)Sequence Stratigraphy, Reservoir Architecture of a Coal-Bearing FluvialDeltaic Sedimentary Succession: the Middle Pennsylvanian Upper BreathittGroup, Eastern Kentucky (SEPM/EMD)Range Resources Marcellus Shale Operations in Washington County,Pennsylvania (PAPG/Range Resources-Appalachia LLC, Southern MarcellusShale Division)Coal Mine Drainage Discharges and Treatment Systems in SouthwesternPennsylvania (DEG)The Marcellus Shale in South-Central Pennsylvania, Eastern West Virginiaand Western Virginia (EMD)Facies of the Great American Carbonate Bank in the Central Appalachians(PGS)Wednesday, 22 May, 5:00 p.m.–Thursday, 23 May, 10:00 p.m.Wednesday, 22 May, 7:00 p.m.–Friday, 24 May, 6:00 p.m.Wednesday, 22 May, 3:00 p.m.–Friday, 24 May, 7:00 p.m.Wednesday, 22 May, 4:00 p.m.–Friday, 24 May, 3:00 p.m.Wednesday, 22 May 8:00 p.m.–Saturday, 24 May 8:00 p.m.Wednesday, 22 May, 5:00 p.m.–Saturday, 25 May, 5:00 p.m.Professionals $325; Students $163Professionals double-occupancy $525Professionals single-occupancy $645Students double-occupancy $263Students single-occupancy $323Graduate Students & FacultyAdvisors $50Professionals $600; Students $300Professionals $560; Students $280Professionals $800; Students $400Thursday, 23 May, 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Professionals $100; Students $50Thursday, 23 May, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Professionals $150; Students $75Thursday, 23 May, 8:00 a.m.–Friday, 24 May, 6:00 p.m.Thursday, 23 May, 8:00 a.m.–Saturday, 25 May, 6:00 p.m.Professionals $350; Students $175Professionals $700; Students $350IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING FIELD TRIPS• 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 convention, a $30 enrollment fee will be added to the field trip fee. This fee may be applied toward registration if you decide toattend the convention 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 cancelled if undersubscribed.• To help us better anticipate the number of attendees and avoid premature cancellation of field trips, please register well before 9 April 2013. Field trip cancellationsdue to low enrollment will be considered at this time. No refunds will be allowed on field trips after this date.• We will continue to take registrations for field trips not cancelled, either until they are sold out or closed.• It is important that you note your gender when registering for hotel room assignments.• Several weeks prior to the field trip, you will receive an itinerary with details of meetings points, transportation with the trip phone and fax numbers and e-mailaddresses of hotels and trip leaders, etc.• Proper clothing and supplies are needed for the outdoors (hat, windbreaker, sturdy footwear, sunscreen and rucksack).• Depending on location, temperatures can range from 50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit with or without rain. Participants are advised to check local weather forecasts forlatest updates. Insect repellant and sun protection (sunscreen and hats) are recommended.• Neither AAPG nor field trip leaders and their employers maintain insurance covering illness or injury for individuals.26 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

FIELD TRIPS (PRE-CONVENTION)Pre-Convention Field Trip 1Pittsburgh Association of Petroleum Geologists (PAPG) and EnergyMinerals Division (EMD)Organic-Rich Shales of New York: Core Workshop and Field TripDates: Thursday, 16 May, 8:00 a.m.–Saturday, 18 May,6:00 p.m. (Departs from the Best Western AlbanyAirport, Albany, New York, returns to the David L.Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)Leaders: Taury Smith and Jim Leone (New York StateGeological Survey, Albany, New York), JuergenSchieber and Ryan Wilson (Indiana University,Bloomington, Indiana)Fee: Professionals $575; Students $288 (limited)Includes: Ground transportation, two nights’ lodging basedon double occupancy, lunch Thursday, Friday, andSaturday, refreshments, and guidebookLimit: 54 peopleLakes region. Day three will include visits to see the Rhinestreetand Dunkirk Shales in western New York and will conclude at thePittsburgh Convention Center.Note: Weather should be nice although it could rain and there is anoutside chance it could snow. Participants will need to bring their ownhard hats and safety glasses. Participants should also bring waterproofboots and steel toe boots.Pre-Convention Field Trip 2Appalachian Geological Society (AGS)Appalachian Basin Structure: Rafting Trip through the SmokeHole CanyonDates: Thursday, 16 May, 10:00 a.m.–Saturday, 18 May,6:30 p.m. (Departs and returns to the David L.Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)Leaders: Jaime Toro (West Virginia University, Morgantown,West Virginia)Fee: Professionals $525; Students $263 (limited)Includes: Ground transportation, boats, lifejackets, campgroundfee, camping gear, guidebook, breakfastFriday and Saturday; lunch Thursday, Friday, andSaturday; dinner Thursday and FridayLimit: 12 peopleGeneseo Shale exposed at Taughannock Falls. Photo: Ryan WilsonThis trip will include excellent cores and outcrop exposures of theUtica, Marcellus and Upper Devonian organic-rich shales of New YorkState. The trip will appeal to any geologist or engineer working inthe Appalachian Basin or who has an interest in organic-rich shales.Themes will include basin-scale stratigraphy, depositional environment,sedimentary processes and reservoir characteristics. Day one willbegin with overview talks and core viewing in the morning and willconclude with visits to several spectacular outcrops of the UticaShale. Day two will include visits to quarries where the Marcellus andGeneseo Shales as well as the Onondaga and Tully Limestones arewell exposed and a visit to beautiful Taughannock Falls in the FingerAlmost vertical Devonian Oriskany Sandstone in the forelimb of the Cave Mountain anticline atEagle Rock, Smoke Hole Canyon, West Virginia. Photo: Wikipedia Public DomainThe Smoke Hole Canyon provides an opportunity to experience theAppalachians as they were prior to the 20th Century. It crosses anisolated and roadless portion of West Virginia where the only signs ofcivilization are abandoned cabins and farm houses. The Canyon cutsStudents: There are a limited number of discounted registrations available for students on a first-come, first-served basis. If a discountedspace is still available when you register online it will show up during the registration process. If discounted spots are no longer available, youmay register at the full fee; if we are able to add additional discounted spots we will refund the difference at that time.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 27

FIELD TRIPS (PRE-CONVENTION)Contact between the Hanover Shale and Dunkirk Shale along Walnut Creek, New York.Photo: Gary LashThis trip will view the well-exposed Upper Devonian shale successionof western New York starting with the Dunkirk Shale and ending withthe Middlesex Shale. Six or seven stops will be visited over thisone-day trip. We will consider a variety of aspects of these rocks,including joint chronology and environment (i.e., near or at peak burialdepth versus near-surface exhumation), subsurface stratigraphy, basindynamics, burial and thermal history, and basin hydrography.Note: Mid-May in western New York can be cool and sometimesrather wet. Attendees should be prepared for walking in somecreeks. Certainly, we will not ford creeks if the water level is high, butattendees should have waterproof boots in anticipation of occasionallywalking through perhaps 4-5 inches of water. A few stops requirehiking up and down some grades, and some may require a hard hat.Pre-Convention Field Trip 5Pittsburgh Geological Society (PGS)Hills, Dales and Oil TrailsDates: Saturday, 18 May, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Departs fromand returns to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center)Leaders: Kathy J. Flaherty (ABARTA Oil & Gas Co., Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania)Fee: Professionals $200; Students $100 (limited)Includes: Ground transportation, lunch, refreshments, guidedtour, guidebookLimit: 50 peopleReplica of the Drake Well on the grounds at the Drake Well Museum, Titusville, Pennsylvania.Photo: Kathy J. FlahertyThe group will depart from the convention center, travelling northto visit the McClintock Well, the oldest, continuously operatingoil well in the world (drilled in 1861). We will continue north tothe Drake Well Museum and Grounds for a guided tour of thenew museum exhibits, have lunch in either the new all-purposeroom indoors or the outdoor picnic pavilion, and then resumethe guided tour with the outdoor exhibits including a DrakeWell replica, central-power exhibit, and a deep cable-tool rig.Appropriate for spouses and families, as well as AAPG members.Note: Expect 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit temperatures with goodchance of rain in western Pennsylvania in May. Trip is easy walking,handicap accessible, lots of restrooms, and benches at all public park/museum grounds. Participants should bring good walking shoes, jeansand windbreaker.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 29

FIELD TRIPS (POST-CONVENTION)Post-Convention Field Trip 6Division of Environmental Geology (DEG) and Pittsburgh GeologicalSociety (PGS)Rifts, Diabase and the Topographic “Fishhook”: Terrain andMilitary Geology of the Battle of Gettysburg — July 1–3, 1863Dates: Wednesday, 22 May, 5:00 p.m.–Thursday, 23 May,10:00 p.m. (Departs and returns to the David L.Lawrence Convention Center)Leaders: Jon D. Inners, Robert C. Smith II, Richard C. Keen,Helen L. Delano, Gary M. Fleeger (PennsylvaniaGeological Survey, Middletown, Pennsylvania),Roger J. Cuffey (Pennsylvania State University,State College, Pennsylvania), and John A. Harper(Pennsylvania Geological Survey, Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania)Fee: Professionals $325; Students $163 (limited)Includes: Ground transportation, one night’s lodging based ondouble occupancy, lunch Thursday, refreshments,guidebookLimit: 40 peopleMonument to Brigadier General Gouverneur Warren, erected in 1888 by veterans of the 5th NewYork Infantry Regiment, standing atop a diabase boulder at Little Round Top, looking towardSeminary Ridge and the Blue Ridge in the distance. Photo: Jon D. InnersJust in time for the 150th anniversary of the bloodiest battle everplayed out on American soil, this field trip visits historic Gettysburg,PA and the battle that turned the tide of the American Civil War. Fewbattles in recorded military history demonstrate the relationshipsbetween topography and geology and the ultimate outcome of thefighting as clearly and dramatically as the battle of Gettysburg. FromMcPherson’s Ridge to Seminary Ridge, from Devil’s Den to the“topographic fishhook” (all in the Mesozoic Gettysburg rift basin), thetactics of the competing commanders — Meade for the Union andLee for the Confederacy — can be followed and rationalized with theuse of a geologic map plotted with arrows to show troop movementskeyed to the three days of conflict. Field trip stops will include mostof the important topographic/geologic features that the two armiesattempted to control, producing thousands of casualties in the process— McPherson’s Ridge, Seminary Ridge, Devil’s Den, Little Round Top,Cemetery Ridge, and Culp’s Hill. As an added bonus, we will stop atthe stone bridge over Plum Run at the base of Big Round Top to viewTriassic-age dinosaur tracks.Note: Weather can be very unpredictable at this time of year, varyingfrom sunny and 70 degrees to thunderstorms and 50 degreesFahrenheit. Attendees should be prepared for rain or shine. Dress forcomfort. Concerns are ticks and poison ivy.Post-Convention Field Trip 7Ohio Geological Society (OGS)Stratigraphy and Depositional Setting of Upper Devonian OhioBlack Shale Divisions and the Overlying Bedford/Berea Sequencein Northeastern Ohio: Dynamic End-Devonian PaleoclimaticEvents, Sea-Level Changes, and Tectonism Interpreted fromOutcrop, Core, and Wireline LogsDates: Wednesday, 22 May, 7:00 p.m.–Friday, 24 May,6:00 p.m. (Departs from and returns to the David L.Lawrence Convention Center)Leaders: Gordon C. Baird (SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia,New York), Joe T. Hannibal (Cleveland Museumof Natural History, Cleveland, Ohio), ChristopherLaughrey (Weatherford Laboratories, Golden,Colorado), John Wicks (J L Wicks Exploration,Wooster, Ohio), and Ed Mack (Mormack Industries,Orrville, Ohio)Fee: Professionals double occupancy $525Professionals single occupancy $645Students double occupancy $263 (limited)Students single occupancy $323 (limited)Includes: Ground transportation, two nights’ lodging, breakfastThursday and Friday, lunch Thursday and Friday,refreshments, guidebookLimit: 40 peopleThe latest Devonian stratigraphic succession in northern Ohio(Famennian Huron Shale through Berea Sandstone) records dramaticand imperfectly understood changes in sedimentary facies, spatialrock-unit geometry, and large-scale patterns of tectonic disturbances.This geologic time-slice is marked by global paleoclimaticperturbations (glaciation on Gondwana and in the Appalachian region)and mass extinction events (Hangenberg biocrises).New correlation advances from outcrop information, coupled withwireline logs core, and geochemical information are brought to bearon patterns and timing of dysoxic basin development, recorded byblack shale development, as well as patterns of constructive sedimentprogradation recorded by the Bedford Formation/Berea Sandstonesuccession. Two episodes of seismically triggered, sediment loading30 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

FIELD TRIPS (POST-CONVENTION)Outcrop of the Cleveland Member of the Ohio Shale at Fort Hill within the Rocky River Reservationnear Cleveland, Ohio. Total organic carbon (TOC) is shown by the red line. Scale is shown on theright. Photo: John Wicksand diapirism events will be examined and discussed as will therelated genesis of two coarse-clastic units, the Euclid bluestone andthe Berea Sandstone.The trip will visit classic outcrops, view core, and utilize a map andregional cross section (with electric logs and core) between outcropsto visualize a more complete section and underscore the relationshipbetween these exploration tools and outcrops. A complete sourcerockgeochemical and mineralogy analysis has been done on nearbycore, and at least one of the black shale outcrops, so that participantsmay gain a better understanding of how these tools aid in theoverall depositional-environment interpretation as well as potentialhydrocarbon evaluation. The Huron and Cleveland Members of theOhio Shale, and the Berea Sandstone are oil and gas producinghorizons in Ohio, and/or adjacent states.Note: Weather is variable at this time of year. Participants mayneed a jacket and raingear. Hammers will be useful but collecting isprohibited at some localities. The trip will involve some hiking. Youshould wear nonslip shoes; some paths may be muddy and we maywalk in shallow water.Post-Convention Field Trip 8AAPG Student Chapter (AAPG-SC) and Society for SedimentaryGeology (SEPM)Stratigraphy and Depositional Environments of Middle to LateDevonian Natural Gas Reservoirs in the Central PennsylvaniaAppalachian Basin: Marcellus, Burkett and Lockhaven FormationsDates: Wednesday, 22 May, 3:00 p.m.–Friday, 24 May7:00 p.m. (Departs from and returns to the David L.Lawrence Convention Center)Leaders: Daniel Kohl (Chevron North America, MoonTownship, Pennsylvania), Rudy Slingerland andCourtney Swanson (The Pennsylvania StateUniversity, State College, Pennsylvania), and BobClarke (Consultant, Irving, Texas)Fee: Graduate Students & Faculty Advisors only $50Includes: Ground transportation, two nights’ lodgingbased on double occupancy, breakfast Thursdayand Friday, lunch Thursday and Friday, dinnerWednesday and Thursday, refreshments, guidebookLimit: 35 peopleThis field trip will examine the sedimentology and stratigraphy ofworld famous Appalachian Basin oil and gas reservoirs. First dayof the trip will examine the lower portion of the Middle DevonianMarcellus Formation. These strata were deposited within a thirdorderdepositional sequence (~3 my duration), associated with theMahantango Formation delta complex. We will examine the fullspectrum of depositional environments associated with this sequence,from proximal deltaic sandstones, to the distal organic-rich mudstonesand shales which are the target of unconventional production inOutcrop of the Oatka Creek Member of the Marcellus Formation. Photo: Penn State ABBSGthe basin. Second day will examine the overlying Upper Devonianshale and sandstone reservoirs. The Burkett Member is an emergingunconventional shale gas reservoir in the basin, and exhibits manysimilarities to the underlying Marcellus Formation. The Lock HavenFormation is a conventional sandstone reservoir that has producedmore than 55 billion cubic feet of gas in the Council Run Field, just afew miles west of the outcrop exposures.Each day of this trip will begin by examining cores provided bythe Penn State’s Appalachian Basin Black Shale Research Group(ABBSG), followed by a short drive to exposures of these formationsin the central Pennsylvania Nittany Anticlinorium. Accommodationswill be provided in State College, PA, within walking distance to ThePennsylvania State University.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 31

FIELD TRIPS (POST-CONVENTION)Post-Convention Field Trip 9Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM)Stratigraphy, Stratal Packaging, and Sedimentology of DevonianShales in Ohio and KentuckyDates: Wednesday, 22 May, 4:00 p.m.–Friday, 24 May,3:00 p.m. (Departs from the David L. LawrenceConvention Center and ends at the Bluegrass Airport,Lexington, KY) Registrants must book their owntransportation from Lexington, KYLeaders: Juergen Schieber and Ryan Wilson (IndianaUniversity, Bloomington, Indiana) with Kevin Bohacs,Remus Lazar (ExxonMobil Upstream Research,Colorado) [as instructors], Houston, TexasFee: Professionals $600; Students $300 (limited)Includes: Ground transportation, two nights’ lodging basedon double occupancy, breakfast Thursday andFriday, lunch Thursday and Friday, refreshments,guidebookLimit: 36 peopleConcretionary mass within black shales. Photo: Ryan WilsonLate Devonian black shales of the eastern U.S. are a key analog forhydrocarbon sources and shale gas reservoirs — they have long beenstudied for clues to ancient climates, past ocean conditions, and massextinctions. Black shales were commonly thought to represent distaldeposits that accumulated more or less continuously in deep watersof stratified anoxic basins. Recent research, however, has shownthat these mudstones contain numerous stratal surfaces, primarysedimentary structures, and diverse burrows indicating discontinuoussediment accumulation under relatively energetic and benignconditions. In depth, petrographic and geochemical studies have alsorevealed that although bottom water conditions were often oxygenrestricted, truly anoxic conditions were probably exceedingly rare.coarse sand) rather than quiet water accumulation. Similar sedimentarystructures are quite common in Devonian black shales, indicating anenergetic depositional history.Within these rocks, large scale erosion surfaces can be traced for morethan 600 km and commonly represent more time than the preservedshale strata. These erosion surfaces record intermittent decreasesin accommodation and more energetic bottom conditions. Overlyingmudstone strata show distinct stacking patterns bounded by laterallyextensive surfaces that can be recognized in systematic changes inphysical, biological and chemical attributes.Note: Conditions will include spring temperatures from 60 degreesFahrenheit to 80 degrees Fahrenheit and rain is possible, so rain gearis recommended. There will be only moderate hiking but care shouldbe taken along all road cuts.Post-Convention Field Trip 10Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM)Sequence Stratigraphy and Paleoenvironments of the UpperOrdovician Strata of the Cincinnati Arch (Kentucky-Indiana-OhioTristate Area): Shell Beds, Storms, Sediment Starvation and CyclesDates: Wednesday, 22 May, 8:00 p.m.–Saturday, 24 May,approximately 8:00 p.m. (Departs from the ComfortInn, near the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Airport inErlanger, Kentucky and ends at the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Airport in Erlanger, Kentucky)Registrants must book their own transportation toand from Erlanger, KentuckyLeaders: Carlton E. Brett (University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati,Ohio) and Benjamin Dattilo, (Indiana University–Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana)Fee: Professionals $560; Students $280 (limited)Includes: Ground transportation, three nights’ lodging basedon double occupancy, breakfast Thursday, Friday,and Saturday, lunch Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,refreshments, guidebookLimit: 30 peopleExperimental work on mud deposition at the Indiana Universityflume lab has demonstrated that laminated shales most likely recorddeposition from persistent bottom currents (capable of transportingSmall scale cycles demarcated by rippled shelly limestone beds in upper Kope Formation (UpperOrdovician). Photo: Carleton Brett32 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

FIELD TRIPS (POST-CONVENTION)The Upper Ordovician Mohawkian and Cincinnatian Series (ca. 450to 442 Ma) strata of the Cincinnati Arch are world renowned becauseof their pristine preservation and exceptional exposure. As such,they provide a natural laboratory for exploring cycle and sequencestratigraphy of mixed carbonates and siliciclastics. Recent fieldand subsurface studies provide a well correlated framework formore extensive research on paleoenvironments, paleobiology, andsedimentary processes. They also include the up-dip equivalents oforganic-rich source rocks that are presently being targeted by thepetroleum industry: the Point Pleasant and Utica formations. Theserocks also feature some of the most spectacular Ordovician fossilsin the world. The rich faunas of bryozoans, brachiopods, molluscs,echinoderms, and trilobites are preserved in discrete shell-richlimestones, cyclically interbedded with sparsely fossiliferous shalesand mudstones that may yield exceptionally preserved trilobitesand crinoids. Similar successions of shell beds interbedded withmudstones are common components of Paleozoic successions.In such successions, the genesis of the highly concentrated shell bedsis often attributed to storm winnowing, but this is not the main story;we will highlight new and old approaches and paradigms in the LateOrdovician. This trip will offer an overview of the classic Mohawkianand Cincinnatian Series, with ample opportunity for examiningand collecting the rich fossil assemblages throughout much of thesuccession. Discussions will focus on the origin and correlation ofinterbedded mudstone limestone cycles in terms of high-resolutionsequence stratigraphy; subsidiary themes will be taphonomy, tracefossils, and paleoecology. We will emphasize depositional processes,particularly the role of cyclic variations in siliciclastic sediment supply,carbonate (shell) production, and winnowing by storms and other highenergyevents in a critical discussion of the storm-winnowing model.Note: Conditions should be warm, 60 degrees Fahrenheit to low 80degrees Fahrenheit, possibly humid and quite possibly rainy; layeredclothes, light rain gear may be needed. Physical requirements arenot too strenuous; minor climbing on road cuts; need sunscreen. Thesafety assessment includes caution required on road cuts but we willbe well away from traffic and mostly on secondary roads.Post-Convention Field Trip 11Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) and Energy Minerals Division (EMD)Sequence Stratigraphy, Reservoir Architecture of a Coal-BearingFluvial Deltaic Sedimentary Succession: the Middle PennsylvanianUpper Breathitt Group, Eastern KentuckyDates: Wednesday, 22 May, 5:00 p.m.–Saturday, 25 May,5:00 p.m. (Departs from the David L. LawrenceConvention Center and ends at the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Airport in Erlanger, Kentucky)Leaders: Steve Greb (Kentucky Geological Survey, Lexington,Kentucky), Stephen Flint (University of Manchester,Manchester, United Kingdom), and Rhodri Jerrett(Plymouth University, Plymouth, United Kingdom)Fee:Includes:Limit:Professionals $800; Students $400 (limited)Ground transportation, three nights’ lodging basedon double occupancy, breakfast Thursday, Friday,and Saturday, lunch Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,dinner Thursday and Friday, refreshments, guidebook40 peopleSuperb new section along the Pikeville-Williamsburg, Kentucky 119. Photo: Steve GrebCoal bearing terrestrial sedimentary rocks deposited in paralicsettings remain extremely important hydrocarbon reservoirs, in thecontext of both petroleum and coal bed methane (CBM). The middlePennsylvanian upper Breathitt Group of the central Appalachianforeland basin represents such a succession, and it is superblyexposed in a series of spectacular new and old road-cut sectionsthroughout eastern Kentucky. The purpose of this trip is to examinesub-seismic to seismic-scale facies, and facies distributions in theupper Breathitt Group, and the controls upon these. In particular, thetrip aims to highlight and discuss: 1) architecture and geometry offluvial-influenced, partly tide-influenced mouth bars and bay-fills; 2)fluvial incised valley-fills including longitudinal transects for 10s of km;3) the influence of accommodation through space and time on thecomposition and geometry / thickness (hence correlatability) of coalseams; 4) the manner in which coal, a common facies in terrestrialhydrocarbon reservoirs, can influence the depth of fluvial incision, withimplications for the compartmentalisation of fluvial reservoirs; and 5)palaeosol types and their stratigraphic significance.The Breathitt Group road cuts provide spectacular access to worldclass examples of paralic reservoir analogues that contrast markedlywith the much better known Western Interior outcrops. The field tripshowcases two generations of work by the Liverpool Group in the early1990s plus the enormous body of ongoing studies by the KentuckyGeological Survey.Note: Conditions should be warm, 60 degrees Fahrenheit to low 80degrees Fahrenheit, possibly humid and quite possibly rainy; layeredclothes, light rain gear may be needed. Physical requirements are nottoo strenuous; minor climbing on road cuts; need sunscreen. Thesafety assessment includes caution required on road cuts.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 33

FIELD TRIPS (POST-CONVENTION)Post-Convention Field Trip 12Pittsburgh Association of Petroleum Geologists (PAPG) and RangeResources – Appalachia LLC, Southern Marcellus Shale DivisionRange Resources Marcellus Shale Operations in WashingtonCounty, PennsylvaniaDate: Thursday, 23 May, 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Departs fromand returns to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center)Leaders: Bob Trevail (Dallas Energy, LLC, Freedom,Pennsylvania) and Bill Zagorski (Range Resources –Appalachia LLC, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania)Fee: Professionals $100; Students $50 (limited)Includes: Ground transportation, required safety equipment(hard hats, safety glasses, FR jackets and steel-toeprotection for those without safety boots), lunch,refreshments, guidebookLimit: 80 peoplethe Renz Unit #1. A modern horizontal production site of the Marcelluswill be visited to show what a well pad area looks like following drilling,completion, tie-in and restoration.At this site, a major liquids processing facility can be viewed andphotographed. If time and operational schedules allow, the tour mayvisit an active horizontal drilling rig and possibly a hydrofracturingoperation. During the tour, active discussions will be given covering theregion’s geology, history of coal and oil development and the story ofthe Marcellus development, its early shows and tests, failures, and itsrecent evolution into one of the largest gas plays in the world.Post-Convention Field Trip 13Division of Environmental Geosciences (DEG)Coal Mine Drainage Discharges and Treatment Systems inSouthwestern PennsylvaniaDates: Thursday, 23 May 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Departs andreturns to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center)Leaders: Bob Hedin (Hedin Environmental, Mt. Lebanon,Pennsylvania) and Katherine Schmid (PennsylvaniaGeological Survey, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)Fee: Professionals $150; Students $75 (limited)Includes: Ground transportation, lunch, guidebookLimit: 30 peopleParticipants in the AAPG Field Tour will visit various aspects of shale gas development in SouthwesternPennsylvania, including an active drilling operation like the one seen here, with multiplehorizontal wells drilled from one location. Photo: Mike MackinSouthwestern Pennsylvania has become a major core region forMarcellus Shale development since its original modern discovery in2004 and successful horizontal development in 2007. The region hasa rich petroleum-development history dating back to the late 1800sthat includes the development of the McDonald and Washington-Taylorstown oil field and associated pools, once one of the largest oilfields in the world until the discovery of Spindle top in 1904. Plannedfor the tour is a drive by of a number of older producing fields datingfrom before 1900 as well as a number of early attempts to test theMarcellus Formation commercially. One of the key planned stops isthe official discovery well for the modern Marcellus Shale Gas Play,Aerial view of the Wingfield Pines Passive Treatment System. Photo: PA DEP’s Bureau of AbandonedMine ReclamationThe Pittsburgh area has been extensively mined for coal, andmany of the abandoned underground mines produce large flows ofcontaminated water. Some discharges flow untreated into streamspolluting them, while others are treated with passive and chemicaltechnologies. The field trip will be in the Chartiers Creek watershed justsouth of Pittsburgh which has a 150-year mining legacy. We will visit:1) a reclamation project that includes stream channel reconstruction,subsidence control, and sealing of mine entries; 2) an automatedpumping and lime treatment system; and 3) a passive system wheremine water is treated without electricity or chemicals. Discussion willfocus on hydrogeochemical aspects of the discharges, their treatment,and the growing interest in using mine water in shale-gas operations.34 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

FIELD TRIPS (POST-CONVENTION)Note: The weather should be warm and sunny. You will need to be ableto walk ½ mile or more on grassy paths, so be sure to bring walkingshoes or hiking boots. There are no safety concerns at reclamationsite or passive treatment site. We will coordinate with operator of limetreatment plant about safety issues (may require hard hats).Post-Convention Field Trip 14Energy Minerals Division (EMD)The Marcellus Shale in South-Central Pennsylvania, Eastern WestVirginia and Western VirginiaDates: Thursday, 23 May, 8:00 a.m.–Friday, 24 May,6:00 p.m. (Departs and returns to the David L.Lawrence Convention Center)Leaders: Katharine Lee Avary (Retired-West Virginia Geological& Economic Survey, Morgantown, West Virginia) andJohn M. Dennison (Retired-University of NorthCarolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina)Fee: Professionals $350; Students $175 (limited)Includes: Ground transportation, one night’s lodging based ondouble occupancy, lunches, refreshments, and guidebookLimit: 35 peopleaccess to primary medical care. Cell phone service is limited on muchof the trip.Post-Convention Field Trip 15Pittsburgh Geological Society (PGS)Facies of the Great American Carbonate Bank in the CentralAppalachiansDates: Thursday, 23 May, 8:00 a.m.–Saturday, 25 May,6:00 p.m. (Departs from the David L. LawrenceConvention Center and ends at the BaltimoreWashington Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore,Maryland)Leaders: David K. Brezinski (Maryland Geological Survey,Baltimore, Maryland), John F. Taylor (IndianaUniversity of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pennsylvania),John E. Repetski (U.S. Geological Survey, Reston,Virginia), and Albert D. Kollar (Carnegie Museum ofNatural History, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)Fee: Professionals $700; Students $350 (limited)Includes: Ground transportation, two nights’ lodging based ondouble occupancy, lunch Thursday, refreshments,guidebookLimit: 20 peopleNaturally fractured Marcellus shale with carbonate concretion, Pendleton County, West Virginia.Photo: Katharine Lee AvaryOutcrops of the Middle Devonian Marcellus Shale in the Valley andRidge Province of south central Pennsylvania, West Virginia, andadjacent western Virginia, and on Browns Mountain Anticline (thewesternmost outcrop belt of the Marcellus) will be visited to gain anunderstanding of the lithology, stratigraphy, depositional environmentsand deformation styles of the Marcellus.Note: Short walks along outcrops at road level will not be strenuous.Weather in May can range from cool and wet to hot and humid.Boots, rain gear, hat, long pants and long sleeved shirts are highlyrecommended. Most exposures are along lightly traveled countryroads, with some along state and U.S. highways which are alsonot heavily traveled. Poison ivy can be present so those who aresusceptible should be aware of its presence. Ticks and rattlesnakesare other potential hazards. The outcrops are in rural areas with limitedMiddle member of the Ordovician Stonehenge Formation showing a massive algal thrombolite andthinly bedded flanking strata. Photo: Dave BrezinskiThis trip will visit key exposures that illustrate of the inception,growth and destruction of the Cambrian-Ordovician Great AmericanCarbonate Bank in the central Appalachians. The trip will include stopsalong the Nittany arch of central Pennsylvania, the Great Valley ofwestern Maryland, and the Frederick and Conestoga valleys of centralMaryland and eastern Pennsylvania.Note: Mid-Atlantic weather in May is typified by temperatures of70 degrees Fahrenheit to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with a chance ofrain. Most exposures are road and quarry exposures that requirelittle physical exertion. Quarry visits will require hard hats and safetyglasses. Participants should wear sturdy field shoes. Participants willneed to bring their own hard hats and safety glasses.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 35

Barchfeld PhotographySTUDENT ACTIVITIESYP Meet & GreetDate: Sunday, 19 MayTime: 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Location: David L. Lawrence Convention CenterMake plans to participate in the annual YP Meet & Greet event. Thisis a great networking opportunity and serves as a link to connectstudents and professionals at ACE. The Young ProfessionalsCommittee oversees this event, pairing students and youngprofessionals with experienced AAPG attendees to guide newcomersthrough the convention experience. Participants will have theopportunity to be introduced prior to the Opening Session on Sundayafternoon.Professionals may be paired with one or more students/youngprofessionals. Experienced attendees will then go to the OpeningSession with their group and are encouraged to show the students/young professionals around the Exhibition Hall floor during theIcebreaker Reception, introducing them to other AAPG members andtheir colleagues.This program grows in popularity every year with positive reviews fromall who participate. Please complete the appropriate link on the webpage. More information will follow at a later date.Student and Faculty LoungeDate: Monday, 20 May–Wednesday, 22 MayTime: During exhibition hoursLocation: AAPG Center — Exhibition Hall CComplimentary refreshments are provided each day during exhibitionhours. The lounge offers students their own place to meet with fellowstudents and industry professionals to develop career contracts andlifelong friendships.Student Career SeminarDate: Monday, 20 MayTime: 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.Location: Westin HotelFee: $10Limit: 64 peopleThis workshop is designed to assist students and recent graduatesin their employment search endeavors within the petroleum andenvironmental industries by better understanding the activitiesof day-to-day life in these industries and also offers specific jobsearch strategies and tips for finding that perfect job. There will bea brief introduction to the table discussion leaders, who are industrymanagers and technical professionals, followed by a series of36 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

STUDENT ACTIVITIES30-minute facilitated roundtables wherestudents are encouraged to ask questionsof the discussion leaders. The discussionleaders will rotate amongst the tables,maximizing interaction between industryprofessionals and students. Studentsmay also choose to sign up for a resumereview with an industry recruiter duringthis workshop. The resume review offerspractical guidelines for resume developmentand interviewing tips.A sampling of round-table discussion topicsincludes: the outlook on current industrystaffing needs, recruiting trends, what toexpect from industry employment, andhow to find a mentor. This workshop issponsored by the AAPG/SEG Student ExpoCommittee, which organizes expos and jobfairs across the country at various times ofthe year. Information about these expos canbe found at www.studentexpo.info. Thisis an excellent opportunity to learn moreabout careers in the industry and meetpotential recruiters.AAPG/SEPM Student ReceptionDate: Monday, 20 MayTime: 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Location: Westin HotelAll students and faculty attending theconvention are invited to the AAPG/SEPMStudent Reception. Enjoy hors d’oeuvresand refreshments while mingling with yourpeers. An introduction will be given byan ExxonMobil representative before thetop three poster authors from the Shellsponsored“Selected Academic ResearchTopics: Student Presentations” receiveawards.The Jim Hartman Service to StudentsAward will be conveyed to AAPGrecipient(s) who have contributedexceptional service to AAPG’s StudentPrograms. The awards program closeswith the presentation of the SchlumbergersponsoredOutstanding Student ChapterAwards along with the recognition of theImperial Barrel Award teams.Career Center — Open to all job seekers!Dates: Monday, 20 May: 8:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.Tuesday, 21 May: 8:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, 22 May: 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.The Career Center in Pittsburgh is an AAPG benefit for both employers and job seekers.The room is conveniently accessible to the public and meeting registration is not required toutilize this service. The AAPG Career Center helps job seekers and employers connect in anenvironment specifically designed for petroleum geosciences professionals, saving them bothtime and effort. A full-time attendant will be in the room to answer questions and assist withscheduling interviews, as well as posting resumes and jobs.Job seekers — bring your resume to post to the Career Center bulletin board at no charge.AAPG members also have the option of posting their resumes online.Employers — post jobs on our bulletin board and contact us to reserve a table to meet withjob seekers or share promotional material about your company. Those with paid postings toour online Career Center have access to our online resume database as well. Companies mayreserve half-day, full-day or all 3 days, at no cost. Table must be staffed by your companyrepresentative; limited space available.To reserve your space or for more information contact:Vicki Beighle, AAPG Member Services ManagerE-mail: vbeighle@aapg.orgImperial Barrel Award (IBA)AAPG’s IBA Program is an annual prospective basin evaluation competition for geosciencegraduate students from universities around the world. Teams winning IBA Region and Sectioncompetitions qualify for an opportunity to compete in the international finals during ACE.Sponsoring company representatives are allowed to watch the team presentations. Formore information, please see: www.aapg.org/iba/sponsorship.cfm or contact Mike Mlynek atmikem@aapg.orgThe announcement of the winning teams for this year’s IBA competition will be open for allto attend — and will take place right before the start of the Opening Session and AwardsCeremony. See details on page 10.Convention Volunteers NeededStudents and Young Professionals — sign up to be a volunteer at ACE and earn some cashand other great benefits. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: Judges Room, OpeningSession, Oral Sessions, Poster Sessions and Registration. Here’s what you’ll get: $25 for everyfour hours worked, attendee amenity, Program Book and CD-ROM of abstracts.Select the day(s) and time(s) you are available, as well as the location(s) you prefer, when youregister online. If you prefer to use the printed registration form select “I want to be a studentvolunteer” and you will be contacted for your preferences. To receive benefits, volunteers mustbe either students or employees in the industry who are recent (2011-2012) graduates. Formore information contact: Ray Follador, Volunteer Chair (geodawg@comcast.com)Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 37

SEPM ANNUAL MEETINGHeld in conjunction with the AAPG Annual Convention & ExhibitionSEPM Business Meeting/LuncheonEarth’s Deep-Time Insight into Our Climate SystemDate: Tuesday, 21 MayTime: 12:00 p.m.–1:10 p.m.Fee: $50Location: Omni William Penn HotelIsabel Patricia Montañez is a Professor inthe Department of Geology at the Universityof California, Davis. Dr. Montañez is a fieldgeologist and geochemist whose researchfocuses on the marine and terrestrial archiveof paleo-atmospheric composition andpaleoclimate conditions, in particular inreconstructing records of greenhouse gasclimatelinkages during past periods of majorclimate transitions. She received her Ph.D.in geology from Virginia Polytechnic Instituteand State University in 1990, was awarded the James Lee WilsonYoung Scientist (1996) and Outstanding Paper awards from the Societyfor Sedimentary Geology (1992), the AAPG Cam Sproule Award (1996),and is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America and recent Fellowof the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation (2011-2012).She presented the 2012 F. Earl Ingerson Lecture of the GeochemicalSociety at the National Meeting of the Geological Society of America.She was the Chair and lead author of the National Academy of Science— National Research Council’s Report on the Importance of Deep-Time Geologic Records for Understanding Climate Change Impactsand a member of the National Academy of Sciences Committee onNew Research Opportunities in the Earth Sciences. Isabel’s talk isentitled Earth’s Deep-Time Insight into Our Climate System.Earth has two fundamentally different climate states — a cool“icehouse” state characterized by the waxing and waning ofcontinental-based ice sheets at high latitudes and a “greenhouse”state characterized by much warmer temperatures globally and onlysmall or no ice sheets. Although earth has been in an icehouse for thepast 34 million years, warmer greenhouse conditions have been the“typical” climate state of the past half billion years.At the current rate of global C emissions, atmospheric CO 2is projectedto increase by the end of this century to levels last experienced onearth prior to the onset of our current glacial state. Insight into howthe earth system will function in such an evolving and high CO 2environment uniquely resides in the deep-time analogs of past climatechange and ecosystem response.The deep-time archive provides the only integrated record of thefull spectrum of climate related processes, feedbacks, and complexclimate-ecosystem interactions in the earth system. Study of thedeep-time geologic record reveals climate change in the past that wasat times far more dynamic than suggested by reconstructions of thepast few hundred thousand years. Data-climate model comparisonsof past warm periods further suggest that the magnitude and durationof climate change and the CO 2levels at which critical climate andecological thresholds could be crossed may well be underestimated bycurrent climate projections. This presentation will discuss evidence foratmospheric CO 2-climate coupling throughout Earth history and what itreveals regarding climate sensitivity to CO 2-forcing.Examples of past major transitions will be used to illustrate howgreenhouse-gas forced climate change has unfolded in the past andto characterize the fingerprints of change that herald climate andecological thresholds. Deep-time paleoclimate issues of highestpriority and the associated research needs will be highlighted.SEPM President’s Reception and Awards CeremonyDate: Tuesday, 21 MayTime: 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.Location: Omni William Penn HotelSEPM President David Budd invites you toan evening of celebration to honor the 2013award winners of the Society for SedimentaryGeology (SEPM) and a fantastic event tonetwork and visit with colleagues old andnew.The Twenhofel Medal, the highest awardof SEPM given in recognition of a career ofoutstanding contributions to sedimentarygeology, will be presented to Paul Enos.SEPM Honorary Membership, given for both scientific contributionsand service to the society, will be awarded to Dale Leckie.The other science award recipients are J. Casey Moore, who willreceive the Francis P. Shepard Medal in recognition of excellencein marine geology; Kenton Steward Wall Campbell, the RaymondC. Moore Medal in recognition of excellence in paleontology; J.A.D.“Tony” Dickson, the Pettijohn Medal for excellence in sedimentology;and Kyle M. Staub, the Wilson Award for excellence in sedimentarygeology by a younger geoscientist.SEPM will honor the recipients of the Best Paper Awards for 2011 inboth of its journals, Journal of Sedimentary Research and PALAIOS.SEPM will also recognize the Best Student Presentation Awards fromthe 2013 Annual Meeting, where cash prizes will be presented to thetop student presenters from the SEPM Student Awards Poster Sessionscheduled for Monday at Pittsburgh, sponsored by Nexen.As always SEPM will recognize the members of the 2013 AnnualMeeting Organizing Committee, without whom the meeting could nottake place, and SEPM Foundation Student Grant recipients.38 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

SEPM ANNUAL MEETINGHeld in conjunction with the AAPG Annual Convention & ExhibitionThe reception will begin at 7:00 p.m. with cocktails available at cashbars and substantial hors d’oeuvres. The awards ceremony will start at7:30 p.m.SEPM Research Group Meetings and ReceptionDate: Monday, 20 MayTime: 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.Location: Omni William Penn HotelThe Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) would like to inviteanyone who is interested in research group activities to attend theSEPM Research Group Meetings.Individual Research Groups will meet on Monday, 20 May. Specificlocations will be announced later. Check the SEPM website for updatesat www.sepm.org.AAPG/SEPM Student ReceptionDate: Monday, 20 MayTime: 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Location: Westin HotelThe Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) would like to invite allstudents to attend the combined AAPG/SEPM Student Receptionsponsored by ExxonMobil. The reception is held just prior to theSEPM Research Group meetings on Monday, 20 May at the WestinHotel. Students can enjoy food and drink and then go on to the SEPMResearch Group topic of their choice to network and listen to the latestdiscussions.SEPM Research Symposium: Depositional Systems andSedimentology of Shale and Tight-Sand ReservoirsDate: Tuesday, 21 MayTime: 8:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.–5:05 p.m.Location: Room 319/320/321Co-Chairs: B. Zempolich, A. Carroll and S. EgenhoffGlobal interest in shale and tight-sand unconventional reservoirs as asignificant new hydrocarbon resource demands innovative researchinto unraveling the unique depositional systems and sedimentologicprocesses that contributed to their accumulation. This researchsymposium is intended to highlight stratigraphic and sedimentologicresearch and emerging depositional concepts which can be used aspredictive tools in exploration and exploitation of unconventional shaleand tight-sand reservoirs.Research topics to be presented as part of the Symposium include::• Use of sequence-stratigraphic approaches and chemostratigraphicmethods in the identification of shale and tight-sandreservoir ‘sweet spots’.• Sedimentologic and stratigraphic influence on fracture mechanicsand organic geochemistry of shale and tight-sand reservoirs.• Comparison of ‘deep’ versus ‘shallow’ depositional models for theaccumulation of organic-rich shale facies.• Organic-rich shale facies — A consequence of regional tectonodepositionalsystems and basin evolutionary history or globalevents?• Conventional siliciclastic depositional models — Are theyappropriate for interpretation of unconventional shale and tightsandreservoirs?• Exploring mudstones and tight-sand reservoirs — depositionalprocesses and characterization.• Reservoir prediction in low-permeability lacustrine facies.See details on pages 56, 63 and 73 of the technical program.SEPM Field Trips, Short Courses and Core WorkshopDate: Pre- and Post-ConventionBe sure to check out the great array of trips and courses available forthis meeting. Students should especially be aware of the SequenceStratigraphy Course for Graduate Students sponsored by ExxonMobiland that the other SEPM courses and field trips have numerous heavilydiscounted student seats sponsored by multiple companies.SEPM Best Student Poster Presentation CompetitionSEPM will be recognizing the top student presentations from theSEPM Student Awards Poster Session (Monday) at the Pittsburgh2013 meeting. The top student presenters will be recognized with cashprizes at the SEPM President’s Reception and Awards Ceremony onTuesday evening.For additional information contact Theresa Scott (tscott@sepm.org) orHoward Harper (hharper@sepm.org) at SEPM Headquarters.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 39

TECHNICAL PROGRAM AT A GLANCETHEME SESSION DAY TYPE LOCATIONSpecial Sessions History of Petroleum Geology Forum (AAPG) Sunday p.m. Oral Room 413/414/415Theme 1: GlobalUnconventional ResourcesTheme 2: The AppalachianBasin – A Re-emergingGiantTheme 3: EmergingConventional FrontiersTheme 4: ActiveConventional Oil and GasFieldsDiscovery Thinking (AAPG/DPA) Monday p.m. Oral Room 301/302/303/304/305Michel T. Halbouty Lecture (AAPG) Monday p.m. Oral Room 301/302/303/304/305Energy Policy Forum: Demand Side of the Natural Gas Price Equation (AAPG/DPA/GEODC) Tuesday p.m. Oral Room 406Special Session: Hurricane Sandy and Our Vulnerable Developed Coastlines (Eastern Section AAPG) Tuesday p.m. Oral Room 408/409/410Theme 1: Lower Paleozoic Unconventional Plays of the Northeast U.S. (EMD/AAPG) Monday a.m. Oral Room 301/302/303/304/305Theme 1: Insights from Paleogeography, Tectonic Setting and Burial History (AAPG) Monday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 1: Resource Plays I (AAPG/EMD) Monday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 1: Resource Plays II (AAPG/EMD) Monday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 1: Shale Plays of the Americas (Non-U.S.) (AAPG/EMD) Monday p.m. Oral Room 319/320/321Theme 1: The Bakken Petroleum System (AAPG/EMD) Tuesday a.m. Oral Room 301/302/303/304/305Theme 1: Unconventionals I (EMD/AAPG) Tuesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 1: Unconventionals II (EMD/AAPG) Tuesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 1: The Eagle Ford Petroleum System (EMD/AAPG) Tuesday p.m. Oral Room 301/302/303/304/305Theme 1: Evaluation of European Shales (EMD) Wednesday a.m. Oral Room 319/320/321Theme 1: Shale and Tight Oil Plays from Around the Globe (EMD) Wednesday a.m. Oral Room 301/302/303/304/305Theme 1: EMD Coal, Hydrates and Geothermal Wednesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 1: Unconventional Resources in China (AAPG) Wednesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 1: Shale Plays of China (AAPG) Wednesday p.m. Oral Room 408/409/410Theme 1: Unconventional Reservoirs: The State of the Art (AAPG) Wednesday p.m. Oral Room 413/414/415Theme 1: Worldwide Unconventional Reservoirs (AAPG/EMD) Wednesday p.m. Oral Room 301/302/303/304/305Theme 2: World Class Resources Emerge from a Historic Basin (AAPG) Tuesday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 2: World Class Resources Emerge from a Historic Basin I (AAPG) Wednesday a.m. Oral Room 403/404/405Theme 2: World Class Resources Emerge from a Historic Basin II (AAPG) Wednesday p.m. Oral Room 403/404/405Theme 3: Recent Discoveries and Leading Edge Technologies (AAPG) Monday a.m. Oral Room 319/320/321Theme 3: Emerging Oil and Gas Plays Worldwide (AAPG) Tuesday a.m. Oral Room 317/318Theme 3: Applied Technologies for Regional Play Analysis (AAPG) Tuesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 3: International Oil and Gas Plays (AAPG) Tuesday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 4: Conventional Oil and Gas Fields I (AAPG) Monday a.m. Oral Room 413/414/415Theme 4: Conventional Oil and Gas Fields II (AAPG) Monday p.m. Oral Room 413/414/415Theme 4: Conventional Oil and Gas Fields (AAPG) Tuesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 5: Siliciclastics Theme 5: Alluvial-Fluvial Deltaic-Eolian Siliciclastics (SEPM) Monday a.m. Oral Room 406Theme 5: Advances in Correlation Methods and Architectural Analysis of Clastic Reservoirs (SEPM) Monday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 5: Alluvial-Fluvial Deltaic-Eolian Siliciclastics I (SEPM) Monday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 5: Alluvial-Fluvial Deltaic-Eolian Siliciclastics II (SEPM) Monday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 5: Sedimentology, Geomorphology and Stratigraphy of Coastal, Estuarine…(SEPM) Tuesday a.m. Oral Room 408/409/410Theme 5: SEPM Research Symposium-Depositional Systems and Sedimentology…(SEPM) Tuesday a.m. Oral Room 319/320/321Theme 5: Deep Water Siliciclastics I (AAPG/SEPM) Tuesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 5: Deep Water Siliciclastics II (AAPG/SEPM) Tuesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 5: Domestic and International Turbidites (AAPG/SEPM) Tuesday p.m. Oral Room 403/404/405Theme 5: Outcrop, Subsurface and Simulation: Perspectives on Quantitative Modeling…(SEPM) Tuesday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 5: Sedimentology, Geomorphology and Stratigraphy of Coastal, Estuarine…(SEPM) Tuesday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 5: SEPM Research Symposium-Depositional Systems and Sedimentology…(SEPM) Tuesday p.m. Oral Room 319/320/321Theme 5: Advances in Correlation Methods and Architectural Analysis of Clastic Reservoirs (SEPM) Wednesday a.m. Oral Room 406Theme 5: Diagenetic Effects on Clastic Reservoirs — Climate and Weathering Controls (SEPM) Wednesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 5: SEPM Research Symposium-Depositional Systems and Sedimentology of Shale…(SEPM) Wednesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 5: Source-to-Sink Sedimentary Systems (SEPM) Wednesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 5: Outcrop, Subsurface & Simulation: Perspectives on Quantitative Modeling…(SEPM) Wednesday a.m. Oral Room 406Theme 5: Diagenetic Effects on Clastic Reservoirs — Climate and Weathering Controls (SEPM) Wednesday a.m. Oral Room 406Theme 5: Source-to-Sink Sedimentary Systems (SEPM) Wednesday a.m. Oral Room 40640 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAM AT A GLANCETHEME SESSION DAY TYPE LOCATIONTheme 6: Carbonates andEvaporitesTheme 7: Energy and theEnvironmentTheme 8: Analysis ofPetroleum SystemsTheme 9: StructuralGeology and TectonicsTheme 10: Geophysics andSeismologyTheme 11: E&PTechnology and Research—The Past and The FutureAAPG and SEPM StudentPoster SessionsTheme 6: Interplay of Evaporites and Carbonates, Including Microbialites (SEPM) Monday a.m. Oral Room 403/404/405Theme 6: New Tools and Techniques to Characterize Carbonate Reservoirs…(AAPG) Monday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 6: Carbonate Diagenesis (SEPM) Monday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 6: Carbonate Reservoirs and New Plays (AAPG/SEPM) Monday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 6: Porosity Creation in Carbonate Reservoirs through Burial Corrosion…(AAPG/SEPM) Monday p.m. Oral Room 406Theme 6: Unconventional Carbonate Reservoirs (AAPG/SEPM) Monday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 6: Modern Carbonates (SEPM) Tuesday a.m. Oral Room 407Theme 6: The Great American Carbonate Bank — Geology & Economic Resources…(SEPM) Tuesday a.m. Oral Room 406Theme 6: Carbonates and Evaporites I (SEPM) Tuesday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 6: Carbonates and Evaporites II (SEPM) Tuesday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 6: Identification and Modeling of Complex Pore Systems in Carbonate…(SEPM) Tuesday p.m. Oral Room 317/318Theme 6: Stratigraphy, Sedimentology, and Diagenesis of Carbonate and Interbed…(AAPG/SEPM) Wednesday a.m. Oral Room 408/409/410Theme 6: Porosity Creation in Carbonate Reservoirs (SEPM) Wednesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 6: High Resolution Chronostratigraphy of Carbonate Systems and…(AAPG/SEPM) Wednesday p.m. Oral Room 317/318Theme 7: Evaluating Environmental Impacts from Shale Gas Development (DEG) Monday p.m. Oral Room 403/404/405Theme 7: Water Risks and Mitigation Strategies in Unconventional Development (DEG) Tuesday a.m. Oral Room 413/414/415Theme 7: Advances in Carbon Capture and Storage (DEG) Tuesday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 7: Mitigating Environmental Impacts in the Oil and Gas Industry (DEG) Tuesday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 7: Advances in Carbon Capture Storage (DEG) Wednesday a.m. Oral Room 407Theme 7: Water Risks and Mitigation Strategies in Unconventional Development (DEG) Wednesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 8: Basin Analysis, Sedimentation & Tectonics I (SEPM) Monday a.m. Oral Room 408/409/410Theme 8: Exploring the Role of Ichnology in Modifying Porosity and Permeability I (SEPM) Monday a.m. Oral Room 317/318Theme 8: Basin Analysis, Sedimentation & Tectonics II (SEPM) Monday p.m. Oral Room 408/409/410Theme 8: Exploring the Role of Ichnology in Modifying Porosity and Permeability II (SEPM) Monday p.m. Oral Room 317/318Theme 8: Petroleum Systems: Dynamics of Porosity, Permeability and Basin Evolution (AAPG) Wednesday a.m. Oral Room 413/414/415Theme 8: Analysis of Sedimentary Basins and Petroleum Systems (AAPG/SEPM) Wednesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 9: Extensional Tectonics: Implications for Tectonostratigraphic Evolution…(AAPG) Monday a.m. Oral Room 317/318Theme 9: Geomechanical Modeling of Natural and Stimulated Reservoirs (AAPG) Monday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 9: Exploration in Salt and Deep Water Structural Systems (AAPG) Monday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 9: Fault Analysis and Fault Controlled Traps (AAPG) Monday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 9: Contractional Tectonics & Fold-Thrust Belts: Implications for Exploration…(AAPG) Tuesday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 9: Impact of Faulting, Fracturing, and Stress in Shale and Tight Reservoirs…(AAPG) Tuesday p.m. Oral Room 413/414/415Theme 9: Exploration in Salt and Deep Water Structural Systems (AAPG) Tuesday p.m. Oral Room 408/409/410Theme 9: Contractional Tectonics & Fold-Thrust Belts: Implications for Exploration…(AAPG) Wednesday a.m. Oral Room 317/318Theme 9: Extensional Tectonics: Implications for Tectonostratigraphic Evolution…(AAPG) Wednesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 9: Impact of Faulting, Fracturing, and Stress in Shale and Tight Reservoirs…(AAPG) Wednesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 9: Geomechanical Modeling of Natural and Stimulated Reservoirs (AAPG) Wednesday p.m. Oral Room 319/320/321Theme 9: Fault Analysis and Fault Controlled Traps (AAPG) Wednesday p.m. Oral Room 319/320/321Theme 10: 3-D Seismic Attribute Method-based Interpretations Relevant to Stratigraphic…(AAPG) Monday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 10: Potential Fields and Other Geophysical Methods and Analysis Techniques…(AAPG) Monday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 10: VSP, Microseismic, Rock Physics Methods Relevant to Exploration Geophysics I (AAPG) Monday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 10: VSP, Microseismic, Rock Physics Methods Relevant to Exploration Geophysics II (AAPG) Monday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 10: 3-D Seismic Attribute Method-based Interpretations Relevant to Stratigraphic…(AAPG) Tuesday a.m. Oral Room 403/404/405Theme 10: Geology/Geophysics Integration Case Studies (AAPG) Tuesday p.m. Oral Room 407Theme 10: Microseismic Methods Relevant to Fracturing and Exploration Geophysics (AAPG) Wednesday p.m. Oral Room 407Theme 11: Geochemical Assessment of Petroleum Resources (DEG) Monday a.m. Oral Room 407Theme 11: Application of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy to Reservoir Assessment I (AAPG/SEPM) Monday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 11: Application of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy to Reservoir Assessment II (AAPG/SEPM) Monday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallTheme 11: Insights on Petroleum Production/Astrogeology (AAPG) Monday p.m. Oral Room 407AAPG Student Research Poster Session Monday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallSEPM Student Research Poster Session Monday p.m. Poster Exhibition HallAdditional AAPG Student Research Poster Session Tuesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallAdditional SEPM Student Research Poster Session Tuesday a.m. Poster Exhibition HallPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 41

TECHNICAL PROGRAMMONDAY MORNING ORALSUNDAY AFTERNOON ORAL SESSIONS*Denotes presenter other than first authorHistory of Petroleum Geology Forum (AAPG)Room 413/414/415Co-Chairs: S. Testa and L. WoodforkSee Summary Page 61:00 Introductory Remarks1:05 Why the History of Petroleum Matters: R. Sorkhabi1:30 Geology Impacts History: Influence of the Edwards Plateauon Frontier History of the Texas Hill Country: P. R. Rose1:55 Past, Present and Future Advancements in Methods forDetecting Hydrocarbon Seepage after 75 Years:D. Seneshen, J. V. Fontana*2:20 From the Battle of Fredricksburg to Promised Land — AHistorical Perspective of Hydraulic Fracturing: S. TestaMONDAY MORNING ORAL SESSIONS*Denotes presenter other than first authorTheme 1: Lower Paleozoic Unconventional Plays of theNortheast U.S. (EMD/AAPG)Room 301/302/303/304/305Co-Chairs: H. Cander and R. Blood8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 An Overview of Pre-Devonian Petroleum Systems – UniqueCharacteristics and Elevated Risks: B. J. Katz8:25 Role of Petroleum Systems Modeling in Appraising thePoint Pleasant Play, Eastern Ohio: S. G. Crews, J. M. Guthrie,K. Ahmed, J. A. Vines8:45 Shallow Onlap Model for Ordovician and Devonian Organic-Rich Shales, New York State: L. B. Smith9:05 Vigorous Anaerobic Methane Oxidation in the UpperDevonian Succession, Western New York; PossibleEvidence for Devonian Gas Hydrates: G. Lash, R. Blood9:25 Break10:10 Biogenic Silica in the Devonian Shale Succession of theAppalachian Basin, USA: R. Blood, G. Lash, L. C. Bridges10:30 Assessment of CO 2Enhanced Recovery in Shale GasReservoirs: Preliminary Results from a Pilot Test in theDevonian Ohio Shale, Johnson County, Kentucky:B. C. Nuttall, D. E. Riestenberg, M. L. Godec, R. J. Butsch10:50 Gas Storage and Production in the Devonian Age LowerHuron Shale Formation in the Big Sandy Field, Kentucky:K. Pankowski-Heckman, S. McCallum11:10 Prediction and Distribution Analysis of Marcellus ShaleProductive Facies in the Appalachian Basin, USA: G. Wang,T. R. Carr11:30 An Initial Assessment of the Point Pleasant and UticaReservoirs in Eastern Ohio: K. A. BowkerTheme 9: Extensional Tectonics: Implications forTectonostratigraphic Evolution and Play Element Prediction(AAPG)Room 317/318Chair: I. Norton8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Tectono-Stratigraphic Evolution of the West OrkneyBasin, NE Atlantic Margin: Implications for HydrocarbonExploration: P. C. Bird, J. A. Cartwright8:25 New Insight into Supradetachment Basin Formation and Fillfrom Basin-margin Growth Strata, Hornelen Basin, Norway:J. L. Aschoff8:45 Structure and Early Evolution of the Northwestern Gulf ofMexico: New Constraints from Marine Seismic RefractionData: H. J. Van Avendonk, D. R. Eddy, G. Christeson, I. Norton,G. Karner, C. Johnson, E. Kneller, J. W. Snedden9:05 Unthinkable Physical Analogs for the Modern Concepts onContinental Stretching and Rupturing: P. V. ZalánTheme 8: Exploring the Role of Ichnology in Modifying Porosityand Permeability I (SEPM)Room 317/318Co-Chairs: K. J. Cunningham and H. Curran10:05 Introductory Remarks10:10 Alteration of Original Porosity and Permeability inContinental Deposits by Soil Biota: Concepts and Examples:S. T. Hasiotis, A. F. Halfen, H. N. Wasserman, D. Hirmas,J. Counts10:30 Ichnology and Paleopedology: Keys to UnderstandingReservoir Quality in Continental-Estuarine Deposits ofthe Donovan Sand (Lower Cretaceous), Citronelle Field,Alabama: J. Pashin, D. C. Kopaska-Merkel, A. C. Arnold10:50 Bioturbation and Reservoir Quality: Towards a GeneticApproach: D. Knaust11:10 Ichnogenic Megaporosity and Permeability in CarbonateAquifers and Reservoirs: Definitions and Examples:H. Curran, K. J. Cunningham11:30 Stratiform Flow in Aquifers: Implications of Thalassinidean-Generated Ichnofabrics in Lower Cretaceous toPleistocene Carbonates: K. J. CunninghamTheme 3: Recent Discoveries and Leading Edge Technologies(AAPG)Room 319/320/321Co-Chairs: J. Bruce and J. Gordon8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Using Continuous Real-Time Compositional Gas Data forHorizontal Drilling and Detection of Natural Gas Liquids(NGL): W. Nagel8:25 Production Testing from Cuttings: J. M. Evensen8:45 Lightning Data, A New Geophysical Data Type: H. R. Nelson,D. Siebert, L. R. Denham9:05 Ocean Bottom Node Seismic Imaging — New TechnologyDeployed in Deepwater Nigeria: J. McCloy, S. Iyiola, M. Bee,G. Smith, C. Page, E. Berg9:25 Break10:10 Global Palaeogeography and Palaeo-Earth Systems inthe Modelling of Source Rock Depositional Space and thePredictive Mapping of Source Quality: Regional Examplesfrom East Africa and Atlantic Ocean Margin Basins:J. Harris, E. Anderson, A. Adriasola Munoz, R. Crossley,C. Glover, J. Hoyle, N. Stronach, C. Watkins, J. Watson,M. Goodrich, P. Valdes, R. Proctor42 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAM10:30 Exploration Success in the Eastern Mediterranean: LevantBasin Gas Discoveries: D. Needham, J. French, M. Barrett,B. Bruce, V. O’Brien, G. Romero, M. Bogaards, J. Van Horn,G. Franco, S. Fenton10:50 Breakthrough Concept “Turning Hazards Into Resources,The Forgotten Play”: M. Isa, R. Kahar*, S. Shahar, S. Yu11:10 Wilcox Rebirth: South Louisiana: T. Rynott11:30 Independent Explorers Create High Value Opening Up NewCountries: J. WilsonTheme 6: Interplay of Evaporites and Carbonates IncludingMicrobialites (SEPM)Room 403/404/405Co-Chairs: C. Kerans, E. Franseen and C. Iannello Bachtel8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Characterisation and Origin of Anhydrite-Rich ‘Lateral Caprock’Adjacent to Halite-Cored Salt Diapirs; Implications forProspectivity in Salt Basins: C. A. Jackson, M. M. Lewis, A. Mannie8:25 The Central High Atlas in Morocco: A Snapshot of aJurassic Diapiric Rifted Basin: J. Vergés, E. Saura, G.Messager, J. Martín-Martín, M. Moragas, P. Razin, C. Grelaud,R. Joussiaume, M. Malaval, D. Hunt8:45 Diapiric Controls on Early Jurassic Carbonate PlatformMargins of the Central High-Atlas, Morocco: P. Razin, C.Grélaud, R. Joussiaume, M. Malaval, E. Saura, J. Martín-Martín, J. Vergés, G. Messager, M. Moragas, D. Hunt9:05 Characterization of Lacustrine Carbonate MicrobialiteFacies Associations of the Lower Cretaceous CodóFormation (Northeast Brazil): A. Bahniuk, J. A. McKenzie, S.Anjos, A. Barros, C. Vasconcelos9:25 Break10:10 Tectonic Controls on Very Thick and Laterally ConfinedMicrobialites in the Pre-Salt Petroleum System of the SouthAtlantic: P. V. Zalán10:30 Lithology, Stratigraphic Architecture and Salt-relatedStructural Styles within the Enigmatic Evaporites of theAptian Ariri Formation, Santos Basin, Offshore Brazil: C.Rodriguez, C. A. Jackson, R. Bell, A. Rotevatn, M. Francis10:50 Implications of Reservoir Quality Development andDistribution from Initial Petrographic Investigationsof Lacustrine Microbial Carbonates of the YacoraiteFormation, Northwestern Argentina: J. W. Eleson, S. E.Kaczmarek11:10 Controls on Reservoir Development in the Toca Formationof Block 0, Offshore Cabinda, Angola: M. S. Wasson, A.Saller, D. Self11:30 Stevensite, Oolite, and Microbialites in the Eocene GreenRiver Formation, Sanpete Valley, Uinta Basin, Utah: P.Buchheim, S. M. AwramikTheme 5: Alluvial-Fluvial Deltaic-Eolian Siliciclastics (SEPM)Room 406Co-Chairs: J. L. Aschoff and B. J. Willis8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Influence of Water and Sediment Supply on theCompleteness of the Stratigraphic Record and theConstruction of Stratigraphic Surfaces in Alluvial Fans andDeltas: K. M. Straub, C. Esposito8:25 Geomorphic Elements in Modern Continental SedimentaryBasins: G. Weissmann, A. J. Hartley, G. Nichols, L. Scuderi8:45 Trace Fossil and Lithofacies Associations, LowerTriassic Fremouw Formation, Beardmore Glacier, CentralTransantarctic Mountains, Antarctica: S. T. Hasiotis, P. P. Flaig9:05 Analysis and Correlation of Growth Strata of the LowerDawson Formation: Insight into the Tectono-stratigraphicEvolution of the Colorado Front Range: K. Harvey, J. Aschoff9:25 Break10:10 Facies Characterization and Stratigraphic Prediction ofProximal Fluvial Systems in Endorheic Basins — The Viewfrom the Margins: D. Ventra10:30 Funny Things Meanders Do: A Summary of the Diversity ofMeander Processes and Morphology and Implications forReservoir Geometry and Quality within Channel Belts:J. Holbrook10:50 Deltas or Marine-Influenced Distributive Fluvial Systems?Predicting Facies Distributions in Fluvio-Deltaic Systems:A. Hartley, G. Weissmann, L. Scuderi, K. McNamara11:10 Lower Permian Antarctic Marine Deltas of the MackellarFormation: Turnabout Ridge, Beardmore Glacier Region,Central Transantarctic Mountains, Antarctica: P. P. Flaig,S. Hasiotis, A. Jackson, J. Isbell11:30 Anatomy of a Cretaceous Tide-Influenced SubaqueousDelta: The O’Brien Spring Member, Haystack MountainsFormation, S. Wyoming: C. A. Uroza, R. SteelMONDAY MORNING ORALSign up to judge for a chance to win an iPadYour participation in the judging of papers and posters is requested! This important functiondetermines the winners of the Matson Award, Braunstein Award and Division Awards. Your effortwill involve judging and evaluating one or more oral or poster session. All qualified judges will havetheir name entered into a drawing to win an iPad once their ballots are returned to the JudgesRoom. The winner will be announced following the close of the convention.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 43

TECHNICAL PROGRAMMONDAY MORNING ORALTheme 11: Geochemical Assessment of Petroleum Resources(DEG)Room 407Co-Chairs: K. M. Carter, R. C. Capo and P. Ziemkiewicz8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Hydrocarbon Resource Characterization and Modeling:Past, Present and Future: Y. Z. Ma, E. Gomez, B. Luneau,W. Clark, M. Du8:25 The Significance of Isotope Variations in Brine from thePoplar Oil Field, Montana: Z. E. Peterman, K. Kyser,J. N. Thamke8:45 Characteristics and Significance of Gas Accumulationduring the Uplift Process of Xujiahe Formation Tight GasSystem, Central Sichuan Basin: C. Bian, H. Wang, Z. Wang,A. Xu, Z. Xu, Y. Li9:05 Could Heavy Carbon Dioxide Be of Organic Origin?:Y. Shuai, S. Zhang, P. Peng, Y. Zou9:25 Break10:10 Study on Oil-Source Correlation Methods of SeverelyBiodegraded Oils in Bozhong Subbasin, Bohai Bay Basin,China: W. Jun, X. Zhou, G. Yonghua, Y. Bo, W. Feilong, Z. You10:30 Niobrara Source Rock Maturity in the Denver Basin: AStudy of Differential Heating and Tectonics on PetroleumProspectivity Using Programmed Pyrolysis: D. J. Thul,S. Sonnenberg10:50 Examination of Nitrogen Isotopes as a Proxy for WaterColumn Redox States During Deposition of Marine Shales:A Comparison of the Woodford and Springer Shales,Anadarko Basin, Western Oklahoma: K. Rivera, T. M. Quan11:10 Finding and Protecting Energy Resources with 21stCentury Geochemical Tools: D. Seneshen, J. V. Fontana11:30 The Occurrence of Methane in Shallow Groundwater fromExtensive Pre-Drill Sampling: J. Boulanger, B. SmithTheme 8: Basin Analysis, Sedimentation and Tectonics I (SEPM)Room 408/409/410Co-Chairs: D. Kamola and C. Jackson8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Sedimentological and Architectural Characteristics of a RiftInitiation Package; Middle-Upper Jurassic, North Sea:J. Andsbjerg8:25 Structure and Evolution of a Fault Degradation Complex,Coastal Fault Belt, Suez Rift, Egypt: M. Muravchik, R.Gawthorpe, I. Sharp8:45 Fluvial-Estuarine Source Rock Model for Explorationin Continental Rift Systems: Western Desert, Egypt: W.Bosworth, M. Thompson, M. Drummond9:05 Outlier Basins on Passive Margins — Cretaceous OutcropAnalogues and Play Concepts for the Central and NorthAtlantic: G. Wach, N. Pimentel, R. Pena dos Reis9:25 Break10:10 Petroleum System Modeling and Prospectivity of the RedSea Basin, Sudan: Y. T. Hadad, W. H. Abdullah10:30 Tectonic Control of Channel Morphology and Orientation inthe Gulf of Thailand: J. Lambiase, N. Ahmad, P. Wainuson,D. Paramita, P. Thongsang, B. Priyanto10:50 Evolution of the Lake Kivu Rift, East Africa: AMagmatically-Active Extensional Mixed Siliciclastic/Carbonate System: C. Scholz, D. Wood, X. Zhang, D. Mburu11:10 Stratal Patterns Within Fluvial Strata of the UpperCretaceous Hunter Canyon/Williams Fork Formation andtheir Implication for Foreland Basin Evolution: D. Kamola,R. C. Ost11:30 Channel Avulsion and Sediment Aggradation Rate Controlson Fluvial Sandstone Body Stacking Patterns, Miocene,North Spain: G. NicholsTheme 4: Conventional Oil and Gas Fields I (AAPG)Room 413/414/415Co-Chairs: R. W. Lynch and E. Rothman8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Interaction of Production Strategy with Stratigraphic andSedimentologic Heterogeneity in Carbonate Reservoirs:P. Fitch, M. D. Jackson, G. J. Hampson, C. M. John8:25 Correlating Porosity with Acoustic Impedance inSandstone Gas Reservoirs: Examples from the AtokanSandstones of the Arkoma Basin, Southeastern Oklahoma:I. Cemen, J. Fuchs, R. Gertson, C. Hager8:45 Identification of Thin Gas-Bearing Beds in an Ultra-DeepCarbonate Reservoir through High-Resolution SeismicInversion: T. Zhang, Y. Sun, H. Zhang, T. Guo, X. Cai9:05 Increase Productive Life and Add to Inplace Oil in MatureReservoirs with Integrated Studies: Zubair Reservoir inKuwait: S. A. Azim, S. Al-Anezi, B. Kostic, M. Hoppe, M. Al-Blayees, S. Al-Qattan, B. Al-Saad9:25 Break10:10 Impact of Heterogeneity on Flow in Shallow-MarineReservoirs: Application to a Thin Oil Column Produced viaHorizontal Wells: F. A. Dilib, M. D. Jackson, G. H. Graham, G.J. Hampson10:30 Predicting Connectivity and Rock Typing of the UpperCarboniferous Reservoirs in the Southern North Sea(NW Europe): Tackling Mature Reservoirs and EvergreenChallenges with a “Back to the Rocks” Approach:A. Moscariello, T. van Hoof, G. Kunakbayeva, J. ten Veen,F. Van der Belt, P. Davis, H. Williams10:50 The Value of Detailed Reservoir Characterizationand Stratigraphic Interpretation: Radically ChangingDevelopment Plans within a Siliciclastic Reservoir of theSan Joaquin Basin, California, USA: J. Allen, D. Larue,M. Henning, E. Hernandez, M. Mercer11:10 TBD11:30 A Review of Selected Michigan Niagaran Reef Waterfloodsto Estimate the Fractional Flow Behavior During Floodingand Hysteresis Effects After Flooding: T. J. Brock44 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAMMONDAY MORNING POSTER SESSIONSPresenters in booths: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. // *Denotes presenter other than first authorAAPG Student Research Poster SessionExhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: S. A. Waters and W. Hottman• Crustal Provinces of the Nicaraguan Rise as a Control onSource Rock Distribution and Maturity: B. Ott, P. Mann,M. Saunders• Basin Margin Clinoform Analysis in the Dacian Basin of theParatethys Domain, Romania: R. Fongngern, R. Steel,C. Olariu• High-Resolution Reservoir Characterization of Incised ValleyFills of the Lower Cretaceous Grand Rapids Formation,Upper Mannville Group, East Central Alberta, Canada: A. B.Coderre, H. Pouderoux, P. Pedersen, A. Leier• Interaction between Depositional and Post-DepositionalProcesses in the Cenozoic Northern North Sea andImplications for Understanding Basin-Scale Fluid Flow:O. Olobayo, M. Huuse, C. A. Jackson• Subsurface Characterization of the Mississippian (Osageanto Meramecian) Carbonate Reservoirs of the AnadarkoShelf, North-Central Oklahoma and South-Central Kansas:B. Wittman, T. Cahill, X. Xie• Defining Geobody Geometries and Architectural Elementswithin Fluvio-Deltaic Depositional Systems: A QuantitativeAnalysis of the Mixed Continental/Marine Mungaroo Fm, NWAustralia: G. Heldreich, J. Redfern, D. Hodgetts• New Observations of Facies A of the Eagle Ford (Boquillas)Formation in West Texas: Does It Represent a Shallow orDeep Water Depositional Environment?: M. Wehner,R. Gardner, M. C. Pope• Structural Constraints on Syn-Rift Depocentre Distributionand Clastic Entry Points at Rifted Margins; A Case Study ofthe Vesterdjupet Fault Zone, Lofoten Margin, North Norway:G. A. Henstra, A. Rotevatn, R. Gawthorpe, W. Helland-Hansen,E. Bastesen, R. Ravnas• Buried Cretaceous Delta of the Barreirinhas Basin, OffshoreBrazil: Potential Source of Structural and Stratigraphic Trapsin Deepwater Sandstone?: K. Reuber, P. Mann, M. Saunders• Lateral Continuity of Eagle Ford Group Strata in LozierCanyon and Antonio Creek Terrell County, Texas:R. Gardner, M. Wehner, M. C. Pope• Provenance of the Upper Jurassic Norphlet and SurroundingFormations from U-Pb Detrital Zircon Geochronology: A. Lisi,A. Weislogel• Depositional and Mineralogical Controls on Organic andInorganic Pore Distribution in the Lower Cretaceous PearsallMudrock System, South Texas: L. Ko, R. G. Loucks, S. C.Ruppel, H. Rowe, K. L. Milliken• Petroleum Prospectivity of the Southwestern NicaraguanRise (Colombian Caribbean) Based on Regional Integration ofSeismic and Well Data: L. Carvajal Arenas, P. Mann, M. Saunders• Upper Ordovician Blue Mountain Formation in SouthwesternOntario, Canada: Progress Toward High FrequencyAllostratigraphic Correlation to the Utica Shale in Ohio andPennsylvania: S. Sweney, B. Cheadle• Natural Fracture Analysis Related to Facies and StrainVariability in the Middle and Upper Williams Fork Formations,Piceance Basin, Colorado: E. C. Lee, B. D. TrudgillTheme 1: Insights from Paleogeography, Tectonic Setting andBurial History (AAPG)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Chair: J. Gale• Preliminary Investigation of the Aptian Section as a PotentialUnconventional ‘Shale Gas’ Reservoir in the DowndipMississippi Interior Salt Basin, Mississippi, USA: P. Hackley,C. Enomoto, C. D. Lohr, K. R. Scott, B. J. Valentine, F. T. Dulong,H. Alimi, A. M. Bove• The Permian Phosphoria Formation: Stratigraphy, Paleo-Environments, and Petroleum Potential: M. S. Hendrix, M.Hofmann• Carbonaceous Shales in the Araripe Basin, NE Brazil: APotential Shale Gas Reservoir: J. S. Neto, H. P. Mort, R.Pereira, J. A. Barbosa, V. H. Neumann, W. Vortisch, O. Filho,P. Brandão, J. Pacheco• Shale Reservoirs: Deposition in Active-Versus Passive-Margin Settings: J. D. Eoff• Horizontal Detachments, Planes of Weaknesses andLayer Parallel Shortening in Shale — Potential Impact onUnconventional Shale Development: J. Chatellier• Possible Role of Organic Matter within Albo-Vraconnian andCenomano-Turnonian Black Shales of Slata-Guern Halfayain the Genesis of Pb-Zn Ore Deposits in the NW TunisianDiapiric Zone: L. Rddad• Integration of Detailed Geologic Study with Log-Based RockClassification Helps Define the Regional Geologic Setting ofthe Haynesville and Bossier Shale Plays: S. Marino,S. Herring, K. Stevens, D. Handwerger, R. Suarez-RiveraTheme 5: Advances in Correlation Methods and ArchitecturalAnalysis of Clastic Reservoirs (SEPM)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: G. Gustason and B. Bracken• Application of Sequence Stratigraphy to NonmarineSuccessions Revisitied: An Example from the Middle andUpper Williams Fork Formation, Piceance Basin CO:M. Wiechman, J. L. Aschoff• A New Twist on Sequence-Stratigraphic Correlations inFluvial Strata: Applying the Buffer Concept to Identificationand Correlation of “Stable” Low-Accommodation Intervals:N. Alexandrowicz, J. Holbrook• Depositional Architecture-Based Correlation Techniques forFluvial and Deltaic Reservoirs in Lacustrine Basins: X. Yu, S.Li, L. Shunli, B. ChenTheme 6: Carbonate Diagenesis (SEPM)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: G. P. Eberli, J. Kenter and M. Skalinski• The Effect of Salinity on the Rate of Dolomitization: S. L.Martin, S. E. Kaczmarek*MONDAY MORNING POSTERPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 45

TECHNICAL PROGRAMMONDAY MORNING POSTER• Origin of Fault-Fracture-Related Dolomitisation,Mississippian Limestones, Isle of Man, UK: J. Hendry, J. M.Gregg*, K. L. Shelton, I. Somerville, S. Crowley• Subsurface Seven Rivers (Guadalupian) Anhydrite-DolomiteTransition, Eddy Co, New Mexico, USA: Modificationof a Depositiona l Facies Change by Permian MeteoricDissolution: A. A. Brown, R. G. Loucks• Fracture-controlled Burial Dolomitization: Outcrop Studiesin Northern Oman: V. Vandeginste, C. John, J. Cosgrove• Dolomitization of Madison Limestone in the GreenRiver Basin, Wyoming; Geochemical Evidence for LowTemperature Diagenesis and the Relation to RegionalPorosity Trends: J. F. McLaughlin, S. A. Quillinan, R. Surdam,R. Bentley, Y. Ganshin• The Distribution and Formation Mechanism of Dolomite inTriassic Feixianguan Formation in JianNan Area: G. Wang,P. Li, G. Chen, X. Yu• Fault/fracture-Related Dolomitisation in the ThebesFormation, Hammam Faraun Fault Block, Suez Rift, Egypt:An Outcrop Study of Massive and Stratabound DolomiteBodies in Remobilised Carbonates: H. J. Corlett, C. Hollis,R. Gawthorpe, J. Hirani, D. Hodgetts, A. Rotevatn, E. Bastesen• Meteoric Diagenesis and Fluid-Rock Interaction in theMiddle Permian Capitan Backreef: Yates Formation,Slaughter Canyon, New Mexico: J. W. Bishop, D. A. Osleger,I. P. Montañez, D. Y. Sumner• Meteoric Calcite Cementation: Diagenetic Responseto Relative Sea-Level Fall and Effect on Porosity andPermeability, Upper Miocene, Southeast Spain: Z. Li,R. H. Goldstein, E. Franseen• Lower Permian Cumulative Paleosols from the Hugoton GasField: Characteristics, Paleoenvironmental Implications, andSequence Stratigraphic Significance: J. Counts, S. HasiotisTheme 6: New Tools and Techniques to CharacterizeCarbonate Reservoirs — Advances in Seismic Imaging, WelllogAnalysis, Reservoir Modeling (AAPG)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: S. Bachtel, B. Coffey and K. Verwer• Dolomitization in the Ghawar Field: An Update Based onthe Clumped Isotope Technique: P. Swart, D. L. Cantrell,M. Arienzo, S. Murray• Full-Core Porosity and Permeability Comparison to NuclearMagnetic Resonance Results in Mississippi Lime: C. H.Smith, L. Ziane• In Situ Validation of PSDM Seismic Volumetric Curvature asa Tool for Paleokarst Heterogeneity Studies: Results froman Extended-Reach Lateral: J. Rush, W. L. Watney, D. E.Hedke, J. Doveton, M. Fazelalavi• Use of Clumped Isotopes to Reduce Uncertaintiesin Reconstructing the Thermal History of CarbonateReservoirs: C. M. John, A. Jourdan, T. Kluge, S. Davis,V. Vandeginste• QuantumRD for Characterizing Permeability Barriers andCompartmentalization in Tight Carbonates and ClasticReservoirs: A. Gulati, R. Bogdan• Challenge: Preserving Sector Model Integrity inDownscaling from the Full Field Earth Model for SteamFlood Forecasts in a Carbonate Reservoir: 1st EoceneReservoir, Wafra Field, Partitioned Zone, Kuwait and SaudiArabia: D. W. Dull, T. Osterloh, M. Shook, E. Rubin• CO3DB — The Digital Carbonate Database: F. Hasiuk• Recognition Technology and Applications of Multi-GenesisSuperimposed Karst Reservoir in Tarim Basin — A CaseStudy on Weathering Curst in Ordovician YingshanFormation of Tazhong Area: H. Wang, H. ZhangTheme 9: Geomechanical Modeling of Natural and StimulatedReservoirs (AAPG)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: A. P. Morris and R. K. Davies• A Geomechanical Study and Hydraulic Fracture GeometryAnalysis of the Longmaxi Shale in South China: Q. Li, M.Chen, Y. Jin, F. Wang• Time-Dependent Subsidence Associated with Compactionin Reservoir-Bounding Shale: C. Chang, E. Mallman,M. Zoback• Using Seismic Forward Modelling to Assess Fault StabilityDuring Fluid Injection: A. Wood, D. A. Paton, R. Collier• How to Add Value to Tight Rock Fracturing Stages UsingGeologically Constrained 3-D Fracture Models andMicroseismicity: J. Daniel, M. Delorme, C. Kada-kloucha, N.Khvoenkova, S. Schueller, C. Souque• Testing the Linear Scanline Method for FractureDistribution Assessment in Multi-Deformed Evaporite Bedsof Northeast Brazil, to Improve Geomechanical Models:T. Miranda, J. A. Barbosa, V. H. Neumann, I. Gomes, G. Matos,R. Santos• Evaluating the Efficacy of Restoration Based FracturePrediction Methods in Structurally Deformed Reservoirs:R. Shackleton, M. Cooke, G. Johnson, R. Muir• Geomechanical Modeling of Hydraulic Fracturing: WhyMechanical Stratigraphy and Stress State Matter: K. J.Smart, G. I. Ofoegbu, A. P. Morris, D. A. Ferrill, R. N. McGinnisTheme 10: 3-D Seismic Attribute Method-BasedInterpretations Relevant to Stratigraphic and Fault Geometryof Hydrocarbon Accumulations (AAPG)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: J. Amtmann and J. Daniels• Methods of Reservoir Identification for Iso-Velocity Sand-Mud Strata: R. Pu• Detailed Seismic Characterization of a Heavily KarstedZone: A. Fernandez, K. Marfurt• Post-Stack Processing and Seismic Inversion of 2-D LineBell Creek Field, Powder River Basin, Montana:M. Ostadhassan, J. R. Braunberger, J. Hamling, C. Gorecki• New Seismic Attribute for Determination of Lithology andBrittleness: R. Sharma, S. Chopra*• Seismic Attribute Database for Selective Use of SeismicAttributes for a Given Application: J. Amtmann, C. G.Eichkitz, M. G. Schreilechner46 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAM• Seismic Attribute Mapping in Carbonate DepositionalEnvironment – Some Lessons from Case Studies: F. Hong,E. Shipilova• Spectral-Velocity Prediction of Geological Section Typesand Reservoir Properties: M. Afanasyev• Prestack Time Migration and Impedance Inversion of aMississippi Lime Reservoir, Osage County, Oklahoma, USA:B. L. Dowdell, K. Marfurt• Fault Extraction Using Point Cloud Approach to a SeismicEnhanced Discontinuity Cube: A. Bounaim, T. Boe,W. Athmer, P. D’Hamonville, L. Sønneland• Seismic Geomorphology of a Shelf-Slope System in theSouth of Colombian Caribbean Offshore Based on SeismicAttributes Analysis: E. Alfaro, V. Ramírez C., F. Malagón, I. Olaya• Enhanced Fault Segmentation Using an Adaptive 3-D SobelFilter: A. A. Aqrawi, D. S. Barka• Identification and Characterization of Paleo-Karsts withinDeep-Buried Carbonates in Central Tarim Basin, China:Constraints from Integrated 3-D Seismic Records: J. Yu, Z. Li• The Application of Semi-Supervised Geobody DetectionTechnique using Multiple Seismic Attributes in PetroleumExploration: L. Li, X. Ran, C. Tao, Z. Wan, S. Zhan• Impact of Petroleum and Gas Model of Origin on theExploration of their Commercial Accumulations: R. Seyful-Mulyukov• Color Blending On Spectral Decomposition MethodFor Delineating Geological Features: G. Erlangga, Y. F.Swastiraras, K. Afafa• Delineation of Reservoir Compartments in Fluvial SandSystems by Using Spectral Decomposition and SeismicAttributes: Case Study from the Gulf of Thailand: M. N.Ahmad, S. Sriburee, P. Rowell• Using Seismic Inversion Techniques to Delineate Rift-Related Miocene Sand Reservoirs in the Gulf of Thailand:M. N. Ahmad, B. Priyanto, P. Rowell• Using Geological Expression Techniques to RevealComplex Regional Structural Information WithoutConventional Interpretation: T. WooltortonTheme 10: Potential Fields and Other Geophysical Methodsand Analysis Techniques Relevant to Exploration Geophysics(AAPG)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: A. N. Christensen and A. Adam• Study on Fine Time-Depth Calibration in PetroleumExploration: J. B. Hou• The Application of Full Azimuth 3-D Seismic FractureDetection Technology in the Prediction of FavorableReservoirs within the Shengbei Five Well Area TightSandstone Region: G. Xiang, R. Jianbin, Y. Xiaowei, Z. Jinxue,H. Zhengtao, Z. Yuan, L. Fulei• Trace of Hydrocarbon Migration Interpreted on SeismicData: A Case Study from the Offshore Bohai Sea, China:Y. Wang, L. Huang• Understanding the Deformation of the Naga Thrust TriangleZone, NE India, Using Structural Modeling of 2-D SeismicData: B. B. Michael, K. Shukla, C. M. Burberry, P. Jaiswal• Data Evaluation in AVO Analysis: Y. Zhili, F. Guozhang, L.Fuliang, W. Bin, Y. Taotao• Airborne Gravity Gradiometry for Rapid Mapping ofHydrocarbon Exploration Plays: A. N. Christensen,M. Dransfield• Local Sedimentary Structure and Regional Linear TrendsIndicated by an Airborne Micromagnetic Survey of theTexas and Louisiana Gulf Coast: J. P. Land• Delineation of Groundwater Aquifers Using an ElectricalResistivity Survey in the Dordab Region, Red Sea State,Eastern Sudan: A. Adam, S. Kaka• Comparing Seismic Resolution and Signal and NoiseQuality between Dense Point-Receiver and ConventionalData Over the Bakken Formation in North Dakota: N. C.Banik, A. Salama, M. Egan, A. Koesoemadinata, K. G.El-Kaseeh• Coherence Technique and Its Application in Xisha Offshore:Y. Taotao• A Reservoir Characterization Case Study Based on theStructural and Depositional Isochronous Framework:Y. Ling, X. Guo, Q. Song, Z. Xia*Theme 10: VSP, Microseismic and Rock Physics MethodsRelevant to Exploration Geophysics I (AAPG)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Chair: T. Jordan• Overview of Microseismic Play as Monitoring GeothermalReservoir Sustainable in Indonesia: B. Guspudin• Hydraulic Fracture Monitoring: Integrating Multi-ScaleBorehole-Based Geophysical Measurement to ImproveFormation Understanding: J. Le Calvez, M. Puckett• Petrophysical Relationship to Predict Synthetic PorosityLog: T. Guntoro, I. A. Putri• Rational Rock Physics For Improved Velocity PredictionAnd Reservoir Properties Estimation For Granite Wash(Tight Sands) in Anadarko Basin, Texas: M. A. Durrani,K. Wilson, J. Chen, B. Tapp, A. Jubran• Physical Changes Associated with Maturation in OrganicRich Rocks: S. Zargari, M. Prasad• Hydraulic Fracturing Optimization for Woodford Shalethrough Integration of Geological Characterization andCoupled Anisotropic Thermo-Hydro-Geomechanics:Y. N. Abousleiman, S. Hoang*, C. Liu• Relating P-Wave Velocity to Rock Strength in High-Porosity, Shallowly Buried Sediments: Implications for inSitu Stress Estimates: K. A. Olcott, D. Saffer• Predicting Seismically-Thin Sandstone Reservoirs byIntegrating Tectno-Paleogeomorphology and SeismicSedimentology: A Case Study: L. Xu, H. Zeng*, P. Xiugang,G. Wang, W. Liu• Quantitative Estimation of Oil-Water Contact in a JurassicClastic Reservoir Using Elastic Wave Propagation:Z. Zhang, Y. Sun• Crosswell Imaging with LCB Beamlet: Y. Yueming, R. Wu,X. ZhuangMONDAY MORNING POSTERPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 47

TECHNICAL PROGRAMMONDAY MORNING POSTERTheme 11: Application of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy toReservoir Assessment I (AAPG/SEPM)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Chair: T. Mroz• A Computer Application for Automatic Interpretationof Depositional Process from Visual Descriptions ofSedimentary Facies: J. L. Carbonera, D. E. Rosa, M. Abel,C. M. Scherer• Do Pennsylvanian Cyclothems Record Glacioeustacy?:B. C. Dyer, A. C. Maloof• Intercalation Pattern and Its Impact on Development ofBraided River in SAGD Test Area of Fengcheng Oilfield inJunggar Basin, Northwest China: L. Haiyan, G. Yang• Messinian Seismic Stratigraphy of the Nile Delta:Identification of the RST (Regressive System Tract):M. I. Abdel-Fattah, J. D. Pigott• Absolute Time Constraints on the Silurian-DevonianBoundry D13C Excursion: J. M. Husson, B. Schoene,A. C. Maloof, S. Bluher• An Emerging Concept of ‘Ever-Ready’ 3-D NumericalReservoir Models: A Case Study from the Dukhan Field,State of Qatar: H. A. Alansi Alyafei, R. Stanley, F. Al Tamimi,L. Weber• A Cenomanian-Age Deep Continental Shelf Record ofCyclical Anoxia, Gulf of Mexico, South Texas: H. Rowe, S. C.Ruppel, L. Moran• Chemostratigraphy of Mudrocks: Bone Spring Formation,Delaware Basin, West Texas: S. Nance, H. Rowe• Rediscussion on Sequence Stratigraphy Standardization:Some Modification Attempt on Base Level Cycle Definition:L. Song• Recognition and Definition of Oscillating Base LevelSubcycle: An Example from S Reservoir in BozhongDepression, Bohai Bay Basin, East China: T. Fan, G. Hu,L. Song, L. Yu• Sequence Stratigraphic Framework and SedimentarySystem Evolution of Lishu Rift in Songliao Basin: X. Chen,Y. Ji, T. Fan• A Special Sedimentary Type: Flood-overlake and IncisedValley Filling Deposition in Faulted Lake Depression—An Example from Huimin Depression, Bohai Bay Basin,Eastern China: C. Zhang, Z. Jiang, J. Wang• Applicant of Seismic Sendimentology Methods to AnalyzeSedimentary Facies Evolution in A Fault Depression,Biyang, East China: X. Geng, X. Zhu, Y. Dong, C. Lin• Geological Data Scale Integration Through InteractiveVisualization for Geological Model Building: O. Paesi daSilva, C. Freitas, A. Lorenzatti, M. Abel*, L. F. De Ros,K. Goldberg• Intelistrata: A System for Stratigraphic Interpretation ofWell Logs: S. R. Fiorini, M. Abel*, C. M. SchererTheme 11: Application of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy toReservoir Assessment II (AAPG/SEPM)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Chair: P. MacKenzie• Forward Stratigraphic Modeling of Deltaic Deposits UsingDelft 3-D: C. Esposito, R. Boyd, K. M. Straub• Portable Technology Brings the Laboratory to the Well Site:K. Pfau, G. Oliver, L. J. Plant*• Correlation of Red Beds and Evaporite Units BetweenSurface and Subsurface: Addressing Challenges forPetroleum Geology: K. C. Benison, J. Zambito• A New Era in Seismic Sequence Stratigraphy:Computational Seismic Stratigraphy in the UndergraduateClassroom: J. Wolak, J. Ochoa, M. Pelissier, N. Hemstra• Using X-Ray Fluorescence to Quantify Clay Content inMudrock and Sandstone Outcrops: A. A. Brown, R. K. Davies• Compound Specific Hydrogen Isotope Composition of TypeII and III Kerogen Extracted by Pyrolysis-GC-MS-IRMS:R. A. Socki, D. Pernia, M. Evans, Q. Fu, A. Bissada, J. Curiale,P. Niles• Genetic Types and Accumulation of the Deep Cracked GasPools of Minfeng Area in Dongying Depression: H. Liu48 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAMMONDAY AFTERNOON ORAL SESSIONS*Denotes presenter other than first authorDiscovery Thinking (AAPG/DPA)Room 301/302/303/304/305Co-Chairs: C. Sternbach and E. DollySee Summary Page 61:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Marcellus Shale — Geologic Considerations for an EvolvingNorth American Liquids-Rich Play: W. Zagorski2:00 Wasatch-Green River Resource Play, Utah: J. Roesink,J. Anderson2:40 Break3:00 Horn River Devonian Shale Gas Discoveries in NE BritishColumbia: R. Spitzer3:40 Integrated Reservoir Evaluation as a Means for UnlockingMaximum Resource Value in an Unconventional Reservoir:Niobrara Formation, DJ Basin, Colorado: M. Deacon4:20 The Mississippi Lime: Outcrop to Subsurface and theEvolution of a Play: S. MatsonMichel T. Halbouty Lecture (AAPG)Room 301/302/303/304/305Chair: M. CanichSee Summary Page 7Speaker: Jeff Ventura, President and CEO, Range Resources5:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Theme 8: Exploring the Role of Ichnology in Modifying Porosityand Permeability II (SEPM)Room 317/318Co-Chairs: K. J. Cunningham and H. Curran1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Bridging the Gap from Hand-Specimen to Basin:Understanding the Scalar Impacts of Bioturbation onReservoir Quality: R. Callow, D. McIlroy, L. Herringshaw1:40 Biogenic Permeability in the Bakken Formation: M. Gingras,S. Angulo, L. Buatois2:00 Ichnological Controls on Hydrocarbon Shale Properties inthe Light of Three-Dimensional Volumetric Reconstructionsof Shale Inchofabric: M. Bednarz, D. McIlroy2:20 Permeability Distributions in Non-Surface ConstrainedBiogenic Textural Heterogeneities: A Case Study from theUpper Cretaceous Lysing Formation, Offshore Mid-Norway:C. A. Polo, G. Baniak, M. K. Gingras, S. Pemberton2:40 Break3:25 Characterization of Permeability Distribution in BioturbatedGeological Media using X-Ray Microtomography and Spotpermeametry:G. Baniak, A. D. La Croix, C. A. Polo,T. L. Playter, S. Pemberton, M. K. Gingras3:45 Ichnologic Suites and Their Controls on PermeabilityDistributions in the Lower Cretaceous Viking Formation,South-Central Alberta, Canada: A. D. La Croix, J. A.MacEachern, A. Hsieh, D. M. Allen, S. E. Dashtgard4:05 Three Dimensional Permeability Associated withDiplocraterion Burrows: M. Leaman, D. McIlroy4:25 Quantitative Assessments of Petrophysical Properties inBiogenic Dual-Permeability Systems: Facing the Challengeof Highly Bioturbated Heterogeneous Reservoirs: C. A.Polo, G. Baniak, M. K. Gingras, S. Pemberton4:45 Do Animal Sediment Interactions Preserve Organic Carbonduring Shale Diagenesis? The Role of Grain and MineralSelective Deposit Feeding: D. Harazim, D. McIlroy, R.Wogelius, N. Edwards, U. BergmannTheme 1: Shale Plays of the Americas (Non-U.S.) (AAPG/EMD)Room 319/320/321Co-Chairs: F. Walles and S. Egenhoff1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Devonian Resource Plays of British Columbian andthe North West Territories: From a Global SequenceStratigraphic and Geodynamic Context to 3-D Analysis:K. C. Evans, A. Messer, O. E. Sutcliffe, R. M. Martin, N. Harvey1:40 Establishing a Sequence Stratigraphic Model for theHorn River Shale Succession, Horn River Basin, BritishColumbia: M. Kennedy, T. Dong, N. Harris2:00 Characterization of Organic Matter in the Canadian LowerTriassic Montney Shale Gas Reservoir: H. Sanei,M. Freeman, C. Clarkson, T. Gentzis2:20 Geologic Framework & Reservoir Characterization of theCardium Formation, Northern Pembina, Alberta, Canada:A. Wiseman, F. F. Krause, C. Debuhr2:40 Break3:25 Pitfalls in Assessing Lacustrine Shale Versus Marine ShaleProspects: Lessons from the Frederick Brook Shale of NewBrunswick: T. Martel3:45 Ordovician-Aged Liquid-Rich Shales and HydrothermalDolomites Plays: An Updated Review of the EasternCanada Anticosti Basin Hydrocarbon Potential: J. Marcil,J. Lavoie, N. Mechti, P. K. Dorrins, B. Marcotte, J. Lavoie4:05 Reservoir Characterization and Exploration Assessmentof Tight Gas Sands Related to Unconventional Concepts.Queen City Formation, Burgos Basin, Mexico: S. D’Alessio,M. A. Porras, T. Arikuma4:25 Gas-Oil Shale, The New Frontier Exploration in Brazil:F. S. de Miranda4:45 Technological Developments for Enhancing Extra Heavy OilProductivity in Fields of the “Faja Petrolifera del Orinoco”(FPO), PDVSA, Venezuela: T. Villarroel, R. D. HernandezTheme 7: Evaluating Environmental Impacts from Shale GasDevelopment (DEG)Room 403/404/405Co-Chairs: F. Baldassare and M. Engle1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Emission Measurements from Natural Gas Developmentand Regional Background Characterization of Ambient AirQuality in the Marcellus Shale Region: P. DeCarlo,J. Goetz, E. Fortner, J. Wormhoudt, P. Massoli, C. Floerchinger,W. Brooks, B. Knighton, S. Herndon, C. Kolb, E. Knipping,S. ShawMONDAY AFTERNOON ORALPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 49

TECHNICAL PROGRAMMONDAY AFTERNOON ORAL1:40 Measurement of Air Quality Impacts During HydraulicFracturing on a Marcellus Shale Well Pad in Greene County,Pennsylvania: N. Pekney, G. Veloski, M. Reeder, J. Tamilia,R. Diehl, R. W. Hammack2:00 Dynamics of Marcellus Shale Environmental Health andSafety Incident Reporting in Pennsylvania: D. Glosser,D. Bain2:20 Reductive Weathering of Black Shale During HydraulicFracturing and Release of Barium: M. Sharma, D. J. Renock,J. D. Landis2:40 Break3:25 Real-Time Monitoring System for Evaluating Long-TermVariability in Methane in Domestic Water Wells in NortheastPennsylvania: C. Whisman, D. McElreath, B. Smith,C. Olmsted, R. Wardrop, D. Good3:45 Lines-of-Evidence for the Investigation of RegionalGroundwater Quality in Areas of Active Marcellus ShaleGas Extraction, Pennsylvania, USA: L. J. Molofsky,J. A. Connor, A. S. Wylie, T. Wagner, S. K. Farhat4:05 Experiments to Better Understand Pennsylvania’s GasMigration Problem: A. Iannacchione, J. Vandenbossche,D. Janssen4:25 Use of Remote Sensing Technologies to Detect Surfaceand Near-Surface Stray Gas Occurrence and PotentialMigration Pathways in Tioga County, Pennsylvania: B. J.McKee, C. Beasley4:45 Natural Variations of Dissolved Methane in an Area ofAccelerating Marcellus Shale Gas Development in NorthCentral West Virginia: S. Sharma, M. L. Mulder, T. R. CarrTheme 6: Porosity Creation in Carbonate Reservoirs throughBurial Corrosion and Other Burial and Hydrothermal Processes— “How Important is it?” (AAPG/SEPM)Room 406Co-Chairs: P. Wright, P. Harris and J. W. Bishop1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Carbonate Dissolution and Porosity Development in theBurial (Mesogenetic) Environment: V. P. Wright, P. Harris1:40 Subsurface Corrosion of Calcite and Dolomite by Fault-Sourced Hydrothermal Fluids: L. B. Smith2:00 How Important is the Impact of Burial Corrosion onCarbonate Reservoirs? Learning’s from Case Studies:C. Taberner2:20 Styles of Burial Diagenetic Porosity Modification on theArabian Plate: C. Hollis, A. Al Hajri2:40 Break3:25 Porosity-Conservative, Burial-Related Diagenesis andReservoir Quality: Upper Jurassic Hadriya Reservoir, BerriField, Saudi Arabia: R. B. Koepnick3:45 Burial Cementation and Dissolution in CarboniferousPlatform-Top, Slope and Basinal Facies, Tengiz Field,Kazakhstan: J. F. Collins, D. A. Katz, P. Harris, W. Narr4:05 Late Burial Dissolution in the Kerendan CarbonatePlatform, Oligocene, Central Borneo: A. Saller4:25 Evaluating the Role of Meteoric Karst vs. Burial Corrosionin an Offshore Indian Carbonate Field: M. Oates, V. Chandra4:45 What Laboratory-Induced Dissolution Trends Tell us AboutDiagenetic Trends and Reservoir Properties of CarbonateRocks: T. Vanorio, Y. Ebert, D. GrombacherTheme 11: Insights on Petroleum Production/Astrogeology(AAPG)Room 407Co-Chairs: D. Carulli and B. Schuller1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 World Oil Supply In Transition: W. L. Kelley, R. S. Bishop*1:40 The Hydrocarbon Migration and Accumulation Modelof Shallow Layers in Sub-Sag, Slope and Salient ofContinental Rift Basin: A Case Study of Huanghekou Sag inBohai Bay Basin: L. Chen, L. Tian, X. Zhou, C. Niu, X. Zeng2:00 Reconciling Reported Well Locations in Historic Records ofthe Trenton Oil and Gas Field of Indiana: C. W. Zuppann, D.Jacob, I. Willett-Jacob, L. Montgrain, C. Dintaman, R. Powell,S. J. Keller2:20 Application of Fingerprinting Bacteria DNA in CrudeOil For Evaluating the Reservoir: N. Chegenizadeh, A.Hayatdavoudi*, A. Chistoserdov2:40 Break3:25 TBD3:45 Enrichment Patterns of Various Coexisting EnergyResources and their Correlation in Ordos Basin, NW China:Y. Wang4:05 Integrated Geosciences for Optimal Hydraulic Fracturing ofShale Reservoirs: M. H. Tran, Y. N. Abousleiman4:25 Settling the Eighth Continent — Three Steps to Mankind’sColonization of the Moon: B. L. Cutright, W. A. Ambrose4:45 Welcome to Barsoom: Bad Martian Astrogeology andWrong Pubic Perceptions (1870-1970): D. T. King JrTheme 8: Basin Analysis, Sedimentation and Tectonics II(SEPM)Room 408/409/410Co-Chairs: D. Kamola and C. Jackson1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Defining Sequence Stratigraphy, Facies, and StratalPatterns in Mudrock Systems: Understanding the Controls,Methodologies, and Realities: S. C. Ruppel, H. Rowe1:40 Influence of Rift Tectonics on Halokinesis and Depositionof Net-Transgressive Shallow Marine SandstoneReservoirs: Upper Jurassic, Cod Terrace, Norwegian NorthSea: A. Mannie, C. A. Jackson, G. J. Hampson2:00 The Miocene Tipping Point: Triggers for Rivers, Deltas,Deepwater Fans, and an Exceptional Global HydrocarbonEndowment: J. W. Snedden2:20 Deltaic and Shallow Marine Sediment Accumulationunder Spatially and Temporally Variable AccommodationAssociated with Structural Growth: Data from theCretaceous Frontier Formation of the Bighorn Basin,Wyoming, USA: C. Fielding, A. J. Hutsky, T. J. Hurd2:40 Break50 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAM3:25 Salt Tectonics and Turbidite Interactions: MioceneDeepwater Depositional Systems, Offshore Angola: A.Oluboyo, R. Gawthorpe, K. Bakke, F. Hadler-Jacobsen3:45 Evolution of the Mesozoic Qamdo (Changdu) Basin,Eastern Tibet: Linkages between Sedimentation, Climate,and Regional Tectonics: F. Shang, A. Weislogel, G. Sun4:05 Structural Controls on the Development of Eocene LakeGosiute and Lake Uinta, Southwest Wyoming, NorthwestColorado, and Eastern Utah: R. C. Johnson4:25 Sedimentologic and Stratigraphic Effects of EpisodicStructural Activity During the Phanerozoic in the HugotonEmbayment, Kansas USA: W. L. Watney, J. Youle, D. E.Hedke, P. Gerlach, R. P. Sorenson, M. K. Dubois, L. Nicholson,T. Hansen, D. Koger, R. Baker4:45 Stratigraphy and Petroleum Potential of the Bakken —Three Forks Petroleum System: Northeastern Montana:A. L. Franklin, S. SonnenbergTheme 4: Conventional Oil and Gas Fields II (AAPG)Room 413/414/415Co-Chairs: R. W. Lynch and E. Rothman1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Expert Systems for Gas Production Prediction fromHydraulically Fractured Horizontal Wells Completed inShale Gas Reservoirs and Establishing EquivalenciesBetween Different Hydraulic Fracture Representations: N.Siripatrachai, K. Bodipat, T. Ertekin1:40 Practical Implementation of StratigraphicCompartmentalization in Turbidite Lobe Reservoirs:A. Bertoncello, R. Mann, B. Kilsdonk2:00 Fault Damage Zones-Observations, Dynamic Modeling andImplications on Fluid Flow: M. Johri, M. Zoback,E. M. Dunham, P. Hennings2:20 3-D Near-Wellbore Structural Modeling Based On HighResolution, Logging While Drilling Borehole ImageAnalysis: An Example From Sichuan Basin, China: Y. Yang,C. Miller, P. Marza, J. Zhao, A. Zhou, Y. Yang2:40 Break3:25 Core Driven Hierarchical Facies Modeling of ShorefaceEnvironments: A Case Study from Offshore Sabah:S. K. Sharma, M. Chin, T. Basu, R. Bhargava, R. Henson, L.Jiang, M. B. Shuhaimi, L. Vizzini3:45 Reducing the Risk of EOR in Early Cretaceous EolianSanstone Reservoirs: The Impact of GeologicalHeterogeneity (Huitrin Formation, Chihuido de la SierraNegra Field, Neuquen Basin, Argentina): E. Morettini, A. R.Thompson, D. Ancheta, S. Dufour, A. Lopez Gibson, B. Ruyu,M. Valenzuela, M. Delsahd4:05 Horizontal Well Technology Applications for ImprovedReservoir Depletion, Kern River Oil Field: N. J. Shotts,G. J. McNaboe*4:25 Assigning Volumes for Realistic Assessment of Value inMultiple-Lease Prospects or Discoveries: C. D. Norman4:45 When Diagenesis Severely Modified Reservoir Characters:A Unique Carbonate Reservoir from Alur Siwah Field,Indonesia: M. Ricardo, I. Y. Syarifuddin, E. Adhitiawan, N.Nurul, M. Miftahurochman, F. F. Baskaraputra, L. Luqman, Y.Yanto, J. C. Lumban TobingMONDAY AFTERNOON ORALPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 51

TECHNICAL PROGRAMMONDAY AFTERNOON POSTERMONDAY AFTERNOON POSTER SESSIONSPresenters in booths: 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. // *Denotes presenter other than first authorSEPM Student Research Poster SessionExhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: R. Sarg, A. Husinec and H. E. Harper• The Cretaceous-Paleogene Boundary Unit, Deep-WaterGulf of Mexico: Character, Distribution, and Relation to theChicxulub Impact: J. C. Sanford, J. W. Snedden• Application of CT-Scan Data to the Study of BioturbationFeatures in Cores of the New Albany Shale in Indiana:D. Riese, J. Schieber• Floodplain Facies in a Paleo-Coastal Wetland: CretaceousFerron-Notom Delta, Utah: O. A. Famubode, J. Bhattacharya• Ichnology and Sedimentology of the Lower PermianMackellar Formation at Turnabout Ridge and BuckleyIsland, Beardmore Glacier, Central TransantarcticMountains (CTAM), Antarctica: A Shallow Deltaic MarineEnvironment: A. Jackson, S. Hasiotis, P. Flaig, J. Isbell• Evolution of the Calcareous Nannofossil Genus Biscutumin the Cretaceous: B. Brace, D. Watkins• Linked Evolution of the Holocene Mitchell River Megafanand Delta, Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia: T. I. Lane, R. A.Nanson, B. Ainsworth, B. Vakarelov, K. Amos• Bioerosion of Mesophotic Reefs in the U.S. Virgin Islands:D. K. Weinstein, J. S. Klaus, T. B. Smith, R. P. Reid, W. E. Kiene• A Fluvially-Dominated Deltaic System from the TuronianFrontier Formation of the “Vernal Delta” Complex, DinosaurNational Monument, Utah and Colorado: A. Hutsky, C. Fielding• Facies Architecture of Meandering Fluvial Riffle Elements,Ferron Sandstone of Utah: S. T. Anderson, D. R. Kerr• Mixed Fluvial and Loess — Deposits in an IntracontinentalRift Basin, Mid-Permian (Wordian-Capitanian) QuanzijieLow-Order Cycle, Bogda Mountains, NW China: J. Obrist,W. Yang, Q. Feng• Parent Source Material of Calcium Bentonite in SmithCounty, Mississippi: K. Calhoun, D. W. Schmitz, B. L.Kirkland, J. May• Upper Callovian to Oxfordian Muddy Supersequence ofSouthern Adriatic Platform, Croatia: B. Govoni, A. Husinec,J. Read• Sedimentology and Depositional Environments of theWadesboro Sub-Basin, Eastern Piedmont, North Carolina:Implications for Hydrocarbon Resource Potential: S. Brazell,J. Diemer• Dune or Dune-Like Cross-Stratification in Deep-Marine Sandstones of the Neoproterozoic WindermereSupergroup, Cariboo Mountains, British Columbia, Canada:O. Al-Mufti, B. Arnott• A Log-based Subsurface Correlation of the D and JSandstone to Surface Equivalents in SoutheasternColorado: Y. Al-refaei, J. HolbrookTheme 1: Resource Plays I (AAPG/EMD)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: H. Cander and R. Blood• How Common Are Naturally Occurring Microfracturesin Organic-Rich Mudrocks? Observations from SamplesPrepared with Ar-Ion Cross-Section Polishing: R. M. Reed• Review of Traditional and New Maturity Indicators —Differences and Complementarities: J. Chatellier, R. Perez• Bottom Current Deposition and Sediment Reworking in theBoquillas/Eagle Ford Fm: Val Verde County, West Texas,USA: G. Frebourg, S. C. Ruppel, R. G. Loucks• A Sequence Stratigraphic Framework for the MancosShale, Uinta Basin, UT: Identifying Prospective Intervalswithin an Emerging Natural Gas Resource: A. McCauley,L. Birgenheier, R. Ressetar• Integration of Depositional Facies and SequenceStratigraphy in Characterizing Unconventional Reservoirs:Eagle Ford Shale, South Texas: S. Workman, M. Grammer• Sweet Spot Mapping of the Barnett Shale Play, Fort WorthBasin, Texas: Q. Fu, S. Horvath, E. Potter, F. Roberts, S.Tinker, W. Fisher• Modes of Oil Production from Monterey Formation,California: Unconventional or Just Harder to Produce?:M. E. Tennyson• A New Log Evaluation Method to Predict Rich Blocks forTight Sand Oil: X. Li, C. Zhou, Y. Shi, C. Li• Diagenesis and Reservoir Quality in the Montney Formationin British Columbia – A Major Siltstone Reservoir inWestern Canada: N. Vaisblat, N. Harris, J. Zonneveld• Stratigraphy and Petroleum Potential of the NiobraraFormation and underlying Late Cretaceous Mancos Group,Piceance Basin, Northwest Colorado, USA: M. C. Krueger,S. Sonnenberg• Compositional Features of Molecular Compounds of theUltra-Deep Condensate Oil, Bohai Bay Basin, China:G. Y. Zhu, G. Zhu, S. Zhang, H. Wang, N. Weng• Hydrocarbon Preservation in Cambrian and NeoproterozoicPetroleum Systems: Potential Risks for the Reward inConventional and Unconventional Plays: M. A. Everett• Source Rock Reservoirs Present a Unique PetroleumSystem: K. E. WilliamsTheme 1: Resource Plays II (AAPG/EMD)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: H. Cander and R. Blood• New Reserves is An Old Field, The Niobrara Resource Playin the Wattenberg Field, Denver Basin, Colorado:S. Sonnenberg• Surficial Fracture Mapping for Unconventional ReservoirsRio Puerco Structure, New Mexico: S. M. Reynolds• Upper Devonian – Lower Mississippian Stratigraphy ofNorthwestern Montana: A Petroleum System Approach:P. Schietinger, S. Sonnenberg• Quasi-Continuous Accumulation: A New Model for LargeTight Oil Field Formation: J. Zhao, Y. Bai, Q. Cao52 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAM• Genesis and Characteristics of the Lower Triassic TightReservoirs, West Slope of Mahu Area, Junggar Basin:L. Yin, G. Wang, Y. Chen, B. Wang, D. Xu, X. Bai, Y. Huang,X. Chen• Emerging Oil Shale Plays in China: Q. Li, M. Chen, F. Wang• Lower Silurian Shale Gas Potential in ChongqingSouthwest China: Geological Settings and Characteristicsof Longmaxi Formation: Y. Zhu, L. Tan, D. Li• Shale Gas Prospects of Cambay Basin, India: S. Mishra,A. M. Dayal*, D. M. Tiwari, D. J. Patil• Distribution and Controlling Factors of Tight Oil in DeepContinental Fault Lacustrine Basin in East China—A CaseStudy on Nanpu Depression in Bohaiwan Basin: H. Jiang,S. Hu, Z. Wang, R. Wang, T. Wang, H. Zheng• Alberta’s Unconventional Shale Resource Potential:A. Beaton, D. Rokosh, F. J. Hein*• Geochemical Analysis on Prospective Gas Shale Reservoirsat Perth Basin, Western Australia: H. Jafary Dargahi, R. RezaeeTheme 5: Alluvial-Fluvial Deltaic-Eolian Siliciclastics I (SEPM)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: J. L. Aschoff and B. J. Willis• Modelling Facies Distributions and Heterogeneity in EolianReservoir Successions: H. G. Romain, N. Mountney• Controls on Fluvial Sedimentary Architecture in Salt-WalledMini-basins: S. G. Banham, J. H. Venus, N. Mountney• Development of Metrics to Test Correlation of Patterns inChannel Belt Successions with Shoreline Trajectories:L. Stright, C. L. Johnson, W. Benhallam, A. Turner• Evaluating Process Interpretations of Multistory FluvialSand Bodies: E. P. Chamberlin, E. Hajek• Sequence Stratigraphic Analysis of the Drip Tank Memberof the Straight Cliffs Formation: A New Look at the LeadingNon-marine Models: W. Schellenbach, T. Lawton• Avulsion-Generated Spatio-Temporal Arrangement ofFluvial Sandbodies, Blackhawk Formation, WasatchPlateau, Utah: H. Sahoo, M. Gani, N. D. Gani, G. J. Hampson,A. Rittersbacher, A. Ranson, J. A. Howell, S. J. Buckley• Distributary Channel Geometry and Sediment Distributionin a Modern, Monsoonal, Mixed-Process Delta, Gulf ofCarpentaria, NE Australia: R. A. Nanson, B. Ainsworth,S. E. Dashtgard, T. I. Lane, B. Vakarelov• Extruded or Depositional? Sub-Aqueous Sand ExtrusionDynamics: Discrete to Sheets: J. Ross, J. Peakall, G. M. Keevil• Reconstruction of Channel and Barform Architecture in aPennsylvanian Fluvio-Deltaic Succession: Brimham Grit,Northern England: R. Soltan, N. Mountney, W. D. McCaffrey,D. A. Paton• Chemostratigraphic Recognition of a Disconformity inMississippian Strata of the Northeast Appalachians, NewBrunswick, Canada: N. Islam, D. Keighley• A Study on Hydrocarbon Accumulation Characteristics ofBeach-bar Sandstone: Southern Slope of Dongying Sag,Jiyang Depression, Bohai Bay Basin, China: S. Guo, L. Tan,C. Lin, H. Li, X. LvTheme 5: Alluvial-Fluvial Deltaic-Eolian Siliciclastics II (SEPM)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: J. L. Aschoff and B. J. Willis• Spatial Variability in Eolian Dune and Interdune Morphologyin the Rub’Al-Khali Dune Field, Saudi Arabia: Implicationsfor Reservoir Prediction: M. A. Almasrahy, N. Mountney• Effects of Eary Eocene Hyperthermal Events and LaramideTectonics on the Composition of Fluvial Sandstones in theUinta Basin, UT: E. Jones, P. Plink-Bjorklund• New High-Definition Microelectrical Images Shed Light onComplex Paleozoic Nubian Sandstone Reservoir:E. Haddad, N. El-Defrawy, M. Hussein, A. Hassan, R. J.Laronga, E. Hassan, M. Nassar• The Forebulge Migration and Its Influence on SequenceStratigraphic Architecture of Back-Bulge in Triassic, TarimBasin: W. Tang, Y. Wang, L. Zhang• Identification and Prediction of the High HeterogeneousChannel Sand in Southern Turgay Basin: H. Yueying,W. Hongmei*, T. Wenyuan, M. Aling• Shallow-Water, Nonclinoformal Deltaic Systems inLacustrine Qijia Depression, Songliao Basin, China:H. Zeng, X. Zhu, R. Zhu, Q. Zhang• High-resolution Sequence Stratigraphy and SeismicSedimentologic Characteristics of a Fluvial DepositionalSystem, Guantao Formation of Lower Neogene, WuqiangOilfield, Jizhong Depression, Bohai Bay Basin, China:L. Jiang, Y. Ji, Y. Zhang, Y. Zhou• The Characterization of the Transgressive DepositionalPackages to Aid Reservoir Geometry and ConnectivityPrediction: North Kutai Lama Field, East Kalimantan,Indonesia: C. M. Eka Putra, E. Septama*• Identification of Fans and their Petroleum Significance inthe Northern Subbasin, Melut Basin: Z. Shi, L. Fang• Quantitative Empirical Relationships for the Prediction ofSubsurface Fluvial Sedimentary Architecture: L. Colombera,N. Mountney, W. D. McCaffrey• A Petrophysical Model to Quantify Pyrite Volumes andto Adjust Resistivity Responses to Account for PyriteConductivity: M. Holmes, A. Holmes, D. HolmesTheme 6: Carbonate Reservoirs and New Plays (AAPG/SEPM)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: S. Guidry, C. Steffensen and S. Lepley• Sedimentology, Stratigraphy and Structural Signaturesof Eocene-Miocene Carbonates, North Coast, Jamaica:Regional Tectonic Implications and HydrocarbonExploration: K. R. Tankoo, S. F. Mitchell, L. Brown• New Constraints for Petroleum Accumulation Models inthe Marine Carbonate Strata and Implications for FrontierPetroleum Exploration in China: Z. JIn• Evaluating Ooid Grainstone Geobodies of the Grayburg inthe Guadalupe Mountains, NM: A. Parker• Seismic Characterization and Exploration of Karst Cave inTarim Basin: C. Luo, F. Xue*• Carbonate Hosted Sulfide Mineralization in the SouthwestDavis Zinc Field, Southern Oklahoma: N. E. Gentry, J. M.GreggMONDAY AFTERNOON POSTERPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 53

TECHNICAL PROGRAMMONDAY AFTERNOON POSTER• Reef Development Distribution and its Controlling Factor inXisha Offshore: Y. Taotao, L. Fuliang, W. Bin• Tertiary Lacustrine Algal Limestone Mixed CarbonateReservoir, Qaidam Basin, China: Z. Fan• The Impact of the Messinian Salinity Crisis on Explorationin the Eastern Mediterranean; New Insights fromComprehensive Seismic Facies Analysis of the MessinianEvaporite Complex: H. Allen, A. Fraser, C. Jackson• Characterization of an Oligocene Reservoir in SoutheastKurdistan, Iraq: J. Hsieh, N. Begin, R. Deutscher• The Siluro-Devonian Succession Along the Southern Flankof the Sangamon Arch, Central Illinois: Recent Discoveriesand Controls on Reservoir Development: Y. Lasemi• The Other Lower Cretaceous Carbonate Shelf-MarginTrends in the Gulf of Mexico: Winn and CalvinLimestones: R. G. Loucks, P. Sullivan, L. Zahm, C. KeransTheme 6: Unconventional Carbonate Reservoirs (AAPG/SEPM)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: M. Grammer and H. G. Machel• Paleotectonic Controls on Structure in Southern SandWash Basin and the Potential Influence on FractureOrientation and Distribution within the Niobrara Formation:An Integrated Seismic and Geologic Approach: V. Lin,R. Sarg, S. Sonnenberg• Sediment Gravity Flow Deposits in the Avalon Shale Playof the Delaware Basin, West Texas and Southeast NewMexico: D. Stolz, K. Mouton, R. H. Goldstein, E. Franseen,J. Doveton• Stratigraphic Controls on Reservoir Properties, CretaceousNiobrara Formation, DJ Basin, Colorado: M. Deacon,K. McDonough, L. Brinton, S. Friedman, J. Dunn, R. Lieber• The Uteland Butte Member of the Eocene Green RiverFormation: An Emerging Unconventional Carbonate TightOil Play in the Uinta Basin, Utah: M. D. Vanden Berg,C. D. Morgan, T. C. Chidsey, P. Nielsen• A Novel Workflow for Fracture Characterization and WellPlacement using BHI Data in WBM and OBM in DeepUnconventional Reservoirs of North Kuwait: M. Acharya,S. Chakravorty*, S. A. Al-Ajmi, G. K. Joshi, A. Aviantara,Q. Dashti, E. H. Al-Anzi• Compaction Properties of Fine-Grained CarbonateSediments and Implications for the Bone Spring and CutoffFormations: G. S. Hurd, C. Kerans, P. Flemings, J. SchneiderReece, X. Janson• Ichnotaphonomy in Dolomitization and Characterization ofMississippian Mudstone Reservoirs: Hydrocarbon Potentialand Flow Dynamics in Upper Midale Beds, WeyburnOilfield, Saskatchewan: A. D. Keswani, S. Pemberton• Depositional Environments of Organic-Rich CalcareousShale in the Western Anticosti Basin: the Upper OrdovicianMacasty Formation, Quebec, Canada: A. R. Kulkarni,K. Hattori, A. DesrochersTheme 9: Exploration in Salt and Deep Water StructuralSystems (AAPG)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Chair: E. Ukar• Modeling the Structural Evolution of East Texas BasedUpon Interpretation of Regional 2-D Seismic Lines: O. N.Pearson, J. J. Miller• Secondary Basins and Sediment Pathways in GreenCanyon, Deepwater Gulf of Mexico: V. Moore, D. Hinton• Evolution of the Jeanne d’Arc Basin, OffshoreNewfoundland, Canada: 3-D Seismic Evidence for >100Million Years of Rifting: B. E. Serrano-Suarez, M. O. Withjack,R. W. Schlische• Salt Tectonics in the Sivas Basin (Turkey): OutstandingSeismic Analogues: J. Ringenbach, J. Salel, C. Kergaravat, C.Ribes, C. Bonnel, J. Callot• Salt Tectonics in the Sivas Basin (Turkey): 3-D Visualizationof Minibasins and Salt Diapirs: J. Callot, C. Bonnel, C. Ribes,C. Kergaravat, H. Temiz, J. Ringenbach, J. Salel• Supra-Salt Extensional Fault Evolution in the SantosBasin (Brazil): A. B. Tvedt, C. A. Jackson, A. Rotevatn, R.Gawthorpe, H. FossenTheme 9: Fault Analysis and Fault Controlled Traps (AAPG)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: J. Goode and D. Wolf• Large Scale Echelon Faults on the Shaleitian Uplift in BohaiOilfield, Offshore Eastern China: T. Lixin, R. Zhang,F. Jianhua, X. Zhou, C. Xu• Strike-slip Duplex Structures: A Case Study from the BohaiOilfield Offshore Eastern China: C. Xu, R. Zhang, X. Zhou,X. Zhou• The Relationships between “S” Shape DeformationCharacteristics of Tan-Lu Fault Zone and the Differences ofHydrocarbon Accumulation in Liaodong Bay: X. Huang, C.Xu, X. Zhou, G. Wei, Z. Zhang, Y. Chai• Characteristics, Mechanism of Faults and Impact on theTrap in Bachu Area of Tarim Basin, NW China: Y. Wang,Z. Zhang• The Control Function of Synsedimentary Faulting on theTertiary Stratum in Liaozhong Depression, East China:S. Xia• Segment-wise Strike-Slip Fault on Tazhong NorthernSlope and Preferential Hydrocarbon Migration — TakingZhonggu-8 Strike-slip Fault as an Example: J. Zhou, X. Lu,H. Yu, X. Lan• Insights into Evolution of Inverted Normal Fault Systems ofthe Northwestern Gippsland Basin, Australia from Seismicand Geomechanical Analyses: E. Swierczek, S. Holford,R. King, G. Backe, A. Mitchell• Crossing Conjugate Normal Faults and HydrocarbonAccumulation in the Offshore Bohai Bay Basin, EasternChina: Y. Yu, X. Zhou, C. Xu• Structural Analysis of the Kingri Fault Utilising RemoteSensing Techniques; Pakistan: R. Gohar, K. Irfan, A. Sajjad,Q. Abdul54 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAM• Structural Characteristic of Oblique Convergent Strike-SlipFaulting: A Case Study of The Seram Trough, Indonesia:B. Sapiie, M. Hadiana, A. Kurniawan• Influence of Pre-Existing Strike-Slip Faults on FaultDevelopment During Subsequent Phases of Deformation:C. Putra, R. W. Schlische*, M. O. Withjack• Characteristics and Evolution of a Strike-Slip Fault Zoneand its Function on the Control of Petroleum Accumulation:A Case Study from the Tanlu Fault Zone Within the BohaiBay Basin, China: C. Teng, H. Zou, F. Hao• The Relationships Between Hydrocarbon Accumulationof Neogene Shallow Water Delta and Tanlu Fault Zone inthe Huanghekou Sag, Offshore Bohai Bay Basin, EasternChina: X. Zhang, X. Zhou• The Formation Period of Liaodong Uplift in Liaodong Bay,Bohai, Offshore China: J. Peng, X. Zhou, C. Xu• Transpressional Structures Along the Eastern Flank of thePamir Salient: Z. Wang, X. WangTheme 10: VSP, Microseismic, and Rock Physics MethodsRelevant to Exploration Geophysics II (AAPG)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Chairs: T. Jordan• Seismic Facies Analysis on the Condition of Sequence andPalaeogeomorphology: P. Liu, X. Zhou, X. Wang, D. Guan,C. Li, H. Zhang, H. Zhang• Identification of Fractured Basement Reservoir UsingIntegrated Well Data and Seismic Attributes (Case Study atRuby Field, North West Java Basin, Indonesia): M. Suardana• The Application of Rock Physics and Pre-Stack AVOAnalysis for Gas Identification in Deepwater Sediments,Rakhine Bain, Offshore Myanmar: G. Zuo• The Use of Shallow Subsurface Wells and Collected MultioffsetVSP for Characterizing the Black Warrior Basin: W. C.Harris, A. M. Goodliffe, J. Pashin• River Channel Sand Body Characterization by IntegratingWell Logs and Seismic Attributes Analysis in Dense WellPattern Case Study of Eastern Beierxi Block in SaBeiDevelopment Area, Daqing Oilfield, China: S. Xia• Research and Application of Formation Image AnalysisTechnology in Paleogene Reservoir Prediction, Bohai Bay,China: D. Jifeng• Conduits Characterization for Fractured Reservoirs UsingSub-Seismic Faults Convergence Intensities Mapping: A. ElFouly• Study for Fissure Eruption of Volcanic SeismicReservoirology — An Example from Northwest Margin ofJunggar Basin: P. Wei, J. Pan, K. Tan, D. Xu• Gene Expression Programming — A Tool to Estimate SonicLog Distributions and Overpressured Zones: C. Cranganu,E. Bautu• Karst Reservoir Subdivision and Identification onHydrocarbon Ordovicia Formation of Tarim Basin, China:W. Ke, G. Zhang, L. Zhang, H. JiangMONDAY AFTERNOON POSTERPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 55

TECHNICAL PROGRAMTUESDAY MORNING ORALTUESDAY MORNING ORAL SESSIONS*Denotes presenter other than first authorTheme 1: The Bakken Petroleum System (AAPG/EMD)Room 301/302/303/304/305Co-Chairs: M. D. Sonnenfeld and S. G. Crews8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 The Sequence Stratigraphy and Production Potentialof the Pronghorn Member of the Bakken Formation: S.Sonnenberg, R. Johnson*8:25 Characterization for Source Rock Potential of the BakkenShales in the Williston Basin, North Dakota and Montana:H. Jin, S. Sonnenberg8:45 Parshall Field: Inferences From New Data RegardingBakken Hydrocarbon Generation and Migration: J.Newman, J. Edman*, J. LeFever, J. Howe9:05 Reassessment of Undiscovered Resources in the BakkenFormation, Williston Basin, North Dakota and Montana: S.Gaswirth, K. Marra, T. Cook9:25 Break10:10 Influencing Productivity in the Bakken Play, Williston Basin:C. Theloy, S. Sonnenberg10:30 Integrated Hydrocarbon Geochemical Characterization andPore Size Distribution Analysis for Bakken Shales, WillistonBasin, USA: T. Zhang, J. Wiggins-Camacho, S. C. Ruppel, X.Sun10:50 Predicting Natural Fractures in Unconventional Reservoirs:Examples of Data Validation Techniques From the BakkenSystem, Mountrail County, North Dakota: S. J. Buckner, R.Nelson, S. Bayer, F. A. Lozano, J. Chen, F. Rasdi11:10 Sedimentology and Petroleum Potential of the Devonian/Mississippian Three Forks and Bakken Formations andEquivalent Strata in Central and Western Montana: M. H.Hofmann, M. S. Hendrix, T. Nagase11:30 Assessing Undiscovered Resources in the DevonianThree Forks Formation, Williston Basin, USA: K. Marra, S.Gaswirth, T. CookTheme 3: Emerging Oil and Gas Plays Worldwide (AAPG)Room 317/318Co-Chairs: C. G. Willan and C. Eckert8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 The Gulf of Mexico Basin: A Natural Laboratory ofSedimentary Processes, New and Evolving ExplorationPlays, and New Insights on the Mesozoic Framework: J.W. Snedden, W. E. Galloway, C. Fulthorpe, P. E. Ganey-Curry,J. Xu, J. C. Sanford, I. Norton, T. L. Whiteaker, H. C. Olson, R.Cunningham8:25 Sandstone Trends, Sequence Framework, and DepositionalSettings of the Upper Cretaceous Woodbine Group:“Eaglebine” Play, Southern East Texas Basin: T. F. Hentz,W. A. Ambrose8:45 Evaluation of the Tyler Formation, Williston Basin, WesternNorth Dakota: I. M. Stevanovic9:05 The Western Utah Fold-Thrust Belt: A Frontier PetroleumProvince: D. M. Herring, D. C. Greene9:25 Break10:10 The Final North America Conventional Oil Frontier: TheIntracratonic Hudson Bay Basin in the Canadian Arctic:D. Lavoie, N. Pinet, J. Dietrich, B. P. Kohn, S. Zhang, K.Hu, D. Armstrong, M. Nicolas, E. Asselin, R. Bertrand, M. J.Duchesne, V. Decker, J. Galloway, J. Reyes, V. Brake10:30 Angola’s Deep and Ultra Deep Water Potential: C. Abu, N.Herbst, M. Francis, G. Milne, G. Brown, M. Inkollu10:50 The Identification and Implication of Injectites in the ShweGas Field, Offshore Northwestern Myanmar: S. Cossey, D.Kim*, S. Yang, H. Jung11:10 Emerging Play Types and Structural Styles in the EquatorialAtlantic Transform Margin of Africa; Case Studies fromDeep-Water Ghana and Ivory Coast Basins: O. S. Matthew,O. Ajayi, H. Adigwe11:30 Continental Margins of the Equatorial South Atlantic: R.Fainstein, W. Ueipass MohriakTheme 5: SEPM Research Symposium-Depositional Systemsand Sedimentology of Shale and Tight-Sand Reservoirs IRoom 319/320/321Co-Chairs: B. Zempolich, A. Carroll and S. EgenhoffSee Summary Page 398:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Geochemical Characterization of Stratigraphic Sequencesin the Horn River Shale, Middle and Upper Devonian,Northeastern British Columbia, Canada: T. Dong, M.Kennedy, N. Harris8:25 A Geochemical Analysis of Five Late Middle PennsylvanianCores (Carbondale Group) From the Illinois Basin, SouthernIndiana: C. M. Broach, W. P. Gilhooly, W. S. Elliott, C. Smith8:45 A Geochemical and Mineralogical Investigation ofParasequences in the Camp Run Member of the UpperDevonian New Albany Shale: S. Spencer, J. Schieber9:05 Three Scales of Sequence Stratigraphy in the MiddleDevonian Marcellus Shale and Associated Strata: D. Kohl,R. Slingerland, M. Arthur, T. Engelder9:25 Break10:10 The Eagle Ford Outcrops of West Texas: A Laboratoryfor Understanding Heterogeneities, As Well As SequenceStratigraphic Controls, on Unconventional MudstoneReservoirs: A. D. Donovan, T. Staerker, A. Pramudito, M. J.Corbett, C. M. Lowery, A. M. Romero, R. Gardner10:30 Regional Outcrop to Subsurface Correlation of theMontney Formation: An Evolving Understanding of LowerMesozoic Tectono-stratigraphic Evolution in westernCanada: J. Zonneveld, T. F. Moslow10:50 High Frequency Sequence Stratigraphic Surfaces andAssociated Reservoir Facies in Lower Cretaceous RatawiShale Formation in Kuwait: S. K. Tanoli11:10 Characterization of the Union Springs Formation, FingerLakes Region, NY: C. Karaca, T. E. Jordan11:30 The Relative Roles of Channel Types and Facies forReservoir Characterization in Fluvial Tight-Gas Sands,Upper Williams Fork Formation, Piceance Basin, Colorado:B. McDowell, P. Plink-Bjorklund56 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAMTheme 10: 3-D Seismic Attribute Method-basedInterpretations Relevant to Stratigraphic and Fault Geometryof Hydrocarbon Accumulations (AAPG)Room 403/404/405Co-Chairs: J. R. Morris and B. Lipinski8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Using Geological Expression to Extract Geohazards: AnExample from the Barnett Shale, Ft. Worth Basin, Texas:R. Martin, M. Halpin, T. Wooltorton*8:25 3-D Surface Seismic Attribute and Prestack ImpedanceInversion Characterization of the Red Fork Formation,Oklahoma, USA: Y. Del Moro, A. Fernandez, S. Verma, K.Marfurt8:45 Griffon Vultures, Golden Eagles and Buzzards: Integrationof Reconnaissance AVO, EEI Attributes & PreSDM to De-Risk a Flight of Prospects, Greater Buzzard Area, UKCS:D. M. Dutton, L. Lu9:05 Seismic Attribute Expression of Differential Compaction:S. Chopra, K. Marfurt9:25 Break10:10 Petroelastic Seismic Inversion for Reservoir Modelling inthe Vienna Basin: M. Koenig, E. Angerer, E. Rieser, R. Korinek10:30 Pre-Stack Data Prediction for Fluvial Reservoirs: Y. Yuelong,C. Hongtao, L. Yuhai, L. Tinghui, L. Bingling, B. Yuhua, S. Huimin10:50 Shale Gas Reservoir Characterization Workflows: S.Chopra, R. Sharma, J. Keay, K. Marfurt11:10 Reservoirs Characterizing Based on Spectral DifferenceAnomaly at Lower-Frequency on Multi-Angle StackingGathers: Case Studies from China: X. Chen, W. Zhong, Z. He11:30 Increasing Confidence of Seismic Derived ReservoirParameters From a Large 3-D Merge: C. Skidmore, P. Porter,A. Porter, R. EarlyTheme 6: The Great American Carbonate Bank — Geologyand Economic Resources of the Cambro-Ordovician SaukMegasequence (SEPM)Room 406Co-Chairs: W. A. Morgan, C. Sternbach, R. Fritz, J. Derby and S.Longacre8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Sequence Stratigraphy of the Great American CarbonateBank: W. A. Morgan8:25 Before the Great North American Carbonate Bank: AComplex Cambrian-Lower Ordovician TransgressiveHistory Recorded in Siliciclastic Strata of the PotsdamGroup, Southeast Laurentia: D. G. Lowe, B. Arnott8:45 The Great American Bank in Eastern Canada — ASynthesis: D. Lavoie, A. Desrochers, G. Dix, I. Knight, O. SaladHersi9:05 The Great American Carbonate Bank in the Greenland-Scotland Sector: Death, Life and Birth: P. Smith, R. Raine*9:25 Break10:10 Digital Outcrop Model of Stratigraphy and Breccias of theSouthern Franklin Mountains, El Paso, Texas: J. A. Bellian,C. Kerans, J. Repetski10:30 Petroleum Resources of the Great American CarbonateBank (GACB) – Lessons from Heterogeneous Ellenburger,Arbuckle, Knox, Prairie du Chien and BeekmantownReservoirs, Diverse Traps, Unconformity Thinking: C.Sternbach10:50 The Geology of the Arbuckle Group in the Mid-Continent:Sequence Stratigraphy, Reservoir Development andthe Potential for Hydrocarbon Exploration: R. D. Fritz, P.Medlock, M. Kuykendal, J. L. Wilson11:10 Effects, Influences and Controls of Sedimentology,Stratigraphy, Tectonics, Paleogeography and Diagenesis onHydrocarbon and Mineral Accumulations in the Cambrian-Ordovician Knox Group in Kentucky: P. J. Gooding11:30 Mississippi Valley-Type Ore Deposits in the Cambrian-Ordovician Great American Carbonate Bank: J. M. Gregg, K.L. SheltonTheme 6: Modern Carbonates (SEPM)Room 407Co-Chairs: C. Kerans, E. Franseen and C. Iannello Bachtel8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Complex Patterns of Carbonate Sediment Deposition andAccretion Controlled by Suborbital Sea-Level Oscillations:K. L. Jackson, G. Eberli, S. B. Reid, P. Harris, K. L. Maier, D. F.McNeill8:25 Multi-Scale Geocellular Models of a Holocene BahamanOolitic Tidal Bar Belt: How Geologic Resolution ImpactsSimulation Studies: J. Rush, E. C. Rankey, Y. Holubnyak8:45 A Comparative Study of the Origin of Carbonate Mud inReefs and Carbonate Platforms Using Modern SamplesFrom the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans: E. Gischler,S. Dietrich9:05 Back-Barrier Sediment Dynamics: A Major Control onModeling Sediment Properties, Cyclicity and DepositionalProfiles: Examples from the Arid Coastline of Qatar:J. Jameson, C. J. Strohmenger9:25 Break10:10 Carbonate Ramp Shoreface Coquina and LagoonalSystems: Holocene of Northwestern Yucatan Peninsula,Mexico: E. C. Rankey, R. Garza-Perez, M. Naranjo-García10:30 Variability of Slope Morphology and Processes AlongSouthwestern Great Bahama Bank: A. Jo, G. P. Eberli,M. Grasmueck10:50 Insights into Quaternary Depositional and DiageneticProcesses on a Caribbean Atoll: N. J. Van Ee, G. P. Eberli,F. Anselmetti, P. Swart, E. Gischler11:10 The Contemporary Red Sea as an Analog for AncientCarbonates in Rift Settings: S. J. Purkis, P. Harris, J. Ellis11:30 Ichnologically Influenced Porosity on a Holocene IsolatedPlatform: M. Mary, E. C. Rankey, T. UriamTUESDAY MORNING ORALPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 57

TECHNICAL PROGRAMTUESDAY MORNING ORALTheme 5: Sedimentology, Geomorphology & Stratigraphy ofCoastal, Estuarine, and Nearshore Systems (SEPM)Room 408/409/410Co-Chairs: D. Kamola, M. Fenster and M. Gani8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Challenge the Norms: Fluvial Channel in Shallow MarineEnvironment. Is it Possible? A Case Study of A-1 Wellin Central Luconia, Offshore Sarawak,Malaysia – AnIntegrated Approach Combining Seismo-Stratigraphy andSeismic Attributes Analysis: S. S. Wafa, M. S. Mustafa, K. A.Kamarudzaman, D. H. Sapri, O. A. Mahmud8:25 Distribution and Dimensions of Reservoir Elements andBaffles in Shallow-Marine Reservoirs: C. H. Eide, J. A.Howell, S. J. Buckley8:45 Denver Basin Isolated Sandbodies: Signature of DynamicSubsidence, Laramide Uplifts and Shoreline Transitions: P.Plink-Bjorklund, L. Kiteley9:05 Regional Tectonics, Sedimentary Processes and GlobalOceanography in the Formation of a World-ClassReservoir: Insights From the Johan Sverdrup GiantOilfield, Norway: M. Vigorito, O. J. Martinsen, A. Nødtvedt,Skjæveland, A. Gregersson, R. Martin, J. Windelstad, S.Jørgenvåg, M. Fjelland, T. Ferstad9:25 Break10:10 Geomorphology, Facies Character and StratigraphicArchitecture of an Ancient Sand-Prone Subaqueous Delta:Upper Jurassic Sognefjord Formation, Troll Field, OffshoreNorway: S. Patruno, G. J. Hampson, C. Jackson10:30 Sequence-Stratigraphic and Depositional Framework ofWave-Influenced Deltaic Systems in the Lower and MiddleFrio Formation, Redfish Bay, Corpus Christi, Texas:J. Zhang, W. A. Ambrose, M. I. Olariu10:50 Ancient Backwaters and Baylines: Slope Magnitude andits Control on Deltaic Facies Partitioning in Ancient DeltaicSystems: J. Bhattacharya11:10 Mud-Bed Thicknesses, Distributions and Cyclicity AlongChannel Margins Across the Tidal-Fluvial Transition, LowerFraser River, BC, Canada: A. D. La Croix, S. E. Dashtgard,J. A. MacEachern11:30 Paleosols of the Upper Devonian Foreknobs Formation ofWestern Virginia and Eastern West Virginia: D. O. Terry,W. McClung, K. A. ErikssonTheme 7: Water Risks and Mitigation Strategies inUnconventional Development (DEG)Room 413/414/415Co-Chairs: S. Sharma and B. W. Stewart8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Evolving Water Management Practices in Shale GasDevelopment: D. J. Soeder, R. S. Rodriguez*8:25 Using Strontium Isotopes to Test Stratigraphic Isolationof Injected and Formation Waters During HydraulicFracturing: C. A. Kolesar, R. C. Capo, A. J. Wall, B. W.Stewart, K. Schroder, R. W. Hammack8:45 Using Stable Isotopes to Detect Potential Inter-FormationMixing of Fluids and Gases Following the HydraulicFracturing of Marcellus Shale Wells at NETLs GreeneCounty Test Site in Southwestern Pennsylvania: S. Sharma,A. Sack, L. Bowman, K. Schroder, R. W. Hammack9:05 Microseismic Monitoring to Determine Fracture HeightGrowth During Hydraulic Fracturing at NETL’s MarcellusShale Test Site in Greene County, Pennsylvania: R. W.Hammack, W. Harbert*, J. Sams, H. Siriwardane9:25 Break10:10 Use of Perfluorocarbon Tracers to Detect Possible UpwardMigration of Gas and Fluids From Hydraulically FracturedMarcellus Shale Wells at NETL’s Greene County Test Sitein Southwestern Pennsylvania: A. W. Wells, R. Diehl, R. W.Hammack10:30 Geochemical Evolution of Flowback and Produced WaterFrom Marcellus Shale Wells in Southwest Pennsylvania:E. L. Rowan, M. Engle, T. F. Kraemer10:50 δ7Li of Saline Water: Northern Appalachian Basin and GulfCoast Sedimentary Basin, USA: G. L. Macpherson, R. C.Capo, B. W. Stewart, T. Phan, K. Schroder, R. W. Hammack11:10 Organic Substances in Produced and Formation WaterFrom Natural Gas Production in Coal and Shale: W. H.Orem, C. A. Tatu, M. Varonka, J. Pashin, M. Engle11:30 Effect of Impoundment Management Strategies onMicrobial Communities and the Fate of Radionuclides:K. Gregory, A. Murali Mohan, R. A. Vidic58 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAMTUESDAY MORNING POSTER SESSIONSPresenters in booths: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. // *Denotes presenter other than first authorAdditional AAPG Student Research Poster SessionExhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: S. A. Waters and W. Hottman• Late Cretaceous to Cenozoic Deformation at NorthAmerican-Caribbean Plate Boundary in Northern CentralAmerica and its Effects on the Origin and Migration ofHydrocarbons: C. J. Sanchez, P. Mann, P. A. Emmet• Fluvial Geomorphology Changes Linked to TectonicEffects during the Late Eocene-Oligocene in the NorthernLlanos Foreland Basin of Colombia: L. Torrado, P. Mann, J.Bhattacharya• Crustal Structure of the Central Atlantic Rifted-PassiveMargin from South Carolina to the Southeastern Bahamas:A First Step to Understand its Petroleum Potential: A. Dale,P. Mann, D. Bird• Modelling Falling Stage Topset Aggradation and ShorelineTrajectories: Implications for Distinguishing Forced andUnforced Regressions in the Ancient Record: G. Prince, P.Burgess• Origin and Composition of Fluids Responsible for FaultControlled Dolomitisation on the Hammam Faraun FaultBlock, Gulf of Suez, Egypt: J. Hirani, H. Corlett, A. Eker, R.Gawthorpe, D. Hodgetts, C. Hollis, A. Rotevatn• Investigation of the Regional Extent and ControllingFactors of Residual Oil Zones in the Permian Basin: L. M.West• Integrated Sedimentary Geochemistry of a CretaceousPotential Shallow Shale Gas Reservoir, Western Manitoba,Canada: S. Hosseininejad, P. Pedersen, R. Spencer, M. Nicolas• Facies Architecture, Depositional Environments, andSequence Stratigraphy of the Marble Falls Formation(Morrowan-Atokan), Central Texas: S. G. Wood, S. C.Ruppel, R. G. Loucks• Variations in Depocentre Style Under Mid-Late JurassicSalt-Influenced Rifting: Norwegian Central Graben, NorthSea: Z. Ge, R. Gawthorpe, A. Rotevatn, J. Wonham• Depositional Analysis of the Jurassic Norphlet Formation inMississippi: Impact on Petroleum Potential Offshore: M. L.Jessee, A. Weislogel• The Lateral Variability of Sequence Boundaries: A Regional3-D Seismic Case Study from the Late Cenozoic SouthernNorth Sea: R. Harding, M. Huuse, R. Gawthorpe• Characterization of Thickness Anomalies Within the ThreeForks and Bakken Formations, North Central North Dakota,USA: D. G. Cobb, S. Sonnenberg• Integrated Stratigraphic and Structural Evolution of aFluvial-Dominated, Tide-Influenced Marginal MarineSystem, the North Malay Basin, Gulf of Thailand: K.Kumnerdsiri, B. Ainsworth, A. Mitchell, G. Backe• Return to the Source: Mapping the Microstructure ofOrganic Matter and Pores in the Utica Shale: M. Murphy, D.R. Cole, J. Daniels, J. Sheets, S. Welch, A. M. Swift, D. Huber,J. Sosa• Fracture Identification and Analysis Using SeismicAttributes in Carbonate Reservoirs: Cimarrona Formation,Middle Magdalena Valley Basin, Colombia: J. M. Blanco,C. E. Padrón, H. I. Contreras• Depositional Controls on the Distribution of PermianPhylloid Algal Bioherms in the Orogrande Basin, SouthCentral New Mexico: J. E. Stautberg, K. Giles, G. Mack• Applying GigaPan Robotoc Photo-Panorama Technologyto Enhance Facies and Architectural Analyses of theUpper Cretaceous Schrader Bluff and Prince Creek Fms atShivugak Bluffs, North Slope of Alaska, USA: D. A. van derKolk, P. P. Flaig, S. Hasiotis, L. J. Wood• Structural Geology and Depositional Environments of theMardin Group Carbonates in the Cemberlitas Oil Field inSoutheastern Anatolia, Turkey: O. Mulayim, I. Cemen• Structural Evolution and Petroleum Potential of PutumayoForeland Basin, Colombia, From Subsurface Mapping and3-D Flexural Modeling: L. F. Pachon, P. Mann, N. Cardozo• Petroleum Potential of Onland Basins in Hispaniola(Dominican Republic and Haiti) Based on Integrationof Vintage Well and Seismic Reflection Data withGeochemical Data: J. Osmond, P. Mann, S. Pierce• Regional Source-to-Sink Systems within Intra-ContinentalRifts: The Importance of Fluvial Connectivity and DrainageIntegration: J. Smith, R. Gawthorpe, S. H. Brocklehurst, E.Finch• Exploration Significance of the Tectono-StratigraphicEvolution of the Eastern Benin Basin, Offshore Nigeria: I. A.Etobro, M. P. Watkinson, M. W. Anderson• A Fault Re-Activation Study in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico:A Coupled Modeling Approach: J. Brown, B. Hornby, M.Zoback• Structural Geology of the Arkoma Basin-Frontal OuachitaTransition Zone, Waldron and Boles Quadrangles, ScottCounty, Western Arkansas: D. Yezerski, I. Cemen• Thrust Faults and Pressure of Overpressure Formations inthe South Junggar Thrust-and-Fold Belt, China: L. Wang, G.Yang, W. Li, X. Wang, B. Li• Geostatistical Integration of Core and Well Log Data forHigh-Resolution Reservoir Modelling: K. Burch, J. Lee• Evolution of the Northern End of Salt Valley Salt Wall,Northern Paradox Basin, SE Utah: M. Naqi, B. D. Trudgill, C.F. Kluth• Using Seismic Expression of Contourite Drifts toUnderstand Mud-Dominated Depositional Systems:Insights from the Newfoundland Ridge, Offshore Canada: P.R. Boyle, B. W. Romans, I. Scientists• Facies and Facies Architecture of Allomembers D andE, Upper Cretaceous Horseshoe Canyon Formation,Drumheller, Alberta, Canada: A. Montgomery, S. E.Dashtgard, J. A. MacEachern, B. Ainsworth, L. RicciTUESDAY MORNING POSTERPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 59

TECHNICAL PROGRAMTUESDAY MORNING POSTERAdditional SEPM Student Research Poster SessionExhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: R. Sarg, A. Husinec and H. E. Harper• Variability of Fan-Shaped Depositional Systems of the 4thMember of Eocene Shahejie Formation in Minfeng HalfGraben, Bohai Bay Basin, Eastern China: Z. Li, W. Yang, L.Zhang, X. Luo, S. Liu, H. Luo• Late Pleistocene Sediment Dynamics in the SouthernGalician Margin Gully System: A. Petrovic, T. Hanebuth, H.Lantzsch, V. Bender• GPR Imaging of Riffle Elements in Meandering Channelfillof the Ferron Sandstone (Upper Cretaceous), EmeryCounty, Utah: O. Abatan, D. R. Kerr, K. Ramachandran• Bio-magneto-chronology of Middle Eocene PlanktonicForaminifera: S. Hilding-Kronforst, B. Wade• Assessment of Reservoir Quality and Potential Impact ofSequestered Carbon Dioxide in Reservoir Units of DiverseLithologies in South-Central, Mississippi, USA: A. D. Degny,B. L. Kirkland, D. W. Schmitz• A Lithostratigraphic Examination of the K-T Boundary inNorthwestern South Dakota: J. Testin• Integrated Seismology, Correlation of Seismic andSeismological Data of Baska Block Pakistan: M. S. AliTheme 1: Unconventionals I (EMD/AAPG)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: J. Tellers and P. Sullivan• Pressure Coring – A New Tool for Unconventional Oil & GasCharacterization: M. R. Wood, J. Sinclair, M. Bjorum• Unconventional Applications of Archie: Does GeologyMatter?: D. Hartigan, M. Lovell, S. Davies• Accurate Quantitative Mineralogy in Gas Shales Based onIntegrating Multiple Chemical and Physical Measurementswith XRD Analyses: Improvement From Use of SEM μ-XRFChemical Analysis: C. Fialips, J. Laurent, B. Labeyrie, V. Burg,P. Simeone, T. Kinderstuth, J. Girard, J. Kluska, F. Umbhauer• Isotope Rollover in Shale Gas Observed in LaboratoryPyrolysis Experiments: Insight to the Role of Water inThermogenesis of Mature Gas: L. Gao, A. Schimmelmann, Y.Tang, B. J. Katz, M. Mastalerz• Accurate, Direct Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Log froma New Advanced Geochemical Spectroscopy Tool:Comparison with Conventional Approaches for TOCEstimation: A. Charsky, S. Herron• Evaluation of the Unconventional Basement Reservoir ofKharir, Yemen: Insight from Fluid Inclusion Stratigraphy(FIS): J. Girard, J. Kluska, J. Champanhet• Core-Based Geochemical Study of Mudrocks in BasinalLithofacies in the Wolfberry Play, Midland Basin, Texas:R. W. Baumgardner, H. Hamlin• Fecal Pellets and their Significance in UnconventionalResource Shales: Part II: Generation of Hydrocarbons: E. J.Torres, R. Philp, T. Wang, R. M. Slatt, N. O’Brien• Enhancing SEM Grayscale Images Through PseudocolorConversion: Examples from Eagle Ford, Haynesville andMarcellus Shales: W. Camp• Geomechanical Interpretation of a ‘Simul-Frac’ in BakkenShale: Q. Li, M. Chen, F. Wang, Y. Jin• Experimental Study of Fracture Interaction betweenNatural Fractures and Hydraulic Fractures in Shale GasReservoir: Q. Li, M. Chen, Y. Jin• Review and Improvement of Brittleness EvaluationMethods in Shale Gas Reservoir: Q. Li, M. Chen, Y. Jin, F.Wang• Soft Inorganic Geochemistry: A New Concept forUnconventional Resources Modeling: C. N. Larriestra• Characterization of Fractured Basement Reservoir, MelutBasin, Southeast Sudan: M. A. Yassin, M. M. Hariri, O. M.Abdullatif, M. H. MakkawiTheme 1: Unconventionals II (EMD/AAPG)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: J. Tellers and P. Sullivan• An Overview About Coal Water Mixture (CWM) as NewUnconventional Energy Potency, and Indonesia Coal Fieldsfor Case Studies: R. R. Putra, J. S. Alibazah, D. F. Umar• Potential for Petroleum Production in Mississippian-Pennsylvanian Paleovalleys in the Main Consolidated Field(Crawford County, Illinois) and Application throughout theIllinois Basin: J. London, A. Reeder, M. T. May• Geochemical Controls on Gas Adsorption and Preservationin Organic-Rich Shale Systems: T. Zhang, K. L. Milliken, S. C.Ruppel, X. Sun• Global Heavy Oil and Oil Sand Resources: H. Wang• Fractured & Weathered Basement Reservoirs – BestPractices for Exploration and Production: Examples fromUSA, Venezuela and Brazil: T. Koning• Application of Combined Cuttings Gas/Oil Analysis, RapidXRF and High Resolution Photography to Evaluation ofUnconventional Reservoirs: D. L. Hall, M. Sterner• A Way of Finding Proxy for TOC and Brittleness in TightGas Shales: S. Verma, K. Marfurt• An Integrated Approach Using Geotechnology to Unlockthe Secrets of Low Permeability Reservoirs: S. Sadykhov,A. Collamore, M. Guidry*, W. Palmer, C. Harrison• Adapting Petroleum Systems Analysis to Evaluate PlayFairways and “Sweet Spots” in Unconventional Resources:J. E. Leonard, E. C. Heydweiller, C. O. Leonard, G. Lash• Probabilistic Seismic Facies Estimation of a MississippianTripolitic Chert Reservoir through Generative TopographicMapping: A. Roy, T. J. Kwiatkowski, K. Marfurt• Big Clifty Sandstone Reservoir Characterization in WarrenCounty Kentucky: L. Baizel, K. Butler, A. Reeder, J. London,M. T. May• Production-Active Pore Systems – The Pores That Matter:J. M. Evensen• Influence of Rock Texture and Composition on AnisotropicGeomechanical Properties in the Eagle Ford Formation:T. Kosanke, R. Rosen, M. Sharf-Aldin, S. Narasimhan, M.Paiangle• Burial History Modeling and Paleogeomechanics of theBarnett and Haynesville: K. E. Williams60 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAM• The Evolution of Petrophysics in Evaluating UnconventionalReservoirs in the Cooper Basin: Preliminary Results for theFirst Commercial Shale Gas Well in Australia: M. ValleeTheme 3: Applied Technologies for Regional Play Analysis(AAPG)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: T. B. Warner and D. Deemer• Importance of Assessing Risk and Volume Relationships inMultiple-Target Exploration Prospects: C. D. Norman• Offshore East Africa Fan Chronostratigraphy fromWheeler-Transformed Seismic Data, ION GeoVentures EastAfricaSPAN: K. McDonough, E. Bouanga, C. Pierard, B. Horn,J. Gross, A. Danforth, N. Sterne, J. Granath, P. Emmet• Evidence for Expulsion of Hydrocarbons From EarlyMesozoic Source Rocks: Deepwater, Tanzania: D. L.Connolly, N. Hemstra• Confirmation of Hydrocarbon Shows in the Mobil #3Offshore Hyde County Well, North Carolina: J. L. Coleman,J. C. Reid, D. L. Hall• Risk Reduction through Neural Networks ChimneyAnalysis: Frontier Exploration in East African Rift Basin: V.Baranova, A. Mustaqeem, F. Karaja, D. Mburu• Worldwide Trends in the Discoveries of Giant Fields from2006-12 with Predictions on the Locations and Numbers ofFuture Giants: P. Mann, N. Dowla• Petroleum Accumulation in Passive Margin Basins: G.Zhang, Y. Liang*Theme 4: Conventional Oil and Gas Fields (AAPG)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: H. Ramsey and N. Vander Griend• Reservoir Modeling Using Multi-Point Statistics (MPS),Berkine Basin, Algeria: J. F. Delgado, F. Djettou, B.Noureddine, H. Hachelaf, Z. Kerboub• The Role of Matrix and Fractures on Appalachian BasinUpper Devonian Gas Production: A. Douds, S. McCallum• Quantitative Seismic Reservoir Architecture Analysis ofTertiary Fluvial System In The Onshore Bohai Bay BasinChina: R. Zhai, S. Wu, Z. Fan, H. Zhang• Cretaceous Volcanism and Development of HydrocarbonPools in and Around Peninsular India: K. S. Misra, A. Misra• The Columbia River Basalt Group: A Volcanic ReservoirAnalog: J. Jackson• Comprehensive Prediction of Favorable Gas Reservoir inthe Large-scale Tight Sandstone of Upper Triassic XujiaheFormation in Anyue-Hechuan Area of Sichuan Basin, China:A. Xu, Z. Wang, C. Bian, Z. Xu, Y. Li, X. Zhai• SHRIMP U-Pb Ages of Detrital Zircons: Discussions onProvenance Control and the Red River Capture: Q. Xu, W.Zhu, Y. Wang, D. Li, Y. Wang, H. Zhuo• Production-Induced Capillary Breakdown of ReservoirBarriers: A. A. Brown• Late Stage Hydrocarbon Accumulation and EnrichmentPattern in Liaozhong Sag, Northern Offshore Bohai BayBasin, East China: K. Qiang, X. Lü, X. Zhou, C. Xu• The Reserve Growth Model of Oil Fields in the Bohai BayBasin, China: C. Liu, Z. Wang• Sealing Mechanism for Cap Beds of Shallow Biogenic GasPools in Late Quaternary Deposits of The Qiantang RiverIncised Valley, Eastern China: L. C. Ming, Z. Xia, Q. C. Wei,W. S. Jun• Characteristics of Neogene Tan-Lu Faults and Its Role inControlling Young Traps: An Extreme Case of the EasternOffshore Bohai Bay Basin, Eastern China: Q. Kun-sheng, X.Lu, X. Zhou• Faults in Carbonate and Their Controls on the Distributionof Karst Reservoir — A Case Study of Halahatang Field inTarim Basin, China: L. Zhang, G. Zhang• New Insight into the Strike-Slip Tectonic Control on thePenglai 19-3 Field in the Tan-Lu Fault Zone, East China: L.Huang, X. Zhou, Y. Wang, A. Wei, T. Liu• The Origin Characteristic of Natural Gas in PermianChangxing and Triassic Feixianguan Formatinons inSichuan Basin, SW China: T. Wang, X. Li, Q. Li, Q. Jiang, Y. Li• Quantitative Prediction Methods of the Thin InterbeddedBeach-Bar Sandstone in Lacustrine Basin: X. Wei, Z. Jiang,L. Yifan• The Thermal Evolution Indicated by Integrated Methods:Implication for Source Rocks Maturation and PetroleumProspective in the Meso-Cenozoic Basins of the TibetanPlateau: H. Chen, Y. Wu• Research on Architecture Pattern of Deepwater TurbidityChannel in X Oilfield of Neogene, West Africa: Y. Lin, S. Wu,Y. Lu, Q. Wan, J. ZhangTheme 5: Deep Water Siliciclastics I (AAPG/SEPM)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: J. Covault and B. Romans• Along-Strike Variability of Morphology and Sedimentationof the Northern Continental Margin of the South China Sea:H. Zhuo, Y. Wang, Q. Xu, D. Li, Y. Wang, Y. Wang• Examples of Turbidity Current Channelization in theModern Seafloor: Environments, Causes and Products: F.Gamberi, G. Dalla Valle, M. Rovere• The Relationships Between Shelf-Edge Trajectories andSlope-Facies Associations: Useful Predictors of SandDelivery to Deepwater Areas: C. Gong, Y. Wang, W. Zhu, Q.Xu, D. Li, W. Li• Stratigraphic Architectures of Punctuated DeepwaterChannel Migration, Upper Cretaceous Tres PasosFormation, Magallanes Basin, Chile: N. C. Auchter, B. W.Romans, S. M. Hubbard, L. Stright• 3-D Mapping of Vertical and Lateral Facies Heterogeneityof a Compound, Tributive Incised Valley, Turonian FerronSandstone, Notom Delta, South-Central Utah: B. D. Hilton,J. Bhattacharya , S. Khan, C. Griffen, K. Biber,• Study of Calcite Cement in Submarine Fan Complex in theLower Cherry Canyon, Delaware Basin, TX: S. Chakraborty• Influence of Large-Scale Remobilisations on DeepwaterReservoir Architecture: An Example from the BritanniaField, North Sea: R. Teloni, W. D. McCaffrey, P. Haughton, M.Patacci, J. T. Eggenhuisen, R. ButlerTUESDAY MORNING POSTERPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 61

TECHNICAL PROGRAMTUESDAY MORNING POSTER• “Solving a Puzzle” — An Integrated Approach to Revitalizea Neogene Turbidite Play in SW Pannonian Basin, Hungary:A. Nemeth, M. Vincze• Three Depositional Models of Deep-water Gravity FlowSystem of Late Ordovician in Tarim Basin, Western China:J. Liu, C. Lin• The Paleo-Morphology of Passive Margins and Its Controlson Deep-Water Systems: A Case Study From the PearlRiver Month Basin, Northern South China Sea: Y. Wang, W.Zhu, Q. Xu, Y. Wang, C. Gong, H. Zhuo, W. Li• Stratigraphic Architectures and Evolution of the CentralCanyon System in the Qiongdongnan Basin, NorthernSouth China Sea: Z. Wang, X. Xie, D. Zhang, X. Li, Z. Sun, Y.HeTheme 5: Deep Water Siliciclastics II (AAPG/SEPM)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: J. Covault and B. Romans• The Sedimentary Characteristics of the Central Canyonin the Deepwater Area, Qiongdongnan Basin: D. Zhang, Y.Wang, Q. Zuo, Z. Wang, W. He• A Most Complete and Continuous Early PennsylvaniaSequence Stratigraphy Framework Near Kirby, Arkansas,USA and Its Implication on Global Reminant BasinTectonics and Deepwater Hydrocarbon E&P Activities: F.Zou, R. M. Slatt• Sedimentary Facies in the Upper Ordovician MaquoketaGroup of Indiana: A Preliminary Analysis: D. Mizsei, J.Schieber• Basin Accommodation Analysis: Integrative SandPrediction, Deep Water Gulf of Mexico: J. Blackerby, J. W.Cross, C. Mornet, X. Wu• Matrix-Rich Sandstones in Base-of-Slope and Basin-FloorStrata of the Neoproterozoic Windermere Supergroup:Hydraulic Jump Deposits and the Initiation of LocalSedimentation: V. Terlaky, B. Arnott• Transitional and Composite Flow Deposits: Characterand Distribution in the Maastrichtian Springar Fm., VøringBasin, Norwegian Sea: S. J. Southern, I. A. Kane, M. Warchol,K. W. Porten, W. D. McCaffrey, N. Mountney• The Stratigraphic Architecture Preserved at the Channel-Lobe Transition Zone: Tres Pasos Formation Outcrop Belt,Southern Chile: E. Pemberton, S. M. Hubbard, S. Fletcher, B.W. Romans• Submarine Lobes Confined behind Depositional Relief atthe Toe-Wall of a Seismic-Scale Mass Transport Complex,Neuquén Basin, Argentina: D. Hodgson, R. A. Duller, C. A.Jackson, Y. Spychala• Association Between Slope Channel Architecture and ShelfSediment Supplies: A Quantitative Study of the TectonicallyActive Columbus Basin, Trinidad: K. A. Ramlal, L. J. Wood62 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAMTUESDAY AFTERNOON ORAL SESSIONS*Denotes presenter other than first authorTheme 1: The Eagle Ford Petroleum System (EMD/AAPG)Room 301/302/303/304/305Co-Chairs: H. Rowe and S. C. Ruppel1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 An Integrated Stratigraphy of the Cenomanian-TuronianEagle Ford Shale, Texas, USA: J. S. Eldrett, S. Bergman, D.Minisini, C. Macaulay1:40 Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Facies of the Eagle FordShale (Cretaceous) Between the Maverick Basin and theSan Marcos Arch, Texas, USA: J. A. Breyer, R. Denne, J.Funk, T. Kosanke, J. Spaw2:00 Influence of Primary Rock Texture, Diagenesis, andThermal Maturity on Eagle Ford Pore Systems: A. Ozkan, K.L. Milliken, C. Macaulay, M. Johnston, D. Minisini, J. S. Eldrett,S. Bergman, A. Kelley2:20 Defining the Sequence Stratigraphic Framework, OrganicRichness, and Hydrocarbon Storage of the Cenomanian/Turonian Eagle Ford Formation, South Texas: J. M. Guthrie,T. C. Huang, R. Handford, R. Mitchell, S. Crews, R. Beaubouef,J. Halgas2:40 Break3:25 Cyclic Drivers for Limestone/Marl Sequences, Eagle FordShale (Cenomanian-Turonian,) South Texas: T. Kosanke, R.Denne, K. Campion, S. Egenhoff, J. Spaw, J. Breyer3:45 Relationship of Austin Chalk and Eagle Ford Shale Oil andGas Resources: Evaluating a Stacked Source Rock —Reservoir Scenario: K. Pearson4:05 Investigating the Geologic Factors That Control Reservoirand Completion Quality within the Eagle Ford Shale: C.Miller, E. Rylander, R. Lewis, S. Sinclair, T. Jiang, B. Dean, H.Gamero4:25 Seismic Inversion for Shale Gas/Oil Within the Austin Chalkand Eagle Ford Shale, Maverick Basin, South Texas: O.Ogiesoba, R. Eastwood, W. A. Ambrose, U. Hammes4:45 Allocating the Contribution of Oil From the Eagle FordFormation, the Buda Formation, and the Austin Chalk toCommingled Production From Horizontal Wells in SouthTexas Using Geochemical Fingerprinting Technology: D. K.Baskin, M. McCaffrey, A. KornackiTheme 6: Identification and Modeling of Complex PoreSystems in Carbonate Reservoirs (SEPM)Room 317/318Co-Chairs: G. P. Eberli, J. Kenter and M. Skalinski1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Non-traditional Techniques for Microporosity Evaluationin a Low-Permeability Carbonate Reservoir From a GiantOil Field Offshore Abu Dhabi, UAE: T. D. Jobe, R. Sarg, T.Steuber, H. Shebl1:40 Sub-Micron Digital Image Analysis (BIBSEM-DIA), PoreGeometries and Electrical Resistivity in Carbonate Rocks:J. H. Norbisrath, G. Eberli, R. J. Weger, K. Verwer, J. Urai, G.Desbois, B. Laurich2:00 Relationship between Acoustic and PetrophysicalProperties of Permian Grainstones, Lawyer Canyon,Algerita Escarpment, West Texas: X. Janson, F. Lucia2:20 Pore Typing Workflow for Complex Carbonate Systems: M.Skalinski, J. Kenter2:40 Break3:25 Spectrum of Micropore Types and Their Origin inLimestones: R. G. Loucks, F. Lucia3:45 Dual Mineral Matrix and Organic Pore Textures in ThermallyMature Niobrara Formation, Rocky Mountains Region, USA– Implications for Tight-Oil Carbonate Reservoir Modeling:C. D. Laughrey, T. E. Ruble, P. Purrazzella, K. Hooghan, J.Beuthin, K. Washburn, W. Dorsey4:05 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Solves Challenges ofIdentifying Hydrocarbons in Low-Resistivity Pay Zones: C.H. Smith, L. Hamilton, J. R. Kinney, J. Christensen, G. A. Payne4:25 Characterization of Fluid Dynamics in CarbonateReservoirs Using 4-D GPR: Assessment of Stratigraphicand Structural Controls on Flow and Comparison WithDynamic Modeling: P. Marchesini, M. Grasmueck, G. Eberli,R. J. Weger4:45 The Study and Application of the Connectivity of theCarbonate Reservoirs in Tarim Basin: J. Wang, H. Zhang,F. Chen, J. ZhouTheme 5: SEPM Research Symposium — Depositional Systemsand Sedimentology of Shale and Tight-Sand Reservoirs IIRoom 319/320/321Co-Chairs: A. Carroll, B. Zempolich and S. EgenhoffSee Summary Page 391:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Classification and Description Guidelines for the Spectrumof Fine-Grained Sedimentary Rocks: Simplicity and OrderOut of Chaos: R. O. Lazar, K. Bohacs, J. Macquaker,J. Schieber, T. Demko1:40 Mudstone Aggregates and Their Implications forSedimentology and Reservoir Characteristics:D. P. Laycock, P. Pedersen, R. Spencer2:00 Bedload Transport of Mud — A Mechanism for the Infillingof Epicontinental Basins and Lateral Displacement ofSource Rocks: J. Schieber, R. Bennett, K. Curry,A. Schimmelmann2:20 The Importance of Near-Bed Sediment Concentration onShelf Bed-Load Sedimentary Structures: B. Arnott2:40 Break3:25 Microbial Mats as an Indicator for Pauses during ‘Shale’Deposition – Kimmeridge Clay Formation (Upper Jurassic),Offshore UK: S. Egenhoff, N. Fishman, R. Hill3:45 Organic Sedimentation in Lake Malawi, East Africa:Implications for Unconventional Petroleum in LacustrineShales: G. S. Ellis, B. J. Katz, C. Scholz, P. Swart4:05 A Genetic Stratigraphic Framework of the Green RiverFormation, Uinta Basin, Utah: The Impact of ClimaticControls on Lake Evolution: L. P. Birgenheier, P. Plink-Bjorklund, M. D. Vanden Berg, M. Rosenberg, L. Toms,J. A. GolabTUESDAY AFTERNOON ORALPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 63

TECHNICAL PROGRAMTUESDAY MORNING POSTER4:25 Shallow vs. Deep Water Origin for U.S. Cretaceous “Shale”Reservoir Successions: C. Fielding4:45 Lithologic Heterogeneity in the Upper Devonian WoodfordShale (Anadarko Basin, Oklahoma USA): J. M. SpawTheme 5: Domestic and International Turbidites (AAPG/SEPM)Room 403/404/405Co-Chairs: J. Covault and B. Carson1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Grain-Size Characteristics of Unconfined Deep-WaterDeposits in the Quaternary Santa Monica Basin, California:Implications for Reservoir Quality in Distal TurbiditeSystems: B. Romans, A. Fildani, J. Clark, B. Power, M. Sullivan1:40 TBD2:00 Process-Based Sand Prediction: Eastern Gulf of Mexico:S. Hudson, D. Armitage, D. Granjeon, X. Wu, J. Blackerby,C. Mornet2:20 An Integrated Approach of Reservoir Prediction in aStructurally and Stratigraphically Complex Area — AMiocene Example from Eastern Deepwater Gulf of Mexico:X. Wu, C. Mornet, M. McGilvery, J. Blackerby2:40 Break3:25 Variability in Slope Sandstone Bodies: Linkage to SlopeMorphology and Evolution: B. Romans, S. M. Hubbard,L. Stright, N. C. Auchter3:45 Sand-Attached to Sand-Detached Deepwater Systems: IsThere Predictability in Their Stratigraphic Distribution?:D. Hodgson, W. C. Van Der Merwe, R. L. Brunt, S. S. Flint4:05 A Tool to Interpret High-Density Turbidity CurrentProcesses From High-Density Turbidite Lithofacies:M. Cartigny, J. T. Eggenhuisen, G. Postma4:25 The Campanian Quartz Claystone Conundrum of theAfrican Transform Margin — A Re-Evaluation of thePossible Origins of This Quartz Rich, Silty Claystone:A. Brown, S. Birkhead, D. McLean, P. Towle, H. White, Y. Wu4:45 Grainsize Control on Depositional Style in DeepwaterDepositional Systems: J. T. Eggenhuisen, M. Hofstra,M. CartignyEnergy Policy Forum: Demand Side of the Natural Gas PriceEquation (AAPG/DPA/GEO-DC)Room 406Moderator: E. AllisonSee Summary Page 81:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Projections of Future Natural Gas Demand From the U.S.Energy Information Administration: H. Gruenspecht1:40 Expectations for Future Natural Gas and LNG Exports:C. Smith2:00 Potential Growth of Natural Gas Demand for Vehicles:L. Sanford2:20 Potential Growth in Natural Gas Demand for Chemicals:J. Cooper2:40 Break3:25 Q&ATheme 10: Geology/Geophysics Integration Case Studies(AAPG)Room 407Co-Chairs: D. Gao and D. Zhao1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 A Review of Hydrocarbon Prospects in the Lower BenueTrough Nigeria: Another Insight From Potential Field Study:L. N. Onuba, G. A. Onwuemesi, B. Egboka, G. K. Anudu, A.Omali1:40 Directing a Marcellus Shale Drilling Program Using HighResolution Aeromagnetic Data: J. P. Fagan2:00 Application of Seismic Sedimentology on the Prediction ofBeach and Bar Sandbodies in Lacustrine: A Case Study ofthe Cretaceous in Chepaizi Area, Junggar Basin, NW China:D. Zhao, X. Zhu, Y. Dong2:20 Integrated 3-Dimensional Modeling of Igloo R3 Reservoir,Onshore Niger Delta, Nigeria: E. K. Anakwuba,G. A. Onwuemesi, C. U. Onyekwelu, I. A. Chinwuko,N. Akachikelu, I. I. Obiadi2:40 Break3:25 Earth Tide, Microseepage and Microbial GeochemicalExploration (MGCE): H. Mei, D. Hitzman, D. Guo, B. Mei3:45 Distribution and Origin Model of the CenozoicConglomerate Deposits by Electrical Survey in KuqaDepression of Tarim Basin: H. Sun, H. Zhu, D. Zhong4:05 The Rawa Besar Lake Area (Depok, Indonesia) Study byUsing Ground Penetrating Radar: A. C. Finahsan, S. Suparno4:25 Identification Method and Effect of Dongjiagang’s AlluvialFan: L. Cao, Y. Xu, L. Sun*, L. Pei, L. Yu, L. Xie, H. Zhu4:45 Support Vector Regression to Estimate Sonic LogDistributions and Overpressured Zones: C. Cranganu,M. BreabanSpecial Session: Hurricane Sandy and Our VulnerableDeveloped Coastlines (Eastern Section SEPM)Room 408/409/410Moderator: R. VisoTime: 1:15 p.m.–2:40 p.m.See Summary Page 8Invited Speakers:• Dr. Cheryl J Hapke, United States Geological Survey• Dr. Jesse McNinch, Director, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FieldResearch Facility• Dr. Art Trembanis, Coastal Sediments Hydrodynamics andEngineering LaboratoryTheme 9: Exploration in Salt and Deepwater StructuralSystems (AAPG)Room 408/409/410Co-Chairs: V. Hebert and M. Fisher3:20 Introductory Remarks3:25 Fluid Systems Around Salt Diapirs: M. P. Fischer, P. Kenroy,A. Smith3:45 Evolution of Structures above a Salt Diapir — Case Studyfrom the Arabian Gulf Region: M. M. Al-Fahmi, A. Plesch, J.Shaw, J. Cole64 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAM4:05 Structural Growth Rate and Impact on DeepwaterDepositional Systems in Deepwater Fold Belts: Gulf ofMexico, Angola and Niger Delta: L. Lonergan, B. A. Jolly, G.L. Jones, M. Mayall, A. C. Whittaker, S. Dee4:25 Influence of Fold and Salt-wall Growth Rates on DeepwaterSedimentary Systems in an Active Salt Mini-basin, OffshoreAngola: G. L. Jones, L. Lonergan, M. Mayall, S. Dee4:45 Geomorphic Responses of Slope Channel Systems toGrowing Thrusts and Folds, Deepwater Niger Delta: B. A.Jolly, L. Lonergan, A. C. WhittakerTheme 9: Impact of Faulting, Fracturing, and Stress in Shaleand Tight Reservoirs (AAPG)Room 413/414/415Co-Chairs: W. Sassi and P. Armitage1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Multi-Scale Characterization of Faults and Fractures in theMarcellus and their Influence upon Well Performance: B.Stephenson, C. Dick, C. MacDonald, J. Dionne, N. McGraw, C.Bohn, M. Williams1:40 Viscoplastic Deformation of Shale Gas Reservoir Rocksand Its Relation to the In-Situ Stress Variations Observed ina Well From Barnett Shale: H. Sone, M. Zoback2:00 Asperity and Joint Failures, Overall Surface Ruptures,Identification of and Role in the Interpretation of DiscreteFracture Networks: T. Urbancic, A. Baig*, S. Karimi, G. ViegasFernandes2:20 Natural Fracture Networks Enhancing UnconventionalReservoirs’ Producibility: Mapping & Predicting: H. AbulKhair, D. Cooke, M. Hand2:40 Break3:25 Tight Reservoir Rock Integrity — Experimentally MeasuredPre-Failure Permeability Response to Stress Changes: P.Armitage, D. Faulkner, R. H. Worden, O. Blake, J. Omma3:45 Prediction of Sub-Seismic, Fault-related Fracture and TheirInclusion in Geocellular Models: D. Wolf, L. Bazalgette, P.Richard4:05 Pitfalls of Using Entrenched Fracture Relationships:Fracture System within Bedded Carbonates of the HiddenValley Fault Zone, Canyon Lake Gorge, Comal County,Texas: R. N. McGinnis, D. A. Ferrill, K. J. Smart, A. P. Morris4:25 Outcrop to Core Comparison of Natural Fractures in a TightGas Sandstone Reservoir, Alberta Foothills, Canada: E.Ukar, P. Eichhubl, A. Fall, J. Hooker4:45 A 48 M.Y. History of Natural Fracture Propagation: A. Fall, P.Eichhubl, K. Black, S. E. LaubachTUESDAY AFTERNOON ORALTUESDAY AFTERNOON POSTER SESSIONSPresenters in booths: 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. // *Denotes presenter other than first authorTheme 2: World Class Resources Emerge From a HistoricBasin (AAPG)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: S. McCallum and D. M. Reif• Advanced 3-D Structural Modeling of LWD BoreholeImages for Optimized Well Placement: O. Azike, A. Wray*• Concepts and Methods for the Recognition of Cyclicity inthe Middle Devonian Marcellus Shale: O. O. Emmanuel, S.Sonnenberg• Washington-Taylorstown Field as a Microcosm of the Oiland Gas Industry in Pennsylvania: K. M. Carter• Nano-to-Micrometer Size Pores in Marcellus Shale Matrix:A Neutron Scattering Study: X. Gu, S. Brantley• Lithologic Characterization of Middle Devonian MarcellusShale, Appalachian Basin and Its Implication for Organic-Rich Mudstone Deposition, Diagenesis and Shale GasExploration: J. Zhou, P. Rush, A. Sridhar, R. Miller• Evaluating Reservoir Characteristics of the Utica Shaleat Varying Levels of Thermal Maturity: M. L. Cooney, K. M.Carter• X-Ray Computed Tomography of the Utica Shale: D. A.Kackley, A. Cook, D. R. Cole, M. Murphy, S. Welch, J. Sheets• TOC and Mineralogical Trends in the Utica Shale of Ohio: J.Harrington, D. R. Cole, J. Sheets, A. M. Swift, M. Murphy,S. Welch• Assessment of Thermal Maturation in Outcrop Samples ofthe Utica Shale, Northern Appalachian Basin, New York:T. E. Ruble, W. R. Knowles, B. W. Selleck, A. S. Wylie• Revised Chronostratigraphy of the Cambrian System inSubsurface Ohio: L. E. Babcock, M. T. Baranoski• Assessing Suitability of Depleted Fields for Enhanced OilRecovery in West Virginia: J. P. Moore, P. Dinterman, J. Lewis,J. Luczko, S. Pool• Petrography of the Marcellus Shale in Well WV6,Monongalia County, West Virginia: H. Eastman• Investigation of Marcellus Shale Reservoir Variability WithinDifferent Deposition Systems: G. C. Bank, J. S. ReedTheme 3: International Oil and Gas Plays (AAPG)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: P. Billman and B. Hayward• Main Petroleum Provinces and Recent Discoveries of LatinAmerica: L. Zhang, G. Zhang• Cretaceous-Tertiary Sedimentary Filling Characteristicsand Hydrocarbon Exploration Potential of Rakhine Basinin Myanmar: W. Hongping, L. Fuliang, G. Fan, M. Chaolin, W.Yiping, H. Sun• Spatial Changes in Tectonic and Stratigraphic Style acrossa Transform Fault, Offshore Sierra Leone Basin (WestAfrica): Implications for Potential Reservoir and TrapArchitecture: C. A. Elenwa, M. P. Watkinson*, M. W. Anderson• The West Mediterranean Salt Basin — A Future PetroleumProducing Province?: G. Roberts, T. ChristoffersenTUESDAY AFTERNOON POSTERPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 65

TECHNICAL PROGRAMTUESDAY AFTERNOON POSTER• Morondava Basin, Offshore Madagascar — New LongOffset Seismic Data Highlights the Petroleum Prospectivityof this Emerging Frontier Basin: G. Roberts, T. Christoffersen,H. Weining• East Indonesia: Plays and Prospectivity of the West Aru,Kai Besar and Tanimbar Area–Identified From New LongOffset Seismic Data — An Update Based on Further DataAcquisition and Interpretation: G. Roberts, T. Christoffersen,C. Ramsden• Play Analysis and Exploration Potential of the Côte d’IvoireBasin, West African: Z. Xu, L. Fuliang, G. Fan, M. Chaolin• Corozal Basin Stratigraphy of Northern and Central Belize:M. Wade, D. T. King Jr*, L. W. Petruny• Cenomanian-Turonian Source-Rocks in the SouthernNorth Atlantic Ocean: Origin, Distribution, and ExplorationImpact: T. Leyenberger• Petroleum System Evaluation of the Korotaikha Fold-Beltand Foreland Basin, Timan-Pechora Basin, Russia: B. J.Fossum, N. T. Grant, B. Byurchieva• Proven Deepwater Play and Exploration Potential inQiongdongnan Basin, North South China Sea: Z. Sun, M.Guo, Z. Yao• Hydrocarbon Depletion and Enrichment in Strike-Slip-Transpressional Structure zone, the Southern LiaodongBay Depression of the Bohai Bay Basin, China: Y. Liu, X.Zhou, C. XuTheme 5: Outcrop, Subsurface and Simulation: Perspectiveson Quantitative Modeling of Sedimentary Systems (SEPM)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: E. Hajek and M. Gani• Quantifying Slope Intra-Channel Facies Architecture FromOutcrop: B. G. Daniels, R. V. Macauley, S. Fletcher, A. A.Jackson, L. Stright, B. Romans, S. M. Hubbard• Physical Modelling of Turbidity Current Flow Equilibrationto a Fixed Multibend Sinuous Channel Form: K. M. Hunter,W. D. McCaffrey, G. M. Keevil, I. A. Kane• Subsurface Core and Analogous Outcrop Characterizationof the Muddy/Newcastle Formation for the Bell Creek OilField, Powder River County, Montana: J. R. Braunberger, W.Peck, T. Bailey, J. Bremer, B. Huffman, C. Gorecki• External Controls on the Evolution of a Prograding ShelfMargin: the Craven Basin, UK: J. F. Bijkerk, P. Wignall, C.Waters, J. T. Eggenhuisen, I. A. Kane, W. D. McCaffrey• Mapping Tools Applied to Reservoir Efficiency Index (REI)Evaluation at Prospect/Basin Scale: A. Consonni, A. Ortenzi• Relationship Between River-Mouth Depositional Processesand Delta Architectures, Huangqihai Lake, Inner Mongolia,North China: L. Shunli, Y. Xinghe, S. Li, R. J. Steel, C. Olariu• Prediction of Reservoir-Scale Carbonate Cements inSandstones: G. Thyne• Quantifying the Importance of Sediment Supply, GlobalEustasy and Fault-Induced Accommodation in ControllingDelta Architecture, Shelf-Margin Growth and Deep-waterSediment Transfer: Insights from Stratigraphic-ForwardModelling in Northern Australia: J. Bourget, T. Salles-Taing,B. Ainsworth, G. Duclaux• Investigating Down-Slope Changes in Deep-Water ChannelStacking With a 3-D Digital Outcrop Model, CretaceousTres Pasos Formation, Southern Chile: S. Fletcher, S. M.Hubbard, R. V. Macauley, E. Pemberton, B. Romans, L. Stright• Sedpak-A Qualitative Computer Simulation forUnderstanding Sequence Stratigraphy Modeling Conceptsand Parameters: C. G. Kendall, E. Viparelli• Controls on Fluid Flow and Hydrocarbon Recovery in aClinoform-Bearing, Fluvial-Dominated Deltaic ReservoirAnalog: Ferron Sandstone, Utah: G. H. Graham, M. D.Jackson, G. J. HampsonTheme 5: Sedimentology, Geomorphology and Stratigraphy ofCoastal, Estuarine, and Nearshore Systems (SEPM)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: D. Kamola, M. Fenster and M. Gani• Anatomy of a Wave-Dominated, Tide-Influenced, Fluvial-Affected (Wtf) Mouthbar Element Complex — Evidencefrom Outcrop, Core and Wireline Data: Horseshoe CanyonFormation, Alberta, Canada: B. Ainsworth, B. Vakarelov,C. Lee, J. A. MacEachern• Anatomy of a Mixed-Process Shelf-Margin Delta, NWAustralia: An Example of Process-Based Classification andUncertainty Management From a Seismic Dataset:J. Bourget, S. L. Thompson, B. Ainsworth• Influence of Sediment Cohesion on Basin-FillingSedimentation Patterns: Q. Li, K. M. Straub• Offshore Wind-Dominated Shoreline Progradation in anArid Environment: Examples From the Leeward Shorelineof Qatar (Khor Al-Adaid Area): C. J. Strohmenger, J. Jameson• Growth-Faulted Compartments of the Oligocene FrioFormation in Proximity of the Shelf Edge in Corpus ChristiBay, Texas: M. Olariu, U. Hammes, W. A. Ambrose, O. C.Ogiesoba• Sedimentological and Ichnological Analysis of theMcMurray IHS (Kearl Area): S. Alina, R. A. Myers, J. J. Scott,M. K. Gingras, S. Pemberton• Implication of Depositional Architecture and Its Control onVertical and Lateral Variation of Reservoir Facies — A CaseStudy from North Kuwait Field: P. K. Mishra, J. M. Al-Kanderi• Siliciclastics Sequence Models in Wide and Low-gradientContinental Margin of Northern South China Sea: S. Zhang,C. Zhang, Y. Yin, H. Shi, R. Wang, J. Du• Lithofacies Interpretation From Core Studies of a MiddleJurassic Reservoir, North Usturt Basin, Kazakhstan: NewInsights on the Reservoir Quality of the Caspian Sea Coast:J. D. Sanchez Mendoza, A. Novikov• Imbricate Structure of Fluvial Facies and Its PetroleumGeological Significance: J. Zhong, Z. Shao, Y. Li, C. Mao,S. Liu, L. Ni• Application of Field Analogs in New Mexico to the Re-Interpretation of Some Niger Delta Shallow-MarineHydrocarbon Reservoirs: R. Onyirioha, G. Okeke, R.Combellas, O. Ajao, C. Okafor, F. Pichard66 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAMTheme 6: Carbonates and Evaporites I (SEPM)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: C. Kerans, E. Franseen and C. Iannello Bachtel• Sedimentology and Sequence Stratigraphy of the Middle toLate Miocene, Al-Jabal Al-Khdar Uplift and Soluq Trough,Cyrenaican NE Libya: K. S. Amrouni, M. C. Pope, A. S. El-Hawat• Precambrian Analogs for Pre-Salt Lacustrine Carbonates: J.W. Bishop, M. S. Wasson, M. A. Murphy-Bishop, D. Y. Sumner• Factors Controlling Differential Growth, Margin Geometryand Drowning of an Isolated Permian-Triassic Platform inthe Nanpanjiang Basin, South China: D. Watford, J. Shultz,D. Lehrmann*, X. Li, J. Payne, M. Minzoni• Basin Wide Controls on Carbonate Platform Evolution: TheTriassic Nanpanjiang Basin of South China: D. Lehrmann, M.Minzoni, J. Payne, P. Enos, M. Yu, J. Wei, B. Kelley, E. Schaal,K. Meyer, X. Li, P. Montgomery• Recurrent Cooling Events in Aptian Greenhouse: Stable-Isotope Trends and Sequence-Stratigraphic Evidence FromSouthern Tethyan Adriatic Platform Carbonates: A. Husinec,J. Read• Heterogeneity and Depositional Variability of Reef SandAprons: Integrated Field and Modeling Analysis ofDynamics of Holocene Aranuka Atoll, Republic of Kiribati,Equatorial Pacific: H. N. Wasserman, E. C. Rankey, T. Uriam• Geologic Patterns of Internal Architecture in Reef-ShoalComplexes Along Kaijiang-Liangping Trough in SichuanBasin During Late Permian Changxingian: A. Xu, Z. Wang,X. Zhai, J. Yin, Z. Gu, Q. Li, D. Bao• Based on the Filling Evaluation of Carbonate PaleokarstReservoir Poroperm Characteristics in Tahe Oilfield, TarimBasin: X. Kang, Q. Jin, T. Fei, Y. Li, H. Zhang• Sequence Stratigraphy and Resulting Reservoir and NonreservoirFacies Distribution, Upper Devonian WinterburnNikanassin Range Outcrops, Alberta Canada: J. A.Weissenberger, P. K. Wong, M. G. Gilhooly• Microbialite “Shrubs” of the Eocene Green RiverFormation: Analogs for the Cretaceous Pre-Salt LacustrineSystems of the South Atlantic Conjugate Basins: S. M.Awramik, P. Buchheim• Lacustrine Sedimentation and Paleolimnology in an EarlyCretaceous Backbulge-Basin Lake: M. Trees• Reservoir Character of Carbonate/Evaporite Oil Fields ofthe Middle East: A Response to Depositional Setting andAccommodation Space: C. G. Kendall, A. S. Alsharhan• Controls on the Architecture of Paleokarst Systems andAssociated Reservoir Quality: R. G. Loucks, C. ZahmTheme 6: Carbonates and Evaporites II (SEPM)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: C. Kerans, E. Franseen and C. Iannello Bachtel• Evaporite-Carbonate-Siliciclastic Interactions inExtensional Settings, El Qaa Fault Block, Suez Rift, Egypt:M. Muravchik, R. Gawthorpe, I. Sharp• Miocene Carbonate Microfacies Distribution of TendehantuFormation, Mangkalihat Peninsula: Approach of ReservoirPotential Using Outcrop Analogue: A. I. Koeshidayatullah• Analysis of a Pennsylvanian to Early Permian Shelf Marginand Its Adjacent Slopes, Sverdrup Basin, North WestEllesmere Island, Arctic Canada: C. Shultz, B. Beauchamp• Late Jurassic Jubaila Formation Storm-Dominated Cyclesof Central Arabia: Outcrop Expression of a Reservoir in theArab Formation: R. F. Lindsay, D. L. Cantrell, N. F. Hurley, A.G. Al-Dhubeeb, A. A. Al-Ibrahim• The Cambro-Ordovician Prairie du Chien and Knox Groupsin the Subsurface of Central Illinois: Facies, ReservoirPotential, and Correlation: Z. Askari, Y. Lasemi, H. E. Leetaru• Comparative Analysis of the Western and EasternArchitecture of the Northern Margin of the Great Bankof Guizhou, Guizhou Province, South China: B. Kelley, D.Lehrmann, M. Yu, K. V. Lau, D. Watford, J. Shultz, J. Payne, M.Minzoni• Reefs — Evaporites Relations in Late Permian of WesternPoland: T. M. Peryt, K. Dyjaczynski• Stratigraphic Framework for Late Cambrian-Early OrdovicianCarbonate Slope/Toe-Of-Slope Sediments, Tybo Canyon,Hot Creek Range, Nevada: S. Marek, M. Lira, M. C. Pope• Sedimentary Facies and Palaeoenvironmental Recordsof an Intracratonic Basin Lake: Aptian Lacustrine CratoFormation, Jatobá Basin, NE Brazil: V. H. Neumann, D.Rocha, W. Vortisch, R. Gratzer, M. Lima, J. A. Barbosa, G.Fambrini• A Revised Stratigraphic Framework for the Middle andUpper Devonian of the Northern Michigan Basin: J. Zambito• High Resolution Sequence and ChemostratigraphicCorrelations of the Grayburg Formation-Shattuck ValleyEscarpment and Plowman Ridge-Testing Models of Shelfto-BasinFrameworks: S. Hiebert, C. Kerans, S. C. Ruppel, H.Rowe• Facies Belts, Microfacies, and Karst Features of theEllenburger Group, Kerr Basin, Texas: Observations Basedon Cores: R. C. Geesaman, J. L. WilsonTheme 7: Advances in Carbon Capture and Storage (DEG)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: D. J. Soeder and M. Sharma• Geologically Sequestered Carbon Dioxide as a GeothermalHeat Mining Fluid — Applications to Enhanced OilRecovery Operations: J. B. Randolph• Spatial Stochastic Modeling of Sedimentary Formationsto Assess CO 2Storage Potential. A Case Study for thePennsylvania Part of the Appalachian Basin: O. H. Popova,M. J. Small, A. C. Thomas, S. McCoy, B. Karimi, S. Rose• Preliminary Results From the TriCarb Deep StratigraphicWell Drilled into the Newark Rift Basin, Rockland County,NY: B. E. Slater, T. Smith, D. Collins, M. Tymchak• Evaluating Carbon Storage in Morrowan and MississippianOil Fields and Underlying Lower Ordovician Arbuckle SalineAquifer in Southern Kansas: W. L. Watney, J. Rush, M. K.Dubois, R. L. Barker, T. Birdie, K. Cooper, S. Datta, J. Doveton,M. Fazelalavi, D. Fowle, P. Gerlach, T. Hansen, D. E. Hedke,Y. Holubnyak, B. Huff, K. Newell, L. Nicholson, J. Roberts, A.Scheffer, A. Sirazhiev, R. P. Sorenson, G. Tsoflias, E. Williams,D. Wreath, J. 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TECHNICAL PROGRAMTUESDAY AFTERNOON POSTER• Geologic Characterization for the U.S. SECARBAnthropogenic Test; Combining Modern and Vintage WellData to Predict Reservoir Properties: S. R. Cyphers,G. J. Koperna• CO 2Injection Monitoring Using an Experimental ModularBorehole Monitoring (MBM) System: G. J. Koperna,R. Trautz, T. M. Daley, B. M. Freifeld, K. Dodds• Use of 3-Dimensional Dynamic Modeling of CO 2Injectionfor Comparison to Regional Static Capacity Assessmentsof Miocene Sandstone Reservoirs in the Texas StateWaters, Gulf of Mexico: K. Wallace, T. Meckel, E. Miller,D. Carr, R. Trevino• The Effects of Thermal Shock Due to Injection of Fluidson the Petrophysical Properties of Caprock and ReservoirRocks; An Experimental Approach: O. Blake, D. Faulkner,R. H. Worden, P. Armitage• Effect of Shallow Subsurface Heterogeneities in CO 2Storage Monitoring for EOR: Case Studies From the GulfCoast: K. Zahid, B. D. Wolaver, W. A. Ambrose, R. C. Smyth• Experimental Analysis and Modeling of PFT and SF6Transport in Organic Rich Vadose Zones: Implications forMonitoring CO 2Leakage at CCS Sites: M. R. Gawey,T. Larson, K. Romanak, S. Hovorka, T. J. Phelps• Evolution of Voids and Fractures in Wellbore Cement UnderDynamic Flow Conditions Relevant to Geological CarbonSequestration: P. Cao, Z. Karpyn, L. Li• Evaluation of Sequestration Options for Deep SalineFormations and Oil and Gas Fields in Eastern Ohio:R. A. Riley, M. P. Solis, M. S. Erenpreiss• Dynamic Simulation of Pilot Scale CO 2Injection in theArbuckle Saline Aquifer at Wellington Field in SouthernKansas: Y. Holubnyak, W. L. Watney, J. Rush, T. Birdie,J. Doveton, M. Fazelalavi• Analysis of the Efficacy of CO 2Sequestration Into DepletedShale Gas Reservoirs: I. B. Kulga, T. Ertekin• Geochemical Experimentation and Modeling of CO 2—Water-Rock Reactions Due to Deep CO 2Injection intoMidcontinent Rift Clastics: A. M. Abousif, D. J. Wronkiewicz• Anatomy of Pore Networks in Caprock Relevant toGeologic CO 2Sequestration: D. R. Cole, J. Sheets, A. Swift,M. Murphy, S. Welch, L. Anovitz, G. Rother, L. VlcekTheme 7: Mitigating Environmental Impacts in the Oil and GasIndustry (DEG)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: D. J. Soeder and S. Sharma• New Data and Techniques for Evaluating Subsidence fromAbandoned Underground Mines in Ohio: J. McDonald• Modeling the Potential Impact of Oil Spills on CommercialFisheries in the Northern Gulf of Mexico: J. Graham,K. Rose, J. Nelson, L. Sim, C. Ringo• Offshore Oil Spill Contingency Planning – A WasteManagement Approach: S. Metcalf• Deepwater and Ultra-Deepwater Blowout and OffshoreSpill Model: L. Sim, J. Graham, K. Rose• Growing Microalgae on Hydraulic Fracturing Return Waterfor the Combined Benefit of Bioremediation and BiodieselProduction: B. Van Aken, S. Ranjbar Kolachaie• Injection Pattern Design to Maximize the Efficiency ofCarbon Dioxide Injection for Sequestration Purposes inBrine Formations: Q. Sun, T. ErtekinTheme 9: Contractional Tectonics and Fold-Thrust Belts:Implications for Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons,Including Reservoir Productivity (AAPG)Exhibition Hall 1:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: M. P. McKay and D. Harris• Basement-involved Structural Styles Along the EasternSulaiman Ranges Front, Pakistan: A. Sajjad, K. IrfanMohammad, R. Gohar, Q. Abdul• Thrust Fault Evolution and Hydrocarbon Sealing Behaviour,Qaidam Basin, China: Y. Pei, R. J. Knipe, D. A. Paton,H. Lickorish, A. Li• A New Thick-Skinned Structure Model for the Kedo ThrustBelt in the West KunLun Mount, Tarim Basin, NorthwesternChina: W. Guizhong, Z. Jianwei*, M. Peiling, H. Changwei,L. Dongming, X. Bo, Z. Xiangzhou• Evolution of Fault-Related Folds and Their HydrocarbonTrapping Potential: Kurdistan Region of Iraq: M. Zebari,C. M. Burberry• 2-D Seismic Interpretation of the Tumaco Basin, SWColombia: Implications for Tectono-Stratigraphic Evolutionand Hydrocarbon Exploration: L. F. Campino, A. Escalona• Uncovering Thick Sediment for Panama Exploration: AGPS-Based Kinematic Model for the Western Caribbean:D. Kobayashi, P. LaFemina, H. Geirsson• Andean Exhumation and Growth of the Subandean-Chaco Foreland Basin, Southern Bolivia: Spatial-TemporalVariations and Implications for Hydrocarbon Exploration:A. Z. Calle, B. K. Horton• Mesozoic-Cenozic Basin and Orogeny Evolution ofNorthern Tianshan and Its Implications for HydrocarbonExploration in Southern Junggar Basin: S. Fang, Z. Guo,M. Zhao, Z. Zhang, S. Liu• Main Thrust Fault Controlling on HydrocarbonAccumulation in Wuxia Thrust Belt, NW Junggar Basin:Evidences From Paleo-fluid Data: S. Fang, M. Zhao, H. Cao,S. Liu• A Preliminary Study on the Late Cenozoic StructuralCharacteristics of Arakan Fold Belt, Bay of Bengal: P. Tang,L. Fuliang, F. Guozhang, X. Wang, H. Sun, L. Li• What About the Slip? Examining the Influence of FrictionalLayer-Parallel Slip on Fault-Related Fold Geometry:A. M. Hodge, K. Johnson, B. Douglas• Structural Style of Appalachian Plateau Folds, North-Central Pennsylvania: V. S. Mount, R. E. Harris, H. A. Casillas68 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAMWEDNESDAY MORNING ORAL SESSIONS*Denotes presenter other than first authorTheme 1: Shale and Tight Oil Plays From Around the Globe(EMD)Room 301/302/303/304/305Chair: K. L. Avary8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Unconventional Resources Around the World: CompanyStrategies for Dynamic Global Markets: R. Clarke8:25 Organic Rich Shale in Permian Fjords — A PotentialResource Play in the Arckaringa Basin, South Australia:S. A. Menpes8:45 Lower Wolfcamp Carbonate Breccias: Implications forSequence Stacking Patterns in the Lower Slope-to-Proximal Basin Environment of Deposition: J. A. Bellian,T. Playton, K. Willis, C. Horn, G. Hinterlong9:05 Effective Application and Utilization of InorganicGeochemical Data in Shale Resource Plays: A Case StudyFrom the Appalachian Basin: N. Martinez-Kulikowski,M. Wright, A. Reynolds9:25 Break10:10 Petrophysical Analogue Trends From Core Property Datafor Emerging Play Evaluation: G. Baechle, B. Tepper10:30 Geochemical Characteristics and Estimation of GasContent of the Low-Middle Mature Continental Shales:A Case Study From the Ordos Basin: X. Tang, Z. Jinchuan,X. Wang, Y. Yang, Y. Yu, L. Wang, J. Xiong10:50 Geological Controls on Reservoir Properties andProduction Potential of Lower Paleozoic Shale Gas Plays inSichuan Basin: X. Li, Z. Qiu11:10 Geological and Geochemical Attributes of PaleozoicSource Rocks and their Remaining Potential forUnconventional Resources in Erg Oriental Algerian Sahara:A. N. Chaouche11:30 Outcrop Characterization and Sequence StratigraphicFramework of the Brown Shale, Central Sumatra Basin,Indonesia: Implications as an Unconventional ResourceShale: R. J. Brito, R. M. Slatt, D. P. Kusuma, B. SinghTheme 9: Contractional Tectonics and Fold-Thrust Belts:Implications for Exploration & Production of Hydrocarbons(AAPG)Room 317/318Co-Chairs: B. Trevail and S. Naruk8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Mizoram Fold-thrust Belt, NE India: Initial HydrocarbonExploration Strategy Based on Balanced Strucutral CrossSections: A. N. Borthakur, D. Changmai, D. K. Mukhopadhyay8:25 3-D Seismic and Geosteering Analysis Reveals theStructural Style of the Appalachian Plateau: P. Gillespie,S. A. Wessels, D. Lynch, J. van Hagen8:45 Geological Prediction of Subseismic Deformation FromSeismic-Reflection Profiles of Contractional Structures:R. H. Groshong, M. O. Withjack, R. W. Schlische9:05 De-Risking Fold and Thrust Belt Hydrocarbon Plays withStructural Modeling: J. Brandenburg, M. Mora-Glukstad,S. Naruk9:25 Break10:10 High Fluid Pressures and High Fluid Flow Rates From aZone of Natural Hydrofractures Associated with a MajorOut-Of-Sequence Thrust Zone, Convergent Margin, SWJapan: J. C. Moore, M. Barrett, M. Thu10:30 The Impact of High Precision Age Controls in BasinModeling for Tectonic Studies: Karoo Basin, South Africa:M. P. McKay, J. Dean, A. Weislogel10:50 Serial Cross-Section Trishear Modeling: Reconstructing3-D Kinematic Evolution of the Perdido Fold Belt: D. He,J. Brandenburg11:10 Identifying and Quantifying the Amount of Layer ParallelShortening in Compressive Regions Using Thin-Sectionsand Analog Models: C. M. Burberry11:30 Advancements in Interpretation of the Tectonic Structureof the East European Cratonic Edge in Poland Revealedby Recent Regional Seismic Data — Two Orogenies andBeyond: P. Krzywiec, P. Lis, V. Buffenmyer, M. Malinowski,M. LewandowskiTheme 1: Evaluation of European Shales (EMD)Room 319/320/321Chair: T. Carr8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Comparison of North American and European Shale Gasand Oil Resource Systems: J. E. Zumberge, J. B. Curtis*,S. W. Brown8:25 The Sequence Stratigraphic and Palinspastic Framework ofPaleozoic Resource Play Potential in Europe: M. D. Booker,S. Laird, M. Wiltshire, A. Messer8:45 Assessment of Potential Shale Gas Resources in UKPennine Basin Carboniferous Shales: S. Stoker, T. Harvey,I. Andrews, K. Smith, N. Smith, C. Vincent9:05 Shale Gas and Muddy Shelves: Comparing the Neogene-Quaternary Eridanos System (NW Europe) with theDevonian Catskill Delta (USA): A. Moscariello, D. Ventra,M. Zijp, J. ten Veen9:25 Break10:10 Sedimentological Characteristics and Shale Gas Potentialof Carboniferous Mudstones in Ireland: The Clare andNorthwest Carboniferous Basins: K. Taylor, S. Khattab,K. Nolan, J. Redfern, B. Williams, S. Warshauer, J. Hill,J. Armstrong10:30 Geological Characterisation of Early Palaeozoic Mudrocks,Lublin Basin, South-East Poland: S. A. McLay10:50 Organic Porosity Study: Porosity Development withinOrganic Matter of the Lower Silurian and OrdovicianSource Rocks of the Poland Shale Gas Trend: V. Kuchinskiy11:10 Gas Capacities and Micropore Characterisation ofPosidonia Shale and Isolated Kerogen: T. Rexer, E. Mathia,M. Thomas, A. Aplin11:30 Porosity and Pore Systems in Gas Shales: Posidonia andWealden: E. Mathia, T. Rexer, A. Aplin, L. BowenWEDNESDAY MORNING ORALPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 69

TECHNICAL PROGRAMWEDNESDAY MORNING ORALTheme 2: World Class Resources Emerge From a HistoricBasin I (AAPG)Room 403/404/405Co-Chairs: J. A. Pancake and D. Patchen8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Acadian Sliding: Anatomy of Styles for Gravitational FaultDevelopment and Hydrocarbon Migration in the WesternAppalachian Foreland Basin of Pennsylvania and WestVirginia: R. Jacobi, J. Starr, D. Jackson, T. Warner, C. Eckert8:25 Marcellus Shale Deformation and Related Devonian andSilurian Age Structural Styles and Fabrics, AppalachianForeland, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA:A. S. Wylie, R. L. Parker8:45 The Importance of Vertical Heterogeneities inUnconventional Shale Plays: L. Wensaas, M. Gading,H. Løseth, T. Boassen9:05 Correlation of the Marcellus/Millboro Formations From theNorthern to the South-Central Appalachian Basin:J. E. Repetski, D. J. Over, C. B. Enomoto9:25 Break10:10 Rock Fabric Is a Better Predictor of Well Performance ThanTOC in the Marcellus Shale: J. Madren, K. Walker10:30 Hydrocarbon Production and Microseismic Monitoring —Treatment Optimization in the Marcellus Shale:C. W. Neuhaus10:50 Marcellus Shale Stimulation Barrier and GeohazardAssessment: P. Morath, J. Starr, L. Schanken11:10 Marcellus Shale Asset Optimization through IncreasedGeological Understanding: C. Yang, W. A. Zagorski,J. R. Morris, D. A. Bowman11:30 A Preliminary Geology-Based Natural Gas ResourceAssessment of the Marcellus Shale for West Virginia:S. Pool, R. Boswell, J. Lewis, J. P. MathewsTheme 5: Advances in Correlation Methods and ArchitecturalAnalysis of Clastic Reservoirs (SEPM)Room 406Co-Chairs: B. Bracken and G. Gustason8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Integrating a Hierarchical Process and ArchitecturalMarginal Marine Classification with a Computer Databaseand Expert Systems — Toward Improved SubsurfacePredictions: B. Vakarelov, B. Ainsworth8:25 Quantitative Stratigraphic Architecture, DepositionalHistory and Progradation Rates of an Ancient Sand-ProneSubaqueous Delta (Sognefjord Formation, Troll Field,Norwegian North Sea): S. Patruno, G. J. Hampson,C. Jackson8:45 Compensatory Stacking Patterns Within Turbidite —Channel Lobe Systems and the Impact to ResourceDistribution, Reservoir Architecture and Connectivity:Example From the Polecat Discovery, UKCS: D. M. Dutton,K. Oudit, A. Theophilos, S. Sweetman9:05 Stratigraphic Development of a Submarine Slope to ShelfEdge, Karoo Basin, South Africa: Lessons for ReservoirPrediction: S. Flint, D. Hodgson, R. L. Brunt, W. C. Van DerMerwe, G. Jones, E. MorrisTheme 5: Outcrop, Subsurface and Simulation: Perspectiveson Quantitative Modeling of Sedimentary Systems (SEPM)Room 406Co-Chairs: E. Hajek and M. Pyrcz10:05 Introductory Remarks10:10 The Role of Climate Variation in Sequence Stratigraphy:Lessons From Analogue Modelling: J. F. Bijkerk, J. ten Veen,G. Postma, D. Mikes10:30 TBD10:50 Effective Permeability in Tidal Heterolithic Cross-BeddedSandstones: B. Y. Massart, M. D. Jackson, G. J. Hampson,B. Legler, H. D. Johnson, C. A. Jackson, R. Ravnas,M. Sarginson11:10 Characterization of Discordant Surfaces Within TidallyInfluenced Point Bars: Implications for Fluvial SystemEvolution and Reservoir Development: P. R. Durkin,S. M. Hubbard, D. Leckie, R. Boyd, J. R. Suter11:30 Grain Size Controls on Planform Morphology andStratigraphy of River-Dominated Deltas: A. P. Burpee,R. L. Slingerland, D. A. Edmonds, D. R. Parsons, J. Best,R. Caldwell, A. Nijhuis, J. Royce, J. Cederberg, A. McGuffin,S. ProzellerTheme 7: Advances in Carbon Capture Storage (DEG)Room 407Co-Chairs: G. Bromhal and M. Sharma8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Detailed CO 2Storage Reservoir Site Characterization: TheKey to Optimizing Performance and Maximizing StorageCapacity: R. Surdam, Z. Jiao, Y. Ganshin, R. Bentley, M.Garcia-Gonzalez, S. Quillinan, J. F. McLauglin, P. Stauffer,H. Deng8:25 Experimentally Produced Increase in the Permeability ofCaprock by Flow of Carbon Dioxide Saturated Water:P. Armitage, D. Faulkner, R. H. Worden, O. Blake8:45 Concentration-Dependent Effects of CO 2on DeepSubsurface Microbial Ecology Under Carbon SequestrationConditions: D. Gulliver, K. Gregory, G. Lowry9:05 Determining Seal Effectiveness and Potential Buoyant FluidMigration Pathways Using Shallow High-Resolution 3-DSeismic Imaging: Application for CO 2Storage Assessmenton the Inner Texas Shelf: T. Meckel, N. Bangs, R. Trevino9:25 Break10:10 The Miocene Petroleum System, Northern Gulf of MexicoBasin: Implications for CO 2Sequestration in Offshore TexasState Waters: J. Taylor, D. Carr, T. Meckel, R. Trevino10:30 Loss of CO 2Gas into Formation Water at the Natural CO 2Deposit of Bravo Dome, New Mexico, USA: M. M. Cassidy,C. Ballentine, M. Hesse10:50 Mineralogy and Geochemistry of the Arbuckle Aquifer:Insights into Characterization for CO 2Sequestration: R. L.Barker, W. L. Watney, J. Rush, B. Strazisar, A. Scheffer, S. Datta11:10 Modeling Reservoir Rock and Formation Fluid GeochemicalInteractions: Implications for CO 2Sequestration FromCitronelle Oil Field, Alabama: A. Weislogel, R. J. Donahoe,G. Gase, K. Coffindaffer, T. Donovan70 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAM11:30 Injection of Supercritical CO 2at Citronelle Field, MobileCounty, Alabama, for Carbon Utilization and Storage: Fluid-Rock Interactions and Preliminary Modeling Results:R. J. Donahoe, T. Donovan, A. WeislogelTheme 6: Stratigraphy, Sedimentology, and Diagenesis ofCarbonate and Interbedded Carbonate and Organic-RichMudrock Unconventional Reservoirs (AAPG/SEPM)Room 408/409/410Co-Chairs: T. Smith, R. W. Mitchell and C. Laughrey8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 Carbonate Depositional Motifs and Cycle Stacking Patternsin the Eagle Ford Formation, Texas: R. Forkner, D. Minisini8:25 Sedimentary Response to OAE2 Across a Spectrum ofCarbonate Depositional Settings: A Case Study fromExamples in Central Italy: R. Forkner, G. Frijia, M. Mutti,D. Minisini8:45 Sequence Architecture, Heterogeneities and SeismicExpressions of a Vaca Muerta Outcrop Analog inthe Neuquén Basin, Argentina — Implications forUnconventional Exploration: M. Zeller, S. B. Reid, G. Eberli9:05 The Vaca Muerta-Quintuco Mixed System: A RegionalOutcrop to Subsurface Overview: J. L. Massaferro, M. Zeller,D. L. Giunta, G. Sagasti, G. Eberli9:25 Break10:10 Diagenesis, Fluid, and Thermal History of CarbonateMudrocks; An Example from the Lower LodgepoleFormation, Williston Basin: R. H. Goldstein, R. W. Mitchell*10:30 Chemostratigraphic Subdivision and Diagenesis in theUpper Green River Formation, Southern Uinta Basin, Utah:D. Keighley, M. D. Vanden Berg, G. Yan10:50 Sequence Stratigraphy in Mixed Lake Systems, OrganicRichness and Climate — Green River Formation, LakeUinta, Part I, Sequence Stratigraphy: K. Tanavsuu-Milkeviciene, R. Sarg, Y. Bartov11:10 Sequence Stratigraphy in Mixed Lake Systems, OrganicRichness, and Climate — Green River Formation, LakeUinta, Part II, Organic Richness: R. Sarg, K. Tanavsuu-Milkeviciene, F. Jufang11:30 Sequence Stratigraphy in Mixed Lake Systems, OrganicRichness and Climate — Green River Formation, LakeUinta, Part III, Mineralogy and Geochemistry: J. Boak,S. Poole, R. Sarg, K. Tanavsuu-MilkevicieneTheme 8: Petroleum Systems: Dynamics of Porosity,Permeability, and Basin Evolution (AAPG)Room 413/414/415Co-Chairs: D. Barnes and M. Sandstrom8:00 Introductory Remarks8:05 TBD8:25 Development of Organic and Inorganic Porosity in theCretaceous Eagle Ford Formation, South Texas: N. Fishman,J. M. Guthrie, M. Honarpour8:45 Printing Rocks to Experiment with Pore Space: F. Hasiuk9:05 Numerical Investigation of Hydrocarbon Transport bySolitary Waves in the Eugene Island Field, Gulf of MexicoBasin: A. Joshi, M. S. Appold, J. Nunn9:25 Break10:10 Recent Advances in Petroleum System Modeling ofGeochemical Processes: TSR, SARA, and Biodegradation:K. E. Peters, T. Hantschel, A. I. Kauerauf, Y. Tang, B. Wygrala10:30 Accounting for the Effects of Lateral Stress in Basin andReservoir Quality Modeling in Compressive TectonicEnvironments: D. Rajmon, L. Hathon10:50 Mapping the Extent and Distribution of Oil Formation in theUpper Bakken Formation, Williston Basin: M. D. Lewan,K. Marra, P. G. Lillis, D. K. Higley, S. Gaswirth11:10 3-D Thermokinematic Modelling of the Colombian EasternCordillera: Refining the Timing of Oil Generation andExpulsion Using Multiple Thermocronometers: A. R. Mora,I. Quintero, R. Styron, M. Raghib, M. Parra, R. A. Ketcham11:30 Reservoir Wettability Alteration as a Key Enabling Factorfor the Hydrocarbon Accumulations in the Deeply BuriedTight Reservoirs in Tarim Basin, China: M. Zhao, K. Liu,Y. Li, S. Liu, S. Fang, X. Guo, Q. Zhuo, X. Lu, J. FanWEDNESDAY MORNING ORALPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 71

TECHNICAL PROGRAMWEDNESDAY MORNING POSTERWEDNESDAY MORNING POSTER SESSIONSPresenters in booths: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. // *Denotes presenter other than first authorTheme 1: EMD Coal, Hydrates and GeothermalExhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: B. Cardott and K. Newell• Impact of Subsidence and Thermal History on MicrobialGas Generation in Ninilchik Field, Cook Inlet, Alaska:E. Hart, J. Nunn*• Forecasting Coalbed Gas Resources Amount by ArtificialNeural Network: Y. Yang• Pennsylvania Coalbed Methane Update: A. K. Markowski• Abnormally High Geothermal Gradients in the CherokeeBasin, Southeastern Kansas, USA: K. D. Newell,D. F. Merriam• Geophysical and Geological Evidences of a PetroleumSystem of Gas Hydrates in the Colombian Caribbean Sea:A. E. Calle• Short Migration of Methane into a Gas Hydrate-BearingSand Layer at Walker Ridge, Gulf of Mexico: A. Cook,A. Malinverno• Reservoir Modeling of Production of CH4 From Natural GasHydrates by Injection of a CO 2+N2 Gas Mixture: N. Garapati,P. McGuire, B. J. Anderson• Gas Hydrate System Modeling in the Eastern NankaiTrough, Japan: T. Fujii, T. Ukita, Y. Komatsu, N. Oikawa,B. P. Wygrala, T. Fuchs, W. Rotke, T. Aung• Abiogenic Gas: Should the Carbon Isotope Order beReversed?: Z. Wei, Z. Cao, F. Zhao• Gas Hydrates Up-Streaming: S. Mishra• AVO Attribute Analysis for Gas Hydrate in Shenhu Area:Y. Rui, W. Nengyou, S. Zhibin, L. Jinqiang• Geochemical and Physical Evidence of Methane Hydrate inMarine Sediments: E. R. Buchwalter, A. Cook, S. Welch,J. Sheets, K. Rose, C. Disenhof• Relative Controls of Sea-Level and Climate on CoalSeam Composition and Thickness in the WestphalianC (Pennsylvanian/Upper Carboniferous) Four CornersFormation (Breathitt Group), Central Appalachian Basin,USA: R. Jerrett, D. Hodgson, S. S. Flint, R. Davies• Optimal Locations for Lunar Settlements and IndustrialFacilities: W. A. Ambrose, B. L. Cutright, D. BeikeTheme 1: Unconventional Resources in China (AAPG)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Chair: G. Wang• Evaluation of Terrestrial Gas Shales: Case Study From theOrdos Basin, North China: J. Zhao, Y. Bai, Q. Cao, C. Er,W. Shen• Gechemistry of Palaeozoic Black Shales in NortheastSichuan Basin, China: Y. Liang, S. Zhang, G. Zhu• Geochemical Characterization of the Lower CambrianBlack Shales in the Southern Guizhou Depression, SWChina: X. He, G. Yao, Z. Chen, J. Shou, A. Shen, J. Wu• The Effect of Organic Matter on the Methane AdsorptionCapacity of Paleozoic Shales From the Sichuan Basin,China: S. Wang, Z. Song, T. Cao, X. Song• Current Status and Prospect of Unconventional Oil and GasDevelopment in China: X. Zhang, B. Cui, H. Deng, L. Cai,B. Gong, C. Ge• Shale Gas Geological Conditions in the Southeast of theOrdos Basin, Central China: C. Liu, Z. Xu, S. Zheng, J. Liu• The Characteristics of Fractures and Its Controlling onthe Deep Basin Gas in the Yinan to Reservoirs of KuqaDepression, China: W. P. Wang, X. Chen, Q. X. Pang,C. Y. Guo, G. Guo• Geologic Factors of Formation of Tight Oil and ItsResource Potential in China: F. Huang, T. Yang, B. Guo, X. Li,W. Yan, H. Ma• Shale Composition and Pore Structure Controls on GasStorage Potential of Silurian Marine Shale and JurassicLacustrine Shale, Central China: Y. Hou, S. He, N. Harris,Y. Wang, J. Zhang, C. Cheng• Late Mesozoic Volcanic Activities of the Songliao Basin, NEChina: Implications for Volcanic Hydrocarbon Reservoirs:F. Meng, J. Liu*, Y. Cui• Characteristics of Pore Structures and Controlling Factorsof the Lower Paleozoic Marine Shales in the WesternRegion of Middle Yangtze, Central China: S. He, Y. Wang,B. Zhang, Y. Hou, C. Cheng• Shale Fracture Characteristics and Its Main ControllingFactors in the Southeast of Chongqing: W. Zeng• Absorbed Gas Content and its Controlling Factors ofthe Lower Paleozoic Marine Shale in the Sichuan Basin,Southwest China: Y. Wang, L. Liu• A Probability of Jurassic Continental Shale Gas in the TarimBasin, NW China: Petrologic, Geochemical and ReservoirBeds Conditions: Y. Wang, X. Gao, L. Liu• Geological Features, Main Types and Resource Potential ofTight Sandstone Gas in China: L. Jianzhong, G. Bincheng*,L. Xin• What Control Biogenic Gas Formation in Qaidam Basin,China: Y. Shuai, S. Zhang, S. Grasby, Z. ChenTheme 5: Diagenetic Effects on Clastic Reservoirs - Climateand Weathering Controls (SEPM)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: C. Macaulay, K. Benison and R. Scheerhorn• The Diagenesis Study of Tight Sandstone Reservoirof Lower Cretaceous in The Steep Slope Aera ofBaiyinchagan Depression, Erlian Basin, China: Y. Ji, Y. Zhou• Porosity Evolution Model Analysis of Sandstones inSedimentary Basins: A Case Study from Ordos Basin: H. Shi• Evolution of Diagenetic Fluids in Red Beds Reservoirsof Eocene Dongying Depression: Evidence from FluidInclusions: J. Wang, Y. Cao, M. Feely, G. Song• Leached Secondary Porosity by Meteoric Water in theUpper Triassic Yanchang Formation of the Ordos Basin,China: Y. Lan, S. Huang, K. Huang• Petrology and Porosity Development of the Oligocene andEocene Sandstones of the Wasco Oil Field, Central SanJoaquin, California, USA: O. E. Olabisi, R. A. Horton*,A. B. Kaess, S. E. Caffee72 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAM• Simulation Experiments on Sandstone MechanicalCompaction Diagenetic and Its Physical PropertiesEvolution: K. Xi, Y. Cao, J. Wang, G. Yuan, T. YangTheme 5: SEPM Research Symposium-Depositional Systemsand Sedimentology of Shale and Tight-Sand ReservoirsExhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: S. Egenhoff, A. Carroll and B. ZempolichSee Summary Page 39• Depositional Environment and Sedimentary Facies of theProximal Middle Devonian (Givetian) Geneseo Formation ofNew York, USA: R. D. Wilson, J. Schieber• Study on the Fine-grained Sediments and Tight Light Oil ofChang 7 Formation in Upper Triassic, Ordos Basin, China:S. Lin, C. Zou, X. Yuan• Anatomy and Sequence Architecture of the Early Post-Rift in Central Neuquén Basin (Argentina): Implications forUnconventional Reservoirs: E. Schwarz, G. Veiga,L. A. Spalletti, J. L. Massaferro• Insights into the Appalachian Basin Middle DevonianDepositional System From U-Pb Zircon Geochronologyof Volcanic Ashes in the Marcellus Shale and OnondagaLimestone: C. Parrish, J. Toro, A. Weislogel, J. Hayward,J. Wooden• Recognition Criteria for Distinguishing BetweenHemipelagic and Pelagic Mudrocks in the Characterizationof Deepwater Reservoir Heterogeneity: J. Ochoa, J. Wolak,M. Gardner• Application of a Depositional and Sequence-StratigraphicModel for Geocellular Modeling of the WoodfordFormation, Oklahoma: K. Hlava, D. Alfred, B. Ramirez,J. Rodriguez• On Climate, Weathering, and Siliciclastic Sedimentation inTropical Lacustrine Rift Basins: M. McGlue, S. Ivory, G. Ellis,A. Boehlke, M. Blome, A. Cohen, R. Lyons, C. Scholz• Fine-Grain Sediment Dispersal Pathways During the LatePleistocene in Canterbury Basin, South Island of NewZealand: T. Villasenor, J. M. Jaeger• Clay Mineralogy and Cation Exchange in the MarcellusShale: P. Staub, P. Benelli, T. Bank, R. Giese• Experimental Measurement of and Diagenetic andDepositional Controls on the Permeability of Caprock andTight Reservoir Lithologies at the Krechba Field, Algeria:P. Armitage, R. H. Worden, D. Faulkner, A. Butcher, A. Aplin,N. Clark• Comparing Geologic Proxies of Prolific U. S. Shale Gas andOil Shale Basins with Emerging European Shale Gas andOil Shale Plays — The Development of a ComprehensiveOn-line Database: T. Ochmanski, M. Hofmann*, A. T.Halamski, M. Hendrix, P. Luczynski, W. Kozlowski, J. Trzcinski,K. Wójcik• Distribution and Origin of Carbonate Cements in PaleogeneNearshore Subaqueous Lacustrine Fans of DongyingDepression of Bohai Bay Basin in China: L. Zhang, W. Yang,X. Luo, Y. Gao, S. Liu, H. Luo• The Reservoir Geology of Mudrocks: C. D. Hall• Fecal Pellets and their Significance in UnconventionalResource Shales: Part I: Physical and PetrophysicalProperties: R. M. Slatt, N. O’Brien, E. J. Torres, R. Philp• Subsurface Stratigraphic Distribution and Evolution ofthe Upper Cretaceous Coals, Williams Fork and RelatedFormations, Piceance Basin, Northwestern Colorado:Implications for Source Rocks in the Basin-centered GasAccumulation: P. Weimer, S. Cumella, J. NIcolette,K. Schwendeman, M. Leibovitz, R. Bouroullec, E. Gustason,D. Nummedal• Sequence Stratigraphic Evolution of the Late CretaceousShorelines from Subsurface Studies, Piceance Basin,Northwestern Colorado: Implications for Reservoirs in theBasin-centered Gas Accumulation: P. Weimer, S. Cumella,K. Schwendeman, J. Nicolette, M. Leibovitz, R. Bouroullec,E. Gustason, D. Nummedal• Atlas of Cretaceous Gas Fields, Piceance Basin, NorthwestColorado: Tight Gas Sandstones and the Evolving NiobraraPlay: N. Rogers, S. Cumella, P. Weimer*, M. Leibovitz• Subsurface Stratigraphic Distribution and Evolution ofthe Upper Cretaceous Fluvial Sandstones and RelatedDeposits, Williams Fork Formation, Piceance Basin,Northwestern Colorado: Implications for Reservoirs andRegional Seals in the Basin-centered Gas Accumulation:P. Weimer, S. Cumella, R. Wild, M. Leibovitz, J. NIcolette,K. Schwendeman, J. Cantwell, R. Bouroullec, E. Gustason,D. Nummedal• Subsurface Stratigraphy of the Upper Cretaceous LowerMancos Shale and Related Units, Piceance Basin,Northwestern Colorado: N. Rogers, P. Weimer, S. Cumella,E. Gustason, D. NummedalTheme 5: Source-to-Sink Sedimentary Systems (SEPM)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: A. Weislogel and R. Abegg• Sediment Budgets and Depositional Processes InfluencingSubmarine Canyon Systems, Equatorial Guinea, WestAfrica: Z. R. Jobe• Provenance of the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada:Reconstructing an Ancient Source-to-Sink System:C. S. Benyon, A. Leier, D. Leckie, A. Webb, S. M. Hubbard,G. Gehrels• Effects of Climate Scenarios in a Small-Scale Shelf-Slope-Basin Model: Implications to Source-to-Sink Dynamics:D. B. da Silva, R. Manica, E. Puhl, A. Viana• Impact of Facies and Tectonics on Provenance Signal inthe Eastern North Sea Basin: Miocene Fluvio-Deltaic SandAssessed by Zircon Ages and Heavy Minerals: M. Olivarius,E. S. Rasmussen, V. Siersma, C. Knudsen, T. F. Kokfelt,N. Keulen• Sedimentary Characteristics of Shallow Delta Deposits inthe Lower Part of Minghuazhen Formation of the BZ 19-4Oil Fields: Y. Nanxin• Unconfined Flow Deposits in Front Sandbodies of ShallowWater Deltaic Distributary Systems: Examples From theYellow River Mouth Sag, Offshore Bohai Sea, China:X. Zhang, L. Tian, X. Zhou, C. NiuWEDNESDAY MORNING POSTERPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 73

TECHNICAL PROGRAMWEDNESDAY MORNING POSTER• Seismic Geomorphology and Stratigraphy of CoalescingSlope Apron in Taibei Depression, East China Sea: R. Guo,C. Liu, J. Liang, Z. Zhao, C. Wang• Shallow Water Delta and Beach Bar Mixed DepositionModel During Lake Level Fluctuation in E1f1 of GaoyouSag, East China: H. Lu, Y. Ji, Y. Liu, C. Shang, Q. Li, Y. Wang,M. LiTheme 6: Porosity Creation in Carbonate Reservoirs (SEPM)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: P. Harris, P. Wright and J. W. Bishop• Grayburg Formation (Permian, Lower Guadalupian) Uplift-Related Porosity-Permeability Enhancement, PermianBasin, USA: R. F. Lindsay• A Kras Redefinition — or: What to Call SubsurfaceDissolution: H. G. Machel• Diagenesis of the Central Luconia Carbonates: TheRoles of Late and High Temperature Corrosive Fluids inEnhancing Reservoir Quality: M. Y. Ali• The Origin of Micro Pores in the Upper OrdovicianLianglitage Group Carbonate Reservoir Within Tazhong No.I Slope Break Zone, Tarim Basin, China: Z. Bo• Evolution of Greenhouse-to-Icehouse Meteoric Diagenesisin an Isolated Carbonate Platform and Its Effects onPorosity and Permeability Networks in SubsurfaceReservoirs, Tengiz Reservoir, Kazakhstan: D. A. Katz,K. Hillbun, T. Playton, P. M. Harris, J. Humphrey, J. Hsieh• Controls on Hydrothermal Fluid Flow and PorosityEvolution in the Arbuckle Group and Overlying Units:B. D. King, R. H. Goldstein• Effect and Spatial Distribution of Reservoir Character in theFault-Related Dolomite Bodies, Upper Cretaceous RamalesFormation (Basque-Cantabrian Basin, NW Spain): M. Shah,I. U. HaqTheme 7: Water Risks and Mitigation Strategies inUnconventional Development (DEG)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: K. Rose and J. H. Williams• Modeling Flowback Chemistry at Marcellus Shale HydraulicFracturing: V. N. Balashov, S. L. Brantley, T. Engelder• Assessing Environmental Impacts of Horizontal Gas WellDrilling Operations: P. Ziemkiewicz, J. Hause• Development of a Methodology to Evaluate Potential FluidMigration Pathways From Deep Shale Units to SurficialAquifers in a Context of Shale Gas Production: C. Rivard,R. Lefebvre, D. Lavoie, S. Sejourne, M. J. Duchesne, J. Ahad,N. Benoit, B. Wang, A. Pugin, C. Lamontagne• Single Stranded DNA as a Source-Specific HydrogeologyTracer: J. Chow, J. Rudulph, P. Weiner• Stable Isotopic and Geochemical Spatial Analysis ofSurface Waters in an Area of Rapidly Expanding MarcellusShale Development in the Monongahela River Basin ofWest Virginia: A. J. Pelak, S. Sharma• Character and Origin of Flowback Brine from MarcellusGas Wells in Pennsylvania: A. W. Rose, L. Haluszczak, L. Kump• The Strontium Isotopic and Geochemical Evolution ofProduced Waters From the Marcellus Formation: R. C.Capo, B. W. Stewart, E. L. Rowan, A. J. Wall, E. C. Chapman,K. Schroder, R. W. Hammack• Facilitating Shale Play Development in Pennsylvania —Meeting the Need for Nearby Brine Disposal Wells:D. E. Skoff, D. A. Billman• Adaptive Water/Energy Management Solutions FromRegional to Global Scale: G. M. Hanson• Shallow Groundwater and Soil Chemistry Response toThree Years of Subsurface Drip Irrigation Using CoalbedMethane Produced Water: M. Engle, C. R. Bern, A. Boehlke,N. J. Geboy, K. Schroder, J. W. Zupancic• The Cincinnati Group as a Caprock: Implications for UticaProduction and CO 2Sequestration: M. Hawrylak, J. Daniels,A. Cook, E. Bair, S. Welch, J. Sheets, A. Swift• Probing the Influence of Reactions Between FractureFluids and Marcellus Shale on the Composition of MajorIon and Trace Element Fluid Chemistry in Flowback Waters:A. Hakala, C. Joseph, V. Marcon, T. Bank, S. Hedges,T. R. Malizia, P. Mouser, S. Liu• The Evolution of Coalbed Reservoir Fluids From Outcropinto the Basin: Applying Isotopic and GeochemicalTechniques to Define Fluid Pathways and MethanogenicProcesses, with Implications for Coalbed Natural GasProduction: S. A. Quillinan, C. D. Frost, J. F. McLauglin• Well Infrastructure and Geologic Setting at NETL’sMarcellus Shale Test Site in Greene County, Pennsylvania:R. W. HammackTheme 8: Analysis of Sedimentary Basins and PetroleumSystems (AAPG/SEPM)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: K. Dick and J. Pashin• Tectono-Sequence Stratigraphy of Lower Cretaceousin Tamtsag Basin, Mongolia: Sequence Architecture,Depositional Systems, and Controls on Sediment Infill:Y. Zhou, Y. Ji• Paleocene Deepwater Frontal Spalys, Cretaceous Pre-Basaltic Ttilted Half — Grabens and Their Significane inHydrocarbon Prospectivity, Kerala-Konkan Basin, WesternOffshore, India: D. K. Panda, S. K. Sahu, D. K. Jha,R. Sundriyal, G. Ram• Structural Controls on the Stratigraphic Architecture ofNet-Transgressive Shallow-Marine Reservoirs in a SaltinfluencedRift Basin: Middle-to-Upper Jurassic EgersundBasin, Norwegian North Sea: A. Mannie, C. A. Jackson,G. J. Hampson• Quantifying the Uplift Magnitude Caused by the MessinianSalinity Crisis and Its Impact on the Eastern MediterraneanPetroleum Systems: A. N. Al-Balushi, A. Fraser, P. A. Allen,C. A. Jackson• Implications for Tectonic Control on Paleogeography andSediment Dispersal Pathway: Integrated U-Pb DetritalZircon Age-analysis of the Paleogene Missouri RiverHeadwater System, SW Montana: D. E. Barber, R. K.Schwartz, A. Weislogel, L. Schricker, R. C. Thomas74 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAM• Influence of Silica Diagenesis on Seal Development:Insights from 3-D Seismic Reflection and Well Data Fromthe Norwegian Margin: T. Wrona, C. A. Jackson, M. Huuse,K. G. Taylor• Porosity, Permeability, Overpressure and Effective StressEvolution in the Auger Basin, Gulf of Mexico: B. Gao,P. Flemings• Physical Properties Cutoff and Controlling Factors ofEffective Reservoir of Middle-Lower Third Member ofShahejie Formation of the Yonganzhen Area in DongyingDepression, Bohaiwan Basin, China: J. Liu, Y. Cao, T. Fan,J. Wang• Depositional and Burial Domain Influences onMicroporosity Modalities in Carbonaceous Mudstones ofthe Upper Cretaceous Colorado Group, Western CanadaForeland Basin: P. Jiang, B. Cheadle*• Authigenic Minerals and Diagenetic Evolution in AlteredVolcanics and Their Impacts on Hydrocarbon Reservoirs:Evidence from Lower Permian in Northwestern Margin ofJunggar Basin, China: Z. Shifa, Z. Shifa• Thermal Evolution of the Paleozoic Hydrocarbon SourceRocks in the Sichuan Basin: A Joint Inversion Result of RoData and Thermochronological Modeling: C. Zhu, S. Hu, S. Rao• Thermal History and Hydrocarbon Kitchen Evolution in theJianghan Basin: Z. Li, Y. Zhao, C. Liu, P. Zhao• A Quantitative Assessment of Lateral Variability in aCyclic Alluvial Succession Using Terrestrial LiDAR Data:Paleocene Nacimiento Formation, San Juan Basin, NewMexico: J. Carritt, J. Frechette, C. Bodman, G. Weissmann• Combining High-Resolution Digital Imagery and TerrestrialLidar to Quantify Bounding Surface Hierarchy for Use inSubsurface Fluid Flow Models: A. Pickel, J. Frechette,G. WeissmannTheme 9: Extensional Tectonics: Implications forTectonostratigraphic Evolution and Play Element Prediction(AAPG)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: J. Callot and O. N. Pearson• Seismic Refraction Profiles Indicate a History of Syn-RiftVolcanism and Seafloor-Spreading in the Northeastern Gulfof Mexico: D. Eddy, G. Christeson, H. van Avendonk, I. Norton,G. Karner, C. Johnson, E. Kneller, J. Snedden• Tectonic Evolution of Tarim Basin in Cambrian-Ordovicianand the Implication for Reservoir Development: B. Yu, J. Li• Meso-Cenozoic Tectonic Evolvement and Oil GasAccumulation in Qaidam Foreland Basin, China: F. Zhao• Oblique Rift System in Caswell Sub-Basin, BrowseBasin (NW Shelf, Australia): Insights From 3-D SeismicInterpretation and Structural Modeling: L. Wu, C. F. Kluth,B. D. Trudgill• Models of Fault Transfer Zones in Rift Settings: InsightsFrom Laser Scanned Clay Models: D. Paul, S. Mitra• Discussioin on Mesozoic Basin Patterns and Evolution inThe Eastern North China Block: Z. Wu, W. Li, S. Yan• Distinctive Two Stage Syn-Rift Activities of the BackarcUlleung Basin, Korea, and Implications for New Plays:L. KyoungA, B. Woo, B. Park, S. Huh, E. Roh, B. Choi*• Extensional Faulting and Related Fold Evolution Along theOseberg Øst Fault System, Norwegian North Sea: J. P. deBoer, R. Gawthorpe, C. A. Jackson, I. Sharp, P. Whipp• Has the Western Greenland Continental MarginExperienced Depth-Dependent Stretching?: S. Alsulami,D. A. Paton, D. Cornwell, G. Stuart• Mobile Salt Thickness as a Control on the Structural Styleand Evolution Of Rift Basins: Danish Central Graben, NorthSea: O. B. Duffy, R. Gawthorpe, S. H. Brocklehurst,M. Docherty• The Influence of Synrift Salt on Deformation During andAfter Rifting: Examples From the Orpheus Rift Basin,Offshore Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, Canada:B. R. Hanafi, M. O. Withjack*, R. W. Schlische, Z. Syamsir,M. A. Durcanin• Shifting Pattern of Divergent and Convergent PlateBoundaries in Oceanic Regions: K. S. Misra, A. MisraTheme 9: Impact of Faulting, Fracturing, and Stress in Shaleand Tight Reservoirs (AAPG)Exhibition Hall 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Co-Chairs: E. Ukar and T. B. Warner• Characteristics and Origin of Microfracture in LowerCretaceous Tight Sandstone from Kuqa Foreland Basin,NW China: L. Chun• Horizontal Permeability Anisotropy in Intact Tight Reservoirand Caprock Samples Caused by In-Situ Stress Anisotropy:P. Armitage, R. H. Worden, D. Faulkner, O. Blake• Fault Displacement Gradients and Associated Deformationon Normal Faults: A. P. Morris, R. N. McGinnis, D. A. Ferrill• Marcellus Fullbore-Resistivity Image Logs: The Bearing ofRegional Structures and Stratigraphy on Steeply-DippingFractures: T. B. Warner, R. Jacobi• Physical Modeling of Fluid Overpressure and HydraulicFracturing in Source Rocks in Various Tectonic Contexts:A. Zanella, P. R. Cobbold• Fracturing in Basin Models, Application to the BarnettFormation in the Fort Worth Basin, Texas: W. Sassi, L. Milelli,M. Gasparrini• Dynamic Branched Fractures in Pulverized Rocks From aDeep Borehole: D. Korngreen, A. Sagy• Peeking into Continent-Building Processes Through theBogda Window, Turpan-Junggar Basin, NW China: W. Yang,J. L. Crowley, J. Obrist, Q. Feng, Y. Liu, N. Tabor, X. LuoWEDNESDAY MORNING POSTERPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 75

TECHNICAL PROGRAMWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ORALWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ORAL SESSIONS*Denotes presenter other than first authorTheme 1: Worldwide Unconventional Reservoirs (AAPG/EMD)Room 301/302/303/304/305Chair: S. Egenhoff1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Shale Gas Potential of Lower Goru Formation Over LakhraHigh in the Lower Indus Basin, Pakistan: A. Hussain, F. IqbalSiddiqui, M. Khan, A. Adhami1:40 Status of Unconventional Shale Gas Exploration in India:A. S. Boruah2:00 Geothermal Gradient Estimate in Pilot Study Areas of GasHydrates in the Colombia Caribbean Sea: A. E. Calle,A. Vesga2:20 The Distribution Pattern of SRV Fractures in HorizontalShale Gas Well, Lacustrine Yanchang Formation, OrdosBasin, China: X. Wang, R. Gao, L. Zhang, F. Shen, J. Wu,J. Zhang, Q. Guo, Q. Liang2:40 Break3:25 Seismic Characterization for Tight Gas Sand With 3D3CData: Y. Zhou, C. Peng, D. Wang, S. Xu, M. Xia, X. Zhang,D. Daoyong, R. Yan, Y. Zhang3:45 Challenges to Explore Shallow Sandstone Reservoirfor Optimized Unconventional Development Strategy inKuwait: H. Ferdous, P. Chaudhary, F. Ahmad, F. Abbas,K. Ahmed, J. Llerena, I. Sammak4:05 Origin and Evolution of Waters in the Hancheng CoalSeams, the Ordos Basin, as Revealed From WaterChemistry and Isotope (H, O, 129I) Analyses: M. Xingzhi,S. Yan, S. Liu, J. Lin, H. Feng4:25 Characteristics and Models for Deposition andAccumulation of Gas Hydrate in Northern ContinentalSlope, South China Sea: J. Wang, X. Yu, S. Li, X. Zeng, W. Li4:45 Fractured Reservoir Prediction — A Case Study in theSichuan Basin: Y. Ling, X. Guo, Q. SongTheme 6: High Resolution Chronostratigraphy of CarbonateSystems and Reservoirs (AAPG/SEPM)Room 317/318Co-Chairs: T. Playton, T. Rasbury and J. Humphrey1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Uncertainties of Extracting Amplitude and Frequency ofOrbitally Driven Sea-Level Fluctuations from Shallow-WaterCarbonate Cycles: G. P. Eberli1:40 Suborbital Sea-Level Oscillations During the LastInterglacial Highstand (MIS 5e): Evidence from NewProvidence Platform, Bahamas: K. L. Jackson, G. Eberli,S. B. Reid, P. Harris, D. F. McNeill2:00 Stable Carbon Isotopes for Constraining SequenceStratigraphic and Paleogeographic Interpretations ofCarbonate Successions: Fact or Fantasy?: S. C. Ruppel,H. Rowe2:20 Direct in Situ Dating of Carbonates by LA-ICP-(MC)-MS andIts Applications to Chronostratigraphy: R. R. Parrish,T. Rasbury2:40 Break3:25 Development of Regional Stratigraphic Frameworks andGeological Implications in Upper Devonian CarbonatesUsing Integrated Chronostratigraphy, Canning Basin,Western Australia: T. Playton, D. Katz, K. Hillbun, E. Tohver,R. Hocking, P. Haines, K. Trinajstic, P. Montgomery, J. Hansma,S. Pisarevsky, J. Kirschvink, M. Yan, K. Ratcliffe3:45 Application of Carbon Isotope Chemostratigraphy as aChronostratigraphic Tool in Upper Devonian CarbonateSlopes: Lennard Shelf, Canning Basin, Western Australia:K. Hillbun, D. Katz, T. Playton, E. Lewarch, K. Trinajstic,E. Tohver, P. Haines, J. Hansma, R. Hocking, J. Kirschvink,M. Yan, K. Ratcliffe, S. Pisarevsky, P. Montgomery, P. Harris,P. Ward4:05 Use of Carbon Isotopes as a Chrononstratigraphic ToolFrom Outcrops and Subsurface Core of the MississippianMadison Limestone, Wyoming and Montana: D. A. Katz,M. R. Buoniconti, I. P. Montañez, P. Swart, G. Eberli, T. Smith4:25 Using Chemo and Magnetostratigraphy to Define aChronostratigraphic Framework in an Isolated CarbonatePlatform: the Tengiz Field, Republic of Kazakhstan:K. T. Ratcliffe, M. Urbat, E. Davies, T. Playton, D. A. Katz4:45 High-Resolution Carbon Isotope Chemostratigraphy of theNiobrara Formation, Denver Basin, Colorado:J. D. Humphrey, L. Stout, L. Canter, K. NakamuraTheme 9: Geomechanical Modeling of Natural and StimulatedReservoirs (AAPG)Room 319/320/321Co-Chairs: R. Shackleton and L. Chiaramonte1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Constraining Geomechanical Models of HydraulicFractures Using Seismic Moment Tensors: T. Urbancic,A. Baig, S. Goldstein1:40 A Unique Mechanical Method to Predict the Density andDistribution of Natural Fractures From Well Logs: M. Welch,R. K. Davies, R. J. Knipe2:00 An Integrated Geomechanical and Microseismic Study ofMulti-Well Hydraulic Fracture Stimulation in The BakkenFormation: Y. Yang, M. Zoback, M. Simon, T. Dohmen2:20 Geomechanical Response of the Tubåen Fm: ACompartmentalized CO 2Storage Reservoir, SnøhvitNorway: L. Chiaramonte, J. A. White, P. RingroseTheme 9: Fault Analysis and Fault Controlled Traps (AAPG)Room 319/320/321Co-Chairs: C. A. Jackson and P. N. Gusev3:20 Introductory Remarks3:25 Defining a Trap: Implications of (Not) UnderstandingFault Dimensions From Seismic Data in Exploration andProduction: A. Rotevatn, H. Fossen3:45 Hierarchical Fault and Fracture Prediction: W. Athmer,A. Bounaim, L. Sønneland4:05 The Role of Polygonal Fault Mapping in De-Risking DeepWater Reservoir Presence: A 3-D Seismic Reflection CaseStudy from Offshore Norway: C. A. Jackson, S. Mahlo,O. Briggs76 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

TECHNICAL PROGRAM4:25 Petrophysical Properties of Deformation Band Fault Zonesin the Entrada Sandstone, Utah: K. Fredericks4:45 Fault Sealing Processes at Ceiba Field, Offshore WestAfrica: J. Goode, C. Clechenko, W. F. Dula, B. Kilsdonk,S. MondzielTheme 2: World Class Resources Emerge from a Historic BasinII (AAPG)Room 403/404/405Co-Chairs: L. J. Morris and S. McCleery1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Taking the Utica to Its Depositional Limits: Through FaciesChanges and Across the Entire Appalachian, Illinois andMichigan Basins: R. A. Williams, D. L. Leighton1:40 Mapping With Lidar-Based DEMs — A Geologist’s NewTool: T. G. Whitfield2:00 Continued Evaluation of the Hydrocarbon Potential ofthe Utica/Point Pleasant in Eastern Ohio and WesternPennsylvania: J. Reed, S. W. Brown, J. E. Zumberge2:20 Hydrocarbon Resources in the Upper OrdovicianBlack Shales in Quebec (Eastern Canada): From Gas /Condensate in the Utica to Oil in the the Macasty: D. Lavoie,R. Thériault, S. Sejourne, R. Lefebvre, X. Mallet2:40 Break3:25 Geologic Overview and Activity Update for the Utica-PointPleasant Shale Play in Ohio: C. J. Perry, R. A. Riley,M. S. Erenpreiss3:45 The Time-Transgressive Deposition of the Utica Shale inNew York Revealed Using Carbon Isotope Stratigraphy:J. G. Metzger, D. Fike, T. Smith4:05 Identification of Future Oil Potential From Upper DevonianVenango Sandstones in Central Appalachians: E. G. Ober,C. Eckert4:25 Sequence Stratigraphic Framework Approach for theIdentification and Mapping of Upper Devonian Siltstones inNorthern West Virginia, Appalachian Basin: C. Eckert,E. G. Ober, S. McCallum4:45 Appalachian Basin Structural Styles — A “Bottoms up”Approach to Understanding Play Types and DepositionalControls: B. J. CarneyTheme 5: Diagenetic Effects on Clastic Reservoirs – Climateand Weathering Controls (SEPM)Room 406Co-Chairs: C. Macaulay, K. Benison and R. Scheerhorn1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Stacked Sandstones — Litharenite Seal and QuartzareniteReservoir: Synsedimentary Pedogenic and GroundwaterDiagenesis in Jurassic Paleovalley Sandstones, MedicineRiver Jurassic “D” Pool, Medicine River Area, Alberta,Canada: F. F. Krause, A. F. Mellor, A. Wiseman, C. Debuhr1:40 Influence of Climate on the Eearly Diagenesis of Triassicand Jurassic Sediments: R. Weibel, M. Olivarius, H. Friis,L. Nielsen, A. Mathiesen2:00 Marine Fine-Grained Sediment Tortuosity Derived From theAnalysis of Three-Dimensional Reconstructions of Organo-Clay Fabric at the Nanometer Scale: J. R. Douglas, K. Curry,R. Bennett, A. Head2:20 Regional Variation in Detrital Composition, Diagenesis,and Reservoir Quality of Deep Tuscaloosa and WoodbineSandstones, Gulf of Mexico, USA: S. P. Dutton,W. A. Ambrose, R. G. LoucksTheme 5: Source-to-Sink Sedimentary Systems (SEPM)Room 406Co-Chairs: R. Abegg and A. Weislogel3:20 Introductory Remarks3:25 Non-Equilibrium Source-to-Sink Systems: Controls andExamples: O. J. Martinsen, T. Sømme3:45 Climatic Versus Eustatic Controls on Sediment Flux to theIndus Submarine Fan, Indian Ocean: P. Clift4:05 Multiple Provenances on Predicting Reservoir Quality:‘Source to Sink’ Sedimentation in a Dryland Fluvial-AeolianSystem, Western Lake Eyre Basin, Central Australia:S. Menacherry, T. Payenberg, S. Lang, W. Heins4:25 The Importance of Fractured Olistoliths and Shelf-GravelSorting for the Construction of a Tectonically-ControlledCarpathian Margin, Albian Bucegi Conglomerates, EasternCarpathians, Romania: C. Olariu, D. C. Jipa, R. J. Steel,C. Ungureanu4:45 Reservoir Development in Volcanic Provinces: A. Hartley,A. Ebinghaus, D. Jolley, M. Hole, A. Barker, R. Taylor, J. MillettTheme 10: Microseismic Methods Relevant to Fracturing andExploration Geophysics (AAPG)Room 407Co-Chairs: W. Harbert and T. Jordan1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Estimating Event Growth From Pumped Fluid Volumes:J. P. McKenna, Q. Bui, D. Abbott, D. Domalakes1:40 Imaging Fracture Networks With Ambient Seismicity:A. Lacazette, S. Fereja, C. Sicking, J. Vermilye, P. Geiser,L. Thompson2:00 Assessing the Impact of Recording Geometry onMicroseismic Data: An Example From the Marcellus:J. Hnat, A. Reynolds, W. Langin, J. Le Calvez, J. Tan2:20 Characterization of Hydraulic Fracturing in the MarcellusShale Using Microseismic Data: Y. Tan, R. Zhou, T. Engelder,S. Maxwell, M. Mueller, M. P. Thornton2:40 Break3:25 Using Microseismicity to Identify Changes in FractureBehavior During Hydraulic Fracture Stimulations:T. Urbancic, A. Baig, K. Kocon, K. Tremblay3:45 Using Microseismicity to Understand Subsurface FractureSystems and Increase the Effectiveness of Completions:Eagle Ford Shale, TX: J. Detring, S. Williams-Stroud4:05 Source Mechanism Analysis to Determine Optimal WellboreOrientation in the Eagle Ford Play: C. Telker4:25 The Magnitude vs. Distance Plot: A Tool for FaultReactivation Identification: C. CabarcasWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ORALPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 77

TECHNICAL PROGRAMWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ORAL4:45 A More Complete Catalog of the 2011 Youngstown, OhioEarthquake Sequence From Template Matching Reveals aStrong Correlation to Pumping at a Wastewater InjectionWell: S. Holtkamp, B. Currie, M. R. BrudzinskiTheme 1: Shale Plays of China (AAPG)Room 408/409/410Co-Chairs: Y. Ju and S. Jiang1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Reservoir Quality, Hydrocarbon Mobility and Implicationsfor Lacustrine Shale Oil Productivity in the PaleogeneSequence, Bohai Bay Basin: M. Li, Z. Li, Q. Jiang1:40 Comparison Between Marine Shales and Lacustrine Shalesin China: S. Jiang, N. Dahdah, P. Pahnke, J. Zhang2:00 Characteristics and Resource Potential of Lacustrine ShaleOil and Gas in China: Z. Jin2:20 Shale Characteristics and Gas Bearing Controlling Factorsin Wufeng Formation and Longmaxi Formation in SoutheastChongqing, China: J. Tieya, Z. Jinchuan, T. Xuan2:40 Break3:25 Preliminary Research on the Potential of Terrestrial ShaleOil in China: A Case Study of Upper Triassic Shale in theOrdos Basin: C. Zou, S. Wu*, Z. Yang, R. Zhu, S. Tao, B. Bai,X. Zhai3:45 Petrology of Siltstone Laminae in Zhangjiatan Shale of the7th Member of Yanchang Formation and Their Significancefor Shale Gas, Ordos Basin, China: Y. Lei, X. Wang, X. Luo, L.Zhang, L. Zhang, C. Jiang, M. Cheng, Y. Yu4:05 Study on the Experienced Highest Paleotemperature andThermal Maturity Evolution of the Lower Paleozoic MarineShales in the West of Middle Yangtze Region, CentralChina: J. Zhang, S. He, J. Yi, Y. Hou4:25 Organic Matter Characteristics in Silurian Marine Mudstoneand Factors to Shale Gas Accumulation in Sichuan Basin,China: X. Zhang, Y. Li, H. Lv, J. Yan, T. Zhang4:45 Lacustrine Shale Gas Exploration in Yanchang ExploratoryBlock: X. Wang, L. Zhang, C. Jiang, B. Sun, C. Gao, B. Fang,B. FanTheme 1: Unconventional Reservoirs: The State of the Art(AAPG)Room 413/414/415Co-Chairs: J. Gale and H. Cander1:15 Introductory Remarks1:20 Tight Shale Heterogeneity and Pore Structure at theNanometer to Centimeter Scale: J. Schieber, R. Newhart, S.Green, R. Suarez-Rivera, P. Gathogo, J. Petriello, W. Huster1:40 Shale Gas Reservoir Families — Translating SequenceStratigraphy into Robust Predictions of ReservoirDistribution and Potential: K. Bohacs, R. Lazar, J. Ottmann,K. Potma, T. Demko2:00 Quantifying Natural Fracture Spatial Organization:Application in Shales: J. Gale2:20 Cores Behind the Outcrop, Vertical and Horizontal FaciesVariability: D. Minisini, J. S. Eldrett, R. Forkner, O. Aysen, S.Bergman, C. Macaulay2:40 Break3:25 Shale Gas Geochemistry Mythbusting: H. Dembicki3:45 Thermal and Pore Pressure History of the Haynesville Shalein North Louisiana: A Two-Dimensional Numerical Study: W.Torsch, J. Nunn*4:05 Trace Elements and Basin Processes: Woodford Shale,Permian Basin, West Texas: N. B. Harris4:25 Laboratory Measurements of Matrix Permeability andSlippage Enhanced Permeability in Gas Shales: R. Heller, J.Vermylen, M. Zoback4:45 Experience and Impact of Measuring Permeability onIntact Samples at Reservoir Conditions for UnconventionalShales: R. Rosen, T. Kosanke*, M. Sharf-Aldin, W. Mickelson,R. Patterson, F. Mir, M. Paiangle, B. Kurtoglu, B. Ramirez, T.Baker78 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

GUEST TOURS GUEST ACTIVITIES SOCIAL ACTIVITYWelcome to Pittsburgh! There are many wonderful activities for youand your family to enjoy during your visit to Pittsburgh. Known asthe Golden Triangle, Pittsburgh downtown is shaped by the joiningof two rivers, the Monongahela and the Allegheny to form the mightyOhio River.Whether jogging the tree-lined riverfront trails; taking in the actionof the Steelers, Penguins or Pirates; discovering a world-class artscene; or exploring the city’s jazz legacies, there is something toentertain everyone.Pittsburgh’s finest cultural attractions are housed in the CarnegieMuseums; fossilized dinosaur bones and glittering geodes areamong the natural treasures in the Museum of Natural History, whilethe human creations of Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe and Frank Gehrydraw attention at the Museum of Art. Pop art reigns supreme at theAndy Warhol Museum, which houses the work of the groundbreakinghometown eccentric.Stay, eat and mingle just steps away from the Convention Center. Thebustling Cultural District is home to 100 restaurants, six live theatersand plenty of night-life action.Guest Hospitality RoomRegistered guests are welcome to visit the Guest Hospitality Room (atthe Westin Hotel) during the day to greet old friends, meet new friends,enjoy refreshments and check out other activities.Hours:Monday, 20 May .......................... 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.Tuesday, 21 May .......................... 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.Wednesday, 22 May .................... 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.You may register as a guest if you are neither a geoscienceprofessional nor involved in the petroleum industry. Guest registrationsmust be accompanied by a professional registration.All guest tours will depart from and return to the Westin Hotel. Participants should plan to arrive in the lobby 15 minutes prior to departure times for boarding.Fallingwater in the Laurel HighlandsDate: Monday, 20 MayTime: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Fee: $100Includes: Transportation, guide, admission and lunch atNemacolin Woodlands ResortLimit: Minimum 30 peopleDrive through the magnificent mountain scenery of the LaurelHighlands by privately chartered coach to Fallingwater, famedarchitect Frank Lloyd Wright’s most widely acclaimed work. Over amillion people from every corner of the earth have come to see thismasterpiece, built as a summer home for the Edgar Kaufmann family,prominent Pittsburgh merchants.Take Me Out to the Ballgame!What is a sports-themed ACE without a little sports action?Date: Tuesday, 21 MayTime: 7:05 p.m.Location: PNC ParkFee: $18Includes: Upper level grandstand seating and souvenir Pittsburgh Pirates baseball cap.Come see the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs for AAPG night at PNC Park.AAPG will have several sections reserved for seating. Enjoy the game with old friendsor colleagues you meet on the exhibition floor. PNC Park is a 15 to 20 minute walk fromthe David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Attendees can also take the “T” (Pittsburgh’ssubway system) or the Gateway Clipper fleet, a short boat ride from Station Square. GoDeep! And root for a homerun over the fence and into the Allegheny River!Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 79

GUEST TOURSDramatic cantilevered terraces soar over a cascading waterfall. Theliving room hearth embodies an immense boulder in the setting naturecreated. Completed in 1939 with guest wing and servants quarters, itis as fresh today as when it was built.We continue to Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. Formerly a privateestate of the Rockwell family, it is now the focal point of a 3,000acre reserve nestled in the Laurel Mountains. The extensive antiquecollection of current owner Joseph A. Hardy includes 18th centurywooden Punch figures once owned by the artist, Andy Warhol, and a1909 Stanley steamer. Now an exclusive resort and conference center,this charming setting is the site for a specially-arranged luncheon.Note: Since considerable walking, steps, pebble pathways andsteep inclines are involved, good walking shoes are strongly advised.Fallingwater is handicap accessible, but please notify us if you requirespecial assistance.the French and Indian war, along with the modern technology centersthat are making the Pittsburgh metropolitan area one of the premierdestinations in the United States.Note: Participants will walk approximately 2 blocks to and from theDock located by the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. No outsidefood or beverages are permitted on board the boat.Just Ducky Tour with Duquesne InclineDate: Tuesday, 21 MayTime: 10:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m.Fee: $80Includes: Transportation, boat passage, guide, Inclineadmission, and lunch on Mt. WashingtonLimit: Minimum 30 peopleGateway Clipper River CruiseDate: Monday, 20 MayTime: 10:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m.Fee: $81Includes: Transportation, guide, boat passage, and lunch onboardLimit: Minimum 50 peopleFor more than 10 years, Just Ducky has been taking riders onPittsburgh’s only adventure through the city on land and water. Thistour travels through the city’s business district past local governmentbuildings and the headquarters of the area’s Fortune 500 companies.You will be awed by the amazing architecture of the Allegheny CountyCourthouse and learn some fun facts about the modern skyscrapersthat call Pittsburgh home, like the US Steel Tower. Then we’ll move onto the Cultural District, the heart of downtown. Our guides will haveyou laughing until you’re all quacked up!With the exquisite Pittsburgh skyline as a backdrop, sail the threerivers on a private charter aboard one of the Gateway Clipper Fleets’signature boats.Join us on an afternoon luncheon as we sail the picturesque threerivers. Sit back, relax and enjoy lunch as our Captain points outlandmarks and relates interesting tales of the past and presentaboard this insightful three hour cruise. Your cruise will feature ajuxtaposition of past and present — the old steel mills, battle sights ofTake a step back in time on a century-old cable car and see the bestviews of downtown Pittsburgh while riding one of the few remaininginclines in the country. Opened on May 20, 1877, the Duquesne Inclinewas rescued and restored by a group of local residents in 1963 andstill delights residents and visitors with its original, elegant, woodencable cars. The Duquesne Incline’s upper station houses a museum ofPittsburgh history, including photos and a storehouse of informationon inclines from around the world. Unusual Pittsburgh souvenirs, mapsand photos can be found at the gift shop.80 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

GUEST TOURSCelebrating more than 50 years, the Tin Angel Restaurant has beenconsistently recognized as one of the premier restaurants in Pittsburgh.Experience a spectacular view of the city while dining high above itall. The Tin Angel is nested 1200 feet above the City of Pittsburgh highatop Mount Washington.Frick Museum and Phipps ConservatoryDate: Tuesday, 21 MayTime: 9:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m.Fee: $88Includes: Transportation, guide, admissions, and lunchLimit: Minimum 30 peopleTravel back in time to the gilded Victorian Era of the late 1800’s anddelight in the beauty of “Clayton” built by steel industrialist HenryClay Frick. Objects of everyday Victorian life have been restoredaccording to the highest standards of authenticity. In addition to the 23room house, the estate is comprised of a Carriage Museum housingseventeen Frick carriages, sleighs and antique automobiles, a domedgreenhouse, restored children’s playhouse (now the gift shop) and theFrick Art Museum displaying Renaissance to 18th century Europeanart. You will quickly come to realize why giants of the era such asTeddy Roosevelt and Andrew Carnegie were visitors of Frick.The Porch at Schenley is a neighborhood bistro in the heart of vibrant,bustling Oakland. Situated within beautiful Schenley Plaza, therestaurant serves the University community, neighborhood regulars,and park users alike.Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, a great steel and glassVictorian greenhouse, has been inviting visitors to explore the beautyand mysteries of plants since 1893. Set amidst one of Pittsburgh’slargest greenspaces, Schenley Park; Phipps Conservatory standsas a cultural and architectural centerpiece of the city’s Oaklandneighborhood. In recent decades, Phipps has evolved into one ofthe region’s most vibrant, thriving cultural attractions, bringing freshperspectives and artists into our historic glasshouse environment.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 81

GENERAL INFORMATIONOn-Site RegistrationRegistration will be on Level 2, Hall B Concourse at the David L.Lawrence Convention Center during these hours:Registration hours:Saturday, 18 May............................................. 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Sunday, 19 May............................................... 7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.Monday, 20 May.............................................. 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Tuesday, 21 May.............................................. 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Wednesday, 22 May ........................................ 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Business MeetingsAAPG House of Delegates MeetingDate: Sunday, 19 MayTime: 8:00 a.m.Location: David L. Lawrence Convention CenterSEPM Business Meeting/LuncheonEarth’s Deep-Time Insight into Our Climate SystemDate: Tuesday, 21 MayTime: 12:00 p.m.–1:10 p.m.Fee: $50Location: Omni William Penn HotelConvention ShuttleThe AAPG shuttle bus system will provide convenient transportationSunday through Wednesday between selected convention hotels andthe David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Please note that somehotels are within walking distance of the Convention Center and willnot be serviced by the shuttle buses. The East Lobby on Level Oneis the pick-up and drop-off point for the Convention Center. Look for“AAPG Shuttle” signs for more information.Cyber C@féCheck in at home or the office with free email service available in theCyber C@fé, located inside the exhibition Hall during show hours.Electronic CapturingPhotographing contents of oral or poster presentations or exhibitionbooths via any electronic media is strictly prohibited at all AAPGconventions and conferences.No-Smoking PolicySmoking is prohibited in the Convention Center.Judge Your Peers’ Papers and PostersYour participation in the judging of papers and posters is requested.This important function determines the winners of the Matson Award,Braunstein Award and Division Awards. Your effort will involve judgingand evaluating one or more oral or poster sessions. Stop by theJudges’ Room to pick up your packet of judging materials and enjoya beverage or snack on your way to the session. All qualified judgeswill have their names entered into a drawing to wind an iPad once theirballots are returned to the judges’ room. Please mark your registrationform to volunteer to judge at the 2013 convention.Visa InformationObtaining a VisaIt is your responsibility to apply for a passport, visa or any otherrequired documents and to demonstrate to consular officials thatyou are properly classifiable as a visitor under United States law.AAPG cannot assist you with the interview process, nor can anyonerepresenting the sponsoring organizations call an embassy orconsulate on your behalf to provide support for granting a visa. Shouldyour application be denied, AAPG can neither intervene in the processnor change the decision of the governmental agency. All expensesconnected with obtaining proper documentation are your responsibility.If you need a visa letter from AAPG you must be registered and fully paidfor the convention. You may request a letter by selecting the box eitheronline or on the printed registration form. AAPG supplies this letter for visapurposes only. All expenses involved with attending the convention areyour responsibility. If your visa application is denied and AAPG receivesa copy of the denial by fax (+1 918 560 2684) before 22 May 2013 yourregistration fee only will be refunded, less a cancellation charge.To learn about the visa application process, understand currentrequirements and get updates on recent developments go to www.travel.state.gov/visa.Registering with Your EmbassyTravel advice to tourists suggests that you register with your country’sconsulate or embassy when traveling abroad.KiddieCorp Child CareLocation: Omni William Penn HotelFee: $10/hour per child; 2-hour minimumAges: Six Months to 12 yearsRegistration Deadline: 15 April 2013Cancellation Deadline: 19 April 2013 (50% cancellation fee after15 April; No refunds after program has begun)See page 89 for details.82 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

PITTSBURGH INFORMATIONAirport InformationPittsburgh International Airport (PIT)1000 Airport BoulevardPittsburgh, PA 15231Phone: +1 412 472 3500Fax: +1 412 472 3636Email: info@flypittsburgh.comWebsite: http://www.pitairport.com/Distance to the Convention Center: 20 milesDrive time: 26 minutesAirport ShuttleSuperShuttleToll-Free: +1 800 BLUE VAN (+1 800 258 3826)Website: www.supershuttle.comAAPG has secured a 10% discount on round-trip fares whenpassenger use the discount code VJA94. Regular Fares (prices mayvary): PIT $24/per person/one way to downtown Pittsburgh hotel (notincluding gratuity or fuel surcharge).AttractionsMt. Washington and the InclinesRide on one of the restored 1800s inclines to the top of Mt.Washington — just across the river from downtown Pittsburgh. Thereare plenty of great restaurants to choose from on top of this former“Coal Hill,” and the stunning view of downtown (especially beautiful atnight) was ranked by USA Today as the second most beautiful place inAmerica.Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History CenterThis former ice house has been reborn as a seven-story museum,with interactive exhibits that bring more than 250 years of WesternPennsylvania history to life. Discover how immigrants shaped theregion, uncover the myths of the Underground Railroad or climbaboard a 1940s Pittsburgh trolley.The National AviaryJust across the Allegheny River from the History Center is the NationalAviary, where over 600 of the world’s most incredible birds aredisplayed in naturalistic exhibits and walk-through habitats. Marvel athummingbirds the size of a thumb or Andean Condors with giant 10-foot wingspans at the nation’s premiere bird zoo!The StripJoin locals for a Saturday tour in Pittsburgh’s popular warehousedistrict. Grab a great cup of coffee and fresh biscotti, before takinga stroll through this combination farmer’s market/street fair. Vendors,shops and exotic grocery stores offer everything from kitchenware tocostumes and Steelers merchandise to fresh flowers and fish.Andy Warhol MuseumCampbells soup cans anyone? Continue your exploration of Pittsburghat the Andy Warhol Museum, an ultramodern tribute to the founder ofpop art. The most comprehensive single artist museum in the worldhouses more than 4,000 works of art, including paintings, drawings,prints, photographs, films and videos, from this native Pittsburgh artist.Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural HistoryThe Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History combine two worldrenowned museums in one unforgettable visit. Same day admission toboth museums provides a wide variety of things to explore and manysections include hands-on activities where children are encouragedto touch as well as look. Enjoy one of the best dinosaur exhibits in theworld, breathtaking gems and minerals, an extensive Native Americangallery, plus the museum ranked by Child Magazine among the “10Best Art Museums for Kids.”Phipps Conservatory and Botanical GardensStroll through one of the largest Victorian “glass houses” in the countryto see towering tropical plants that were the original seedlings at the1890 Exposition, beautiful orchids, indoor and outdoor gardens, and afabulous bonsai collection. Children will revel in the Discovery Garden,where they are invited to exercise their green thumbs and explore theworld of plants and flowers, worms and all.Carnegie Science Center and UPMC SportsworksIt’s an “amusement park for the mind” at this large science museum,where more than 250 hands-on, interactive exhibits bring togetherscience and fun for all ages. Tour a WWII submarine, marvel at a fourstoryOmnimax film, or tour Southwestern Pennsylvania via miniaturerailroad — all under one roof. Then, race against an Olympic sprinter,try out your fastball, or climb a rock wall, all at the place where scienceand sports comes together.ClimatePittsburgh temperatures are moderate in May, averaging 49.2°F fora low and 70.8°F for a high. Check today’s temperatures at www.weather.com/pittsburgh.Convention Center ParkingA 700-car parking garage with an 8’ clearance is available in theConvention Center. Entrances and exits are located on 10th Street and11st Street on the east side of the Convention Center.Phone: +1 412 565 6000Event Rate: $10 per car, per entry. Fees subject to change without notice.Website: www.pittsburghcc.com/cc/images/PDFs/ParkingMap.pdfPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 83

PITTSBURGH INFORMATIONDirections to the David L. Lawrence ConventionCenter in Pittsburghwww.pittsburghcc.com/cc/directions.htmlFrom the Pittsburgh International Airport:Take I-376 E (towards Pittsburgh) through the Fort Pitt Tunnel andacross the Fort Pitt Bridge. Take Ft. Duquesne Blvd Exit 6C. Followsigns to Convention/Strip District on 10th Street Bypass. ConventionCenter located on the right.From the East | PA Turnpike:I-76 W (PA Turnpike) to Exit 57 Pittsburgh. Take I-376 W to Exit 72BBlvd. of the Allies. Take I-579 N to Seventh Ave /Convention CenterExit. Take Seventh Ave. Turn right onto William Penn Way. William PennWay becomes 10th St. Convention Center straight ahead.From the West | PA Turnpike:I-76 E (PA Turnpike) to Exit 28 Cranberry. Follow signs to I-79 S toI-279 S across Ft. Duquesne Bridge to 10th Street Bypass. ConventionCenter located on the right.From the North:I-79 S to I-279 S across Ft. Duquesne Bridge to 10th Street Bypass.Convention Center located on the right.From the South:I-79 N to Exit 59 A Pittsburgh to I-279 N through Ft. Pitt Tunnels andacross the Ft. Pitt Bridge. Take Ft. Duquesne Blvd Exit 6C. Follow signto Convention/Strip District on 10th Street Bypass. Convention Centerlocated on the right.Getting around PittsburghThe David L. Lawrence Convention Center is within walking distance ofthe Cultural District, Shopping District, the Strip District and the ConsolEnergy Center. Nearby is the U.S. Steel Trolley station that will take youto the “North Shore” where PNC Park, Heinz Field, Stage AE and TheRivers Casino are all located. www.pittsburghcc.com/ccPublic TransportationFrom Pittsburgh International Airport consider using the 28X AirportFlyer operated by Port Authority of Pittsburgh (public transportation)located on the lower level of the airport’s landside building, door #6.Phone: +1 412 442 2000Website: www.portauthority.org/paacEmbassy Coach/Limousine/ExecuCarToll-Free: +1 800 410 4444Phone: +1 412 872 2459Website: www.execucar.comFare: $105 (approximate) from Pittsburgh Airport, up to fourpassengers. Discount is available when booking online and usingdiscount code VJA94.Pittsburgh Yellow CabPhone: +1 412 321 8100Website: www.pghtrans.com/yellow_cab.cfmFare Estimate Calculator: www.pghtrans.com/fare_meter.cfmFare: $41 (approximate) from Pittsburgh Airport (20 Miles)SuperShuttle offers 10% discount to ACE attendeesSuperShuttle passengers may share the ride with others going in theirdirection in a comfortable blue van. Advanced reservations and pre-paymentfor your Pittsburgh airport ride take the time and hassle out of getting to andfrom the airport. SuperShuttle is available at Pittsburgh (PIT) Airport. Simplylog onto the SuperShuttle website www.supershuttle.com and enter discountcode VJA94. Your discount gives you 10% off your roundtrip reservationmade and paid online. Discount does not apply to exclusive vans. It isvalid on both SuperShuttle and ExecuCar services nationwide.Enter discount code VJA94 atwww.supershuttle.com84 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9David L. Lawrence Convention Center1000 Fort Duquesne BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15222Phone: +1 412 565 6000Website: www.pittsburghcc.comAll events take place here unless otherwise noted.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 85

ACCOMMODATIONSPlease book your rooms through the AAPG Housing Bureau. This helps AAPG meet hotel room block commitments and avoid penaltiesthat could ultimately increase convention expenses. New hotel reservations must be booked with the Housing Bureau by 17 April 2013 .Hotel1 Cambria SuitesPittsburgh at CONSOLEnergy Center2 Courtyard of MarriottPittsburgh Downtown*3 Doubletree by Hilton &Suites PittsburghDowntown*4 Doubletree by HiltonPittsburgh — Green Tree5 Pittsburgh Marriott CityCenter*6 Omni William Penn Hotel*(SEPM Headquarters)7 Sheraton Station SquareHotel*8 The Westin ConventionCenter*(AAPG Headquarters)9 Wyndham GrandPittsburgh Downtown*Single/DoubleExtraPersonCharge***Distance toConventionCenterHotelShuttleServiceRestaurantIn-RoomDiningLoungeParking**(Daily)Pool/FitnessCenterBusinessCenterGuestRoomInternet$185 NC 10 Blocks Yes Yes Yes Yes Self $14 Yes Yes Free Free$164 NC Adjacent No YesAdjacentYesYesAdjacentWi-FiPublicAreasValet $22 F.C. Yes Free Yes$189 NC 6 Blocks Yes Yes Yes Yes Valet $22 Yes Yes Free Yes$184 NC 4 Miles Yes Yes Yes Yes Free Yes Yes Free Yes$169 $10 4 Blocks Yes Yes Yes Yes Self $20 Yes Yes Free Yes$185$195$25 3 Blocks Yes Yes Yes Yes Self $5-$14Valet $27$185 NC 3 Miles Yes Yes Yes Yes Adjacentlots $20$195 NC Connected Yes Yes Yes Yes Self $20Valet $22$169 NC 5 Blocks Yes Yes Yes Yes Self $22Valet $28F.C. Yes ****Free$9.99YesYes Yes Free FreeYes Yes Free NoF.C. Yes Free Yes*Non-smoking hotel. **Parking rates are subject to change and subject to hotel specifications. *** Contact hotel for details. Certain conditions may apply. ****Free to Omni Hotel Rewards Program Members. Hotel rates do not include taxes.Information listed above is subject to change at hotel’s discretion.DepositsAll hotels require a credit card guaranteeequal to the first night’s stay as a deposit. Avalid credit card and expiration date shouldbe provided with your room request. Yourcredit card may be charged for your firstnight’s stay (including taxes) approximatelyone month prior to arrival. Hotels may cancelroom reservations without notification if onenight’s deposit is not received prior to yourscheduled arrival.If you would like to make your deposit viacheck, first complete the housing form, markthe appropriate box (paying via check) andthen fax the form to +1 301 694 5124. Pleasedo not send your check to the HousingBureau.Checks or cash received for hotel depositswill be returned to you. Mail your checkdirectly to the hotel after 24 April 2013 alongwith your hotel acknowledgement letter.OnlineAll reservations made online will requirea valid credit card number and expirationdate to guarantee your reservation. Makereservations online at www.AAPG.org/ACE.Multiple Room RequestsYou may reserve up to five rooms online withindividual names. One credit card or individualcredit cards may be used.Suite RequestsPlease contact the Housing Bureau at aapg@experient-inc.com to request a suite. Wesuggest you also reserve a standard hotelroom in the event suites are unavailable. Youmay cancel this reservation by contactingthe Housing Bureau once you have receivedconfirmation of your suite reservation.RatesTo receive the convention room rate, all hotelreservations must be made through theHousing Bureau. Hotel rates are listed onlineand in the Technical Program & RegistrationAnnouncement.Changes/CancellationsChanges and cancellations to existingreservations may be made online or bycontacting the Housing Bureau prior to 24April 2013. Any changes or cancellationsafter 24 April 2013 must be sent directly tothe hotel. At many hotels, any guaranteedroom reservation not cancelled 72 hours priorto arrival and not used will subsequently bebilled by the hotel to your credit card account.In addition, some hotels will charge a penaltyfor early check-out if they are not notified priorto your arrival.TransportationWhen choosing your hotel preference,please consider the modes of transportationavailable to your hotel.86 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

Register online atwww.AAPG.org/ACEOr, complete this form andmail or fax by 17 April 2013 to:AAPG Housing BureauAAPG Hotel ReservationsP.O. Box 4088Frederick, MD 21705 USAFax: +1 301 694 5124+1 888 772 1888(U.S. and Canada)Tel: +1 847 996 5876+1 800 974 3084(U.S. and Canada)Email: aapg@experient-inc.com• All reservations must be receivedby 17 April 2013 in order toguarantee convention rates.• Reservations are assigned ona first-come, first-served basis.• An acknowledgment will be sentto you via e-mail or facsimile fromthe automated housing system,indicating which hotel has beenreserved for you, based onavailability.• Reservations not secured with acredit card will require a checkdeposit to be sent directly to theassigned hotel along with youracknowledgement letter after 24April 2013.2013 ACE Pittsburgh Hotels1. Cambria Suites Pittsburgh atCONSOL Energy Center2. Courtyard of Marriott PittsburghDowntown3. Doubletree by Hilton & SuitesPittsburgh Downtown4. Doubletree by Hilton Pittsburgh –Green Tree5. Pittsburgh Marriott City Center6. Omni William Penn Hotel(SEPM Headquarters)7. Sheraton Station Square Hotel8. The Westin Convention Center(AAPG Headquarters)9. Wyndham Grand PittsburghDowntownThank you for booking your roomthrough the Housing Bureau. Thishelps AAPG meet hotel room blockcommitments and avoid penalties.Questions:Please direct all housing questionsto aapg@experient-inc.com.Please print legibly and complete all information.FIRST/FORENAMECOMPANY/SCHOOLADDRESSArrivalArrivalDate:Date:LAST/SURNAMECITY STATE ZIP/POSTALCODECOUNTRYDAY TELEPHONEE-MAILAcknowledgements will be sent to the above e-mail or fax number.Hotel PreferenceEnter hotel numbers in order of preference1_____________________________________2_____________________________________3_____________________________________If hotel choices are not available, which ismore important? q rate q locationOccupantsList the full name of all persons who will beoccupying the room1_____________________________________2_____________________________________3_____________________________________4_____________________________________If sharing a room, send only one reservationform listing all room occupants. Do not sendmore than one form per reservation.TITLEMOBILEFAXDepartureDepartureDate:Date:Room TypeMultiple room requestsYou may reserve up to five rooms online or by completing aform with individual names and fax it to +1 301 694 5124 or+1 888 772 1888 (U.S. and Canada).Suite requestsPlease contact the AAPG Housing Bureau ataapg@experient-inc.com to request a suite. We suggest you alsoreserve a standard hotel room in the event suites are unavailable.You may cancel this reservation by contacting the AAPGHousing Bureau once you have received confirmation of yoursuite reservation.Single (1 person/1 bed)Double (2 person/1 bed)Double/Double (2 persons/2 beds)Triple (3 persons/2 beds)Quad (4 persons/2 beds)q Accessible roomOther requests:q smoking q non-smokingq smoking q non-smokingq smoking q non-smokingq smoking q non-smokingq smoking q non-smokingAll reservations must be guaranteed. Quoted prices do not include taxes.q Check (Payment by check must be sent directly to the hotel along with your hotel acknowledgment letter after 24 April 2013)q Credit Card: q Visa q MasterCard q American Express q Diners Club q DiscoverCredit Card NumberExpiration DatePrinted Name on CardSignaturePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 87

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONOn-Site RegistrationRegistration will be in Level 2, Hall BConcourse at the David L. LawrenceConvention CenterRegistration hours:Saturday, 18 May.......... 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Sunday, 19 May............ 7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.Monday, 20 May........... 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Tuesday, 21 May........... 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Wednesday, 22 May ..... 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Online RegistrationOnline Registration by Credit Card:www.aapg.org/ACEOnline registration allows you to knowimmediately which events (short courses, fieldtrips, luncheons, tours, etc.) are available andif you are registered for an event. If an event isnot available, it will not appear on the screenor it will indicate “sold out”.Faxing or mailing your registration will delaythis process and events may sell out while yourregistration is in transit. To add an event afteryou have registered, follow the instructionson the next page under the heading “Policies;Change/Cancellations/Refunds”.Caution:Submit only one copy of your registration form.Be cautious when submitting your registrationor making changes to your current registration.Charges may occur if you send more than onecopy of a registration form.Mail-In RegistrationDownload a registration form at www.aapg.org/ACE or use the form on pages 90-91.AAPG Registration Centerc/o The Pulse Network (TPN)437 Turnpike St.Canton, MA 02021-1411United StatesPhone-In Registration+1 781 821 6732Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)Fax-In Registration+1 781 821 6720Registration Types• AAPG Members, Associated SocietyMembers, AAPG Emeritus Members, Joinand Save, Nonmembers, and StudentRegistrants: Receive access to theOpening Session, Icebreaker, TechnicalSessions, Refreshment Breaks, End-of-DayRefreshments and Exhibition as well as acopy of the Program Book, CD of Abstractsand attendee amenity.• One-Day Registrants: Receive accessto the Technical Sessions, RefreshmentBreaks and Exhibition for the day ofregistration, as well as a copy of theFOR THE VERY BESTDEALREGISTERON OR BEFORE25 MARCHProgram Book, CD of Abstracts andattendee amenity. Please note you will nothave access to the Opening Session orIcebreaker on Sunday unless you registerfor a one-day exhibition pass for Sunday.• One-Day Exhibition Only Registrants:Receive access to the Exhibition on the dayyou register as well as a Program Book.You will only have access to the OpeningSession and Icebreaker on Sunday if youregister for Sunday.• Field Trip/Short Course Registration Only:Receive access only to short courses andfield trips for which you register. If youdo not register for the convention andexhibition in addition to the short coursesand field trips, you will not receive accessto any activities or events during theconvention and exhibition.• Guest Registrants: Receive access to theOpening Session, Icebreaker, TechnicalSessions, Refreshment Breaks, End-of-DayRefreshments and Exhibition. A guest mustbe registered by a convention registrant.A person who qualifies as a guest may notbe a member of AAPG or a professional inthe industry.Note: Children under the age of 16 will notbe allowed in the exhibition hall during setupor teardown. Children 13 and older will beallowed to attend the exhibition during regularexhibition hours if they are properly registeredand wearing their badge. During exhibitionhours, children under the age of 13 will not beallowed into any activities within the exhibitionhall, including the Icebreaker Receptionunless they are young enough or smallenough to be confined to a stroller, backpackor front pack.ConfirmationsA detailed confirmation, including informationabout the registration type, products selected,payment information, receipt, etc. will bee-mailed to you within 24-48 hours. Pleaseretain this acknowledgement for your records.Should you not receive a confirmation, pleasecontact the AAPG Registration Center/TPN bye-mail at: aapgregistration@thepulsenetwork.com or phone at +1 781 821 6732.Save time on-site by bringing your confirmationthat includes a barcode. Badges and ticketswill be printed when you check in on-site.Note: Some systems will not print thebarcode on the confirmation. In this case yourregistration ID number or name will be used.PaymentRegistrations cannot be processed unlessfull payment is received with the registration.Payment may be made by check, moneyorder, credit card or wire transfer. Cashpayments in U.S. dollars are accepted onsiteonly. AAPG does not accept purchase ordersas a form of payment and does not invoice forconventions.88 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONCheck or Money OrderMake check or money order payable in U.S.dollars to: AAPG 2013 ACECredit CardsAmerican Express, Diners Club, Discover,MasterCard and Visa are accepted.Wire TransferPlease e-mail convene@aapg.org forinformation on paying by wire transfer. Ifyou plan to pay your registration fee by wiretransfer please allow ample time so thatAAPG receives notification of the transferprior to 6 May. If a wire transfer is receivedafter this date we cannot guarantee that it willbe applied to the proper record before theconvention starts.Name Badge and TicketsTo be admitted to any convention activityyou must wear your official AAPG 2013Annual Convention & Exhibition name badge.Information on your badge will appear asit is completed on your registration form.To ensure accuracy, please print clearly.Preregistered attendees may pick up badgesand tickets at the Registration Desk. One-Dayregistrants please note that your badge willonly print on the day you are registered for.PoliciesChangesChanges can be made by following theinstructions on your confirmation orcontacting the AAPG Registration Center/TPNby e-mail (aapgregistration@thepulsenetwork.com), fax, telephone or mail (see page 88 forfax number, telephone and mailing address).Amendments to your registration or eventswill be accepted until 18 April.Cancellations/RefundsCancellations can be made by followingthe instructions on your confirmation orcontacting the AAPG Registration Center/TPNby e-mail (aapgregistration@thepulsenetwork.com), fax, telephone or mail (see page 88 forfax number, telephone and mailing address)by 18 April.Cancellations received on or before 18 Aprilwill be fully refunded less a $50 processingfee. Refunds will not be issued after 18 Aprilor for “no-shows”. You may substitute oneparticipant for another.Refunds for field trips and/or short coursescan be made until 9 April. No refunds for fieldtrips and/or short courses can be made afterthis date.Under-Subscribed EventsCancellation of Under-Subscribed EventsPlease register early to help avoidcancellation of events. We realize theinconvenience and expense you may incurdue to cancellation and will make every effortnot to cancel any events held in conjunctionwith the convention. However, at times itdoes become necessary to cancel eventsdue to under-subscription. We cannot acceptresponsibility for costs associated with anycancellations of under-subscribed events,i.e. airline tickets, hotel deposits, etc. Refundof the event fees will be issued if an event iscancelled.Sold Out EventsIf an event is sold out, it will be noted on the website. If you register online and wish to be placedon the wait list, please mark the event. If yourregistration is received by mail or fax you willautomatically be placed on the wait list.Sunday, 19 May ............. 2:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.Monday, 20 May ............ 7:30 a.m.– 10:00 p.m.Tuesday, 21 May ............ 7:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.Wednesday, 22 May ...... 7:30 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.Thursday, 23 May .......... 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Friday, 24 May ............... 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Location: Omni William Penn HotelFee: $10/hour per child; 2-hour minimumAges: Six months to 12 yearsRegistration deadline: 15 AprilCancellation deadline: 19 April (50% cancellationfee after 15 April; No refunds after program has begun)ACE participants now have the option of quality child care while attending the convention. KiddieCorp has provided high-quality programs tochildren at conventions, trade shows and corporate events throughout the United States and Canada since 1986. This service provides a safeenvironment with age appropriate activities to keep your child busy while you take care of business.The registration deadline is 15 April, but parents are urged to register early as availability is limited and handled on a first-come, first-served basis.Although every effort will be made to accommodate late or on-site registrations, there is no guarantee that KiddieCorp can accept children unlessthey are pre-registered. Post-convention Thursday and Friday service hours may be cancelled if undersubscribed at the registration deadline.Please note that child care registration is handled by KiddieCorp and is a separate registration process from the convention registration.Minimum and maximum enrollment requirements apply; we encourage you to sign up early. Register online or download a registration form (.pdf)at www.kiddiecorp.com/aapgkids.htmPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 89

Convention Registration Form Page 1STEP ONE: CONTACT INFORMATIONAAPG Member NumberFirst/ForenameCompany/UniversityCompany AddressLast/SurnameCity State Zip/Postal CodeCountryDay TelephoneE-mailCountry of Residenceq I certify that the above information is true and correctSTEP TWO: SELECT REGISTRATION TYPETitleMobile TelephoneFaxCountry of CitizenshipRegistration Type On or before 25 March On or before 29 April After 29 AprilAAPG Member and Associated Member* US $495 US $595 US $695AAPG Emeritus Member** US $248 US $348 US $448Join and Save (must select and pay formembership on page 2 of reg form)US $495 +dues US $595 +dues US $695 +duesNonmember US $595 US $695 US $795Student and Associated Student Member* US $55 US $55 US $75Student Nonmember US $70 US $70 US $90One-day Member and Associated Member*( o Monday o Tuesday o Wednesday)One-day Nonmember( o Monday o Tuesday o Wednesday)One-day Exhibition Only( o Sunday o Monday o Tuesday o Wednesday)Field Trip/Short Course Registration Only(not attending the convention)GuestName of guest:Guest of an AAPG Emeritus MemberName of guest:US $325 US $325 US $325US $375 US $375 US $375US $100 US $100 US $100US $30 US $30 US $30US $85 US $85 US $85US $43 US $43 US $43*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 MathematicalGeology), NABGG (National Association of Black Geologists & Geophysicists), PAPG (Pittsburgh Association of Petroleum Geologists), PGS (Pittsburgh Geological Society), SEPM(Society for Sedimentary Geology), SIPES (Society of Independent Earth Scientists), 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 65 years old before you qualify. Contact AAPG Member Services at +1 918 560 2643 to verify Emeritus status.Total amount due for registration $STEP THREE: PRODUCTS FROM PAGE 2 (Please include page two when mailing or faxing your registration form).Total amount due for products $STEP FOUR: TOTAL PAYMENT AND WAIVER/RELEASETotal amount due for registration and products $q Check (Number: ________ ) q American Express q MasterCard q Visa q Diners Club q Discover q *Wire TransferCredit Card NumberName on Card (Please Print)Full payment is due with registration form. Please make checks payable to: AAPG 2013 ACEExpiration DateSignature*Contact: convene@aapg.org for wire transfer instructionsBy registering for the AAPG 2013 Annual Convention & Exhibition, I release and agree to indemnify American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), Pittsburgh Association of Petroleum Geologists (PAPG) and PitsburghGeological Society (PSG) 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 Convention & Exhibition except that eachof AAPG, PAPG and PSG 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.Four ways to registerOnline: www.AAPG.org/ACEFax: +1 781 821 6720Mail: AAPG Registration Centerc/o The Pulse Network437 Turnpike StreetCanton, MA 02021-1411Phone: +1 781 821 6732(Mon – Fri; 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST)Use one form for each registrant. All authors,speakers, chairs, co-chairs and session chairsmust register and pay the appropriate fee.Cancellations received by 18 April 2013 will berefunded less a $50 processing fee. No refundswill be issued after 18 April.Please fill out the followingquestionnaire:Are you a member of any of the following?Check all that applyo AAPG o AASP o AWG o CPC o GSLo GSA o IAMG o NABGG o PAPG o PGSo SEG o SEPM o SIPES o SPE o SPWLAo TSOPI belong to the following AAPG Divisions:o DEG o DPA o EMDI am a(n): Check all that applyo AAPG Section President o AAPG Section Officero AAPG Region President o AAPG Region Officero Affiliated Society Presidento DEG President o DEG Officero DPA President o DPA Officero EMD President o EMD OfficerI am a: Check all that applyo Speaker o Poster Presenter o Session Chairo Field Trip Leader o Short Course InstructorWhich best describes your occupation?o Academic o Engineer o Geologisto Geophysicist o Landmano Other ____________________________Which best describes your position?o CEO/President o Vice Presidento Manager o Staff Employeeo Independent Consultant o Professoro Student o Retiredo Other _____________________________Gender:o Male o FemaleAge:o 24 and under o 25-29 o 30-39o 40-49 o 50-59 o 60-69 o 70+Special Needs:o Wheelchair Rentalo Wheelchair Accessibleo Vegetariano Other Dietary Needs___________________Other:o I need a letter for visa purposeso I want to be a judgeo I want to be a student volunteero Withhold my name from exhibitor mailing listso Please send Meet & Greet informationWhat prompted you to register for ACE:o Technical Program & Registration Announcemento E-mail o Twitter o Facebook o Linkedino Website o Explorer article o Exhibitoro Other:______________________________________What type of smart phone do you use:o iPhone o Android o Blackberryo Windows Phone o Palm90 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

Convention Registration Form Page 2AAPG Member Number First/Forename Last/SurnameSHORT COURSES (No refunds after 9 April 2013)P=Professional, S=Student, F=Faculty Advisor, G=Graduate StudentPre-Convention Short CoursesFee # Tix Total1 Basic Tools for Shale Exploration (AAPG Member) $795 after 19 April $695 ____ $_________1 Basic Tools for Shale Exploration (Nonmember) $995 after 19 April $895 ____ $_________1 Basic Tools for Shale Exploration (AAPG Student Member) $115 ____ $_________2 Black Belt Ethics (DPA Member) $80 ____ $_________2 Black Belt Ethics (Nonmember) $95 ____ $_________2 Black Belt Ethics (S) $45 ____ $_________3 Quality Control for Subsurface Maps (DPA Member) $165 ____ $_________3 Quality Control for Subsurface Maps (Nonmember) $205 ____ $_________3 Quality Control for Subsurface Maps (S) $100 ____ $_________4 Hydraulic Fracturing of Shale Reservoirs (P) $200 ____ $_________4 Hydraulic Fracturing of Shale Reservoirs (S) $100 ____ $_________5 Sequence Stratigraphy Analysis of Shales…(P) $225 ____ $_________5 Sequence Stratigraphy Analysis of Shales…(S) $50 ____ $_________6 Integrating Data Obtained on Source…(AAPG Member) $1095 after 19 April $995 ____ $_________6 Integrating Data Obtained on Source…(Nonmember) $1295 after 19 April $1195 ____ $_________6 Integrating Data Obtained on…(AAPG Student Member) $115 ____ $_________7 Sequence Stratigraphy for Graduate Students (P) $300 ____ $_________7 Sequence Stratigraphy for Graduate Students (G) $50 ____ $_________8 Faults in the Northern Appalachian…(AAPG Member) $795 after 19 April $695 ____ $_________8 Faults in the Northern Appalachian…(Nonmember) $995 after 19 April $895 ____ $_________8 Faults in the Northern Appalachian…(AAPG Student Member) $115 ____ $_________9 Black Shale Core Workshop (P) $250 ____ $_________9 Black Shale Core Workshop (S) $125 ____ $_________10 The Three P’s of Geosteering: Principles, Practice and Pitfalls (P) $200 ____ $_________10 The Three P’s of Geosteering: Principles, Practice and Pitfalls (S) $100 ____ $_________11 Seismic Geomorphology and Seismic Stratigraphy… (P) $200 ____ $_________11 Seismic Geomorphology and Seismic Stratigraphy… (S) $50 ____ $_________12 Analogs for Carbonate Deposition in Early Rift Settings (P) $200 ____ $_________12 Analogs for Carbonate Deposition in Early Rift Settings (S) $50 ____ $_________Post-Convention Short CorsesFee # Tix Total13 Course Application of Organic…(AAPG Member) $795 after 19 April $695 ____ $_________13 Course Application of Organic…(Nonmember) $995 after 19 April $895 ____ $_________13 Course Application of Organic…(AAPG Student Member) $115 ____ $_________14 Unconventional Workforce Assets — Developing New Leaders…(P) $150 ____ $_________14 Unconventional Workforce Assets — Developing New Leaders…(S) $50 ____ $_________15 Hands-On Groundwater Flow Modeling with AnAqSim (P) $650 ____ $_________15 Hands-On Groundwater Flow Modeling with AnAqSim (S) $325 ____ $_________16 To register for Short Course 16 contact SEG at ce@seg.orgSHORT COURSE TOTALFIELD TRIPS (No refunds after 9 April 2013)$_________P=Professional, S=Student, F=Faculty Advisor, G=Graduate StudentPre-Convention Field TripsFee # Tix Total1 Organic-Rich Shales of New York: Core Workshop and Field Trip (P) $575 ____ $_________1 Organic-Rich Shales of New York: Core Workshop and Field Trip (S) $288 ____ $_________2 Appalachian Basin Structure: Rafting Trip through the Smoke… (P) $525 ____ $_________2 Appalachian Basin Structure: Rafting Trip through the Smoke… (S) $263 ____ $_________3 Devonian Gas Shales of the Appalachian Basin (P) $1550 ____ $_________3 Devonian Gas Shales of the Appalachian Basin (P) $775 ____ $_________4 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology of the “Other” Shales… (P) $300 ____ $_________4 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology of the “Other” Shales… (S) $150 ____ $_________5 Hills, Dales and Oil Trails (P) $200 ____ $_________5 Hills, Dales and Oil Trails (P) $100 ____ $_________Post-Convention Field TripsFee # Tix Total6 Rifts, Diabase and the Topographic “Fishhook”…(P) $325 ____ $_________6 Rifts, Diabase and the Topographic “Fishhook”…(S) $163 ____ $_________7 Stratigraphy and Depositional Setting of…(P) Double Occupancy $525 ____ $_________7 Stratigraphy and Depositional Setting of…(P) Single Occupancy $645 ____ $_________7 Stratigraphy and Depositional Setting of…(S) Double Occupancy $263 ____ $_________7 Stratigraphy and Depositional Setting of…(S) Single Occupancy $323 ____ $_________8 Stratigraphy and Depositional Environments of Middle to Late…(G/F) $50 ____ $_________9 Stratigraphy, Stratal Packaging, and Sedimentology of Devonian…(P) $600 ____ $_________9 Stratigraphy, Stratal Packaging, and Sedimentology of Devonian…(S) $300 ____ $_________10 Sequence-Stratigraphy and Paleoenvironments of the Upper… (P) $560 ____ $_________10 Sequence-Stratigraphy and Paleoenvironments of the Upper… (S) $280 ____ $_________11 Sequence Stratigraphy, Reservoir Architecture of a Coal-Bearing… (P) $800 ____ $_________11 Sequence Stratigraphy, Reservoir Architecture of a Coal-Bearing… (S) $400 ____ $_________12 Range Resources Marcellus Shale Operations in Washington… (P) $100 ____ $_________12 Range Resources Marcellus Shale Operations in Washington… (S) $50 ____ $_________13 Coal Mine Drainage Discharges and Treatment Systems in… (P) $150 ____ $_________13 Coal Mine Drainage Discharges and Treatment Systems in… (S) $75 ____ $_________14 The Marcellus Shale in South-Central Pennsylvania… (P) $350 ____ $_________14 The Marcellus Shale in South-Central Pennsylvania… (S) $175 ____ $_________15 Facies of the Great American Carbonate Bank in the Central… (P) $700 ____ $_________15 Facies of the Great American Carbonate Bank in the Central… (S) $350 ____ $_________FIELD TRIP TOTALMEMBERSHIP (New membership only)$_________Becoming an Associate Member of AAPG enables you to register at the member rate, See page 92 fordetails and application.Fee # TotalAssociate Member (with a North American mailing address) $53 ____ $_________Associate Member (with an International mailing address) $73 ____ $_________MEMBERSHIP TOTAL$_________EVENTS & ACTIVITIESLuncheonsFee # Tix TotalAll-Convention Luncheon (Monday, 20 May) $50 ____ $_________DPA/AWG Luncheon (Tuesday, 21 May) $50 ____ $_________SEPM Business Meeting/Luncheon (Tuesday, 21 May) $50 ____ $_________DEG Luncheon (Wednesday, 22 May) $50 ____ $_________EMD Luncheon (Wednesday, 22 May) $50 ____ $_________Career SeminarFee # Tix TotalStudent Career Seminar (Monday, 20 May) $10 ____ $_________Guest ToursFee # Tix TotalFallingwater in the Laurel Highlands (Monday, 20 May) $100 ____ $_________Gateway Clipper River Cruise (Monday, 20 May) $81 ____ $_________Just Ducky Tour with Duquesne Incline (Tuesday, 21 May) $80 ____ $_________Frick Museum and Phipps Conservatory (Tuesday, 21 May) $88 ____ $_________Social ActivityFee # Tix TotalTake Me Out to the Ballgame! (Tuesday, 21 May) $18 ____ $_________EVENTS & ACTIVITIES TOTAL$_________GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT DUE FROM ALL SECTIONS$_________Be sure to send this page along with page 1 of the registration form when mailing or faxing your registration form if products are selected.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 91

JOIN AAPG NOWAND SAVEON YOUR REGISTRATIONOnward and UpwardJoining the American Association of Petroleum Geologists is a great way ofactively participating in the geology community. Since its founding in 1917,the American Association of Petroleum Geologists has been a pillar of theworldwide scientific community. The original purpose of AAPG — to fosterscientific research, advance the science of geology, promote technology andinspire high professional conduct — still guides the Association today.Currently the world’s largest professional geological society with more than38,000 members, AAPG provides publications, conferences and educationalopportunities to geoscientists and disseminates the most current geologicalinformation available to the general public.• many types of education forums from schools to videotapes to DVDs• services of the AAPG Foundation Energy Resources Library• AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid Program• registration savings on conferences and exhibitions• AAPG GeoCare Benefits Insurance Program• AAPG Career Center and Membership RegistryMembership ClassificationsMemberApplicants for Member must have a bachelor’s degree in the geologicalsciences and a minimum of one year experience in the professional practiceor teaching of geology.AAPG, an international geological organization, has members in more than125 countries around the world. Included among its members are geologists,geophysicists, CEOs, managers, consultants, students and academicians.Benefits of AAPG MembershipMembers of AAPG are eligible for a variety of benefits. In addition to discountson publications, meetings and courses, each member is eligible for:• group insurance programs, including life and disability insurance• monthly receipt of the AAPG Bulletin and the AAPG Explorer• online access to the AAPG Bulletin archive, AAPG Explorer and currentabstracts from meetings and lecture tours• discounts on books and other publicationsAssociateAny person not qualified for any other class of membership who is a graduateof a college of acceptable standards whose employment is associated withgeology may apply for election as an Associate. The Executive Committeemay waive degree requirements — if in its judgment an applicant hasadequate professional experience and has attained professional standing.StudentThose students majoring in geology or a related field at a college ofacceptable academic standards are eligible to become student members.IT’S EASY TO JOIN AND SAVE!Non-members registering for the AAPG 2013 Annual Convention & Exhibition receive the discounted rate by paying the AAPG Associate dues at the timeof registration. For fastest service, go to at www.AAPG.org/ACE and click “Register Now,” and select “Join and Save.” You may also use the applicationform on the opposite page and mail your completed registration form along with your Associate form to AAPG Headquarters at the address listed below.Convention registration forms are downloadable at www.aapg.org/ice.For more information on AAPG membership, please contact:AAPG Member Services DepartmentP.O. Box 979 • Tulsa, OK 74101-0979 • USATel: +1 918 560 2643 • +1 800 364 2274 (U.S. and Canada only)Fax: +1 918 560 2694 • E-mail: jdorman@aapg.org92 AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition

AAPG ASSOCIATE APPLICATIONPlease print legibly and complete all information.NAMECOMPANY/SCHOOLADDRESSCITY STATE ZIP/POSTAL CODECOUNTRYE-MAIL TELEPHONE FAXDATE OF BIRTH (MONTH/DAY/YEAR) CITIZENSHIP q MALE q FEMALEEDUCATIONI HAVE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING DEGREE(S): q B.S. q M.S. q Ph.D. q OTHER (specify):MY MAJOR WAS: q GEOLOGY q GEOPHYSICS q ENGINEERING q OTHER:SCHOOL LOCATION GRADUATION DATE (MONTH/YEAR)EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE (STUDENTS)q GRADUATE q UNDERGRADUATE q OTHER (specify):EXPERIENCEMY PRESENT EMPLOYMENT IS WITHIN EXPLORATION, RESEARCH OR TEACHING OF: q GEOLOGY q GEOPHYSICS q P ETROLEUM E NGINEERINGq OTHER (specify):MY EXPERIENCE LEVEL: q LESS THAN ONE YEAR q 1-3 YEARS q 4-6 YEARS q 7-10 YEARS q MORE THAN 10 YEARSIf requested, I will submit a complete résumé or CV and documentation of my training. I understand membership is subject to review and I agreethat AAPG’s constitution, including bylaws and code of ethics, shall be the sole measure of my rights. (initials: )SIGNATUREDATEAAPG USE ONLYNO. RECEIVED APPROVED BY NOTIFIEDAAPG Member Services DepartmentP.O. Box 979 • Tulsa, OK 74101-0979 • USATel: +1 918 560 2643 • +1 800 364 2274 (U.S. and Canada only)Fax: +1 918 560 2694 • E-mail: jdorman@aapg.orgPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19-22 May 2013 3

WWW.AAPG.ORG/ACEREGISTRATION 88ACCOMMODATIONS 86TECHNICAL PROGRAM 40EXHIBITION HALL 13SHORT COURSES 16FIELD TRIPS 26REGISTRATION OPEN 4 FEBRUARYSCORE BIG AT ACE 2013