Session: Petroleum/Energy Pool (2013 GSA Annual Meeting in Denver: 125th Anniversary of GSA (27-30 October 2013))

QUANTIFICATION AND INTERPRETATION OF MULTIPLE GENERATIONS OF QUARTZ CEMENTS: IMPROVING RESERVOIR QUALITY PREDICTIONS IN CLASTIC RESERVOIRS
Abstract ID#: 223023

MCLIN, Kristie S., MORANTES, Julymar M., and CSOMA, Anita E., Reservoir Quality Prediction, ConocoPhillips Company, 600 North Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX 77079, kristie.s.mclin@conocophillips.com

FROM QUALITATIVE OBSERVATIONS TO QUANTITATIVE DATA SETS: NEW QUANTITATIVE PORE-TO-LOG UPSCALING TECHNIQUES FOR RESERVOIR QUALITY PREDICTION
Abstract ID#: 232496

CSOMA, Anita E.¹, EL-SOBKY, Hesham F.¹, LIU, Faye¹, PHELPS, Ryan M.¹, SCHEFFER, Aimee¹, MCLIN, Kristie S.¹, and KO, Tingwei (Lucy)², (1) Geosciences & Reservoir Engineering Technology, ConocoPhillips, 600 North Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX 77079, anita.e.csoma@conocophillips.com, (2) Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758

STRUCTURAL CONTROLS OF THE MACFARLANE GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEVADA: A PROGRESS REPORT
Abstract ID#: 226525

KRAUSHAAR, Sabina M., Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, MS 172, Reno, NV 89557, smkraushaar@gmail.com and CASHMAN, Patricia H., Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering, University of Nevada, MS 172, Reno, NV 89557

TRACE ELEMENT GEOCHEMISTRY OF SOUTH AFRICAN OILS AND CONDENSATES
Abstract ID#: 220055

AKINLUA, Akinsehinwa, Fossil Fuels and Envirionmental Geochemistry Group, Department of Chemistry, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 220005 Nigeria, geochemresearch@yahoo.com

THE GULF OF MEXICO ORIGIN, ITS SEDIMENTARY BASINS AND TYPE AND ABUNDANCE OF HYDROCARBONS DEPOSITS, WERE MAINLY THE PRODUCT OF A HOT SPOT EVOLUTION, SINCE EARLY MIDDLE JURASSIC TIME
Abstract ID#: 220676

RUEDA-GAXIOLA, Jaime, Ciencias de la Tierra, Escuela Superior de Ingeniería y Arquitectura IPN, Calzada Ticomán # 600, Col. San José Ticomán, Del. Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City 07330 Mexico, jaime_rueda@cablevision.net.mx

DOMINANT CONTROLS ON DEPOSITION OF ORGANIC-RICH INTERVALS IN MARCELLUS SHALE: GEOCHEMICAL, ISOTOPIC AND PETROGRAPHIC EVIDENCES
Abstract ID#: 222721

CHEN, Ruiqian, Department of Geology and Geography, West Virginia University, 330 Brooks Hall, 98 Beechurst Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505, richen@mix.wvu.edu, SHARMA, Shikha, Department of Geology & Geography, West Virginia University, 330 Brooks Hall, National Energy Technology Laboratory-Regional University Alliance, Morgantown, WV 26506, and CARR, Timothy, Department of Geology & Geography, West Virginia University, 330 Brooks Hall, Morgantown, WV 26506

DEVELOPMENT OF UPPER JURASSIC MICROBOLITE BUILDUPS IN THE LITTLE CEDAR CREEK AND BROOKLYN FIELDS AND POSSIBLE EMBAYMENT WIDE MICROBOLITE BUILDUPS IN SOUTHWEST ALABAMA
Abstract ID#: 226727

DAY, Kyle L. and PARCELL, William C., Department of Geology, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount Ave, Campus Box 27, Wichita, KS 67260, kylel.day@gmail.com

THE UPPER CRETACEOUS TURNER SANDSTONE AS AN EMERGING OIL AND GAS PLAY, EASTERN POWDER RIVER BASIN, WYOMING
Abstract ID#: 226954

LEMASTER, Julia, Goolsby, Finley, and Associates, Casper, WY 82604 and BINGLE-DAVIS, Marron, Sunshine Valley Petroleum Corporation, Casper, WY 82605, mbingledavis@yahoo.com

BIODEGRADATION OF LOUISIANA WILCOX GROUP CRUDE OILS: EVIDENCE FOR INCREASED MICROBIAL METHANOGENESIS?
Abstract ID#: 228462

SHELTON, Jenna L., Eastern Energy Resources Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA 20192, jlshelton@usgs.gov, WARWICK, Peter D., U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr, MS 956, Reston, VA 20192, MCINTOSH, Jennifer C., Department of Hydrology and Water Resources, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, and MCCRAY, John E., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401

ILLITE SURFACE CHEMISTRY AND SHALE OIL RESERVOIRS
Abstract ID#: 228871

BIHL, Jeremiah I., Environmental Engineering, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM 87801, jbihl@nmt.edu and BRADY, Patrick V., Sandia National Laboratories, P.O. Box 5800, Albuquerque, NM 87185

CHARACTERIZATION OF BRITTLE STRUCTURES IN BASALTS OF THE WESTERN SNAKE RIVER PLAIN, IDAHO: IMPLICATIONS FOR FRACTURE CONNECTIVITY IN A POTENTIAL GEOTHERMAL RESERVOIR
Abstract ID#: 230219

KESSLER, James A., Dept of Geology, Utah State University, 4505 OLD MAIN HILL, Logan, UT 84322, james.kessler@aggiemail.usu.edu, EVANS, James P., Dept. of Geology, Utah State University, 4505 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-4505, SHERVAIS, John, Geology Department, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322-4505, and SCHMITT, Douglas R., Physics, University of Alberta, CCIS 4-183, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1, Canada

POTENTIAL SEAL BYPASS FEATURES PRODUCED BY DEFORMATION-BAND FAULT TO OPENING-MODE FRACTURE TRANSITION AT THE RESERVOIR-CAPROCK INTERFACE
Abstract ID#: 231140

RADUHA, Stefan¹, BUTLER, David¹, MOZLEY, Peter S.¹, PERSON, Mark¹, EVANS, James P.², FLORES, Santiago², HEATH, Jason³, and DEWERS, Thomas³, (1) Department of Earth and Environmental Science, New Mexico Tech, 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, NM 87801, mozley@nmt.edu, (2) Department of Geology, Utah State University, 4505 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-4505, (3) Sandia National Laboratories, PO Box 5800, Albuquerque, NM 87185-0750

THE DERDERE AND KARABA FORMATIONS OF LATE CRETACEOUS MARDIN GROUP,CEMBERLITAS OIL FIELD, SOUTHEASTERN TURKEY: DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENTS AND SEQUENCE STRATIGRAPHY
Abstract ID#: 231288

MULAYIM, Oguz, Geological Sciences, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, oguzzmlym@gmail.com, PASHIN, Jack C., Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State University, 105 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078, and ÇEMEN, Ibrahim, Department of Geological Sciences, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

HYDROCARBON CHARGE AND ACCUMULATION MECHANISMS IN THE DEEPLY BURIED TIGHT RESERVOIRS IN THE KUCHE DEPRESSION,WEST CHINA
Abstract ID#: 232348

ZHAO, Mengjun, LIU, Keyu, FANG, Shihu, LIU, Shaobo, ZHUO, Qinggong, LU, Xuesong, and FAN, Junjia, Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, PetroChina, Box 910, Xueyuan Road, Haidian ditrict, Beijing, China, Beijing, 100083, China, zmj@petrochina.com.cn

3-D SUBSURFACE VISUALIZATION OF THE LOWER MISSISSIPPIAN AND DEVONIAN PRODUCTION IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY: A JOINT ARCGIS® AND PETRA® SOFTWARE STUDY
Abstract ID#: 233064

REEDER, Andrew D. and MAY, Michael T., Geography and Geology, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101, andrew.reeder@topper.wku.edu

PHYSICAL PROPERTY ANALYSIS OF EAGLE FORD SHALE:A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
Abstract ID#: 234007

GUTIERREZ, Mario Andres, Ohio State School of Earth Science, Building 054, 125 S Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, Gutierrez101@osu.edu