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1 The Newsletter of the Ohio Geological Society February 2007 An Affiliate (1963) of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Officers President Don Jennings Elite Seismic Processing, Inc Tamarack Rd. Newark, OH (740) Vice President Alison Nutter Elite Seismic Processing, Inc Tamarack Rd. Newark, OH (740) Secretary Amy Lang Forman Energy, Ltd. P.O. Box Columbus, OH (614) Treasurer John Miller Enervest Operating, LLC 4770 Indianola Avenue Columbus, OH (614) Dear Society Members, Our next meeting will be held at The Midwest Hotel & Conference Center, Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, February 15 th. Dan Bendig will present Gravity and Magnetic Interpretation in Eastern Ohio Primer and Application. We hope to see you there! Welcome New Members!!! Wendy Bohon The Ohio State University Columbus, OH Steven Goldsmith The Ohio State University Columbus, OH Brian Kiel The Ohio State University Columbus, OH Ben Kirby The Ohio State University Columbus, OH Bradley Walls The Ohio State University Columbus, OH

2 OGS MEETING Thursday, February 15 th Lunch at 11:30, talk at 12:30 pm. Please RSVP for lunch to Alison Nutter at or Midwest Hotel & Conference Center 4900 Sinclair Road Columbus, OH Gravity and Magnetic Interpretation in Eastern Ohio Primer and Application Dan Bendig, Ginger Oil Company Gravity and magnetic data is readily available in the Appalachian Basin for nearly the cost of reproduction. This data can be processed to reveal regional trends and to highlight structural features of exploration significance. A brief discussion of potential field data reduction will be presented. This will be followed by examples from eastern Ohio of gravity and magnetic interpretations. Basic conclusions are that gravity can see major features but has a limited capacity to predict detail with confidence. Magnetics are very good in mapping basement features and faulting. However, these basement features are sourced from magnetic basement and may or may not extend into the sedimentary section.

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5 The National Research Center for Coal and Energy (NRCCE) and The Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America (RPSEA) invite you to attend a special forum Unconventional Plays & Research Needs for Appalachian Basin Small Producers Thursday, February 15 th, in the NRCCE Building, Morgantown, WV West Virginia University and the National Research Center for Coal and Energy will host the latest in a continuing series of RPSEA member forums on Thursday, February 15 th, at the NRCCE building on WVU s Evansdale campus. RPSEA s purpose in hosting these forums is to facilitate dialogue on regional issues and pressing challenges in the industry, and to create an environment for RPSEA members to network with each other and with others in the oil and gas industry. To this end, you are invited to attend and participate. The morning session will be devoted to an overview of RPSEA and the various components of the new oil & gas research and development programs that RPSEA will fund and manage. The afternoon session will offer a variety of technical presentations on unconventional plays in the Appalachian basin. Throughout the day, input from all attendees will be encouraged to identify technical needs and research topics that will benefit Appalachian basin producers. The program is attached to this invitation, along with a list of hotels in the immediate area, and maps to guide you to the meeting location. set up the meeting room. To register, please fill out the form below and fax it to Mark Hoffman at , or mail it to Mark at NRCCE, PO Box 6064, Morgantown, WV The deadline for receipt of all registration forms in close of business on Tuesday, February 13 th. Form Pre-registration NAME: COMPANY: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: PHONE: FAX: There will be no registration fee, but preregistration is required so that we can plan for breaks and lunch, which will be provided, and to

6 Lodging closest to NRCCE Euro-Suites 501 Chestnut Ridge Road Morgantown, WV or SUITES Quality Inn 1400 Saratoga Ave. Morgantown, WV or Hampton Inn 1053 Van Voorhis Rd. Morgantown, WV or HAMPTON Residence Inn by Marriott 1046 Willowdale Road Morgantown, WV Directions to NRCCE From the East: Take I-68 to I-79, then go North to Exit 155 (West Virginia University exit). From the North: (Pittsburgh) or South (Charleston) follow I-79 to Exit 155 (West Virginia University exit). Proceed toward WVU/Morgantown and US 19 South. (Bear right past Sheetz gas station/quick store onto US 19 South). Cross the Edith Barrill Bridge (also known as the Star City Bridge) and continue straight at the light. (CVS Pharmacy, Golden Corral will be on the right.) Move to the left lane. Go straight through the next light, staying in the left lane, and still following 19 South. The WVU Coliseum will be on your right. Turn left at the next light onto Evansdale Drive to enter the Evansdale Campus. When you turn onto Evansdale Drive, you will see the white Creative Arts Building on your left. Continue following Evansdale Drive for one-quarter mile and look for the NRCCE building on your left, the third of three buildings with dark glass and red architectural accents. (There is a blue sign by the entrance doors that reads "National Research Center for Coal & Energy.")

7 Co-Hosted NRCCE-RPSEA Forum Unconventional Plays & Research Needs for Appalachian Basin Small Producers NRCCE Building, WVU, Morgantown, WV February 15, 2007 Schedule 09:00-09:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 09:30-10:00 Overview of the RPSEA Program - Michael Ming, Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America 10:00-10:30 NETL s Role in the new R&D Arena - Brad Tomer, National Energy Technology Laboratory 10:30-11:00 Coffee break 11:00-11:30 Overview of the Small Producer Program - Robert Lee, New Mexico Tech 11:30-12:00 Overview of the On-Shore Unconventional Program - Robert Siegfried, Gas Technology Institute 12:00-01:00 Lunch 01:00-01:30 Developing an Efficient Data Delivery System for Tight Gas Plays - Mary Behling, West Virginia Geological Survey 01:30-02:00 Carboniferous Coal Bed Gas Total Petroleum System, Appalachian Basin - Robert Milici, US Geological Survey 02:00-02:30 CO2 Sequestration and Enhanced CBM Production - Richard Winschel, Consol Energy 02:30-03:00 Coffee Break 03:00-03:30 Needs of Small Producers in Developing Unconventional Resources - Shahab Mohaghegh, West Virginia University 03:30-04:00 Emerging Shale Plays in the Appalachian Basin - Bill Zagorski, Great Lakes Partners, LLC 04:00-04:30 Summary of Research Needs Identified in Q&A Sessions

8 AGS More details can be found at Basic Open Hole Log Interpretation Seminar Presented by Weatherford International, Inc., Wireline Division (formerly Allegheny Wireline Services) Co Sponsored by the Appalachian Geological Society and PTTC February 26-27, 2007 The Summit Conference Center, Charleston, WV 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Overview This 2-day introductory level course concentrates on the essential background knowledge and theory that a new engineer/geologist/geoscientist must possess in order to effectively analyze and interpret OH data. The course provides classroom instruction in basic OH sensor theory, application, and interpretation, and quality control. A base level of petroleum geology is helpful in understanding the materials. The agenda will includes basic tool theory and log reading per tool and ending with Log interpretation focusing mostly on Sw, Sh, Vshale, and porosity calculations Sensors to be cover include gamma ray, photo density, compensated neutron, dual Induction, dual laterolog, micro laterolog, sonic, audio/temperature and micro imager (time permitting). Schedule Sign-in and workshop material distribution will begin at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, February 26, The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. each day. Cost & Registration Information The fee for the workshop is $ which includes the workshop material and all breaks. * Please make checks payable to AGS and return with this registration form to: Virginia Hebert, Appalachian Geological Society; P.O. Box 6070; Charleston, WV Registration will be limited to the first 50 paid registrants. Hotel Information: Registrants will be responsible for making their own reservations at the Comfort Suites. See info, next page. Registration Form NAME: COMPANY: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: PHONE: FAX:

9 Directions to the Summit Conference Center & Room Information for the Comfort Suites Summit Conference Center 129 Summer Street Charleston, WV There are excellent directions on the Summit website, as well as a map indicating parking. Hotel a block of rooms have been reserved at the Comfort Suites in Kanawha City. When calling to book your room, refer to the AGS to get the $79 rate. Comfort Suites 107 Alex Lane Charleston, WV The rate expires on February 16 th, so book your room now! For more information or assistance, contact: Virginia Hebert AGS Secretary vhebert@chkenergy.com

10 PAPG More details can be found at Basic Open Hole Log Interpretation Seminar Presented by Weatherford International, Inc., Wireline Division (formerly Allegheny Wireline Services) Co-hosted PAPG/PTTC Workshop March 1-2, 2007 Embassy Suites - Pittsburgh 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Overview This 2-day introductory level course concentrates on the essential background knowledge and theory that a new engineer/geologist/geoscientist must possess in order to effectively analyze and interpret OH data. The course provides classroom instruction in basic OH sensor theory, application, and interpretation, and quality control. A base level of petroleum geology is helpful in understanding the materials. The agenda will includes basic tool theory and log reading per tool and ending with Log interpretation focusing mostly on Sw, Sh, Vshale, and porosity calculations Sensors to be cover include gamma ray, photo density, compensated neutron, dual Induction, dual laterolog, micro laterolog, sonic, audio/temperature and micro imager (time permitting). Schedule Sign-in and workshop material distribution will begin at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. each day. Cost & Registration Information The fee for the workshop is $ which includes the workshop material and all breaks. * Please make checks payable to PAPG and return with this registration form to: Barbara A. Purks, Schlumberger, 1310 Commerce Drive, Park Ridge 1, Pittsburgh, PA Registration will be limited to the first 50 paid registrants. Hotel Information: Registrants will be responsible for making their own reservations at the Embassy Suites. See map, next page. Registration Form NAME: COMPANY: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: PHONE: FAX:

11 Directions & Room Information to Embassy Suites FROM THE PITTSBURGH INT'L AIRPORT -- Exiting the Airport stay in the LEFT lanes and follow the signs for Rte. 60 South towards Pittsburgh. Follow Route 60 South for about four miles to Exit #3, ( 60 Business / Moon Twp.) Follow Route 60 Business for two miles to the Thorn Run Rd exit. Stay in the RIGHT lane off of the exit and continue STRAIGHT through the stop sign. The hotel is straight ahead. FROM LAKE ERIE AND POINTS NORTH -- Follow I-79 South to Exit #66, (Sewickley / Emsworth). Follow Rte. 65 North to the 3rd traffic light, and turn LEFT across the Sewickley Bridge. Across the bridge turn LEFT onto Rte. 51 South. Follow to the 2nd traffic light and turn RIGHT onto Thorn Run Rd. Follow STRAIGHT through one traffic light and then two stop signs. We are STRAIGHT ahead through the second stop sign. FROM WEST VIRGINIA AND POINTS SOUTH -- Follow I-79 North to Exit #59B, (Rte. 22/30 West and Airport). Follow 22/30 West for approximately six miles to Exit #3, (60 Business / Moon Twp.). Follow 60 Business for two miles to the Thorn Run Rd exit, (no #). Stay in the RIGHT lane off of exit and go STRAIGHT through the stop sign. We are straight ahead. FROM OHIO AND POINTS WEST -- Follow the turnpike to Exit 10 ( 60 Toll South, Pittsburgh Airport ). Follow Rte. 60 South to Exit #8, ( 60 Business / Moon Twp.). Follow Business 60 through three traffic lights. STRAIGHT through the third light on the RIGHT is the Thorn Run Rd exit. Off of the exit turn LEFT and at the next stop sign turn RIGHT. We are straight ahead. Rooms have been blocked off at the Embassy Suites for both the night before and the night in-between at a rate of $104/night. The block will be under PTTC. Their contact number is Further information can be found at

12 CALENDAR Information available for OGS meetings at: or contact Alison Nutter at February 15 February 15 February 20 February March 1-2 March 21 March April 1-4 April 19 OGS Meeting Gravity and Magnetic Interpretation in Eastern Ohio Primer and Application Dan Bendig, Ginger Oil Company, Midwest Hotel & Conference Center, Columbus, OH. RPSEA Forum Unconventional Plays & Research Needs for Appalachian Basin Small Producers, NRCCE Building, Morgantown, WV. OOGA Legislative Reception, Ohio Statehouse Atrium, Columbus, OH. or AGS/PTTC Workshop Basic Open Hole Log Interpretation Seminar, The Summit Conference Center, Charleston, WV. PAPG/PTTC Workshop Basic Open Hole Log Interpretation Seminar, The Embassy Suites, Pittsburgh, PA. OGS Meeting An Introduction to the New On-line Oil-and-Gas-Well Maps and Information, ODNR, Division of Geological Survey, Easton Hilton, Columbus, OH. OOGA 2007 Annual Winter Meeting, Easton Hilton, Columbus, OH. or AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach, CA. or , ext OGS Meeting, Midwest Hotel & Conference Center, Columbus, OH. Check the OGS website at or the PTTC website at for other meetings and events. Ohio Geological Society P.O. Box Columbus, OH

13 Ohio Geological Society Publications The in-print publications of the Ohio Geological Society may be purchased from the Ohio Division of Geological Survey. Members of the Society receive a discount; the member price is in parentheses (M:). For more information on the Society, write the Ohio Geological Society, P.O. Box 14304, Columbus, OH OGS 1. Guidebook to the Middle Devonian rocks of north-central Ohio, by A. Janssens. 30 p., $2.50. (M: $2.00). OGS 2. Geology of Silurian rocks, northwestern Ohio, by C. F. Kahle and J. C. Floyd. Guidebook for First Annual Meeting, Eastern Section, American Association of Petroleum Geologists. 91 p., Out of print. OGS 3. Seminar on industrial self-help programs for natural gas supplies, edited by Arie Janssens. 55 p., 15 figs., 1 table, $3.50 (M: $3.00). OGS 4. Clinton sandstone papers presented at the Ohio Oil and Gas Association Winter Meetings 1961 to 1978 (abridged reprint of 1980 volume). 228 p., $25.00 (M: $20.00). OGS 5. The new Clinton collection--1985, edited by Jack Gray, Andy Maslowski, Warren McCullough, and W. E. Shafer (2nd printing). This edition includes a transcript of "Deeper Clinton-Medina drilling in southeastern Ohio" from a March 1986 Ohio Geological Society meeting. 257 p., $25.00 (M: $20.00). OGS 6. Principles of seismic exploration. A collection of papers from a seminar presented at the 1987 AAPG Eastern Section meeting Out of print. OGS 7. Computer-aided analysis of geologic data, edited by Lawrence H. Wickstrom. A collection of papers from a seminar presented at the 1987 AAPG Eastern Section meeting. 100 p., $15.00 (M: $12.00). OGS 8. Maps and cross sections of the Cambrian and Lower Ordovician of central Ohio, by G. G. Shearrow. 31 p., 8 pls., $12.00 (M: $10.00). OGS 9. An update on Ohio's subsurface geology. Proceedings from the October 1993 technical symposium held in Canton, Ohio. 11 papers, separately paged, $25.00 (M: $20.00). OGS 10. The Ohio Geological Society anthology, the Morrow County, Ohio "oil boom" and the Cambro- Ordovician reservoir of central Ohio, edited by William E. Shafer. 452 p., $25.00 (M: $20.00). OGS 11. Major natural gas plays of the Appalachian basin and surrounding areas. Proceedings from the October 1994 technical symposium held in Canton, Ohio. 11 papers, separately paged, $25.00 (M: $20.00). OGS 12. Structural influences on oil and gas reservoirs. Proceedings from the October 1995 technical symposium held in Canton, Ohio. 14 papers. 129 p., Out of print. OGS 13. Enhanced recovery--historical development and future potential in Ohio and the Appalachian Basin and Integration of geology and geophysics in exploration. Proceedings from the October 1996 technical symposium held in Akron, Ohio. 16 papers. 209 p., $25.00 (M: $20.00). OGS 14. Ohio Geological Society Fifth Annual Technical Symposium. Proceedings from the November 1997 technical symposium held in Akron, Ohio. 11 papers. 117 p., $25.00 (M: $20.00). OGS 15. Petroleum seismology in the digital age. Course notes from the Ohio Geological Society's 3-D Seismic Seminar presented at the 1998 AAPG Eastern Section meeting. $20.00 (M: $15.00). OGS 16. Fossil collecting in the Silica Formation at Sylvania, Ohio. Guidebook for the 1998 AAPG Eastern Section meeting. 16 p., $7.00 (M: 6.00). OGS 17. Into the new millennium: The changing face of exploration in the Knox play. Proceedings from the Sixth Annual Fall Symposium held in Akron, Ohio, October papers. 120 p., $25.00 (M: $20.00). OGS 18. Exploration and Development of the Trenton-Black River of the Appalachian Basin. Presentation workbook from the PTTC workshop held in Canton, Ohio, April 25, papers $15.00 (M: $10.00). To order any of the Society's publications contact: The Geologic Records Center, Ohio Division of Geological Survey, 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio Telephone (614) FAX: (614) geo.survey@dnr.state.oh.us.