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reflections reflections November Luncheon Presentation Great Challenges and Opportunities in Geophysics: the state of our technology, our business and the SEG Dr. Craig J. Beasley, President of SEG The profession of Geophysics faces significant challenges today. No doubt, the ability of our technology to remotely image the subsurface has provided significant value to the oil and gas industry. The competitive business climate of the oil industry continues to pit geophysical technologies against other alternative means of increasing production and lowering risk and costs. Geophysicists continue to respond with better solutions to E&P needs by providing better, higher-resolution data, more accurate processing and sophisticated integration of seismic data with other reservoir information. Yet, we face significant challenges in the coming years. Despite a relatively high and stable oil price, the seismic business remains depressed. Service companies have responded by merging and downsizing and creating a challenging job market for geophysicists. These trends are felt acutely by the SEG officers in the desire of our members for more effective meetings, both in the exhibition and the technical program, expanded services and value they derive from being members of SEG. In this talk, I will review the current economic, technical and professional trends that affect today’s geophysicist and discuss measures the SEG is taking to respond to these issues. November 2004 Web address: www.sgs-neworleans.org November Luncheon Thursday November 11, 2004 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM The Fairmont Blue Room 123 Baronne Street Menu Chicken & Andouille Gumbo Crystal Catfish (Potato Encrusted with Crystal Beurre Blanc) Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce $25.00 pp (member) $30.00 pp (non-member) This Month’s Sponsor WesternGeco, LLC RSVP Jake Brown (504) 592-5104 or [email protected] By Nov 5 th , AM Inside This Issue President’s Corner………….…...4 2 nd Vice-President’s Corner…....6 SWLGS November Mtg………...9 New E&P Workforce Short Course………………………..…10 SGA Report………………….....12 Calendar of Events ……….......17 Southeastern Geophysical Society Reflections November 2004 1

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November Luncheon Presentation

Great Challenges and Opportunities in Geophysics: the state of our technology, our business and the SEG

Dr. Craig J. Beasley, President of SEG

The profession of Geophysics faces significant challenges today. No doubt, the ability of our technology to remotely image the subsurface has provided significant value to the oil and gas industry. The competitive business climate of the oil industry continues to pit geophysical technologies against other alternative means of increasing production and lowering risk and costs. Geophysicists continue to respond with better solutions to E&P needs by providing better, higher-resolution data, more accurate processing and sophisticated integration of seismic data with other reservoir information. Yet, we face significant challenges in the coming years. Despite a relatively high and stable oil price, the seismic business remains depressed. Service companies have responded by merging and downsizing and creating a challenging job market for geophysicists. These trends are felt acutely by the SEG officers in the desire of our members for more effective meetings, both in the exhibition and the technical program, expanded services and value they derive from being members of SEG. In this talk, I will review the current economic, technical and professional trends that affect today’s geophysicist and discuss measures the SEG is taking to respond to these issues.

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November Luncheon

Thursday

November 11, 2004 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM

The Fairmont

Blue Room 123 Baronne Street

Menu

Chicken & Andouille Gumbo Crystal Catfish

(Potato Encrusted with Crystal Beurre Blanc)

Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

$25.00 pp (member)

$30.00 pp (non-member)

This Month’s Sponsor WesternGeco, LLC

RSVP Jake Brown

(504) 592-5104 or [email protected]

By Nov 5th, AM

Inside This Issue

President’s Corner………….…...4 2nd Vice-President’s Corner…....6 SWLGS November Mtg………...9 New E&P Workforce Short Course………………………..…10 SGA Report………………….....12 Calendar of Events ……….......17

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Speaker’s Biography Craig Beasley completed B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mathematics and then joined Western Geophysical 1981. He served in several capacities in both the Computer Sciences, R&D and Data Processing departments including Worldwide VP of R&D and Worldwide VP of Data Processing in Western Geophysical and continued as VP, Data Processing after the formation of WesternGeco. He has received 2 Litton Technology Awards, a Performed by Schlumberger Silver Medal and the SEG Award for Best Presentation. He served as the 2001-2002 SEG 1st Vice President and is the 2004-2005 President of the SEG. In his day job, he is Chief Geoscientist for WesternGeco and Schlumberger Fellow.

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President’s Corner by Warren Mautz

October was a very busy month for the SGS and its members with our October Luncheon, the SEG/EAEG Distinguished Instructor Short Course, Fall Social, and of course the SEG Annual Meeting in Denver. I hope that most of you had the opportunity to participate in one or all of these events. The SEG/EAEG Distinguished Instructor Short Course “Petroleum Systems of Deepwater Settings” by Dr. Paul Weimer of the University of Colorado was a very successful event with over 80 attendees including 20 students from Tulane, LSU, ULL, and UNO. On behalf of the SGS and those who attended I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the SEG for their support and in particular to Dr. Paul Weimer in presenting an exceptional course. I would also like to thank Shell for providing refreshments and the Shell Annex as our course venue. Our SGS monthly luncheon that same day offered the opportunity to relax and enjoy lunch with friends and colleagues. This included an interesting presentation by Helena Zirczy and Tom Kratochvil on “The Auger 4D Case Study: Exploiting a Gulf of Mexico Turbidite Field by the use of Time Lapsed Seismic Surveys” and a poster session by our luncheon sponsor WesternGeco.

Jake Brown has been working hard over the past several months to arrange the SGS Fall Social on Thursday, October 28th. This has been a special event that everyone has enjoyed each year so I hope you made plans to attend and enjoyed this time to kick back with friends and colleagues in the courtyard at the House of Blues.

On Friday, November 12th, the SGS, on behalf of the New Orleans Oil & Gas Societies, will present a one-day short course “The New E&P Workforce, Adaptive Skills for Career Self-Management”. This course is designed by and for geoscientists to provide techniques for career self-management. Acknowledgement and thanks to Dominion for providing the course venue and to the course sponsors SGS, NOGS, SPE, and OCS BBS Website. Further course details are found later in this newsletter.

The API-Delta organizes a luncheon every fall for all Energy Societies to gather together. This provides the opportunity for members of all societies to get to know each other and discuss common issues. The API-Delta Joint Society Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, November 9th at the Fairmont Hotel at 11:30am. The speaker will be Michael Lynch who will speak on “Where is the Oil Shortage? The Anti-Hubbert View”. The Denver SEG Annual Meeting and International Exposition was an overwhelming success with 6,516 attendees that included delegations from over 20 countries. A broad and diverse program was offered that provided for an exchange and sharing of technical knowledge as well as the opportunity to meet with friends and colleagues. At the General Council meeting, the officer and committee reports were presented, reviewed, and approved. The proposed changes to the Bylaws that would allow for electronic transactions and the Tiered Dues

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Structure based on the World Bank classification were passed after some explanation and discussion. SEG President Peter Duncan stated in his presidential address that this has been a good year for the SEG. The SEG generated $9 million in revenue with a positive balance on the books, paid $225,000 in scholarships, contributed $35,000 to worthy causes such as PC’s around the world, and has grown to 21,300+ members (an increase of 2,500 this past year) including 135 student sections in 35 countries with 4,000 SEG student members. In support of student membership Halliburton has elected to extend for another three years their payment of student SEG membership dues. This represents a $90,000 contribution this past year and a $300,000 contribution over the next three years. The SEG has shown a similar commitment to student membership by covering their first year of SEG Associate membership dues after graduation. A challenge that lies ahead for the SEG is how to best serve its global membership. Presently 65% of its membership is from countries outside of North America. The new executive committee under the leadership of President Craig Beasley is addressing this issue along with others. They will be working together with the 50 SEG Tulsa staff, the 23 committees they empower, the 41 associated societies that are in touch with their SEG members, and the 135 student sections. The SEG has come a long way from 1930 when it was founded by 29 men and 1 woman at the University Club in Houston. Next years SEG Annual Meeting in Houston will mark the 75th anniversary of the SEG. Plans for the 75th anniversary Annual Meeting in Houston are already underway with special activities to commemorate the

celebration. Of great interest and anticipation to each of us will be the 2006 SEG Annual Meeting, which will be hosted here in New Orleans. Albert Brown has been named General Chairman and Rocky Detomo the Technical Program Chairman. With planning for the upcoming 2006 SEG Annual Meeting just beginning I hope that each of you will take advantage of this opportunity and consider participating. Please contact Albert Brown, Rocky Detomo, or me with your interest. . Warren Mautz

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What a great month October was to be a member of the SGS as we enjoyed three special events! Many of you took advantage of our Distinguished Short course with Dr. Paul Weimer on “Petroleum Systems of Deepwater Settings” on October 21st. The Distinguished class lecture which coincided with our monthly luncheon brought robust crowds totaling 124! I would like to thank Tom Kratochvil and Helena Zirczy of Shell, for presenting their talk entitled “The Auger 4D Case Study: Exploiting A Gulf of Mexico Turbidite Field By The Use Of Time Lapsed Seismic Surveys”. Thanks again to WesternGeco for being our monthly Sponsor. Our last event for the month was our Fall Social that was held again at the House of Blues. Thanks to our sponsors and all attendees for making this event again very special. In the month of November we will be hosting two events. First, our much anticipated luncheon on November 11th will feature Dr. Craig Beasley, President of the SEG, presenting his talk “Great Challenges and Opportunities in Geophysics: the state of our technology, our business and the SEG”. Our luncheon will be again held at The Fairmont hotel starting at 11:15AM. Please send your RSVP no later than this Friday to guarantee your spot to [email protected].

2nd Vice President’s Corner by Jacob Brown

Our second event will be the workshop entitled The New E&P Workforce class: Adaptive Skills for Career Self-Management by Lyle F. Baie, and John J. Gallagher, Jr. of CAREER PARTNERING, L.L.C., Tulsa, Oklahoma. This event will be held Friday, November 12, 2004, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Location: Dominion E&P Inc., 7th floor training room. Please RSVP Lisa Buckner by November 8th, at 504-728-6801 or [email protected]. Thanks again to all of our gracious sponsors that have helped make this season one of our very best. The executive committee is working hard to help bring quality and informative talks and classes for all of membership to enjoy and attend. Without the support of our many sponsors, individuals, and members we could not carry on this great society. See you all again November 11th!

Jacob Brown

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For F Activity Reflections Membership Dues Golf Tournament Geophysical Symposium GCEM Tax Preparation SGA Super Science SaturdayCo. Rep. Luncheon EC Awards Website Spring/Summer Social Miscellaneous Scholarships EC Board Lunches Directory Fall Social Income Tax Monthly Luncheons Mutual Funds TOTAL

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SGS Financial Summary iscal Year June 1, 2003 to May 31, 2004

Income Expenses Net (03-04)

$13,400.00 $2,553.63 $10,846.37$4,612.00 $0.00 $4,612.00

$12,620.00 $10,209.56 $2,410.44$1,400.00 $37.55 $1,362.45

$577.50 $0.00 $577.50$0.00 $150.00 ($150.00)$0.00 $250.00 ($250.00)

$0.00 $300.00 ($300.00)$0.00 $325.00 ($325.00)$0.00 $348.86 ($348.86)$0.00 $407.13 ($407.13)$0.00 $500.00 ($500.00)

$12.00 $946.37 ($934.37)$5,500 $6,750.00 ($1,250.00)

$0.00 $1,325.11 ($1,325.11)$0.00 $1,398.43 ($1,398.43)

$2,000.00 $3,520.83 ($1,520.83)$150.91 $2,325.00 ($2,174.09)

$23,202.00 $27,497.98 ($4,295.98)$0.00 $5,000.00 ($5,000.00)

$63,474.41 $63,845.45 ($371.04)

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SWLGS Monthly Meeting November 9, 11:30AM – Petroleum Club of Lafayette Exploring for Hidden Pay with Rock Properties H. Roice Nelson, Jr., Geophysical Development Corporation

ABSTRACT

Understanding geophysical rock properties is key in order to accurately tie seismic and well data in the Gulf of Mexico. In this clastic environment, rock-property analysis provides a mechanism for integrating pore-fluid and lithologic distributions to stratigraphic models. Analyses include Vp and density trends (maps and volumes) for sand and shale in the regimes above and below the onset of abnormal pressure, depth to the first-occurrence of abnormal pressure, sand-volume distribution, and other rock properties that contribute to a better understanding for finding hidden pay - the invisible remaining hydrocarbons. To realize these goals, it is essential to have a statistically significant set of data adequately resolving the variations in geologic trends. The objective is to enable explorers to make rapid amplitude and AVO judgments about hydrocarbon prospects. Seventy-plus rock properties have been derived from GDC’s proprietary well log database. Since the data are digital, they can be evaluated on interactive workstations as a natural extension to prospect generation workflow. SpotFire™, a PC-based data mining software package, is used to look at trends in Rock Property Space, and to identify interesting anomalies. An AVO toolkit built by Dr. Fred Hilterman, named TIPS™ (Toolkit for Integrating Petrophysics and Seismic), is used to model anticipated AVO response. These software packages will mature to allow explorers to access, model, and correlate measured rock properties with proprietary in-house seismic and borehole information. Regional trends and trend curves from individual well studies become rock property analogs and allow interactive prediction of seismic AVO response for a prospect or exploration idea. The data and tools are easy to learn, understand, and use.

The value of visualizing rock properties hinges on the ability to predict how rock properties vary. With quality rock-property data and easy to use toolkits, one can determine what data and exploration tools should be used to find the hidden reserves. This is accomplished by comparing the properties of a proprietary prospect to pre-identified regional trends. This type of work allows explorers to be more informed and better prepared – resulting in a competitive advantage in identifying hidden pay

BIOGRAPHY (*Presenter) H. Roice Nelson, Jr. is currently Vice President of Interpretation and Business Development at Geophysical Development Corporation (GDC). Mr. Nelson is an experienced geoscientist in the international petroleum industry with proven success in creating and building new tools for the exploration and production industry. He also formed a consulting company to utilize industry and proprietary tools and processes to explore for, develop, and produce hydrocarbons. In addition, he created a university program which placed advanced interactive interpretation systems in many universities worldwide to support research and teaching.

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New Orleans Oil & Gas Societies Short Course Announcement

THE NEW E&P WORKFORCE:

Adaptive Skills for Career Self-Management

Lyle F. Baie, and John J. Gallagher, Jr. CAREER PARTNERING, L.L.C., Tulsa, Oklahoma

Friday, November 12, 2004, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Dominion E&P Inc., 7th floor training room; 1450 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA

The Southeastern Geophysical Society presents a unique and timely, hands-on seminar designed by and for geoscientists to provide specific techniques required today to manage careers, find and retain jobs, and make better career decisions in this uncertain business climate. Who Should Attend: All Geoscientists Who Anticipate Having a Career in this Century In today's competitive workplace, experience has shown that technical competence alone is not enough to sustain career viability. The competitive edge for career success is technical skill empowered and enhanced by key adaptive skills. These adaptive skills provide the ability to become independent, to get connected, and to anticipate the future. The integration of technical and adaptive skills adds value to any job situation. The need for these skills is universal throughout the workforce. Seminar Topics Include: New Career Patterns for Geoscientists in the 21st Century Workforce Becoming Independent: Surfing the Waves of Change Becoming Connected: With an Introduction to the “New Science of Networks” Gaining Access and Building Influence: Universal Requirements fro Success Virtual and Distributed Teams: How Teams Work (or Don’t Work) Today Self-Discovery: How Personal Values Influence the Ability to Change Anticipating the Future: Creating Personal Career Scenarios for Success The seminar relies on case histories, examples from past experience, and skill-building exercises to evaluate current skill levels, monitor progress, and support effective career planning. For more information about the seminar topics read the article on our webpage. http://sgs-neworleans.org/documents/CareerManagementSkills.pdfRegistration includes a seminar notebook with texts, illustrations, recommended readings, and exercises. Sponsors: SGS, NOGS, SPE and OCS BBS Website at www.ocsbbs.com. Pre-registration deadline: November 8, 2004 – Registration form in Oct. Reflections Registration Costs: $10 Members (SGS, NOGS, SPE, SIPES, SWLGS, LGS, etc.) $25 Non-members and at the door Contact: Lisa Buckner 504-728-6801 or [email protected] Special one-hour session (5 – 6 PM) for those with less than 10 years industry experience - FREE

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On a beautiful but hot October day, the SGA toured the Herman Grima House on St Louis

’s Bistro for a wonderful meal and lots of fun.

embers, Joan Sawyer and Florence Wilcox.

Our hearts go out to their families and many friends.

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Please join us; we would love to have you.

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Street and enjoyed an interesting look back into 1800. The home is beautiful and hidden

Our next event will be our Christma

away; it remains authentic to the time when Champagne party at the Austin’s. families lived there. Then we were off to Mr. BOur Committee Ladies were Carol Johansen, Darla Boudreaux, Dixie Jeffers, and Doreen

Call Ruth Hughson, our treasurer, at 6867, or me at 737-9697.

Cole. We were saddened by the death of two of our Rosemary Austin m

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Calendar of Events

• November 3-4……………….…SWLGS-LGS Continuing Education Short Course • November 7-10………………………………………GSA Annual Meeting - Denver • November 9 ………..…NOGS Luncheon / Joint Meeting with API Delta Chapter • November 9 …………………..…..SWLGS Luncheon - Lafayette Petroleum Club • November 11…………………………….………..SGS Luncheon - Fairmont Hotel • November 12…………..….New E&P Workforce Short Course - Dominion Tower • November 30 – December 2……..Deep Offshore Technology 2004 - Hilton Hotel • December 4……………………………………..……..NOGS Annual Holiday Party • December 6……………………………………..NOGS Luncheon - Fairmont Hotel • December 9……………………………………….SGS Luncheon - Fairmont Hotel • December 13-17………………………..………AGU Fall Meeting - San Francisco

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Chevron U.S.A. Production CompanyGulf of Mexico Shelf Business Unit Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Business Unit 935 Gravier St., New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 592-6000

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ALBERT P. BROWN, p.g.

Geophysical Consultant Texas Board Certified Licensed Professional

Geoscientist

Depth Imaging / Signal Enhancement (504) 561-8690 cell:(504) 296-8877 [email protected]

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Meet Your 2004-2005 SGS Officers

SGS President Warren Mautz Warren is presently a geophysicist in the seismic technology group at Shell Oil in New Orleans where he is involved with seismic processing. He joined Shell Oil 7 years ago in New Orleans working exploration and development projects. Prior to Shell Warren was a geophysicist with Unocal for seventeen years with eight years in their international division including three years in England followed by seven years in Lafayette, Louisiana. Warren received BSc degrees (1980) in Geophysical Engineering and Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. Warren has been a member of the SEG for 26 years, is a member of AAPG, and was the 2002-2003 SGS 2nd Vice-President.

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SGS Treasurer R chard Mongi an

s and EleRichard obtained his BSc in ElectronicUK in 1985 and has over 18 years ex

ctrical Ence in the seismic industry. Richard's careerd Seismic crews and working as a Seis

the field into nstrument Supervisor and Regional Ma

on 5 continents. Curre co VSP acquisition for Baker Atlas and QC’s the processing results thereof. He hobbies with the niche and emerging market of permanent sensors and acquiring microseismic data for fracture extent calculations while formations are being hydraulically stimulated. He served as 2003-2004 SGS Secretary, a current member of SEG and the SPWLA and his outside interests include Formula1, NASCAR, Barbecuing, Live Music, Football and Golf.

gineering from Bristol University, perien

has included acting as an Observer on Lan mic ical and managerial Logging Engineer before coming out of more techn

positions e.g. Ibrought him to over 14 countries

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NOGS Annual Holiday Party

The New Orleans Geological Society cordially invites the members of SGS to our annual Holiday Party.

What: NOGS Annual Holiday Party When: Saturday December 4, 2004 Time: 7 to 10 pm Where: Ed Picou's home (968 Amethyst St) Cost: $30/person Hot Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by Portobello's and we will have an open bar. Please make your reservations through the NOGS office by November 30th. You can contact the NOGS Office by phone (561-8980) or email ([email protected]).

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P. O. Box 57141 New Orleans, LA 70157

Web address: www.sgs-neworleans.org

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GeophyCGG…WesternGeotracGeophyDominioBaker ASeismic Shell …Fugro RoberFairfield ………………………….….…..18 Schlumberger ……………………..….. 19 Fugro Airborne Surveys………….……20 McMoRan ……………………………... 20 ChevronTexaco ……………………..…20 Al Brown……………………………..….20 PGS Onshore ……………………..…...22 TGS PEC…………………….…...…23 NO

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S.G.S. Executive Committee SGS Officers PRESIDENT – Warren A. Mautz Shell Expl &Prod Co ……...……………….……….... (504) 728-6292 [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT – Rupert J.H. Cole

Shell Expl. & Prod. Co …………………….……….... (504) 728-7678 [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT – Jacob W. Brown WesternGeco…………………….………………...…. (504) 592-5104 [email protected] – Henry Menkiti Schlumberger Wireline…….……………….………… (504) 231-2950 [email protected] – Richard A. Mongan Baker Atlas ……………………………….……..….… (504) 561-7915 [email protected]

EDITOR – Tom Watson ChevronTexaco……………………………..………… (504) 592-6706 [email protected] PRESIDENT – Robert Shank ChevronTexaco…………………………….……….… (832) 854-3624 [email protected] PAST PRESIDENT Catherine Thibault ChevronTexaco ……………………………….…….… (832) 854-2611 [email protected]

SGA Officers President- Claire La Pointe Vice President – Rosemary Austin Secret Keese Treasurer – Ruth Hughson

SGS Company Representatives 2003-04 Richard Mongan – BakerAtlas (504) 561-7915 [email protected] Fossier – CGG (985) 624-3027 [email protected] Clark – ChevronTexaco (504) 592-6427 [email protected] Jesse Yoste – Dominion (504) 593-7382 [email protected] Jim Harley – Eagle Geophysical (281) 342-1198 [email protected] Eskew – Energy Partners (504) 799-4811 [email protected] Jeff Rowe – Fugro Airborne Surveys (713) 369-6121 [email protected] Brian Anderson – Fugro-LCT (713) 369-6100 [email protected] Pechacek – Fugro (713) 369-6061 [email protected] Larry Galloway – GPS (985) 727-6720 [email protected] Sontag – GXT (713) 789-7250 [email protected] Robert Brewer – Halliburton (281) 988-2146 [email protected] Nickle – Kelman Tech (281) 293-0537 [email protected] Anderson – LSU (225) 578-2153 [email protected] Smith – MMS (504) 736-2706 [email protected] David Wade – Murphy E&P 504) 561-2324 [email protected] Asher – PGS (281) 589-8829 [email protected] Beaty – PGS (713) 706-0581 [email protected] David Gillis – Schlumberger (504) 592-5360 [email protected] Layne Williams – SEI (504) 581-7153 [email protected] Stanley – Seismic MicroTech (713) 464-6188 [email protected] Rupert Cole – Shell (504) 728-7678 [email protected] Derek Farris – Siemens (504) 728-0156 [email protected] Jim McCarty – Taylor Energy (504) 589-0577 [email protected] Corona – TGS NOPEC (713) 860-2115 [email protected] Juliette Ioup – UNO (504) 280-6715 [email protected] Jerry Young – Veritas DGC (832) 351-8695 [email protected] Diana Lenzner – WesternGeco (504) 592-5103 [email protected]

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