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Vol. 6, No. 1
1st Quarter 2000

AAPG Holds Upcoming Annual Convention in New Orleans

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) is holding its annual convention in New Orleans, April 16-19. This year's theme, "Marching into Global Markets -A World of Resources," will bring together petroleum geologists and industry professionals for 4 days of technical sessions, exhibitions, and social activities.

The convention will include technology leaders sharing insights and knowledge in the Executive Management and Business sessions and the "All Convention Luncheon" with Daniel Yergin of Cambridge Energy Research Associates. Additionally, there are nearly 90 other technical sessions including those on exploration and development activity in the continental US, Gulf of Mexico, North Africa, West Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and Mexico. There will also be commercial exhibits, a Prospect and Property marketplace, and an International Pavilion.

For more information, visit AAPG's website, www.aapg.org or call 800-364-2274.

GRI Releases New CD-ROM on Downhole Gas/Water Separation

The Gas Research Institute (GRI) has released a CD-ROM which will cover four types of downhole gas/water separation (DGWS). Advertised as a consumer's guide to this technology, it should be a valuable reference for any company considering using DGWS for water management.

The CD-ROM reviews the four main types of pumping equipment used in DGWS, and includes case study data on the trials of the DGWS tools, as well as price comparisons for this type of water separation versus other types. The CD-ROM also discusses regulatory issues involved with this technology.

It is available through GRI's website for $149 (non-member price).

For more information, contact Jon Rudolph, GRI Principal Program Manager, phone 773-399-8185, e-mail jrudolph@gri.org.

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Produced Water Unit Being Tested at RMOTC

Aqua Technologies Incorporated (ATI) and the Rocky Mountain Oilfield Training Center (RMOTC) have installed a long-term demonstration unit to treat produced water. The test unit is located within the US Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 3's Biotreatment Facility outside Casper, Wyoming.

Field demonstrations will focus on the effectiveness of organic clay developed by ATI, which specializes in products, systems and services to remediate contaminated water. The clay absorbs organic compounds such as hydrocarbons and some heavy metals, thus providing an efficient means for extracting these contaminants from produced water.

This demonstration will allow operators to observe the removal of hydrocarbons from produced water while capturing them in a media that can be stored or easily transferred to a landfarm. Future testing will focus on ways to bio-regenerate the contaminated clay.

For more information, contact Neil Haugland phone 307-261-5000 x5017, e-mail at neil.haugland@rmotc.doe.gov.

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EnergyResource2000 Schedules First Web-based Conference

The NATCO Group Education Centers has expanded their operations from the Gulf Coast to the Permian Basin. The newest center, located in Midland, Texas, offers training in various topics covering the petroleum industry's needs.

Courses range from skills training (such as Production Equipment Operation and Production Instrumentation) to Safety, Environmental and Regulatory instruction. Other NATCO Group training centers are located in Houston, Texas, New Iberia, La., and the New Orleans area.

For more information, contact David Todd Hebert, Operations Manager, at phone 915-563-3287, fax 915-563-0965, www.natco-us.com.

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New Permian Basin Training Facility Opens

A new website was launched recently by the World Energy Council (WEC) as an information portal. To help introduce users to the website, WEC will be hosting Energy Resource2000, an inter-active, on-line conference and virtual exhibition.

The new WEC-sponsored website (www.energyresource2000.com) will be the site of the two week conference starting May 15, 2000. Participants will be able to discuss key issues on bulletin boards on the site as well as submitting questions to experts. It will remain open to anyone after the conference as a resource-with access to over 100 papers by industry professionals.

The agenda for the online conference will focus on how to deliver uninterrupted, affordable, commercial energy throughout the world with minimal environmental impact. This includes presentations related to technology, research and development, and the creation of global partnerships. PTTC Chair Leo Schrider was invited to present a paper on "E-Commerce for US Independent Oil & Gas Producers."

WEC, which is made up of approximately 100 energy producing and consuming countries, is hosting EnergyResource2000 with RMR Design Associates of London.

For more information, visit the website www.energyresource2000.com.