GLG News by Natural Gas Pipeline Experts (US)

Fred AminzadehPresident and Chief Executive OfficerFACT Inc

Another Blackbeard/Davey Jones in the Making?

May 23, 2010

Analysis of:Unlocking Grand Bay's deep treasures: gulf shelf potential at 17,000-28,000 ft | www.ogj.com

A recent Oil and Gas Journal article (April 12, 2010) discusses Grand Bay field in the Mississippi Delta, as another example of a potential new discovery in deep shelf gulf. Ultra-deep shelf plays target reservoirs below the salt weld with sizes up to 1 Tcfe at over 20,000 ft. Interest in deep shelf plays in the Gulf of Mexico has been spurred by McMoRan's recent Davy Jones discovery. These deep prospects have shorter lead times to first production and lower development costs.

Fred AminzadehPresident and Chief Executive OfficerFACT Inc

Finding New Oil in Old Fields

January 24, 2010

Analysis of:McMoRan Davy Jones Gas Discovery | www.theoildrum.com

On January 18, 2010, the Oil Drum reports McMoRan Exploration Company has made a significant discovery in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico that may contain 2-6 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural gas reserves. The well was drilled in 20 ft of water 10 miles south of the Louisiana coast discovery by McMoRan and partners.

Fred AminzadehPresident and Chief Executive OfficerFACT Inc

Another Sub-Salt Discovery Offshore Brazil

December 3, 2009

Analysis of:Brazil's Wahoo North presalt find extended | www.ogj.com

Oil and Gas Journal Editors report a new sub-salt discovery offshore Brazil. A group led by Anadarko Petroleum Corp. found more than 90 ft of net oil pay at the Wahoo-2 (Wahoo North) appraisal-exploration well in the northern Campos basin in the same pre-salt interval as the Wahoo discovery.

Sam TimpanoPresidentSam Timpano & Associates

Biofuels from nonfood chain feedstock sources are viable alternative fuels

November 4, 2009

Analysis of:Biofuels do harm, aren't they? | pellets-wood.com

The biofuels and alternative energy project models that were originally based on feedstock materials from the food chain commodities have been shown to a failure, something many already knew.Not only did they add to the upward pressures on food chain commodities, especially corn and soyoil, they brought added deforestation pressures in several developing economies.Additional fertilizers and pressures on already low water supplies in some areas were additional exacerbations to the equation.The new generation of feedstock for biofuel production will be from nonfood chain sources and will add new benefits into the biofuel equation.

Fred AminzadehPresident and Chief Executive OfficerFACT Inc

Seismic While Drilling is Emerging as a Practical Tool to Reduce Drilling Cost

August 17, 2009

Analysis of:Seismic-while-drilling technology advance hailed | www.ogj.com

Nick Snow, Washington Editor of the Oil and Gas Journal reports of a breakthrough in practical implementation of the seismic while drilling technology. Technology International Inc. of Kingwood, Tex., has developed a breakthrough borehole imaging system that is nearly commercial, according to the DOE. SeismicPulser system provides more accurate geosteering for oil and gas discoveries, facilitating field development and improving well economics.

Fred AminzadehPresident and Chief Executive OfficerFACT Inc

Seismic technology contributed to successful sub-salt drilling in the GOM

July 28, 2009

Analysis of:BP Heralds Gulf of Mexico Prospects | online.wsj.com

Oil and Gas Journal reported a successful appraisal well drilling by BP PLC. This well was drilled in a previously untested southern segment of Mad Dog field in the Gulf of Mexico. The 826-5 well was drilled on Green Canyon Block 826 about 100 miles south of Grand Isle, La. The well found 280 net ft of hydrocarbons in the objective Miocene hydrocarbon-bearing sands. In 2008, BP drilled the A-7 well in the western part of the field, with 275 ft of net pay.

Fred AminzadehPresident and Chief Executive OfficerFACT Inc

Largest discovery in California in 34 years

July 24, 2009

Analysis of:Oxy adds California gas-condensate giant | www.pennenergy.com

HOUSTON, July 23 -- Occidental Petroleum Corp. has drilled six wells in an apparent giant gas-condensate field in California’s San Joaquin basin that has an estimated 150-250 million boe recoverable. The discovery identified a new play concept that Oxy officials compared with an offshore deepwater structure. They said the concept is prospective underneath Oxy’s giant Elk Hills field southwest of Bakersfield and indicated it may be exploitable by other operators in the basin.

Sam TimpanoPresidentSam Timpano & Associates

A Birthday Still Worth Celebrating

July 5, 2009

Analysis of:Envoy Prepares to Visit Honduras | www.nytimes.com

Recent events in Iran and again in Honduras demonstrate the drift in American foreign policy and contributes to global confusion on what America stands for these days. These are just some private thoughts to share with all. Enjoy the 4th!

Sam TimpanoPresidentSam Timpano & Associates

Nice "touchy feely" and "green politics" no real meat

July 1, 2009

Analysis of:CSX Announces Commitment to Cut CO2 Emissions by Eight Percent | jacksonville.bizjournals.com

As we proceed along the path of everything green and while these efforts are press worthy and of corporate value these days, perception has to finally one day match science and reality.

Dennis FagerstoneConsultantDennis Fagerstone

Reserves vs. Resources

June 30, 2009

Analysis of:Estimate Places Natural Gas Reserves 35% Higher | www.nytimes.com

This article correctly states that new technology has opened many areas in the US and worldwide for natural gas development. The 35% increase, however, is for resources, which is very different than reserves. These resources must be proven to be commercialy feasible for development before classification as reserves. At natural gas prices below $6/mmbtu, only 20-30 % of these resource plays in the US are commercial at present development cost levels. The quality of these unproven supplies must also be confirmed by drilling and testing. Adequate natural gas prices will be necessary to support development and conversion of this gas to reserves. 

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