Ichnology of Petroleum Systems

25/10/2021 FORCE - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Network Group invites you to a two-day seminar on Ichnology of Petroleum Systems. A two-days seminar will be hosted by FORCE at the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) in Stavanger, 17. and 18. November 2021. It will consist of a blend of talks (including keynotes) and core-viewing sessions.

Submission of abstracts (talks and posters)

This forum aims to facilitate knowledge transfer and collaboration in the field of improved oil and gas recovery. The theme is integrated ichnological-sedimentological studies in exploration and production; contributions from the Norwegian Continental Shelf and overseas basins are welcome.
We encourage you to submit your abstract by October 31st 2021 to Dirk Knaust.

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