http://www.aapg.org/members_only All things AAPG and the Geosciences Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:17:09 CDT FeedMe, by the Nowhere Man (http://thenowhereman.com/hacks) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:10:37 CDT http://www.aapg.org/members_only 1246479037 <a href="http://www.aapg.org/members_only"><img src="http://search.datapages.com/data/open/covers/may09rss.jpg" alt="May 2009 Bulletin Cover" /><br> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:08:18 CDT http://www.aapg.org/members_only 1246478898 <i>Terry Engelder, Gary G. Lash, and Redescal S. Uzcategui</i><br><br><b>Joints in the Marcellus Black Shale</b><br>Two separate joint sets in the marine Middle and Upper Devonian black shales of the Appalachian Basin benefit both horizontal drilling and subsequent stimulation within the Huron Shale. New outcrop data indicates that the same sets of joints appear to be present within the Marcellus Shale as well.<br> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:05:36 CDT http://www.aapg.org/members_only 1246478736 <i>Alvar Braathen, Jan Tveranger, Haakon Fossen, Tore Skar, Nestor Cardozo, S. E. Semshaug, Eivind Bastesen, and Einar Sverdrup</i><br><br><br><b>Fault Facies</b><br><br>Realistically describing fault properties requires consideration of the entire three-dimensional fault envelope. The concept of fault facies is introduced as a means for identification and quantification of fault rock properties and distribution patterns, which are key elements for forecasting subsurface reservoir behavior.<br> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:04:27 CDT http://www.aapg.org/members_only 1246478667 <i>Anita Torabi and Haakon Fossen</i><br><br><b>Deformation bands may affect production strategy</b><br>Microstructural and petrophysical variations occur in centimeter and millimeter scale in deformation bands that affect fluid flow. The amount of variation depends on the deformation mechanism and can compartmentalize reservoirs, affecting the sealing properties of faults.<br> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:03:39 CDT http://www.aapg.org/members_only 1246478619 The Sidney Powers Memorial Award, for distinguished and outstanding contributions in petroleum geology, was presented at the AAPG Annual Meeting to Marlan W. Downey. Honorary membership was bestowed on four members, and other awards recognized achievements from the past year. Biographical sketches are presented in this issue.