164 The Oil Game - Geology, History, and Strategy
Computers, Science, Tech | Registration opens 8/5/25 9:00 AM EDT
This course will hopefully provide a better understanding of many aspects of the oil and gas industry from the perspective of a geologist with 40+ years working in the “oil patch’. It will appeal to people who have an interest in technical aspects of oil and gas but also with discussions of strategic and business issues, with a goal of providing a better perspective of the industry.
Topics to be covered:
- History of oil and gas exploration and production
- Petroleum geology 101-basic concepts
- “Conventional” versus “Unconventional” oil and gas
- Components and processes needed for hydrocarbon accumulation
- How do oil companies find oil and gas? The tools used to find and assess accumulations
- Business and strategic aspects of exploration and production
As we go, if other things of general interest to the group crop up, we can hold free discussions at the end of each weekly session.
- Please note: The class will NOT meet on Wednesday, October 8.
Jeff Brown
Jeff Brown is a geologist who has more than 43 years' experience in the petroleum industry, with a focus on exploration of oil and gas. He has taught the principles of prospect and geological play chance and volume assessment, and other practical exploration topics to more than 2,000 professionals around the world. He has participated in the evaluation of literally hundreds of prospects and plays, and has served as consultant for dozens of oil companies and government agencies on oil and gas exploration methodologies. Jeff holds a MS and PhD in geology from the University of South Carolina and a BA in geology from Duke University. He is an AAPG/DPA Certified Petroleum Geologist. He has recently retired and has resided in Oak Ridge for about 20 years.