An Energy Management Institute Training Program

This course will provide a thorough understanding of the history, the current state of development, as well as, a look into the future of petroleum geology and the energy industry. We will also be examining the key issues of technological advances, new E&P provinces, environmental concerns and market implications.

At the conclusion of the class, the participant will have gained a thorough introduction to the dynamics of exploring and developing oil and gas particularly through the geological (and geophysical) contribution. The global implications for continued progress in finding new conventional and unconventional resources is outlined in conclusion.

Topics covered include:

• TheRoleoftheGeologist - Overview Geology and Earth History - Geologist Functions and Contributions - Geology and Seismology Concepts - Tools and Terminology

• ThePetroleumSystem - Origin of hydrocarbons - Essential elements of a productive petroleum system - Reserve estimation and Global Reserves Outlook

Introduction to Petroleum GeologyMay 20-21, 2013 -- Regus Conference Center -- Houston, TX

The new crew shift of workers in the oil and gas industry is underway. Conventional fields and plays need ongoing attention in the historically productive regions. Deep sea exploration and production efforts continue worldwide. The recent unconventional developments of shale gas and tight oil production in the U.S. have energized the demand for oil patch workers across the country. The shear size and locations of the production areas have made shale gas the most significant change to the North American energy complex in the last ten years. Tight oil production from a variety of geologic formations is also increasing rates and reserves and looks to be another game-changer employing similar technology application of horizontal drilling and hydrofracturing used in shale gas development.

With the pending impact of the new workers on the global energy complex, it is critical to understand all the implications and issues associated with conventional as well as unconventional exploration and production techniques. The energy professional will need to be well-versed in regards to petroleum geology principles for maximum contribution and team coordination.

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Registration Fees1st delegate: $1,595 2nd delegate: $1,3453rd delegate: $1,145

Fee includes full course, expert instruction, course materials, continental breakfast & lunch.

Course Times8am - 4pm, May 20 8am - 4pm, May 21

What You Will Learn

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RegusConferenceCenterDowntownHoustonTwo Allen Center1200 Smith Street, 16th FloorHouston, TX 77002713.353.4600Recommended hotels on registration form.

1Call PMA Conference Management at 201.871.0474 or send email to: register@pmaconference.com.

2 Complete & fax this form to 253.663.7224.

3Complete & mail the form to: PMA Conference Management, POB 2303, Falls Church, VA 22042.

An Energy Management Institute Training Program

Introduction to Petroleum GeologyMay 20-21, 2013 -- Regus Conference Center -- Houston, TX

Who Should Attend CPE Credits

This course earns 11 CPE credits. EMI awards credit hours towards CPE and Certified Purchasing Manager status (CPM).

• ExplorationandProductionGeology - Exploration data/methods - Production data/methods - In-class exploration mapping exercise - In-class field development decisioning exercise

About Your Instructor - Jeffrey Nelson

Jeffrey Nelson has more than 25 years international and domestic experience in commercial, managerial, technical and consulting roles, primarily at Mobil Oil and at ExxonMobil. His areas of expertise include: new business and market development, asset management, strategic planning, sales and supply management, and global strategic sourcing management.

Jeff holds a Master of Science in Geology from Duke University and an MBA in Finance from Southern Methodist University. His international work and travel experience includes more than 50 countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific.

• Infrastructure,MarketImplicationsandFutureTrends- Infrastructure – pipeline capacity, storage capacity, pipeline expansions - Supply and Demand equation - Locational Basis - Impact on Investment

Program is intended for general audiences. Ideal for professionals seeking to gain a fundamental understanding petroleum geology in the energy industry. Program assumes little to no previous knowledge of geological concepts or data.

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Session 6: FutureTrends and Global Market Implications (1.5 hrs)

It makes sense to take a brief look at this aspect of the industry and the plays and processes making headlines today. What moves oil and natural gas prices? How are overall market values established? How will new trends affect old trading relationships ? These and other topics will be addressed as we look at the changing financial side of the market. Just a few years ago natural gas peaked at record high price levels and the industry was abuzz with the prospect of importing liquefied natural gas. Today the situation is vastly different with talk of the U.S. as a potential exporter. Will increased supply lead to increased demand and higher prices, or will a glut of product depress overall market values?

Session 1: Role of the Geologist (1hr)

Course Syllabus

The building blocks of understanding how geologists function within the minerals extraction industry is reviewed. Distinction is made for primary focus on oil and gas (petroleum) geologists and their counterparts, geophysicists. A brief history is provided of the contributions of geologists to the petroleum industry including recent shale gas and tight oil production success. An overview is given of the exploration and production process.

Gain knowledge of the earth history and forces that led to the geologic basins we rely on for a variety of fossil fuels (origin of hydrocarbons and geologic dating methods). Essential elements of a productive petroleum system are introduced (source rock, reservoir, seal, traps, timing). The traditional concepts and tools utilized by the geologist (surface and subsurface mapping, cross-sections, well log data and interpretation, seismic data introduction) are presented including general terminology.

Session 3: Exploration and Prospect Evaluation (2.5 hrs)

We’ll explore how petroleum geologists find prospective formations, plays or trends and evaluate their prospectivity for exploration investment. The differences between conventional and unconventional plays are examined. An in-class exercise is conducted utilizing seismic and geologic data to evaluate a potential exploration target. Reserve/resource estimation and post-exploration appraisal processes are presented including a review of global exploration resources in the major provinces with some recent significant discoveries highlighted.

Introduction to Petroleum GeologyMay 20-21, 2013 -- Regus Conference Center -- Houston, TX

Session 2: Basic Geology Concepts and Tools (2 hrs)

Session 5: Infrastructure and Environmental Issues (1.5 hrs)

Now that we understand E&P fundamentals, the resulting production must be processed for consumer-quality purposes and brought to market. This session will look at the basic steps required to make pipeline grade product and the distribution systems used in transportation. The oil and gas industry serves many different consumers including utilities, commercial and industrial users, as well as residential customers that we will explore. The geologist continues to have input for decisions regarding such things as pipeline routes, soil suitability, aquifer endangerment, waste water processing, hydrofracking.

Session 4: Production and Field Development (2.5 hrs)

Once exploration and appraisal success has been achieved, production options must be considered. The geological input continues to play a key role. The critical factors and decision process that comprise determination of the appropriate field development path are introduced with a software example/in-class exercise (using PetroVRtm). Vertical drilling, horizontal drilling, and hydraulic fracturing are all important aspects production. An appreciation is gained for the continued geological input required for these decisions. Global production reserves estimates in the major provinces is presented in overview.

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Introduction to Petroleum GeologyMay 20-21, 2013 -- Regus Conference Center -- Houston, TX

EMI’sleadingindustryexperts have an average of over 30 years of knowledge and experience in:

Energy•Commoditytrading•Riskmanagement•Education•Consulting•Financialservices

Plus many years of managing marketing, international trading, manufacturing, consulting, start-up operations and project finance operations of well-known companies; integrated major oil companies as well as international trading companies.

EMI’s industry experts have also provided risk and value management analysis, advice, information, and services to a variety of companies in the electric power industry. Clients have included power marketers, integrated utilities, retail power providers, hedge funds, and power plants. Highlightsofourinstructors’experience include: • Developing a suite of models for a variety of power markets that quantify value and risk • Managing spark spread portfolios for hedge funds in the power markets • Operating in futures trading pits as a market observer in the power markets• Developing working papers for investigations and performing compliance audits in the power industry• Helping Texaco initiate its first use of futures exchanges as an integral part of hedging/trading strategy • Chief Operating Officer of Triwell Marketing and refining • Director of OPIS, Oil Price Information Service, a management-consulting and educational services group that solely focused on the downstream energy industry • Member of Board of Directors of Longview Refinery • Member of the New York Mercantile Exchange Petroleum Advisory Board • Expert witness for a hearing before the subcommittee on surface transportation for the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee of the US Senate • Supplied expert testimony to a US Senate sub-committee hearing on diesel petroleum product pricing • Supplied testimony to the Federal Highway Administration regarding fuel tax evasion • Expert witness in a MTBE litigation against the major oil companies • Publishers of The Daily Hedger, BTU’s Daily Gas Wire and BTU’s Daily Power Report, which advise thousands of petroleum professionals daily.

Our instructors are frequent expert speakers for numerous petroleum industry events and trade associations including: • DOE DESC World Energy Conference • OPIS Fleet Fueling • NYMEX • Fuel Management University • NATSO • ATA • AAA • Dairy Distribution • eyeforEnergy eCommerce • OPIS Supply Summit • CIOMA • American Society of Mechanical Engineers • American Society of Lubricating Engineers • Ambrust Aviation • NACHA.

Over the years EMI has developed a series of intensive courses covering all aspects of Energy from production all the way to managing the impact price and volatility on the margin of end-users, resellers, traders, marketers, shippers, retailers and refiners. Our instructors have had the privilege to instruct thousands of professionals representing all aspects of the energy industry, including every major oil company (i.e. Exxon Mobil, BP, Shell, Equilon, Motiva) major power utilities (i.e. Sempra, Edison Mission, Berkley, Toronto Hydro, Dominion, Conectiv) small marketers (i.e. Sprague, Getty, Southern Counties, Western Petroleum) trucking fleets from 50 to 10,000 (i.e. UPS, U.S. Postal Service, Yellow, Pepsi, Werner), gasoline-powered fleets hyper-markets (i.e. The Pantry, Wawa, BJs Wholesale) and many fortune 500 energy consumers.

EMI experts are frequent editorial contributors to petroleum magazines & are trusted by today’s leading news sources.

Our experts have been featured in:

Futures Magazine •The Wall Street Journal • USA Today •The New York Times •The Washington Post • Journal of Commerce • CNN • NBC • CBS • ABC •Bloomberg • Reuters

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Attendees may reschedule for a different date or course with no penalty. Attendees may substitute a colleague in place of themselves as long as prior notice is given to EMI. Course fees are 100% refundable up to 14 days prior to course date, 80% refundable up to 5 days prior to course date and 50% refundable up to 2 days prior to course date. Cancellations are non-refundable thereafter.

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Introduction to Petroleum GeologyMay 20-21, 2013 -- Regus Conference Center -- Houston, TX

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1Call PMA Conference Management at 201.871.0474 or send email to: register@pmaconference.com.

2 Complete & fax this form to 253.663.7224.

3Complete & mail the form to: PMA Conference Management, POB 2303, Falls Church, VA 22042.