The foundation of each GeoSystems Team's research is the analysis of an oil- and gas-producing field based on data provided by industry. The donated data sets (including seismic, wireline, core, and production data) are used within the teaching curriculum during the first year, and during the second year, that data provides the foundation of a team-based field study and individual research theses.

 

Team Four - Auger

Auger is located in the Garden Banks Area of the Gulf of Mexico (Blocks 426, 427, 470, and 471). It is an incredible dataset of a basin surrounded by salt. Please click on the link above to view specific information on the team project for Auger.

Team Three - Tahoe

Tahoe (Viosca Knoll blocks 783 and 827) is the Gulf of Mexico oilfield that was the foundation for teaching and research for the third GeoSystems Initiative Team. Please click on the link above to view specific information on the team project for Tahoe.

Team Two - Popeye

Popeye (Green Canyon 116) is the Gulf of Mexico oilfield that served as the foundation for teaching and research for the second GeoSystems Initiative Team. Please click on the link above to view specific information on the team project for Popeye.

Team One - Bullwinkle

Bullwinkle (Green Canyon 65) is the Gulf of Mexico oilfield that served as the foundation for teaching and research for the first GeoSystems Initiative Team. Bullwinkle has an extraordinary database, and it is a well-characterized example of a modern deepwater turbidite reservoir. These reservoir systems are of major importance worldwide. Please click on the link above to view specific information on the team project for Bullwinkle.
 
 

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