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24 4 Easy Ways to Register: See Page 5 For complete details and updates: ACE.AAPG.org TECHNICAL PROGRAM MONDAY 4:35 The Along-Atrike Pattern of Magmatism During Breakup in the Southern South Atlantic: Evidence From Numerical Modeling and Deep Seismic Reflection Data Sets: J. Collier, J. Armitage, L. Lonergan*, C. Taposeea, C. McDermott, P. Bellingham 4:55 Onshore Structural and Stratigraphic Study of the Namibe Basin (Angola): E. Casciello, J. Vergés, I. Cruz, V. Baqués, M. Moragas, I. Sharp, G. Messager, D. Hunt, U. Freitag, H. Ferreira, V. Machado 5:15 Magma-Poor and Volcanic Passive Margins — Characterization of the End-Members of Rifted Margins: P. V. Zalán Theme 7: Oil Sands II: Stratigraphy Hall B, Room 4 Co-Chairs: B. Jabloski, J. Suter and J. Taylor 1:45 Introductory Remarks 1:50 Structural Evolution of the Firebag Basin and Stratigraphic Architecture of its Cretaceous Fill, Athabasca Oil Sands Region, Alberta, Canada. The Firebag Composite Pull-Apart/Karst Basin: A. Altosaar 2:10 Distribution of Bitumen Sand Complexes in the Northern Athabasca Deposit: Spatio-Temporal Impact of Hypogene Salt Karst Collapse on the Overlying Tectono- Stratigraphic Architecture: P. L. Broughton 2:30 In Search of a Cordilleran Point Source to the McMurray Sub-Basin: M. A. Basiru, S. E. Dashtgard 2:50 Characterising Heavy Oil Systems: Oil-Source and Oil-Oil Correlation in the McMurray Formation: S. J. Porter, R. P. Stancliffe, G. V. Hildred* 3:10 Refreshment Break 3:55 Geophysics Meets Geology: Chrono-Stratigraphic Interpretation of the McMurray Formation: D. Thenin, D. Gray 4:15 Sunnyside Oil Sands at Bruin Point, Southwest Uinta Basin, Utah: S. Schamel 4:35 Optimizing Effort in the Oil Sands: An Experiment to Determine the Relative Benefit of Additional Wells in a Seismic Quantitative Interpretation Case Study: L. Bellman, E. Duncan, K. Primrose 4:55 Longwave Infrared (8-12 µm) Spectral Imaging for the Automated Mapping of Lithofacies in Athabasca Oil Sands Core: M. Speta, B. Rivard, J. Feng 5:15 Evaluating the Effects of Grain Statistics, Porosity and Saturation on Thermal Conductivity of Oil Sands: J. K. Arthur, A. Kantzas Theme 6: New Frontiers in Space and Alternative Energy Palomino A/B/C Co-Chairs: W. Ambrose and P. Morgan 1:45 Introductory Remarks 1:50 A Bold Proposal for a Manned Deep Space Mission to Rendezvous With and Sample an Asteroid and a Comet: D. J. Cook 2:10 Resource-Development and Environmental Challenges for Life on the Space Frontier: W. Ambrose, B. Cutright 2:30 Three-Dimensional Seismic Imaging of Probable Hydrate Deposits Linked to Chimneys Venting Gases Through Hydrate Stability Zone, From Offshore Mauritania: A. Li, R. J. Davies, S. Mathias 2:50 Producing Practical and Useful State Geothermal Maps: P. Morgan Theme 6: Pore Scale Techniques for Unconventional Plays Palomino A/B/C Co-Chairs: J. Schieber and R. Wust 3:50 Introductory Remarks 3:55 Novel Data From a Routine Analysis: Determining Pore Compressibility From Mercury Injection Capillary Pressure Analyses of Fine-Grained Reservoir Rocks: E. Munson, R. Bustin 4:15 Impact of Multiscale Characteristics of Heterogeneous Pore Structure and Mineralogy on Mechanical Properties of Shale: H. Yoon, J. Grigg, T. Dewers, P. Mozley*, A. Rinehart, J. Heath, M. Ingraham 4:35 Some Thoughts on Existence and Importance of Natural Microfractures in Unconventional Shale-Oil and Gas Systems: R. G. Loucks, R. M. Reed 4:55 Not All Shales Are Created Equal — Obscure Fine Grained Intraclasts and Lithics and Possible Consequences for Reservoir Quality in Dunvegan Mudstones: J. Schieber, P. K. Pedersen 5:15 Pore Throat Size of Canadian Tight Oil and Liquid-Rich Gas Reservoirs: Implications for Hydrocarbon Transport: A. Ghanizadeh, C. R. Clarkson, S. Aquino, H. Deglint, C. Debuhr, A. Vahedian, F. F. Krause Theme 1: Turbidite Facies: Channels, Fans and Event Beds Palomino D Co-Chairs: B. Arnott and S. Hubbard 1:45 Introductory Remarks 1:50 Lobe Sub-Structure in Deep-Sea Fan Systems — The Distinction Between Accommodation-Limited and Compensational-Stacking Patterns: P. Haughton, C. Pierce, P. Shannon, A. Pulham, S. Barker, O. J. Martinsen 2:10 Down-Dip Termination of Sandy Fan Systems — New Insight From the Pennsylvanian Ross Sandstone Formation, Western Ireland: A. Obradors Latre, C. Pierce, P. Haughton, P. Shannon, A. Pulham, A. Lacchia, S. Barker, O. J. Martinsen *Denotes presenter is other than first author

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