Mark Shann-Disruptive Oil and Gas Discoveries GOM and Beyond

Mark Shann of Westlawn Americas talks about new ideas and controversies in the search for oil and gas in the US and southern GOM. What are the main differences across the Gulf in terms of petroleum systems and hydrocarbon potential? Is there new play potential from recent global analogs. (recorded April 17, 2024)
Disruptive discoveries are the material exploration finds that can reset basin-creaming curves and reinvigorate exploration (think Starbroek in Guyana). They require some thinking beyond the norm, based on careful data observation, in combination with the application of new technology, especially seismic imaging. This talk examines some of key similarities and differences in the petroleum systems and hydrocarbon potential across the Gulf of Mexico, and draws on recent global discoveries to suggest that some new play types may also be present across the wider GOM.