'GeoShale 2012: recent advances in geology in fine-grained sediment' Warsaw, Poland

The 'GeoShale 2012: recent advances in geology in fine-grained sediment' conference will take place from 14 to 16 May 2012 in Warsaw, Poland.

Fine grained sediments form approximately 70% of sedimentary record. Shale is a fine-grained, clastic sedimentary rock composed of mud that is a mix of flakes of clay minerals and tiny fragments (silt-sized particles) of other minerals, especially quartz and calcite. It is traditionally known as a source and seal rock for the petroleum industry and is recognised as very important reservoir target in the shale gas/oil play. Their low permeability also has a major impact on waste storage planning, including carbon dioxide (CO2) and nuclear waste.

The conference will provide a forum for discussions and exchange of information between scientists, managers and stakeholders on the general problems of investigated deposits on local and global scales from a stratigraphic point of view. Session topics will include:
-stratigraphy;
-paleogeography;
-shale sedimentology;
-shales diagenesis;
-tectonics;
-geochemistry;
- geophysics;
- exploration and production;
- environmental aspects of shale gas.For further information, please visit: http://www.geoshale.com/(opens in new window)