Monthly Luncheon

Speaker: Monte Meers

Company: Meers Microseep Surveys, Inc.

Abstract:

GEOCHEMISTRY AND RESULTING MINEROLOGY OF UPWARD MIGRATING GASES
Buoyancy-driven hydrocarbon gases lead to changes in the mineralogy and geochemistry of near-surface soils. Hydrocarbons have an affinity for halides, which bond with alkalis, resulting in interactions that alter soil mineralogy. Geologists can detect and quantify these alterations to help identify untapped hydrocarbon reservoirs.

BIO

Monte Meers

Monte received his geology degree from Texas Tech University in the spring of 1981. From 1981-1998, Monte worked for several independent oil companies and made 19 Wildcat Discoveries using seismic as his primary tool. In 1998, he developed the Meers Microseep Method of geochemical soil analysis and started his own company, Meers Microseep Surveys. His company has been an integral part of finding over 15 million barrels of oil in north Texas since 1998 when he started Meers Microseep Surveys Inc.

Monte Meers is a licensed professional geoscientist by the state of Texas #6074 and is a member of the Society of Professional Earth Scientist #3463. He is Past President of the Abilene Geological Society and past Chairman of SIPES Fort Worth. He is currently serving as treasurer at the national level of SIPES.

Members and guests are welcome. Meal prices are $15 with or without a reservation but reservations are encouraged!