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Degradinite
| January 29, 2013 | Filled under Com I |
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Introduction The Degradinite WG commenced in 2002 following the 54th ICCP Meeting in Maputo. The aim was to provide a recommendation to Commission I as to whether or not the term degradinite and its associated microlithotypes hydrite should be formally reinstated into the ICCP classification system. more
Review of New Methodologies and Techniques in Organic Petrology
| January 29, 2013 | Filled under Com I |
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Introduction A working group on “New Methodologies and Techniques in Organic Petrology” was established within Commission I at the 52nd ICCP meeting in Rio de Janeiro, August 2000. The Working Group was set up to review new methods and techniques that may be of assistance in advancing the science of coal petrology, to familiarise ICCP members with […] more
Standardization
| January 29, 2013 | Filled under Com I |
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Introduction The Standardization WG is the longest running working group of Commission I and its objectives have been adapted over the time moving the focus according to the new developments in definitions and methodology. The main objectives can be summarized as: Organize and evaluate round robin exercises related to analysis procedures, recent discussions and definitions/classifications […] more
Peat Petrography
| January 27, 2013 | Filled under Com I |
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Aim The Peat-Petrography Working Group was established in 2003 (Utrecht) and the aim of this WG is: a. to bring together petrographers that deal with the petrological features of peat, but also scientists from other disciplines that have an interest in “peat science”, b. to examine the applicability of the existent maceral terminology, c. to assess/evaluate the necessity […] more
Coal Bed Methane-CO2 Sequestration
| August 29, 2012 | Filled under Com II |
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If you are interested in participating in the CBM-CO2 working group, please contact convener Lila Gurba at l.gurba@unsw.edu.au. Objectives The WG was created in Porto (1998) based on a proposal by Paul Lyons (U.S. Geological Survey) with the aim of identifying possible contributions of organic petrology to coalbed methane studies. At the 2001 Copenhagen meeting Lila […] more
Shale Gas Studies
| August 19, 2012 | Filled under Com II |
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Background Shale gas currently is a hot topic among exploration activities in USA, Poland, Australia, and other countries; however, shale gas explorationists are facing tremendous challenges: Despite its geographic abundance and enormous production potential, gas shale presents a number of challenges – ranging from the lack of an agreed-upon definition of what, exactly, comprises shale […] more