The APPEA Journal has been documenting the pulse of the Australian upstream petroleum industry since its first publication in 1961. It is recognised in the upstream oil and gas industry as Australia’s leading peer-reviewed publication for information on geoscience, engineering and business management.
The APPEA Journal
Volume 63 2023
AJ22219The Walloon Coal Measures resource density: how low can we go?
Brent Glassborow, Michael Scott and Steven Scott
pp. 11-24
AJ22106Quantitative self-verification, a breakthrough in ultrasonic metering technology
Gregor J. Brown and Ross Johnston
pp. 37-46
AJ22144Modelling and 3D printing of a random porous media using iterative function system fractals
Nhan Thanh Nguyen Kenny Cao, Chan Mayol, Alireza Salmachi and Agatha Labrinidis
pp. 47-55
AJ22270Mercury in natural gas: delivering accurate reservoir sampling and analysis
Janelle Lawer, John Babadimas, John Bretherton, Bernardus van Deijl, Jack Harfoushian, Damien Gerard, Brian Toole and Mark Anderson
pp. 56-67
AJ22270 Abstract | AJ22270 Full Text | AJ22270PDF (2.7 MB) Open Access Article
AJ22118Electrodialysis Membrane Technology applied to MEG reclamation – a case study
Ben Leitinger, Trina Dreher, Michael Cavill and Kobe Thys
pp. 68-82
AJ22271Designing out fabric maintenance on a new offshore development using safety principles
James McKechnie
pp. 83-89
AJ22116Technology review of the Northern Bowen and Galilee basins
Michael P. Scott, Raymond Johnson Jr, Janny Spilsbury-Schakel and Andrew Garnett
pp. 90-109
AJ22116 Abstract | AJ22116 Full Text | AJ22116PDF (8.4 MB) | AJ22116Supplementary Material (PDF 1.1 MB) Open Access Article
AJ22231An automated and universal approach for characterising cored formation intervals: gaining more insight from comparing zonation results – according to geological facie, rock type and hydraulic units
Peter Behrenbruch, Trevor Doan, Phil Dohuu, Hussam Goda and Spencer Quam
pp. 110-126
AJ22143The complexity of identifying and quantifying natural and anthropogenic influences on surface movement in coal seam gas producing regions within the Surat Basin, Queensland
Sarah Brennand, Phil Hayes and Christopher Leonardi
pp. 127-143
AJ22165Maximising gas production from late-life assets: a case study from the Snapper Field, Gippsland Basin
Hugo B. Burgin, Mohammad Bagheri, Melanie Ryan, Stewart Anderson, Jianlin Wang and Kieran Trump
pp. 144-156
AJ22033The Permian gas potential of the Taroom Trough, Queensland: new ideas to unlock a multi-TCF play
Gareth Cooper, Greg Channon, Pete Bekkers and Neil Young
pp. 157-172
AJ22197What lies beneath – a review of frontier exploration for deep plays in the Bowen Basin
Raymond L. Johnson Jr and Nathan Parker
pp. 173-189
AJ22197 Abstract | AJ22197 Full Text | AJ22197PDF (8.8 MB) Open Access Article
AJ22246Re-discovering the Gummy gas field – Gippsland Basin
Eamonn Montague, Brendan Frears, Mark Browne, Peter Strauss, Stephen Adams and Jeremy Prosser
pp. 190-206
AJ22108Application of elemental chemostratigraphy to refine the stratigraphy of the Adavale Basin, Queensland
David Riley, Tim Pearce, Morven Davidson, Eva Sirantoine, Chris Lewis 
and Carmine Wainman
and Carmine Wainman
pp. 207-219
AJ22108 Abstract | AJ22108 Full Text | AJ22108PDF (7.3 MB) Open Access Article
AJ22191Analytical approach for multivariate exploration planning via secondary migration modelling
Amin Shokrollahi, Sara Borazjani, Syeda Sara Mobasher, Ulrike Schacht, Khalid Amrouch and Pavel Bedrikovetsky
pp. 220-229
AJ22049Petrophysical interpretation and reservoir characterisation on Proterozoic shales in National Drilling Initiative Carrara 1, Northern Territory
Liuqi Wang, Adam H. E. Bailey, Emmanuelle Grosjean, Chris Carson, Lidena K. Carr, Grace Butcher, Christopher J. Boreham, Dave Dewhurst, Lionel Esteban, Chris Southby and Paul A. Henson
pp. 230-246
AJ22049 Abstract | AJ22049 Full Text | AJ22049PDF (7 MB) | AJ22049Supplementary Material (PDF 191 KB) Open Access Article
AJ22163The other Erregulla discovery, Wagina Sandstone, north Perth Basin
Matthew Wright, Anthony Cortis, Aisling Sloan and Andrew Farley
pp. 247-263
AJ22182Evolution of process safety performance measurement, reporting and management
Binu Baby, Chris Sproston, Huw Jones and Marc Ocampo Ramos
pp. 264-272
AJ22136Mercury management during decommissioning: predicting accumulation and mitigating risk of release
Luke Ellery, Peter Crafts, Andrew Sturgeon and Amit Rajani
pp. 273-284
AJ22153Australian salt basins – options for underground hydrogen storage
Marita Bradshaw, Stephanie Rees, Liuqi Wang, Mike Szczepaniak, Wayne Cook, Sam Voegeli, Christopher Boreham, Carmine Wainman, Sebastian Wong, Chris Southby and Andrew Feitz
pp. 285-304
AJ22153 Abstract | AJ22153 Full Text | AJ22153PDF (9.5 MB) Open Access Article
AJ22025Preliminary investigation of the hydrogen storage potential in the Port Campbell Embayment, Otway Basin, Victoria, Australia
Rami Eid and Louise Goldie Divko
pp. 305-320
AJ22112Optimising the transition from CO2 EOR-EGR towards CCS for a mature oil and gas reservoir
Ilaina H. Rakotondrazaka, Raymond L. Johnson, Xiaoling Li and Andres Bracho
pp. 321-335
AJ22043Assessment of CO2 storage capability in Denison Trough, Bowen Basin
Xingjin Wang, Chris Holmes, Ahmad Dehghan Khalili and Joan Esterle
pp. 336-348
S1: Proceedings
The APPEA Journal
Volume 63 2023
S1: Proceedings
(Non peer reviewed)
(Non peer reviewed)
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22161Measuring change in the race to deliver net zero
Clare Anderson, Paul Ebert and Chris Greig
pp. S32-S35
AJ22057Combating modern slavery in Australian supply chains: a case study of a holistic approach
Judy Auld and Sophie Ryan
pp. S36-S39
(Non peer reviewed)
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22259Maintenance planning innovation: realising planning and execution efficiencies through process and digital transformation
Melinda Clarke and Darrshan Clarke
pp. S47-S51
AJ22135Creating culturally responsive and safe workplaces for the advancement of First Nations people
Byron Davis
pp. S52-S56
AJ22126Protecting whistle-blowers – addressing misconduct and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace
Shane Entriken and Vince Hughes
pp. S57-S59
(Non peer reviewed)
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22152Integrated team approach to decommissioning Environment Plan development
Jessica Harvey
pp. S68-S72
AJ22027Benchmarking Corporate Resilience and Sustainability – a framework for assessing corporate positioning in the face of uncertainty and risk
Andrew Harwood
pp. S73-S76
AJ22028Oil, gas and new energy: how to transform holistically for a more efficient and sustainable future
Scott Hastie and Tim Wall
pp. S77-S81
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22072Cumulative impact assessments – its relevance for Australia’s energy transition
Ashlyn Miller and Ashlyn Miller
pp. S87-S90
AJ22035Collaborative Seismic Environment Plan (CSEP) project – a long-term, consistent, consortium-based approach to environmental approvals
Simon Molyneux, Samantha Jarvis, Shane O’Donoghue, Paul Miller and Tim Duff
pp. S91-S95
AJ22058The human side of transition – putting people at the heart of energy transformation so no-one gets left behind
Louise Pogmore and Benn Wheeler
pp. S96-S100
AJ22123Delivery through adversity: the planning and execution of Beach Energy’s multi-year Offshore Otway Program
Jason Storey, David Ross, Mike Zambonini and Sergio Di Prinzio
pp. S101-S104
AJ22125The 12 Pillars model of ESG: bringing practical clarity to ESG across the Australian gas industry
Jen Thompson and Matt Colquhoun
pp. S105-S108
AJ22156Are all contingent resources equal? A short history of outcomes in contingent resources bookings
Katarina Van Der Haar
pp. S109-S112
AJ22088Environmental benefits of leaving steel-piled jacket platforms in place
Sheela Veluayitham, Louise Mayboehm and Katie Martin
pp. S113-S116
AJ22088 Abstract | AJ22088 Full Text | AJ22088PDF (1.3 MB) Open Access Article (Non peer reviewed)
AJ22146Mental health, psychological safety and psychosocial safety – same but different?
Nada Wentzel
pp. S117-S120
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22257Transition to tolling third-party gas at Karratha Gas Plant: an attractive investment which unlocks infrastructure utilisation
Tom Lukatela and Holly Thomas
pp. S125-S128
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22232The rising influence of ex-region fundamentals on Asian LNG prices
Kaushal Ramesh
pp. S134-S137
AJ22030A geopolitical nightmare: the battle of energy security and the energy transition
Daniel Toleman, Lucy Cullen and Gavin Thompson
pp. S138-S141
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22205Connecting a digital path from plan to execution to enhance efficiency
Abhijit Barhate and Bjørn Audun Schibevaag
pp. S146-S150
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22081Development of a novel Passive Fire Protection system – Humidur Char
Michael Brameld and Travis Baensch
pp. S155-S158
AJ22262Sense, Insight, Action – Woodside’s Intelligent Asset Journey
Leon Burgin and Lauchlan Wallace
pp. S159-S163
AJ22214Transient modelling of water condensation rate for top of line corrosion
Diwu Chen, Shane A. Morrissy and Adam Mackenzie
pp. S164-S168
AJ22046Digital advanced work packaging – a case study in construction-led delivery
Bradley Copeland
pp. S169-S172
AJ22238Engineered flowback and reservoir evaluation for unconventional wells
Andrew Fontenot and Chau Nguyen
pp. S173-S176
AJ22147Fines migration during coal bed methane production: mathematical and laboratory modelling, field cases
Abolfazl Hashemi, Bryant Dang-Le, Cuong Nguyen, Grace Loi and Nastaran Khazali
pp. S177-S182
AJ22019A novel method for simultaneous determination of relative permeability and capillary pressure from corefloods (gas/CO2–water systems)
Nassim Hemmati, Sara Borazjani, Alexander Badalyan, Luis Genolet, Aron Behr, Abbas Zeinijahromi and Pavel Bedrikovetsky
pp. S183-S187
AJ22089Bridging the gap: improving integration between duty holders involved in well operations
Claire Hick, Mark Bourne, Tom Barratt and Derrick O’Keeffe
pp. S188-S191
AJ22160Challenges and lessons learnt from Northern Territory (NT) Orphan Well project
Shaun Hingerty
pp. S192-S197
AJ22160 Abstract | AJ22160 Full Text | AJ22160PDF (3.6 MB) (Non peer reviewed)
AJ22180Sanding evaluation and real-time sand management decisions in high-rate gas wells, Ichthys Field, Browse Basin Australia
Abbas Khaksar, Ahmadreza Younessi and Inyau Bada
pp. S198-S203
AJ22101Unmanned rotating equipment for normally unattended installations
Alessandro Leto, Adolfo Agresta, David Bartolini, Gionata Ruggiero and Daniele Porciani
pp. S204-S208
AJ22045Australia’s Onshore Basin Inventories – foundational knowledge synthesis for better design of precompetitive data acquisition
Adam H. E. Bailey , Lidena K. Carr and Russell Korsch
, Lidena K. Carr and Russell Korsch
pp. S209-S214
AJ22045 Abstract | AJ22045 Full Text | AJ22045PDF (2.5 MB) Open Access Article (Non peer reviewed)
AJ22090Cretaceous depositional environment interpretation of offshore Otway Basin cores and wireline logs; application to the generation of basin-scale gross depositional environment maps
Chris Cubitt, Steve Abbott, George Bernardel, Merrie-Ellen Gunning, Duy Nguyen, Chris Nicholson and Alan Stoate
pp. S215-S220
AJ22090 Abstract | AJ22090 Full Text | AJ22090PDF (3.2 MB) Open Access Article (Non peer reviewed)
AJ22096The distribution and morphology of Late Jurassic to Early Cretaceous igneous intrusions in the Northern Carnarvon Basin
Michael Curtis, Simon Holford, Mark Bunch, Nick Schofield and Alex Karvelas
pp. S221-S226
AJ22093Rapid history matching of petroleum production from well logs and 4D seismic via Machine Learning techniques in the Norne Field, offshore Norway
Jones Ebinesan, Greg Smith and Ritu Gupta
and Ritu Gupta
pp. S227-S231
AJ22256Maximising production from the Gippsland Basin: integrating subsurface datasets across multiple disciplines to increase domestic gas supply
Adam Fynnaart, Natalie Debenham, Arun Kumaravel, Kieran Trump and Angus Goody
pp. S232-S236
AJ22063New 3D seismic imaging of Late Cretaceous extrusive volcanics in the deep-water Gippsland Basin: implications and insights for paleo-depositional environments and petroleum systems
Jarrad Paul Grahame
pp. S237-S242
AJ22059The Cretaceous-Cenozoic volcanic record of the Gippsland Basin: origin, nature and significance for the energy transition
Simon Holford, Fun Meeuws, Ernest Swierczek, Nick Schofield and Mark Bunch
pp. S243-S246
AJ22060Preservation of thermal signature of elevated syn-rift heat flow during multiphase extension: a case study from the Duntroon Sub-basin, Great Australian Bight
Simon Holford, Ian Duddy, Paul Green, Nick Schofield, Richard Hillis and Martyn Stoker
pp. S247-S250
AJ22150Underexplored but not forgotten: assessing the energy resources potential of the greater Pedirka Basin region through play-based mapping
Jeremy Iwanec, Paul Strong and Tom Bernecker
pp. S251-S256
AJ22150 Abstract | AJ22150 Full Text | AJ22150PDF (3.1 MB) Open Access Article (Non peer reviewed)
AJ22253Stepping off the edge: the geological framework of deepwater northern Australia
Ciaran Lavin, Angus Goody and Ian Longley
pp. S257-S262
AJ22048Thermal history of the Carrara Sub-basin: insights from modelling of the NDI Carrara 1 drill hole
Tehani J. Palu, Emmanuelle Grosjean, Liuqi Wang, Christopher J. Boreham and Adam H. E. Bailey
pp. S263-S268
AJ22048 Abstract | AJ22048 Full Text | AJ22048PDF (3.1 MB) Open Access Article (Non peer reviewed)
AJ22100Geophysical characterisation and improved delineation of coaly source rocks from integrated analysis of laboratory, well and seismic data
Tusar R. Sahoo , Richard Sykes, Ludmila Adam and Robert H. Funnell
, Richard Sykes, Ludmila Adam and Robert H. Funnell
pp. S269-S274
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22032Petrophysical properties of igneous rocks in continental rift basins – a case study from the Mesozoic sequence of the Browse Basin, North West Shelf of Australia
Kosuke Tsutsui, Simon Holford, Mark Bunch, Rosalind King, Ken McClay and Nick Schofield
pp. S280-S285
AJ22145Proppant powder – the protection and the pain – lurking hazards of silicosis
Chris Barrand, Radika Lucas and Anne Nissen
pp. S286-S290
AJ22145 Abstract | AJ22145 Full Text | AJ22145PDF (1.6 MB) Open Access Article (Non peer reviewed)
AJ22151Decoding decommissioning requirements when using new technology – Queensland’s petroleum wells code of practice
Chris Barrand and Radika Lucas
pp. S291-S295
AJ22151 Abstract | AJ22151 Full Text | AJ22151PDF (1.3 MB) Open Access Article (Non peer reviewed)
(Non peer reviewed)
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22062Decommissioning and restoration (D&R) timing: is later always better?
Andrew Duncan
pp. S304-S308
AJ22173Do we know enough to make future-proofed decisions about contaminants when decommissioning offshore oil and gas infrastructure?
Darren J. Koppel, Francesca Gissi, Ibukun Oluwoye and Tom Cresswell
pp. S309-S314
AJ22254Minimising the burden of hazardous area inspections
Iain MacKenzie, Bruce Hill and Sakeena Dawood
pp. S315-S317
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22127Environmental considerations around in-situ decommissioning of oil and gas pipeline infrastructure in marine environments
Anam Saeed, Bethan Parnum and Michael Fichera
pp. S321-S324
AJ22050National Decommissioning Research Initiative (NDRI) phase 2 determining outcomes to inform offshore decommissioning options
Cassandra Schmidt and Luke Smith
pp. S325-S327
AJ22245Better together – cooperative incident response testing and exercising – Exercise Zephyr ‘22
Phillip Starkins
pp. S328-S331
AJ22041Improving process safety for the operation of Major Hazard Facilities
Erik Vandenberg
pp. S332-S336
AJ22091Opportunities for CO2 utilisation in the Northern Territory
Dominic Banfield, Anthea Moisi, Vidip Arora and Doug Palfreyman
pp. S337-S340
AJ22113Carbon dioxide-enhanced oil recovery in Australia – techno-economic evaluation, carbon dioxide source/sink networks and current policy landscape
David Bason, Hadi Nourollah, Vello Kuuskraa, Matt Wallace, Tim Duff and Matthias Raab
pp. S341-S346
AJ22113 Abstract | AJ22113 Full Text | AJ22113PDF (1.2 MB) (Non peer reviewed)
AJ22134Re-purposing onshore and offshore infrastructure for CCUS in Gippsland
Alan Black and Xavier Duthie
pp. S347-S350
AJ22084Modelling of hydrogen gas generation from overmature organic matter in the Cooper Basin, Australia
Christopher J. Boreham , Dianne S. Edwards , Andrew J. Feitz, Andrew P. Murray, Nicolaj Mahlstedt and Brian Horsfield
, Dianne S. Edwards , Andrew J. Feitz, Andrew P. Murray, Nicolaj Mahlstedt and Brian Horsfield
pp. S351-S356
AJ22084 Abstract | AJ22084 Full Text | AJ22084PDF (3.6 MB) | AJ22084Supplementary Material (Zip 110 KB) Open Access Article (Non peer reviewed)
AJ22054Conversion of offshore hydrocarbon facilities for use in carbon capture and storage – challenges and solutions
Nick Brown and Ross Weiter
pp. S357-S360
AJ22080Towards 2030: transforming asset emissions in Australian production operations
Peter Carydias and Preben Nielsen
pp. S361-S366
AJ22021Investigating the potential for a blue carbon economy on Australia’s northern coastline
B. W. Davis, R. A. Groom, C. J. Carle, L. B. Hutley, C. Lovelock and J. Perry
pp. S367-S370
AJ22164Upscaling CCUS in Asia Pacific – a look at upstream synergy projects and potential for multi-user hubs
Antonio Dimabuyu
pp. S371-S374
AJ22184Including sub-surface uncertainties in CCS hub investment decision making – a case history
Andrew Garnett, Iain Rodger and Joe Lane
pp. S375-S378
AJ22184 Abstract | AJ22184 Full Text | AJ22184PDF (1.1 MB) Open Access Article (Non peer reviewed)
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22264Improving energy efficiency during LNG plant turndown operation
Michael Hanlin and Matthew Ladner
pp. S382-S385
AJ22190Integration of the comprehensive Gorgon CO2 surveillance program for history matching of the Dupuy reservoir model
Andrew Haynes, Karl Jager, Jessica Maekivi, Leigh Scoby-Smith and Trent Shawcross
pp. S386-S390
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22137Regulation of the Australian carbon capture and storage industry
Matthew Holding
pp. S395-S398
AJ22265Developing a ‘fit for purpose’ approach to managing methane emissions
Ian Joynes, Mark Wittwer and Yvette Manolas
pp. S399-S403
AJ22056Integrating underground gas storage experience for CCS optimisation
Zis G. Katelis and William J. Askham
pp. S404-S408
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22114Enabling decarbonisation through the supply chain
Tim McCarthy and Mark Goodacre
pp. S413-S418
AJ22042Carbon capture and storage’s role within Australia’s energy transition: necessary, safe, and reliable
Matthias Raab and Geoffrey O’Brien
pp. S419-S422
AJ22042 Abstract | AJ22042 Full Text | AJ22042PDF (935 KB) (Non peer reviewed)
AJ22138The global status of carbon capture and storage: ambition to action
Nabeela Raji, Chris Consoli, Matt Steyn and Ian Havercroft
pp. S423-S427
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22230The gold standard for Australian oil and gas corporations to report credible methane emissions
Helen Riordan and Kane Annesley
pp. S434-S437
(Non peer reviewed)
(Non peer reviewed)
AJ22210The Northern Territory low-emissions carbon capture, utilisation and storage hub development – the collaborative business case development
Andrew Stuart Ross, Matthew Ironside and Ryan Gee
pp. S446-S449
AJ22064Energy transition risk for Australia’s LNG: how to build up resilience for a low-carbon future
Olga Savenkova
pp. S450-S454
AJ22207Greenhouse gas emissions tracking: making it count
Fabio Terzini and Esther Hayes
pp. S455-S459
AJ22207 Abstract | AJ22207 Full Text | AJ22207PDF (1.4 MB) Open Access Article (Non peer reviewed)
AJ22200Towards building a successful CCS hub in Darwin
Alister Trier, Howard Smith, Aiden Anderson-Barr and Simon Flowers
pp. S460-S463
AJ22195Opportunity of the future: hydrogen as fuel and feedstock
Matthew Walden, Senjit Sarkar, Samuel Mugford and Thomas Wood
pp. S464-S467
AJ22267Carbon capture and storage – a safe and reliable monitoring and verification plan developed using oil and gas industry core skill sets
Anthony Western
pp. S468-S472
AJ22202The surface challenges of underground hydrogen storage – pre-feasibility studies at the Otway International Test Centre, Victoria
David Whittam, Jai Pandit, Kwong Soon Chan, Max Watson and Matthias Raab
pp. S473-S477
AJ22275The framework and practice of CO2 storage resources evaluation: Santos Moomba CCS Project CO2 storage resources assessment
Chad Wilson, Shane Hattingh, Doug Peacock and Tony Zhang
pp. S478-S482
AJ22215Implementing SRMS in the North Perth Basin: challenges and practical solutions
HongFeng Wu, William Walton, Hesham Farhani, Pooya Hadian and Kiong Hooi (Steven) Lee
pp. S483-S487
