SEG Applied Research Workshop: Geophysical challenges in southeast Asia exploration

The 2008 SEG Applied Research Workshop, in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia on 7–10 April 2008, was the fi rst such
event to focus on regional challenges rather than on a specifi c
technical topic. Th is is a premier example of how SEG is
exploring for new ways to reach out and encourage more
interaction with its global membership base. Th e workshop
attracted 64 attendees, with regional representation from
Malaysia, Th ailand, Indonesia, and India; attendees from
outside the region represented North America, Europe,
and Australia. Th e participants covered the full spectrum of
business interests: international oil companies, national oil
companies, independent oil companies, research institutes,
and geophysical service providers. Th e workshop was
sponsored by Hess Corporation, ExxonMobil, and National
GeoConsultant of Indonesia.