Research Group Members
We are a non-profit, international academic research team in petroleum sedimentary geology which is composed by researchers and professors from Norway, Switzerland, Taiwan and France.
We are interested in investigating fluid flow migration phenomena in different geological contexts, and have over 10 years of experience. We welcome any scientific discussion on the topic please feel free to contact us.
We are interested in investigating fluid flow migration phenomena in different geological contexts, and have over 10 years of experience. We welcome any scientific discussion on the topic please feel free to contact us.
§ Senior Professors - Advisers - Researchers §
* Martin Hovland - Martin.Hovland@fluid-venting-system.org - mthovland@gmail.com
Founder of Seepology
Author of books "Seabed pockmarks and seepages", "Seabed Fluid Flow: The Impact on Geology, Biology and the Marine Environment", "Deep-water Coral Reefs: Unique Biodiversity Hot-Spots"
Professor in Seabed hazards
Specialize in:
Marine geology
Geohazards
Seepology
Exploration
XHTHP systems
Professional Experience:
Dr Philos Martin Hovland MSc PhD FGS, has been working for the Norwegian energy company Statoil ASA from 1976 to 2012 as senior engineer and marine geology specialist. He was simultaneously associated with the Universities of Tromsø and Bergen (Norway), as lecturer and adjunct professor (from 2010 until 2012, at the Centre for Geobiology (CGB), University of Bergen). Since 1987 he has also been member of the IODP (International Ocean Discovery Program) expert panel ‘Environmental Protection and Safety Panel’ (EPSP). Through his research on features and processes in the seafloor, he has published four books and more than 150 peer reviewed papers. They range in topics from Deep-Sea Geohazards, including pockmarks, seepage, gas hydrates, slides, and mud volcanoes - to the enigmatic Norwegian deep-water coral reefs (Lophelia reefs) and carbonate mounds.
Based on research performed in Statoil from 2001 to 2012, and from knowledge gained from the ODP and IODP and elsewhere, he continues to work on natural high-temperature / high pressure (HTHP) systems (hydrothermal systems). This includes the formation of salt (NaCl) on Earth and Mars, the processes of serpentinization, and abiotic hydrocarbon formation. Together with co-authors, he has presented two main controversial theories: The “hydraulic theory” for deep-water corals and carbonate mounds; and the “hydrothermal salt” theory, none of which have so far been disproved. He is currently a senior consultant/advisor with the Norwegian company Tech Team Solutions, Stavanger. His working title is Professor emeritus.
MSc Thethis: “Atmospheric diffusion: Theory and Praxis”, under the auspices of Dr C.L. Godske, Avd. Meteorologi, University of Bergen, 1966 – 1969. (It is a local meteorological / climate assessment based on 2 years of continuous temperature / humidity recordings at two levels (6m and 136 masl) at the Forus industry area).
PhD Thesis: “Physical and biological effects of focused gas drainage through the seabed”, under the auspices of Dr. T. Vorren, Avd. for Biologi og Geologi, University of Tromsø, 1992. (It is based on the book ‘Seabed Pockmarks and Seepages: Impact on Geology, Biology and the Marine Environment’ by M. Hovland and A.G. Judd, 1988, and several papers covering the theme of gas seepage through the seafloor).
* Adviser 2 (Information temporary unavailable)
* Patrice Imbert - Patrice.Imbert@total.com
Professor and senior petroleum geologist with 35+ years of experience at Total’s Exploration and Production department, Research and Development division.
Specialize in:
Sediment mobilisation
Turbidite system
Geohazard
Petroleum geology
Hydrocarbon system & leakage
Seismic interpretation
Marine geology
Professional Experience:
Professor Patrice Imbert, also engineer in petroleum exploration in Total S.A.'s scientific research center, has devoted his entire career not only in researching oil and gas but also heavily involves in education. He has supervised and formed over 100+ Msc and PhD students so far. Over three decades, he occupied various positions overseas in exploration and reservoir geology. His research interests are fluid flow in sedimentary basins, with a special focus on the seismic expression of hydrocarbon migration and expulsion, present and past.
§ Post-doctoral researchers §
* Sutieng Ho - sutieng.ho@fluid-venting-system.org
Geoscientist with international experience applied to hydrocarbon exploration
Specialise in:
Shallow hazard
Sedimentary basin research
Structural analysis
Marine geology
Depositional environment reconstruction
Education:
Post-doctoral researcher (current position), Hydrocarbon Exploration, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
PhD (industry-based), Petroleum Geosciences, Cardiff University, UK
Advanced research diploma (industry-based), Geosciences of Sedimentary Basin, University of Pau, France
MSc, Geosciences of Sedimentary Environment, University of Sciences and Technologies of Lille I, France
BSc, Geology, University of Western Brittany Brest, France
Professional experience:
Industrial researcher in fluid migration, R&D department of Total-CSTJF, France
Engineer in 3D sequential stratigraphic modelling, Beicip-Franlab - IFP group's company, France
Consultant in petroleum geosciences, Cenozoic Geoscience Consulting service, Australia
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* Jean-Philippe Blouet - JeanPhilippe.Blouet@fluid-venting-system.org
Carbonate geologist and palaeontologist with more than 10 years experience in fossil nodules and sedimentary rocks
Specialize in:
Geological field exploration
Petrography
Diagenesis
Carbonate nodules
Palaeontology
Vertebral fossil exploration and excavation
Education:
Post-doctoral Researcher Exploration Geochemistry, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
PhD (industry-funded), Exploration Geochemistry, University of Fribourg, Switzerland & Total-CSTJF, France
Engineer degree in Petroleum Geosciences, Engineering School of Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Géologie de Nancy (ENSG - France's leading Grande École in Geosciences)
MSc,Petroleum Geology, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Géologie de Nancy
MSc,Minerals and Energetic Resources, University Henri Poincaré of Nancy I
BSc, Geosciences, University Henri Poincaré of Nancy IM
Professional experience:
Petroleum exploration geologist, at R&D department of Total-CSTJF, France
Consultant in carbonate geology, GeoRessource Lab, France
Co-founder of company PalaeoPrepa Ltd. - Fossil exploration, exploitation, preparation and sell, France.
Exploration geologist in veritable/invertible fossils and carbonate nodules, international fields.
Professional exhibitor in Europe’s major fossil exhibitions (e.g. Saint-Anne-Marie, Munich, etc.), and regional public expositions.
Carbonate geologist and palaeontologist with more than 10 years experience in fossil nodules and sedimentary rocks
Specialize in:
Geological field exploration
Petrography
Diagenesis
Carbonate nodules
Palaeontology
Vertebral fossil exploration and excavation
Education:
Post-doctoral Researcher Exploration Geochemistry, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
PhD (industry-funded), Exploration Geochemistry, University of Fribourg, Switzerland & Total-CSTJF, France
Engineer degree in Petroleum Geosciences, Engineering School of Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Géologie de Nancy (ENSG - France's leading Grande École in Geosciences)
MSc,Petroleum Geology, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Géologie de Nancy
MSc,Minerals and Energetic Resources, University Henri Poincaré of Nancy I
BSc, Geosciences, University Henri Poincaré of Nancy IM
Professional experience:
Petroleum exploration geologist, at R&D department of Total-CSTJF, France
Consultant in carbonate geology, GeoRessource Lab, France
Co-founder of company PalaeoPrepa Ltd. - Fossil exploration, exploitation, preparation and sell, France.
Exploration geologist in veritable/invertible fossils and carbonate nodules, international fields.
Professional exhibitor in Europe’s major fossil exhibitions (e.g. Saint-Anne-Marie, Munich, etc.), and regional public expositions.
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