SVALBARD Field Trip

Following exploratory discussions, the PESGB Council is proposing to run a field trip to review the Petroleum geology of the Svalbard region. The trip will take place 13 to 21 July, and would be led by Erling Siggerund of SGS, who has led a number of successful field trips to the area, most recently for Total. 

Geological exposure is spectacular, and we would be spending at least five days in the field, reviewing everything from Carboniferous rift basins to Cretaceous shallow marine and Eocene turbiditic deposits. The geology, of course, has direct relevance to the petroleum systems of the arctic basins in the immediate vicinity. 

Due to the remote nature of the region, it is likely that the trip would require departure from the UK on Saturday, returning on the Saturday or Sunday following. We will be based on a chartered vessel, leaving it each day to visit chosen localities. The boat sleeps 24 lucky geologists. 

The nature of this trip means it will be more expensive than our more regular weekends at a cost of £5500.  For more information please contact julie@pesgb.org.uk