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16 Interpretation of Transgressive Barrier-Beach, Shoreface, Lagoon, and Estuary Reservoirs – Use of Modern Analogues: Part 2 – Sand-Body Depositional Geometries 20 Remote Sensing for Geologists IV 26 Petroleum Economics for Geologists – Part 6 31 GeoCanada 2010 Update MARCH 2010 VOLUME 37, ISSUE 3 Canadian Publication Mail Contract – 40070050 RESERVOIR ISSUE 3 • MARCH 2010 1 Define Reservoir Parameters with Confidence Looking to maximize opportunities in today’s volatile market? Combine the power of PETRA® and IHS Critical Information including well and log data to define reservoir parameters and determine new opportunities faster and more cost effectively. Let IHS information solutions improve your decision-making and reduce your risk. For more information on PETRA visit us at www.ihs.com/reservoirsolutions ©2009 IHS Inc. All rights reserved. Since 1927... 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