Bronze success for undergrads in Prague

This year a team of MSci students from Southampton were awarded bronze at the European Final of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Imperial Barrel Award in Prague.

The students were the highest placed undergraduate team in a closely fought competition which was designed to mimic an industry exercise. The students were rewarded for their efficient teamwork, which investigated the hydrocarbon potential of a 128 km2 site offshore Nova Scotia using 2- and 3-D seismic and geological well log data.

The team continued Southampton’s strong record in the competition, having placed third or better in four of the five years since we first entered the competition. Two years ago the Southampton team won the European finals in Prague and came second in the World Final in Houston.

 

Southampton geophysicist Mark Vardy, advisor to the team, said, “Ranking so highly amongst teams of specialist petroleum geoscience students is a credit to both the students for all their hard work and the degree programmes here at Southampton.”

Team member Ben added, "The Imperial Barrel Award was by far the most rewarding and enjoyable activity I have participated in at University. It is highly respected by future employers and provides you with the essential skills and experience needed for a career in petroleum geoscience."