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  1. A History of Oil and Gas in Canada
    E. R. Crain, Azerbaijan Oil Industry Magazine, Oct 2011
     English
     

  2. Potash Redux
    E. R. Crain, CWLS InSite, Dec 2010
     

  3. A True History of Oil and Gas "Neftqazcixarmanin asl tarixi baqqunda"
    E. R. Crain, Azerbaijan Oil Industry Magazine, Nov 2010
     Translated from: CWLS InSite, Sept 2004
    Azerbaijani and Russian Versions
    CWLS 2004 Version   CSPG 2005 Version 
     

  4. Unicorns In The Garden Of Good And Evil -- A Series on Log Analysis in
       Unconventional Reservoirs, by E. R. Crain
       Part 1: Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analysis, CSPG Reservoir, Nov 2010
      Part 2:  Coal Analysis, CSPG Reservoir, Dec 2010
       Part 3:  Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Analysis, CSPG Reservoir, Jan 2011
       Part 4:  Gas Shale Analysis, CSPG Reservoir, Feb 2011
       Part 5:  Oil Shale Analysis, CSPG Reservoir, CSPG Reservoir, Mar 2011
       Part 6:  Tar Sand Analysis,  CSPG Reservoir, CSPG Reservoir, Apr 2011
       Part 7:  Laminated Sacd Analysis,  CSPG Reservoir, May 2011 
      Part 8:  Igneous / Metamorphic Reservoir Analysis,  CSPG Reservoir, Jun 2011
       Part 9:  Tight Oil Reservoir Analysis,  CSPG Reservoir, Aug 2011  
      Part 10: Gas Hydrate Reservoir Analysis,  CSPG Reservoir, Sep 2011
     

  5. They Came From Outer Space - First Logs On The Moon and Mars
    E. R. Crain, CWLS InSite, May 2010   Reprinted CSPG Reservoir Oct 2011
     CWLS 2010 Version     CSPG 2011 Version
     

  6. A New Migration Model for Oil in the Bakken Petroleum System of the Williston Basin.
     D. W. Hume, PGeol., G. R. Davies, PhD, PGeol., Kaush Rakhit, MSc. PGeol., E. R. Crain, PEng
    AAPG, New Orleans, April 2010 and AAPG, Calgary, Sept 2010
     Abstract Only
     

  7. Evaluation of Unconventional Oil Resources, Bakken Formation, Saskatchewan and North Dakota.
     D. W. Hume, PGeol., G. R. Davies, PhD, PGeol., Kaush Rakhit, MSc. PGeol., E. R. Crain, PEng
    Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, Regina, 28 Apr 2009
     Abstract Only
     

  8. A Future History of Oil Development (Peak Oil and Alternatives)
         includes CWLS Distinguished Member Interview
    E. R. Crain, CWLS InSite, Dec 2008

     

  9. The Giant Next Door: Middle Bakken Member, SE Saskatchewan
     D. W. Hume, PGeol., G. R. Davies, PhD, PGeol., Kaush Rakhit, MSc. PGeol., E. R. Crain, PEng
    Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists, Denver, 30 Apr 2008
     Abstract Only
     

  10. Myth Interpretation - A Series On Common Misconceptions
    E. R. Crain,
      Myth #1 Tornado Charts Correct For Invasion, CWLS Insite, Sep 2005
      Myth #2 Dipmeters Measure True Formation Dip, CWLS Insite, Dec 2005
      Myth #3 High Water Saturation Means Water Prodiction, CWLS Insite, Mar 2006
      Myth #4 Density Logs Read Porosity in Sandstones, CWLS Insite, Jun 2006
     

  11. Productivity Estimation in Milk River Laminated Shaly Sands, Southeast Alberta
    E. R. Crain, D. W. Hume
    CWLS Insite, Dec 2004

     
  12. A True History of Oil Development
    E. R. Crain, CWLS InSite, Sept 2004; CSPG Reservoir June 2005
    CWLS 2004 Veraion    CSPG 2005 Version 
     
  13. How Many Acoustic Waves Can Dance on the Head of a Sonic Log?
    E. R. Crain, CWLS InSite, Apr 2004

     
  14. The New Role of Petrophysics in Geophysical Interpretation
    E. R. Crain, CSEG Recorder, Sept 2003
     
     
  15. A History of Well Logging in Canada
    E. R. Crain, Reprinted in CWLS InSite, Sept 2003, from CWLS Journal, Dec 1982

     
  16. A Quantified Resource Assessment of a Pervasive Shallow Biogenic Gas System in Southern Alberta.
    D. W. Hume,     P. Esslinger, J. Johnson, E. R. Crain
    AAPG, Sept 2003
     Abstract Only
     
  17. The Future of Petrophysics in Reservoir Description
    E. R. Crain, Transactions 1st Annual Formation Evaluation Conference, Tripoli, Libya, October 2000
    ** Keynote Address - Invited Speaker
    ** Reprinted in Libyan Petroleum Research Council Journal 2001

     
  18. Quantitative Analysis of Older Logs for Porosity and Permeability, Lake Maracaibo Western Flank Reservoirs, Venezuela
    E. R. Crain, M. Garrido, C. Lamb, P. Mosher
    GeoCanada 2000 May 2000
     Long Abstract.
     
  19. Belly River Exploitation in Southeast Alberta
    D. W. Hume, E. R. Crain
    CSPG June 1999
    Verbal presentation, no text available
     
  20. Biased Book Reviews: Log Analysis Text Books
    E. R. Crain
    Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, Dec 1994

     
  21. The CWLS Reprint Volumes (Set of 3)
    with CWLS Bibliography on Disc (by Stephen Prensky, USGS)
    E. R. Crain, D. Orman, Editors
    Canadian Well Logging Society, November 1992
    Order from CWLS
     
  22. Dipmeter Tools and Presentations
    E. R. Crain
    Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, Dec 1992
    Part 1
    Part 2 (corrected Feb 2010)
     
  23. The CWLS Water Catalog On Disc
    E. R. Crain
    Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, March 1991

     
  24. META/LOG - A Knowledge Based Spreadsheet System To Reduce Complexity In Log Analysis
    E. R. Crain
    Transactions: 12th Formation Evaluation Symposium, CWLS, Calgary, Sept 1989
       Geobyte Software Review
     
  25. Log/Mate ESP Assistant – A Knowledge Based System for Log Analysis – A Progress Report
    E. R. Crain
    D&S Petroleum Consulting Group, Sept 1986
        Follow up by Others: SPE 1988=> CWLS 1989=>
     
  26. A Primer on Expert Systems for Log Analysis
    E. R. Crain
     Published Version: Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, March 1986

     
  27. The Log Analysis Handbook
    Volume One - Quantitative Methods
    E. R. Crain, Pennwell Books, Tulsa, 1986, Out of Print
    ISBN 0-87814-298-3  Hardcover 700 pages
     
  28. A Primer on Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems in the Petroleum Industry
    E. R. Crain
    Verbal Presentations: DEC 13 Nov 85, CWLS 18 Dec 85, CSPG 29 Mar 86, CSEG 14 May 86
    **Best Paper Award, CWLS, 1985**

     
  29. Log/Mate ESP - A Fourth Generation Language for Log Analysis
    E. R. Crain
    D&S Petroleum Consulting Group, Apr 1986
    Updated and expanded version of Sept 1985 published paper

     
  30. Log/Mate ESP - A Fourth Generation Language for Log Analysis
    E. R. Crain, D. Jaques, K. Knill, K. Edwards
    Transactions 10th Formation Evaluation Symposium, CWLS, Calgary, Sept 1985

     
  31. Spreadsheet Analysis of Logs
    E. R. Crain
    Transactions: 10th Formation Evaluation Symposium - CWLS, Calgary, Sept 1985

     
  32. The Evolution of Log Analysis Methods
    E. R. Crain, C.I. Ganz
    Offshore Resources Magazine, May, July, Sept 1984

     
  33. The CWLS Log Analysis Handbook
    E. R. Crain, D. Orman, Editors
    Canadian Well Logging Society, 1983 (Updated 1986)
    Order from CWLS
     
  34. CWLS Journal - 25th Anniversary Issue
    E. R. Crain, Editor
    Canadian Well Logging Society, Vol 11, 1982
    Order from CWLS
     
  35. The CWLS Log Analysis Example Book - A Preview
    E. R. Crain
    Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, 1982

     
  36. A History of Well Logging in Canada
    E. R. Crain
    Journal Canadian Petroleum Technology, February 1982
    Reprinted Canadian Well Logging Society Journal, Dec 1982
    Reprinted in CWLS InSite, Sept 2003
    CWLS 1982
    JCPT 1982
    CWLS 2003
     
  37. Log Evaluation Results in the Deep Basin Area of Alberta
    E. R. Crain
    Transactions: 8th Formation Evaluation Symposium, CWLS, Calgary, September 1981

     
  38. Log/Mate System for Analyzing Wells
    E. R. Crain
    Journal Canadian Petroleum Technology, December 1980


  39. Economics of Log Evaluation for Large Projects
    E. R. Crain
    Transactions: Society Professional Well Log Analysts, Lafayette, Lousiana; July 1980

     
  40. Determination of Seismic Response Using Edited Well Log Data
    E. R. Crain, J.D. Boyd
    CWLS 7th Formation Evaluation Symposium, Oct 1979
    CSEG Annual Symposium, October 1979
    ** Best Paper Award, CSEG, 1979**

     
  41. The Log/Mate Evaluation System
    E. R. Crain, D.W. Curwen
    Transactions: 7th Formation Evaluation Symposium - CWLS, Calgary, Oct 1979

     
  42. Log Interpretation in the High Arctic
    E. R. Crain
    Transactions: 6th Formation Evaluation Symposium- CWLS, Calgary, Oct 1977

     
  43. Review of Gravity and Magnetic Data Processing Systems
    E. R. Crain
    CSEG Journal, Vol 8 No 1, Calgary, Dec 1972

     
  44. Review of Semi-Automatic Velocity Analysis Techniques
    E. R. Crain
    ASEG Bulletin, Vol 2 No 1, Sydney, 1971

     
  45. Logistical Considerations Associated with Sulphur Exploration Drilling in the High Arctic
    D. J. B. Marshall, E. R. Crain
    Transactions AIME, Denver, February 1970


  46. Prediction of Well Log Interpretation Parameters - An Independent Study
    E. R. Crain
    Transactions: 3rd Formation Evaluation Symposium, CWLS, Calgary, Oct. 1971

     
  47. Defining Evaporite Deposits with Electrical Well Logs
    R. P. Alger, E. R. Crain
    Trans Northern Ohio Geological Society - Second Symposium on Salt, Cleveland, 1966
    **Quoted in Schlumberger Log Interpretation Principles Vol 2- Applications, 1972**

     
  48. Quantitative Log Evaluation of the Prairie Evaporite Formation of Saskatchewan
    E. R. Crain, W.B. Anderson
    Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology, Quebec City and Edmonton, July-September, 1966
    **Salesman of the Year award from Schlumberger for this paper**
    As published  
    As written with legible illustrations  
    Program for IBM 1620
    Quoted in: SPWLA 1967=>  CIM 1969=>  CWLS 1979=>

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