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March Meeting

Thursday, March 19th, 2026

2200 Energy Dr., Room 1400A/B

Canonsburg, PA 15317

"High Resolution Isotopes: A new approach to unlock valuable reservoir insights in Marcellus/Utica”

Presented by:

Carl Symcox, Director of Geosciences at Edge Systems

Abstract: EDGE will discuss a powerful emerging technology for real-time subsurface evaluation: the SLB C1 Isotope Logger. This advanced gas detection tool can identify depletion trends, fracture and fault contributions, fluid mixing, and distinct “line of death” compositional shifts. Because methane isotopic signatures are fundamentally linked to hydrocarbon fluid maturity, they provide a robust geochemical signal that is less susceptible to operational noise and surface contamination than traditional gas ratio analyses. Real-world examples will be shared from several different basins, including the Marcellus/Utica.

To our friends and colleagues, 

It is with deep regret we need to inform you of the passing of our President Scott Gorham this past January. Scott was a great supporter of the Geophysical Society of Pittsburgh and was the driving force behind the Appalachian Geophysical Symposium. His absence will be missed. 

You can find his obituary here: 

Obituary | Scott Gorham of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES 

Please note that the celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday, March 28th, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills. 

In the obituary, the family has requested that donations, in lieu of flowers, be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). Additionally, PanCAN is hosting a walk on Saturday, April 25th, at North Park. The Gorham team page for donations and registration can be found here: PurpleStride Pittsburgh 2026 with Premier Sponsor UPMC Hillman Cancer Center: Groovy Gorham Gang - Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 

Board of the Geophysical Society of Pittsburgh 

Mark Your Calendars & Call for Papers!

7th Annual Appalachian Basin Geophysical Symposium

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe

Sharing geophysical knowledge to maximize unconventional resource development of the Appalachian Basin

Call for papers: Now accepting abstracts and talks emailed to: harbert@pitt.edu; Abstract submission deadline – 4/18/26

Appalachian Basin Geophysical Symposium

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026. Followed on Wednesday June 3, 2026: by the GSP Golf Tournament at the Quicksilver Golf Club, Washington County, PA

This will be an in-person symposium. 

We look forward to seeing all of you in Pittsburgh!