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Explorer Article By Larry Nation

Yes, there might be 250- 300 years worth of coal reserves in the United States as noted in a 1974 study – but new findings show the reality is that only a percentage of that coal is a viable resource, Robert B. Finkelman said during his talk at the Energy Minerals Division’s luncheon during the recent AAPG convention in San Antonio.

Added on 01 June, 2008

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

It's Cleaner Gas vs. Cheaper Coal

In this corner, natural gas. In this corner, coal. No need to tell them to come out swinging – the battle to be the fuel of the future has begun.

Added on 01 June, 2008

Explorer Division Column EMD By Andrew Scott

Coalbed Methane's Role Growing

Unconventional resources such as coalbed methane will become progressively more important worldwide as population continues to grow at an unprecedented – and possibly unsustainable – rate.

Added on 01 May, 2008

Explorer Spotlight On… By Susie Moore

Schmitt Still Reaching for the Stars

AAPG member Harrison H. “Jack” Schmitt, geologist, author, politician, scientist-astronaut extraordinaire and the last man to walk on the moon, has added another award to his lengthy résumé.

Added on 01 May, 2008

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Iraq's Potential Remains Untapped

The Good, the Bad and the (Possibly) Ugly: An AAPG member assesses Iraq and the Middle East in terms of hydrocarbon potential, probabilities and possible consequences.

Added on 01 May, 2008

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Libya Poised for Production Success

Let the exploration begin: Libya, a country for years off-limits to U.S. investment and operations, is finally on the menu.

Added on 01 May, 2008

Explorer Division Column DPA By Thomas Ewing

DPA Agenda Full in San Antonio

The AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition is the single greatest exercise in professional development that we have as energy geoscientists.

Added on 01 April, 2008

Explorer President’s Column By Will Green

Spring Quickens Pace for Activities

AAPG has responded to the Security and Exchange Commission’s “Concept Release on Possible Revisions to the Disclosure Requirements Relative to Oil and Gas Reserves.'

Added on 01 April, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Ken Milam

'King Coal' Facing Major Hurdles

EMD's luncheon poses the question: 'Will Coal Burn Brightly in the Future?'

Added on 01 April, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

An 'Unconventional Convention'

To help convention-goers 'Pursue The Unconventional,' EMD offers a forum to discuss the 'Future of Unconventional Resource Plays.'

Added on 01 April, 2008

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Explorer Article By Jhonny Casas

Angelo Pitoni, a Real-Life 'Indiana Jones' in Venezuelan Territory

Adventure enthusiasts should enjoy the story of Angelo Pitoni, a larger- than-life geologist whose story includes exploits rivaling any of those portrayed on the big screen. This article focuses specifically on a chapter of his life that took place in my country, Venezuela, and forms part of our country’s oil exploration history.

Added on 01 March, 2022

Explorer Article By David Brown

Persistent Prospects of the Permian

An influx of recent mergers and acquisitions has brought even more operators to the Permian, and there are some regions where there is still much geoscience to be done.

Added on 26 March, 2024

Explorer Article By Emily Llinás

Offshore Opportunities in Suriname

The South American country of Suriname has launched an aggressive campaign to ramp up offshore oil production.

Added on 01 April, 2024

Explorer Article By Emily Llinás,Sylvia Anjos

The ‘Father of the Pre-Salt’

Brazil’s famed “Father of the Pre-Salt,” Guilherme de Oliveira Estrella, is credited with several major oil discoveries and with advances in petroleum systems research.

Added on 01 April, 2024

Explorer Director’s Corner By David Curtiss

Introducing the New EXPLORER, New Digital Newsletters

Perhaps you did a double take pulling the April issue of EXPLORER from the mailbox. What is this? If you joined AAPG in the last 40 years, you’ve only known EXPLORER in its long-standing tabloid format. It worked well for many years as our advertisers – particularly seismic companies – loved the large format and the ability to display their data on a sweeping canvas. For readers, it was a little more awkward.

Added on 01 April, 2024

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