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Explorer Division Column EMD By Jeremy Boak

What Does It All Mean? Only Time Will Tell

A recent story about Shell’s withdrawal from a long-lived project on in situ production of shale oil from oil shale was an interesting example of over-interpretation of a small dataset.

Added on 01 November, 2013

Explorer Regions and Sections By Carol McGowen,Joe Curiale,Michael Abrams,Ross Clark

Wanted: Posters to Add to GTW Program in Canada

Concepts and technologies developed for liquid-rich unconventional plays in North America are on the verge of being exported worldwide.

Added on 01 October, 2013

Explorer Policy Watch By Edith Allison

Self-Compliance Joins 'Best Practices' List

As shale gas development has boomed over the past decade and public concern about its safety has swelled, both regulatory agencies and operating companies have accelerated their efforts to improve environmental safety.

Added on 01 October, 2013

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Water, Water Everywhere? More Data Needed

A valuable study funded by the Texas Water Development Board sets aside the controversy and takes a closer look at hydraulic fracturing and water resources and consumption.

Added on 01 October, 2013

Explorer Policy Watch By Edith Allison

President's Climate Plan Begins its Journey

The president’s Climate Action Plan, released June 25, aims to slow the effects of climate change.

Added on 01 September, 2013

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Value in a Team Effort

Accurate characterization of unconventional reservoirs requires an integrated, multi-faceted approach.

Added on 01 September, 2013

Explorer Policy Watch By Edith Allison

Shale Gas Workshops Offering Diverse Views

Starting in 2012 and continuing through this fall, the National Academies (NAS) are hosting workshops to inform the public about shale gas development.

Added on 01 August, 2013

Explorer Division Column EMD By Jeremy Boak

Finding Focus for the Year's Agenda

Even with a year of preparation as president-elect, I find myself stepping into the role of Energy Minerals Division (EMD) president with some trepidation.

Added on 01 August, 2013

Explorer Director’s Corner By David Curtiss

Good Reasons Why Keystone Should be OK'd

You don’t have to spend much time around the oil and natural gas industry to understand that it is political.

Added on 01 August, 2013

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Potential, Successes Top Regional Challenges

Latin America offers some of the most promising and most perplexing exploration prospects on the planet.

Added on 01 August, 2013

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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 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 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

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