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Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Seismic Industry Seeks the Next Big Thing

Conduct a poll among E&P folks regarding seismic, and it’s likely the consensus would be that advanced seismic technology – especially 3-D and 4-D – is the greatest thing to happen since sliced bread and cold beer debuted.

Added on 01 March, 2011

Explorer Article By David Brown

Finding the Right Balance at Pinedale

A delicate balance: Some see beautiful vistas, abundant wildlife, a recreational paradise. Others see a promising geologic structure and a beautiful energy potential. What’s next for the Pinedale field?

Added on 01 March, 2011

Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

An Eroding Competitiveness …

In 2005 the National Academies released a report titled “Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future.”The report’s objective, with the bipartisan encouragement of a concerned Congress, was to assess the nation’s scientific and technological enterprise and recommend specific policy steps to ensure that it would continue delivering the advances necessary to ensure U.S. competitiveness and prosperity.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer Division Column EMD By Michael Campbell

Seeing Some Good News

My first six months as president of the AAPG Energy Minerals Division has brought both a broader and a more detailed understanding of the energy picture in the United States and the world in general. This has resulted in new realizations and in forming new opinions on a variety of energy-related topics, some of which I would like to share with you.

Added on 01 February, 2011

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DLs Hit the Road

On the road again: February is going to be a busy month for AAPG’s Distinguished Lecture program.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Price Affecting Gas' Present, Future

When it comes to natural gas and its potential in the future energy mix, there’s both pessimism and optimism – depending on who’s talking.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer Article By Vern Stefanic

Regions Tackle Challenges in 2011

What’s next? Leaders of three AAPG Regions talk about anticipated activity and potential challenges their areas face in 2011.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer Article By David Brown

Granite Wash a Wild Mix of Geology

Something old, something new: For decades, production in the Granite Wash has been a steady, ongoing story – but the book is getting an exciting new chapter, thanks largely to horizontal drilling.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer Regions and Sections By Carol McGowen

Deepwater Confab Draws 800 to Nigeria

Four of the five past AAPG Africa Region presidents joined current Region President Nosa Omorodion in Abuja, Nigeria, for the third Regional Deepwater Offshore West Africa Conference (DOWAC).

Added on 01 January, 2011

Explorer Emphasis Article By Carol McGowen

Deepwater Confab Draws 800 to Nigeria

Four of the five past AAPG Africa Region presidents joined current Region President Nosa Omorodion in Abuja, Nigeria, for the third Regional Deepwater Offshore West Africa Conference (DOWAC).

Added on 01 January, 2011

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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

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