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Explorer Article By Susan Eaton

Let’s raise a glass! Shale Ale, a limited edition beer made exclusively for the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation – is making imbibers happy and raising the public’s awareness of the historic formation.

Added on 01 July, 2009

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

No Recession for the Haynesville

Reason to sing? Northern Louisiana’s high-profile, still-fledgling Haynesville shale gas play, despite the challenges facing many operators, is hitting all the right notes.

Added on 01 July, 2009

Explorer Director’s Corner By Rick Fritz

There Are Good Reasons to be Bullish

Executive Director, Rick Fritz, recalls what it was like to be a rookie petroleum geologist.

Added on 01 June, 2009

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AAPG Divisions Announce Election Results

AAPG’s three Divisions have announced the results of their officer elections. The respective executive committees will be seated on July 1.

Added on 01 June, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

New Energy: Problems and Promise

One of the keys to easing future energy problems is overcoming long-held beliefs about alternative forms of energy.

Added on 01 June, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Experience Paid Off at Parshall

A combination of experience and conviction has contributed to the successful career of AAPG Explorer of the Year Michael Johnson.

Added on 01 June, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Thomasson: Still Thinking Independently

How to succeed in business? According to self-proclaimed contrarian Ray Thomasson, you can start by asking questions. Lots of questions.

Added on 01 June, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Blend of Talents Bedrock for Medalist

His brilliant career: Marlan Downey, upon returning from a stint in the U.S. Army, decided to give geology “a trial.” The verdict? The profession and industry became big winners.

Added on 01 June, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Vern Stefanic

‘Exceptional’ Is Denver’s Big Draw

Rocky Mountain high: AAPG turns the spotlight on Denver for its 94th Annual Convention and Exhibition, which starts June 7 at the Colorado Convention Center.

Added on 01 June, 2009

Explorer Article By Diane Freeman

Space Seismic Gets Fine Tuning

Astronaut, geologist, and AAPG member Jim Reilly explores how space technology could be applied to the oil and gas industry.

Added on 01 June, 2009

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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 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,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 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