Explorer Regions and Sections

The impressively large response to the call for papers is an indication that the 2004 AAPG International Conference and Exhibition in Cancun, Mexico, is shaping up to be one of the year's most important meetings.

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The Tucumcari, Estancia, Carrizozo and Vaughn basins are all in northeast and central New Mexico and all share a similar geology.

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An exciting exploration play — based on a new interpretation and good ol' geologic detective work -- is gathering momentum in the Tucumcari Basin of eastern New Mexico.

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Explorer Geophysical Corner

A big challenge for modern seismic is the ability to image complicated structures. Fold and thrustbelts are characterized by rapid velocity variations due to juxtaposed rock types.

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Planning to attend the AAPG Annual Meeting in Dallas? If so, an important deadline looms this month.

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The program is being finalized, but the time to start preparing for the year's premier international meeting is now.

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Account for, well, everything! What you did, species you saw, cultures you experienced and draw maps…200 years ago Lewis and Clark did just that.

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Speaking of changes: Jack Thomas, AAPG's geoscience director since 2002, announces his retirement, effective later this year.

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'Look West Young Man' comes to mind as many turn their gaze from West Africa and its exciting discoveries, to the potential in Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

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A new format for training is introduced through AAPG's Education programs. The WEC may be just what you've been waiting for.

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Hot Items

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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.

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

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Explorer Director’s Corner

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.

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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. 

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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.

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Headquarters Contacts

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