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On the cover: What in the world is going on regarding exploration, you ask? A lot of answers are found in this month's EXPLORER, our annual World Developments issue, via stories that showcase the world's hottest exploration region (hint: think West Africa), a listing of the past year's notable discoveries and how independents can get a part in the drama. As suggested in our cover design by Rusty Johnson, E&P activity is a global event.
Photos and 3-D computer images courtesy of Landmark Graphics.
What's going on here?
Despite some
grand occurrences that otherwise would make it a year of wine and
roses, 2000 ultimately didn't seem like much of a party year.
New
award winners are
added to the list of those who will be honored at the annual meeting
in Denver, June of 2001.
For
the record: The
EXPLORER takes its annual look at the year's major discoveries from
around the world.
Top
Predictions: What
technologies and trends will have the greatest effect on the oil
industry in the next 10 years?
International
Business Ventures: U.S. oil
finders have plenty of opportunities to keep themselves busy --
especially when they're willing to forsake the comforts of home
for the potential of international targets.
The
accidental internationalist: How
one U.S. oil company learned the adventurous way about the challenges
and rewards of international exploration.
West
Africa:
The relatively small, sparsely populated countries along the coast
of West Africa are poised to be become major players in the world
oil arena.
A
tradition continues: The
Business Side of Geology returns to the EXPLORER.
Geophysical
Corner:
Color
Reveals Seismic Message
International
Bulletin Board:
A report from AAPG's president-elect on her visits to two affiliated
groups in Nigeria and Cairo