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Oct 01, 2026
Martin Bawden
Asia Pacific, Geophysics, Historical Highlights, Seismic
Historical Highlights: Lost Seismic Data Returns to Life
Decades-old seismic data from Papua New Guinea’s Bismarck Sea gain new value as obsolete recording technology is revived to recover lost information.
Oct 01, 2026
Heather Saucier, Explorer Correspondent
Corporate Innovation, IMAGE
Accelerating Exploration
Technology, integrated workflows and better data are helping ExxonMobil, Chevron and SLB shorten the path from exploration to production.
Oct 01, 2026
Emily Smith Llinas
Geopolitics, IMAGE, Latin America & Caribbean
Energy Diplomacy Takes Shape at IMAGE
U.S. and Venezuelan energy officials met at IMAGE to discuss production, sign oilfield agreements and announce plans for Venecon 2027 in Caracas.
Oct 01, 2026
David Brown, EXPLORER Correspondent
Africa, Geophysics, Geopolitics
Seismic Sharpens Africa’s Offshore Potential
New seismic surveys and advanced reprocessing are revealing exploration opportunities across Africa’s offshore basins, from Angola to the Atlantic margin.
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Oct 01, 2026
Tom Wilker
Director's Corner
Relevance at Every Career Stage
From student recruitment to professional development and retirement, AAPG is working to serve the evolving needs of geoscientists throughout their careers.
Oct 01, 2026
Robert K. Merrill
AAPG Foundation
Foundation Update: When Geoscience Saves Lives
Geoscience expertise helps vulnerable communities address water shortages, natural hazards, food insecurity and environmental challenges.
Oct 01, 2026
David Brown, EXPLORER Correspondent
AI, Geophysics, Industry, Machine Learning
A Hybrid Future for Geophysics
As AI transforms seismic interpretation, combining data-driven tools with physics-based models offers new possibilities for subsurface imaging.
Oct 01, 2026
D. Randy Blood
Eastern
How Do You Pick a Favorite Outcrop?
The Devonian outcrops of western New York reveal ancient environments and the geological history preserved along the shores of Lake Erie.
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