Explorer Director’s Corner
By Rick Fritz
Science is the heartbeat of AAPG. It is the key for innovation in our industry, and AAPG is dedicated to finding new scientific developments and related new technologies.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 March, 2011
Explorer Article
On the road again: February is going to be a busy month for AAPG’s Distinguished Lecture program.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 February, 2011
Explorer Article
By Courtney Chadney
Encore presentation: Last year was the biggest and most successful year ever for AAPG's international Distinguished Lecture program – and organizers are hoping this year brings more of the same.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 January, 2011
Explorer Article
By Barry Friedman
The Never Ending Story: Three AAPG members add a new chapter to the history of Canada’s much-studied, much-revered Burgess Shale.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 December, 2010
Explorer Regions and Sections
By Hussain Al Otaibi
Although historically focused on its birthplace in North America, AAPG is growing rapidly in several international locations, including one that is in the heart of the oil industry – the Middle East.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 November, 2010
Explorer Emphasis Article
By David Brown
Kinetics and hieroglyphics and pyrolysis! Oh my! Following the traditional method of determining kerogen kinetics is slow and expensive and yields little kinetic data. The new method of one-run kinetics proves to save both time and money while acquiring more data.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 November, 2010
Explorer Emphasis Article
By Louise Durham
Hot, hot, hot: The Niobrara play joins the list of hot shales – even being dubbed the “NeoBakken.” An industry-sponsored consortium evaluates the complexities of this giant play to help further its economic success.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 November, 2010
Explorer Emphasis Article
By David Brown
The circum-Arctic region has ample energy potential, but innovative technology is essential for future exploration. One research geologist explains the need for combining tried and true geology basics with new, creative methods to get the best results.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 November, 2010
Explorer Article
By Louise Durham
Old habits die hard – Not! The prolific California Monterey shale is revisited, but this time with an unconventional approach.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 November, 2010
Explorer Article
The onshore shale petroleum systems of eastern North America will be in the spotlight during the AAPG Eastern Section’s annual meeting, set Sept. 25-29 in Kalamazoo, Mich.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 September, 2010