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Explorer Article By Thomas Dolan

The resource known as gas or methane hydrates, which lies frozen in combustible ice crystals below the ocean floor -- or closer to the surface in the Arctic regions -- has been estimated to represent double the energy potential of all of the world's conventional oil, gas and coal reserves combined.

Added on 01 April, 2001

Explorer Regions and Sections By Pinar Oya Yilmaz

International Awards Honor Three

The AAPG Executive Committee has honored two prominent AAPG members with the newly established Gabriel Dengo Best Paper and Ziad R. Beydoun Best Poster Awards at international conferences and exhibits.

Added on 01 March, 2001

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Personnel Issues Loom Large

Personnel issues are looming large for geophysical contractors.

Added on 01 March, 2001

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

'Accidental' Steps Give Global View

Domestic oil and gas finders are attracted to international turf for any number of reasons -- the lure of the big find, the challenges inherent in uncharted territory. Indeed, it can be a heady experience.

Added on 01 January, 2001

Explorer Emphasis Article

The Headline Discoveries of 2000

The following is a list of notable worldwide discoveries as of Dec. 1. The list is provided courtesy of IHS Petroconsultants, Houston, as were reported in the IHS Energy Group's International Oil Letter.

Added on 01 January, 2001

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

NMR Tools - Getting Up to Speed

Pushing the technological envelope has helped to build the petroleum industry. Today NMR is one of the cutting edge technologies that is changing the face of well logging.

Added on 01 December, 2000

Explorer Article

Sneider Is Powers Medalist

Robert M. Sneider, of Robert M. Sneider Exploration of Houston, heads the list of those who have been named to receive the Association's highest honors and awards for 2001.

Added on 01 December, 2000

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Rolling the Dice on Marginal Fields

How much is enough? That's a question oil companies must ask themselves every time they make a discovery -- and there are no easy answers. Many factors are considered when firms determine if a discovery is commercial, and often fields just don't make the cut -- leaving countless millions of barrels of oil untapped all over the world.

Added on 01 November, 2000

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

UK Pushes Offshore Potential

The oil and gas business continues to be among the crown jewels of the United Kingdom's economy, sustaining an impressive performance for over three decades -- and through innovative approaches, officials mean to keep it that way.

Added on 01 October, 2000

Explorer Article By Diane Freeman

World Geologists to Provide Aid

An international group of geologists is forming an organization that will provide geological assistance in the event of natural disasters or other worldwide crises, says a Denver geologist who recently attended a professional conference in Spain.

Added on 01 October, 2000

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