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Explorer Wildcat Recollections Column By Marlan Downey

In the mid-1990s, Arco International reviewed a farm-out proposal from Enterprise Oil for drilling on a block held by Enterprise in the Romanian Black Sea. Enterprise already had completed a seismic program and had mapped a variety of structures on the block.

Added on 01 September, 2000

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

UK Seeks to Work WITH Industry

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

Added on 01 September, 2000

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Greenland Wants 'Oil Lamp' to Light

Everyone knows Greenland has oil. But the exploration areas are so frontier they make Dodge City look like the middle of Manhattan, and so far no one has caught a glimpse of commercial Greenland production. So who will be first?

Added on 01 September, 2000

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Horizontal Wells Now Common

An increasing number of companies, in an increasing number of places around the world, consider horizontal drilling as an option in all kinds of plays. Through May 1999 Denver-based IHS Energy Group's databases contained records for 20,430 horizontal wells in 67 different countries.

Added on 01 September, 2000

Explorer Article

Winners Announced For N.O. Presentations

Various award winners have been announced for technical presentations at the AAPG annual meeting in New Orleans, including recipients of the Matson and Braunstein awards.

Added on 01 July, 2000

Explorer Emphasis Article By Jay E. Valusek

Rasters Are Getting Smarter

Compare 1,200 well logs in two days. Mission: Impossible? Doesn't have to be.

Added on 01 June, 2000

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Cavern Sonic Music to Some Ears

To ensure safe operation of underground salt caverns -- whether they're used for storage or brine production -- cavity surveillance via sonar data to detect changes in the cavities is a routine procedure for prudent operators.

Added on 01 June, 2000

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Caspian Qualms Beginning to Calm

The next several years should reveal the ultimate potential of the Caspian Sea region as a major petroleum province.

Added on 01 June, 2000

Explorer Wildcat Recollections Column By Marlan Downey

Luck Rewards Knowledge, Preparation

The special EXPLORER: A Century issue illustrates how at times the 'Story behind the story' is better than the story itself. In an effort to capture this flavor of exploration science and business, Marlan Downey describes his memories of some of the interesting fields found by teams he has been associated with during more than 40 years of exploration and production.

Added on 01 February, 2000

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Caspian Ready to Face Major Tests

After years of 'wheeling and dealing' international oil companies are finally beginning to sink exploratory wells in the Caspian Sea. Could the 'exploratory well of 1999' meet that prediction? The next two years should prove it.

Added on 01 February, 2000

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