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Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Oil Industry May Face 'Radical Changes,' Challenges

Last year's sharp drop in oil prices was the warning bell: The oil industry is facing radical changes and tough challenges which may ultimately put even more control of the world's oil supply in the hands of Middle Eastern countries and change the make up of both private and state oil companies all over the globe.

Added on 01 July, 1999

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

4-C, 4-D Seismic the Next Waves

So, what will save the industry this time around, you ask? Look back for a minute at the downturn of the 1980s. Research and development continued in 3-D seismic technology, which was already in use, albeit still costly and needing refinement, during the earlier boom times. As the technology advanced and became more affordable, it revolutionized the way oil and gas is found, leading the industry out of the dark times.

Added on 01 April, 1999

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Seismic Force Shakes Up History

Amos M. Nur swayed from a rope ladder on a rugged cliff by the Sea of Galilee. Nur, a 1998-99 AAPG Distinguished Lecturer, came to this remote location to pursue a 2,000-year-old mystery.

Added on 01 April, 1999

Explorer Article By David Brown

'Great Flood' Theory Passes Science Test

Pitman and co-researcher William B.F. Ryan have written a book to document their theory, Noah's Flood: The New Scientific Discoveries About the Event That Changed History, published recently by Simon & Schuster. This 352-page work describes a scientific investigation that mixes geology with oceanography, anthropology, linguistics and legend.

Added on 01 April, 1999

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Ugly Boat Becomes Drag Queen

The seismic vessel Orion isn't much to look at, but looks can deceive. Look closer -- look past the vintage and more at the value -- and the Orion becomes proof that a vessel doesn't have to be new to be state-of-the-art.

Added on 01 March, 1999

Explorer Article By Larry Nation

Moves to Assist Members Funded

The Executive Committee approved several items to assist AAPG members facing career transition issues.

Added on 01 March, 1999

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Firms Face Future with Direction

Despite the low oil prices and some dire predictions for the next few years, the mood among officials in the geophysical industry is cautiously positive.

Added on 01 February, 1999

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Karen Christopherson

MT Data Throws Curves to Viewers

This month's column is part two of a two-part series on magnetotelluries.

Added on 01 January, 1999

Explorer Emphasis Article

'98 Showed Some Major Successes

In the face of a price slide that began in January 1997, oil finders continued to stick to business in 1998, making major discoveries in all corners of the earth.

Added on 01 January, 1999

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Rocky Market Seen for Short Term

Industry analysts have predicted another year of constrained oil and gas prices while the world works off a glut of hydrocarbons.

Added on 01 January, 1999

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