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Explorer Regions and Sections By Michael McWalter

It is a little over 25 years since the Iagifu 2-X well drilled by Niugini Gulf Oil discovered Papua New Guinea’s first commercial oil field – the Kutubu field, which was put into production in 1992 by Chevron Niugini Pty Ltd. after they acquired the assets of Gulf Oil.

Added on 01 July, 2011

Explorer Historical Highlights By Peter Newman

Todd Went Where the Oil Was

A winning strategy: When geologist Don Todd was told that Indonesia had a lot of oil in the ground, he knew immediately what his next career move would be.

Added on 01 July, 2011

Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

Climate, Coal and CCS Stir Debate

One casualty of the November 2010 elections was climate change legislation.

Added on 01 July, 2011

Explorer Division Column DPA By Marty Hewitt

Ethics, Professionalism are Constants

Ethics and professionalism are relevant – regardless of your career stage or geography.

Added on 01 July, 2011

Explorer Article By Denise Stone

Cook Inlet Outcrops Exceptional

The Cook Inlet was a popular topic at both an oral session and field trip during the Pacific Section's annual meeting in Anchorage, Alaska.

Added on 01 July, 2011

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Frack Water Management Studied

University team responds to concerns about dumping water used in the well fracturing process. Converting the briny wastewater into suitable fresh water is the challenge.

Added on 01 July, 2011

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Putting the 'Clean' in Coal Technology

It's plentiful, it's accessible, it's a part of our lives – but can coal ever be the environmentally preferred choice of energy? A look at the current reality of clean coal technology.

Added on 01 July, 2011

Explorer Article By Susan Eaton

Rigorous G&G Science Underpinning the Project

Play Fairway study available for free: 400-KM integrated dataset used in study .

Added on 01 July, 2011

Explorer Article By Susan Eaton

Study Indicates Scotia Fairway Potential

A Fairway to paradise? Nova Scotia’s offshore energy industry is in the global spotlight after an enticing assessment of resources in the Scotian Basin.

Added on 01 July, 2011

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Study Seeks to Inject Science into Frack Debate

Frack checking: The ongoing and intensifying public debate over the impact of hydraulic fracturing is about to get an infusion of scientific observations.

Added on 01 July, 2011

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Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

How the U Adds Value in CCUS

Carbon capture and sequestration reduces emissions, but it cannot work past cost barriers without the revenue opportunities provided by utilization and storage.

Added on 01 March, 2024

Explorer Director’s Corner By David Curtiss

Introducing the New EXPLORER, New Digital Newsletters

Perhaps you did a double take pulling the April issue of EXPLORER from the mailbox. What is this? If you joined AAPG in the last 40 years, you’ve only known EXPLORER in its long-standing tabloid format. It worked well for many years as our advertisers – particularly seismic companies – loved the large format and the ability to display their data on a sweeping canvas. For readers, it was a little more awkward.

Added on 01 April, 2024

Explorer Article By David Brown

What Will it Take to Get CCUS Ready for Prime Time?

Nihal Darraj, carbon capture and storage researcher at Imperial College, London shares barriers to CCUS commercialization, including costs, technology, permitting and more.

Added on 01 March, 2024