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Explorer Division Column EMD By Michael Campbell

My first six months as president of the AAPG Energy Minerals Division has brought both a broader and a more detailed understanding of the energy picture in the United States and the world in general. This has resulted in new realizations and in forming new opinions on a variety of energy-related topics, some of which I would like to share with you.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Price Affecting Gas' Present, Future

When it comes to natural gas and its potential in the future energy mix, there’s both pessimism and optimism – depending on who’s talking.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer Article By Vern Stefanic

Regions Tackle Challenges in 2011

What’s next? Leaders of three AAPG Regions talk about anticipated activity and potential challenges their areas face in 2011.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer Article By David Brown

Granite Wash a Wild Mix of Geology

Something old, something new: For decades, production in the Granite Wash has been a steady, ongoing story – but the book is getting an exciting new chapter, thanks largely to horizontal drilling.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer Regions and Sections By Carol McGowen

Deepwater Confab Draws 800 to Nigeria

Four of the five past AAPG Africa Region presidents joined current Region President Nosa Omorodion in Abuja, Nigeria, for the third Regional Deepwater Offshore West Africa Conference (DOWAC).

Added on 01 January, 2011

Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

A 'Real' Energy Policy?

A new year offers the chance for new beginnings – and that’s what’s happening here this month in Washington, D.C., as the Senate and House of Representatives convene the 112th Congress.

Added on 01 January, 2011

Explorer Division Column DPA By Daniel Tearpock

DPA Moves Forward With Business Plan

First, I want to thank everyone who has stepped up to provide assistance in these first six months of the 2010-11 fiscal year to move the DPA Business Plan forward. The DPA held its mid-year meeting in Houston in November, and from all accounts the meeting was very successful – so thanks to everyone who provided input into this meeting. Second, I’d like to provide to you the status of the DPA’s key goals for this fiscal year.

Added on 01 January, 2011

Explorer President’s Column By David Rensink

Ready for the Future – In 131 Years?

Larry Nation, AAPG’s communications director, sent me a press release about a study conducted by two University of California-Davis civil and environmental engineers, recently published in Environmental Science & Technology. Their study concluded that global oil will run out 90 years before the technology to replace gasoline and diesel fuel is ready.

Added on 01 January, 2011

Explorer Emphasis Article By Carol McGowen

Deepwater Confab Draws 800 to Nigeria

Four of the five past AAPG Africa Region presidents joined current Region President Nosa Omorodion in Abuja, Nigeria, for the third Regional Deepwater Offshore West Africa Conference (DOWAC).

Added on 01 January, 2011

Explorer Emphasis Article By Tako Koning

Deep Plays in Angola

Angola’s oil industry continues to benefit from new oil discoveries and ever increasing oil production, according to a paper presented at the Deepwater Offshore West Africa Conference (DOWAC) by AAPG member, Tako Koning.

Added on 01 January, 2011

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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 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 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