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Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

A large and varied program spotlights an emerging global energy power at September's GEO India 2008.

Added on 01 September, 2008

Explorer Article By David Curtiss

Calling for “a robust federal oil and natural gas program – on the scale of oil, nuclear and alternatives, on the order of $500 million per year,” AAPG President Scott Tinker urged U.S. Senate appropriators to significantly boost oil and gas research.

Added on 01 September, 2008

Explorer Article By David Curtiss

North Sea Highlighted At Oslo Conference

A comprehensive look at the industry’s past and future in the North Sea will be highlighted at this year’s AAPG European Region conference, set Oct. 5-7 at the Hotel Bristol in Oslo, Norway.

Added on 01 September, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

Rigs, Reefs and Wrecks

Reefs created by shipwrecks and deep-sea oil rigs in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico may host more diverse sea life in deeper water than previously thought.

Added on 01 September, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

'Drill It or Lose It' a Losing Proposal

Primer: Why “drill it or lose it” may be the wrong approach.

Added on 01 September, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Gulf Coast Still Revealing Its Charms

Game changer: Shale plays like the Haynesville are keeping the onshore Gulf region active and exciting.

Added on 01 September, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Success Breeds Success in GOM

Majors, independents, deepwater, shallow plays – it all adds up to unabated success in the Gulf of Mexico.

Added on 01 September, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

New GOM Production Coming Online

And now, the rest of the story: Production from some big-name field developments in the Gulf of Mexico is finally about to begin.

Added on 01 September, 2008

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

Energy Needs Drive India Industry Role

A large and varied program spotlights an emerging global energy power at September's GEO India 2008.

Added on 01 September, 2008

Explorer Article By Vern Stefanic

Ten Lecturers Hitting the Road

On the road again – AAPG’s 2008-09 Distinguished Lecture program gets off to a fast start this month with the announcement of 10 domestic speakers.

Added on 01 September, 2008

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Explorer Article By Emily Llinás,Sylvia Anjos

The ‘Father of the Pre-Salt’

Brazil’s famed “Father of the Pre-Salt,” Guilherme de Oliveira Estrella, is credited with several major oil discoveries and with advances in petroleum systems research.

Added on 01 April, 2024

Explorer Article By Jhonny Casas

Angelo Pitoni, a Real-Life 'Indiana Jones' in Venezuelan Territory

Adventure enthusiasts should enjoy the story of Angelo Pitoni, a larger- than-life geologist whose story includes exploits rivaling any of those portrayed on the big screen. This article focuses specifically on a chapter of his life that took place in my country, Venezuela, and forms part of our country’s oil exploration history.

Added on 01 March, 2022

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

Persistent Prospects of the Permian

An influx of recent mergers and acquisitions has brought even more operators to the Permian, and there are some regions where there is still much geoscience to be done.

Added on 26 March, 2024