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A new format for training is introduced through AAPG's Education programs. The WEC may be just what you've been waiting for.

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Those looking to become players in the international arena can find a lot of 'new' possibilities at the third annual APPEX London, to be held March 2-4 at the Paragon Hotel in West Brompton, London.

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One service that most members seem to want is more networking, at least according to the results of two recent surveys by AAPG and the DPA.

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Explorer Director’s Corner

'As a 'baby-boomer' I always assumed that my generation would learn from the mistakes of older generations. Yet, based on the recent questionable ethics of a small group of business people from Wall Street to Main Street in my age bracket, it appears that, in some cases, if anything was taught about ethics, little was learned.

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Explorer President’s Column

Energy and geology have been critical for civilization since the beginning of mankind. As the late Charlie Dodge once said, 'Geology is the oldest profession.'

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Explorer Emphasis Article

Investment in Russia's oil industry: Good idea? Bad idea? Words of wisdom from some with experience.

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Explorer Emphasis Article

The president and CEO of a Houston-based independent oil company makes a compelling case for companies to expand their operations worldwide.

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Explorer Emphasis Article

There's more to Alaska than Prudhoe Bay: New technology and some surprising geological discoveries are helping to reawaken Alaska's petroleum promise.

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Explorer President’s Column

The outlook for students in the petroleum industry is excellent. That's right. Due to the average age of both AAPG and SEG members and the prospects of this group retiring in the next 10-15 years, opportunities should be good for students.

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Same business, different ... everything else. A look at how Colorado has fared during the past year, offering a contrasting tale.

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The Paris Basin offers times of both discoveries and failures, from its first well drilled near Normandy in the 1920s to today. 

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Explorer Director’s Corner

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.

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Explorer Article

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

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

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