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Explorer Business Side of Geology Column By Robert D. Benson

All experienced earth scientists, engineers and decision-makers will readily admit that uncertainty is an inherent part of the oil business -- however, they will debate whether uncertainty creates opportunity or creates problems.

Added on 01 September, 2001

Explorer Regions and Sections By Robbie Gries

St. Petersburg Draws International Crowd

Drawing about 500 geologists from 32 countries, the St. Petersburg meeting in July was far more international than regional in attendance.

Added on 01 September, 2001

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

E-Seismic Deals Making Waves

The geophysical data companies have good reason to be excited about some pretty esoteric types of data already in use -- or on the cusp of acceptance -- to enhance the search for hydrocarbons.

Added on 01 September, 2001

Explorer Emphasis Article By Susan Eaton

Bundle Up; It's Winter in the Delta

It's mid-August in the land of the midnight sun. High above the Arctic Circle, barges laden with seismic and drilling equipment are moving northwards, navigating the myriad of channels that comprise the Mackenzie River.

Added on 01 September, 2001

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Seismic Industry Waiting on Boom

It's the latest 'energy crisis' whizzing by, leaving a near-epidemic of whiplash in its wake.

Added on 01 September, 2001

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Student Expo Can Change Your Life

Graduating geology students want jobs. Exploration and production companies need young geologists.

Added on 01 September, 2001

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14 Distinguished Lecturers Named

AAPG's Distinguished Lecture program, which only a few years ago became a truly global effort, is ready to once again cover the planet with speakers for the 2001-2002 season.

Added on 01 September, 2001

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

What's (Not) Happening Is Erie

The reality of significant natural gas potential found in the Great Lakes region of North America continues to emerge, and states bordering the lakes are becoming yet another battleground for the U.S. energy debate.

Added on 01 September, 2001

Explorer Business Side of Geology Column By Peter Rose

Prospect Should Be Portfolio Fit

Petroleum exploration is a 'repeated trials game.' Whether you are a career prospector generating a succession of drilling deals, or exploration vice president of an oil and gas company overseeing an annual prospect portfolio, you are engaged in a series of risk ventures whose individual outcomes are each uncertain.

Added on 01 August, 2001

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Gas Reserve Numbers Growing

National price spikes. California rolling blackouts. Clearly, the issue of natural gas supply and demand commands serious attention in the United States.

Added on 01 August, 2001

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Explorer Article By Emily Llinás

Offshore Opportunities in Suriname

The South American country of Suriname has launched an aggressive campaign to ramp up offshore oil production.

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

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

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