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Explorer Article By Larry Nation

For the third time in two months, AAPG representatives testified before a U.S. congressional committee, this time focusing on access to Outer Continental Shelf areas.

Added on 01 July, 2001

Explorer Business Side of Geology Column By Peter Rose,Roger Holeywell

Are They Goals -- Or Just Wishes?

An almost universal requirement for team leaders, exploration managers or exploration executives is setting, tracking and fulfilling goals -- objectives that usually relate to reserve additions and finding costs.

Added on 01 June, 2001

Explorer Article By Diane Freeman

She's a Petroleum Geology Ranger

As a geologist in a constantly shifting energy industry -- does anyone really know what's going to happen tomorrow? -- you and most of your peers could be excused for traces of doubt.

Added on 01 June, 2001

Explorer Article By Thomas Dolan

Alaska Coal Gas Potential High

Coalbed methane has become an increasingly important part of America's energy picture over the past two decades, with an estimated 669 trillion cubic feet of CBM in place in the lower 48 states.

Added on 01 June, 2001

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Using Your Computer Too Much?

Now we're talking serious news. After all, personal computers have been taking up space on desks for over 20 years now, and conventional wisdom holds that the magic box is indispensable in every facet of business. But is it?

Added on 01 June, 2001

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Report Tracks U.S. Gas Reserves

Natural gas industry studies project that United States gas consumption will increase in the early years of this century by up to 50 percent from the current 22 trillion cubic feet to in excess of 33 trillion cubic feet by 2015.

Added on 01 June, 2001

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Prospect Hunting Enters New Era

It would make an appropriate theme song for the oil and gas industry. Just take an old tune popularized by that enduring pop trio from the '60s, and add new lyrics: Where have all the prospects gone? Unfortunately, this is for real, and it's nothing to sing about.

Added on 01 June, 2001

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

Texas Licensure Finally Passes

After more than a decade of effort, five attempts and two near misses in the state legislature, Texas has become the 26th state to require licensure of professional geologists.

Added on 01 June, 2001

Explorer Article By Larry Nation

Policy Needs Aired at Summit

A call for lawmakers and federal policymakers to move quickly on crafting an energy strategy resounded repeatedly at the inaugural AAPG President's Conference on National issues: A Summit on U.S. Energy Policy.

Added on 01 June, 2001

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Spotlight Shines on Access Debate

Rolling blackouts. Astronomical gas bills. Dramatically higher gasoline costs.

Added on 01 May, 2001

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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 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

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