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Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Look again: The Bakken shale play is so big the U.S. Geological Survey has made a new assessment of the formation to see what has changed since the last assessment in 2008.

Added on 01 April, 2013

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Strategies for Success

Mind games: Some strategies are better than others when it comes to involvement in unconventional resources. Think about that.

Added on 01 April, 2013

Explorer Regions and Sections By Carol McGowen,Ross Clark

Some Downs, But a Lot That's Up in Canada

This seems like the perfect time to summarize Canadian oil and gas activity in 2012.

Added on 01 March, 2013

Explorer Policy Watch By Edith Allison

Making the Leap From Research to Innovation

In a November 2012 report, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) reported that a historically strong commitment to research and development (R&D) by government and industry has assured the United States leads the world in technology and innovation.

Added on 01 March, 2013

Explorer President’s Column By Ted Beaumont

Think About It: New Ideas Equal New Success

I can remember hearing, way back in 1977, the president of a major oil company that I worked for say that the United States had run out of oil and gas – there was not much left to find and develop.

Added on 01 March, 2013

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

Seismic Companies Poised for 2013 Rebound

There is a palpable sense among those who track such things that oilfield service companies will have a better 2013 than 2012 – and the news couldn't come at a better time.

Added on 01 March, 2013

Bulletin GeoHorizon

2011 Napa Hedberg Research Conference report on enhanced geothermal systems

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists sponsored a Hedberg Research Conference on Enhanced Geothermal Systems in Napa, California, March 18 to 23, 2011. The workshop was attended by 67 participants from 10 different countries: United States, Australia, Austria, Canada, Colombia, Germany, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Norway.

Added on 28 February, 2013

Explorer Policy Watch By Edith Allison

EPA Fracturing Study Moves Forward – Slowly

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its “Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources: Progress Report” in late December.

Added on 01 February, 2013

Delegates Voice Division Article By Charles Sternbach

Division of Professional Affairs

DPA hosted a highly successful inaugural Playmaker Forum on January 24 in Houston, Texas. The one-day event was co-sponsored with the AAPG Education department and modeled after GTW conferences.

Added on 01 February, 2013

Explorer Article By David Brown

South America Exploration Earns Hot Reviews

Where’s the beef? Latin America’s new Vaca Muerta play has loads of potential – and it’s not the only area that’s making South America a hot target for today’s explorationists.

Added on 01 February, 2013

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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