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Explorer Article By David Brown

API Launches 'Explore Offshore' Coalition Amid Political Opposition

The American Petroleum Institute has a new coalition to promote offshore exploration, and not everybody is happy about it.

Added on 01 July, 2018

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Interview with Dr. Gary Stading, Texas A&M Texarkana University

Many AAPG members have benefited from supplementing their geoscience degrees and experience with education and training in business through AAPG's partnership with colleges and universities around the world. One such college, Texas A&M Texarkana, offers unique benefits to members because it is online, and residents of Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana can receive in-state or 'border state' tuition, which is significantly more economical than other options. Texas A&M Texarkana offers an MBA with an emphasis in Energy Leadership in collaboration with AAPG.

Added on 25 June, 2018

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Interview with Scott Hector, Hobby Energy

Being innovative is a survival strategy that serves geoscientists well. Welcome to an interview with Scott Hector, who became passionate about geology at a young age, and whose flexibility in the ups and downs of the industry will inspire geoscientists.

Added on 22 June, 2018

Explorer Foundation Update By Ken Milam

AAPG Foundation's Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients Announced

Geoscience education initiatives are an important part of the AAPG Foundation’s mission. Each year the Foundation offers two prestigious Excellence in Teaching awards that recognize educators who demonstrate outstanding leadership in the field of geoscience education.

Added on 01 June, 2018

Explorer Historical Highlights By Rasoul Sorkhabi

The First Oil Field in the Middle East

This year marks the 110th anniversary of the discovery of the Masjid Suleiman oil field in southwest Persia (Iran), which ushered in a new era in the history of the Middle East. This is the story of the men whose vision, interests and perseverance made it happen.

Added on 01 June, 2018

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

Tomorrow's Energy Geoscientists and the Coming War for Talent

Who are the “future energy geoscientists” and in what kind of professional world will they work? Veteran petroleum geologist and organizational leader Chandler Wilhelm envisions a changing industry that will require different skills and provide new and different opportunities for young professionals and students beginning to choose their career paths.

Added on 01 June, 2018

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Finding Oil in the Unconscious Mind

Susan Morrice is this year’s Norman H. Foster Outstanding Explorer.

Added on 01 June, 2018

Explorer Emphasis Article By Emily Llinás

Guyana Exploration Opportunities Draw Industry-wide Interest

Described as a “hidden gem,” Guyana’s deepwater potential is a winning “lottery ticket” that could transform the nation.

Added on 01 June, 2018

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

'Depressed' Offshore Sector Seems Pretty Upbeat

If offshore drilling is depressed right now, why is so much of it going on? The offshore sector took a serious hit during the industry downturn as spending cuts limited project sanctions. But international research and consulting firm Wood Mackenzie expects 30 major offshore projects to win approval in 2018, and that’s only part of the story.

Added on 01 June, 2018

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Interview with Don Herman, Cordax

Having relevant petrophysical information is vital for successful drilling, completion, and stimulation. However, it has not been easy to find ways to obtain reliable information. Welcome to an interview with Don Herman, who discusses a new tool that logs deviated, horizontal, and vertical wells where wireline could not reach TD. Cordax will be presenting at U-Pitch at URTeC.

Added on 24 May, 2018

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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 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

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 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

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