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Explorer Director’s Corner By Rick Fritz

During the last couple of months Mary and I have been remodeling our house — a very interesting experience, to say the least.

Added on 01 January, 2003

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Symposium Added at APPEX London

The list of reasons why to attend APPEX London just got bigger.

Added on 01 January, 2003

Explorer Article By David Brown

Have a Seat — This May Take A While

Quiz time: How long does it take discovered oil to become gasoline at the pump?

Added on 01 January, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Where's An Analog?

Where do companies get their analog information? From various sources, according to survey responses.

Added on 01 January, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Study Shows Analogs Still in Vogue

Survey Sez? Analog analysis remains useful in the field.

Added on 01 January, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

An Early Valentine

Recent exploration successes in Equatorial Guinea are boosting one of the world's poorest countries to become one of the world's fastest growing economies.

Added on 01 January, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

India Gas Find Has Major Impact

A massive deepwater natural gas discovery off the eastern coast of India could have profound significance for a nation trying to meet the growing energy needs of its population.

Added on 01 January, 2003

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Many Voice Disapproval

To say that much of the world's paleontology community disagrees with Chas Cartwright's management moves at Dinosaur National Monument would be seriously understating the outcry. Scientists from all over the world have voiced their disappointment at this decision and are asking the NPS to reconsider the cuts.

Added on 01 January, 2003

Explorer Business Side of Geology Column By Peter Rose

'P' Is a Different Kind of Animal

Most of the 'E' part of the E&P business has, by now, embraced the main principles of probabilistic risk analysis:

Added on 01 December, 2002

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APPEX Returning to London

APPEX — AAPG's successful Prospect and Property Expo is once again going global, heading back to London, England, as part of the Institute of Petroleum's IP Week.

Added on 01 December, 2002

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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 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 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 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