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Explorer Article By Ken Milam

Geologists are trained to deal with uncertainties, right? One geologist talks about being in a perfect location to put that training to the test: Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Added on 01 July, 2002

Explorer Regions and Sections By Jack Thomas

Meetings in Cairo and China Highlights

This month we continue with discussion of two important meetings that will be held in Cairo, Egypt, and Hangzhou, China.

Added on 01 June, 2002

Explorer Business Side of Geology Column By Peter Rose

Real Problem — Or an Abstraction?

Because exploration ventures historically have been associated with high risk and great uncertainty, they have been perceived as speculative by many prudent investors — thus the natural arena for two general types of private investors: ill-informed victims and well-informed survivors. Caveat emptor is the watchword.

Added on 01 June, 2002

Explorer Article By Larry Nation

Resource Paper Taken to Task

Testimony: AAPG secretary Charles Mankin testifies at a congressional hearing on resource assessment methodology.

Added on 01 June, 2002

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Plans Begin for Bigger, Better APPEX 2002

Riding high on the success of last year's initial experience, the creators of APPEX 2002 are expecting this year's event to be not only twice as big but twice as successful as well.

Added on 01 June, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Several Factors Can Influence System Decisions

There are plenty of factors in the Linux vs. Windows debate.

Added on 01 June, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

PCs' Muscle Makes It a Contender

Geologists and their companies have become players in a 21st century battleground involving computer systems: Unix vs. PCs.

Added on 01 June, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Data Rooms Are In a M/A/D Mood

Let's make a deal — online. Electronic data rooms are gaining in popularity as a good place for geologists to do business.

Added on 01 June, 2002

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Kathy Shirley

Gas Faces Unconventional Future

What was once unconventional can become commonplace. Remember when fixing a lunch in a microwave oven was rare?

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Regions and Sections By Brenda Cunningham

Sponsor Program a GEM of an Idea

Robbie Gries does it. Mike Party is just now learning how to do it. Bob Cowdery's been doing it for years.

Added on 01 May, 2002

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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 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

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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