Publications

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

What makes companies successful in exploration? A global survey provides some answers.

Added on 01 August, 2005

Explorer Geophysical Corner By

Uwe Srecker, Matthew Carr, Steve Knapp, Maggie Smith, Richard Uden and Gareth Taylor

To optimize subsurface geophysical interpretations, it is beneficial to place seismic attributes into the proper regional geological context; knowledge of regional geology may assist exploration/exploitation efforts in advance by high-grading attribute selection and attribute intersection for purposes of risk analysis.

Added on 01 July, 2005

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Fault: Barrier or Escape Route?

Risky business, no more: High commodity prices have triggered new and renewed enthusiasm for fault seal technology -- and operators are dusting off prospects that depend on faults as a sealing mechanism.

Added on 01 July, 2005

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Mid-East Oil Treks Teach Lessons

It's more than a forum. Call it a Gala. That's Robert Ginsburg's take on the History of Petroleum Geology field trip and confab set for opening day of AAPG's 2005 annual get-together in Calgary.

Added on 21 June, 2005

Explorer Emphasis Article By Susan Eaton

Canadians Feel Alternative Potential

While producers continue in their core business to aggressively explore for fossil fuels, they are expanding their portfolios of energy sources to include wind, solar, 'run-of-river' or small hydro, landfill gas, biomass, hydrogen fuel cells and geothermal, to name just a few.

Added on 01 June, 2005

Explorer Regions and Sections By Donna Riggs

Geographical Organization Explained

AAPG has six Sections in the United States, composed of the affiliated geological societies within each area, and six International Regions comprising AAPG members as individuals or as groups of affiliated geological societies.

Added on 01 June, 2005