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Explorer Emphasis Article By Ken Milam

They're not just for oil anymore: Seismic technologies are proving their value in the environmental arena.

Added on 01 March, 2003

Explorer Article By Thomas Dolan

Anthropology and energy exploration may seem to be strange bedfellows, but when it comes to global efforts in exotic locations, it's an increasingly valuable marriage.

Added on 01 February, 2003

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Geologists Take Walk for Mankind

Two oil company geologists decide to do something good — and literally walk themselves into the hearts of hundreds of Javanese.

Added on 01 January, 2003

Explorer Article By Larry Nation

Lawyer Makes Case for Exploration

In providing the lunch-time address, activist lawyer and AAPG member Victor Yannacone, of Long Island, N.Y., gave a wide-ranging address that stressed the necessity of becoming active in the political process and communicating views to the public and media.

Added on 01 November, 2002

Explorer Article By Larry Nation

Message Again Goes to Capitol

To be (abiogenic), or not to be -- that is the question once again surrounding the origin of hydrocarbons, and it's suffering the slings and arrows of outraged (and interested) fortunes.

Added on 01 November, 2002

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Jim Holmlund,Paul Griffiths,Randy Ray,Rob Smallshire,Steve Ahlgren

Fracture Model Analysis Is Simple

In the July 2002 'Geophysical Corner' we described a new fracture detection method incorporating a portable laserscan unit to completely image analog outcrops in three dimensions. This month we are going to explore how simple analysis of calibrated analog fracture models can enhance exploration and production in fractured reservoirs.

Added on 01 September, 2002

Explorer Division Column EMD By Rebecca Dodge

EMD Courses Are Ready to Go!

In an earlier column (November EXPLORER), we highlighted the EMD's efforts to establish a training agenda to infuse geospatial applications into petroleum and energy minerals exploration and production.

Added on 01 August, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article

Global Activity is 'Quite Healthy'

The world in 2002 might be spinning under the influence of terrorism and reeling from other uncertainties, but that hasn't stopped the planet's need for energy — nor extinguished the fire to explore and discover hydrocarbons.

Added on 01 August, 2002

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Jim Holmlund,Randy Ray,Steve Ahlgren

Outcrop Scans Give New View

This month's column is titled 'Using 3-D Outcrop Laserscans for Fracture Analysis.'

Added on 01 July, 2002

Explorer Foundation Update By Vern Stefanic

Planning Starts for SLC

The second AAPG Named Grant to be established by a society has been announced by the AAPG Foundation.

Added on 01 July, 2002

Hot Items

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

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 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