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Explorer Article By Larry Nation

Yes, there might be 250- 300 years worth of coal reserves in the United States as noted in a 1974 study – but new findings show the reality is that only a percentage of that coal is a viable resource, Robert B. Finkelman said during his talk at the Energy Minerals Division’s luncheon during the recent AAPG convention in San Antonio.

Added on 01 June, 2008

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

It's Cleaner Gas vs. Cheaper Coal

In this corner, natural gas. In this corner, coal. No need to tell them to come out swinging – the battle to be the fuel of the future has begun.

Added on 01 June, 2008

Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

Carbon Sequestration Rules Emerge

Just a few years ago uttering the words “carbon sequestration” at a party would result in raised eyebrows and puzzled looks: “Carbon what?”

Added on 01 April, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Ken Milam

Frontier Fort Worth Exploring West of San Antonio

A side-trip well worth it -- Ed Dillon invites his fellow members to his community and the historic frontier Fort Clark Springs where you'll discover a community rich in history.

Added on 01 April, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Ken Milam

'King Coal' Facing Major Hurdles

EMD's luncheon poses the question: 'Will Coal Burn Brightly in the Future?'

Added on 01 April, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Geology One Key to Climate Models

'Less controversy, more science.' Those four words provide the core of a special forum on 'The Changing Debate on Global Warming.'

Added on 01 April, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Vern Stefanic

AAPG Returns to San Antonio

It's time for a geoscience Fiesta! San Antonio, a famously festive city, is the site of this year's AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition, held this month at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

Added on 01 April, 2008

Explorer Article By Allyson Anderson

Agenda Portends Busy Session

With the recent passage of the historic Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, one might think the Congress does not have much more to tackle in the second session of the 110th Congress.

Added on 01 March, 2008

Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

Energy Bill and Funding Recapped

The first session of the 110th Congress finished in December with few results. Partisan squabbling and the distraction of a presidential election cycle seemed to bring the legislative process to a halt.

Added on 01 March, 2008

Explorer Article By Charles Groat

New Statement Reflects New Dues Options

As previously detailed in the January and February EXPLORER, your upcoming dues statement contains some changes.

Added on 01 March, 2008

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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 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

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 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