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Explorer Emphasis Article By Vern Stefanic

The hottest plays of the European Region – both established and emerging – will be in the spotlight in Athens this month as geologists from around the world gather for an historic conference.

Added on 01 November, 2007

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Book Seeks to Cast Rockin' Image

Andrew Miall writes a book called 'Canada Rocks, The Geologic Journey'. It takes you into a geologic (and scenic) tour of Canada, that celebrates the role geology has played in the country’s history.

Added on 01 November, 2007

Explorer Emphasis Article By Vern Stefanic

Athens Will Tout Europe's Top Plays

European plays are just one of the hot topics for the joint AAPG and AAPG European Region meeting set in Athens.

Added on 01 November, 2007

Explorer Regions and Sections By Jean Malan,Jean Malan,Jeff Aldrich

Cape Town Chosen for 2008 International Conference

This month’s column discusses next year’s AAPG International Conference and Exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa.

Added on 01 October, 2007

Explorer Article

Vahrenkamp Added To Speaker Lineup

One more name has been added to this year’s list of lecturers, bringing the total number of DL members to 15 -- nine for domestic U.S. tours, and six for international tours.

Added on 01 October, 2007

Explorer Emphasis Article By Jack M. Reed

Thoughts on GoM Plate Movement

Here is his latest look at supporting tectonics in eastern Mexico for GoM plate movement.

Added on 01 October, 2007

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

New Insights Into Old Field Rewarded

Oil and gas activity in South Louisiana is gaining attention in the northern part of the state. Some of its very old fields are being revitalized big-time.

Added on 01 October, 2007

Explorer Article By Susie Moore

Meissner to Receive Powers Award

Fred F. Meissner, an honored college professor who pioneered the concept that methane gas could be extracted from coalbeds, has been named the 2008 recipient of the Sidney Powers Memorial Award.

Added on 01 October, 2007

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Corpus Bay Fields Hid Their Faults

The use of 3-D seismic data has become so commonplace in the E&P world that for the most part it’s now considered just part of the everyday routine.

Added on 01 October, 2007

Explorer Regions and Sections By Carol McGowen

Field Trips Enhance Energy Conference

Three pre-conference trips and two post-conference trips are planned in unique rich areas of Greece. The field trips will “Challenge Our Myths” by leading participants to sites where geology, history and ancient Greek culture coincide.

Added on 01 September, 2007

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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 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