Explorer Article
By David Brown
Producers finally got some relief in 2021. Oil and gas prices recovered from their pandemic lows and remained at high levels through most of the year, as increased production could not keep pace with a global demand recovery. It was a year when higher prices helped energy producers strengthen their balance sheets and improve their bottom lines.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 January, 2022
Explorer Article
By Emily Llinás
While the COVID-19 pandemic ground the world to a halt in 2020, crisis led to creativity and opportunity in many parts of the world. For four geoscientists in Colombia, the pandemic became the perfect time to serve their country and their profession. In May 2020, two weeks after oil prices dropped below zero, Colombia’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation launched a bidding contest allocating nearly $3 million to finance geoscience research projects for the hydrocarbon sector.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 January, 2022
Explorer Article
By David Brown
One of the more provocative but less publicized initiatives introduced at the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow is an international effort to end oil and gas exploration and production. The Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance, created by Denmark and Costa Rica, officially launched its program at COP26.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 January, 2022
Asia Pacific Blog
By Adrienne Pereira
We are delighted to announce that the abstract submissions deadline for the upcoming #AAPG 'Structural Geology and our Future - the Role of Tectonic Geoscience in Energy Transition, Focusing on the Asia-Pacific Region' GTW has been extended! Final abstract submission closing date will be 30 January 2022. Take advantage of these extra days and get involved in this exciting event by sharing your paper with other industry experts.
For more information, please follow the link: https://bit.ly/3peplrE
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Added on 13 December, 2021
Asia Pacific Blog
By Adrienne Pereira
Join us for this one-of-a-kind gathering to learn the best and latest developments in structural and tectonic earth science, discuss with your peers and get feedback on your ideas while taking a front-row seat in the energy transition.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 13 December, 2021
Explorer Article
By Heather Saucier
The geologist who helped lead the historical discovery of the Prudhoe Bay oilfield in 1968 and who carved a path for later discoveries that provided invaluable resources for the United States has passed. Charles “Gil” G. Mull, died at age 86 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease in Salt Lake City on Oct. 3.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 December, 2021
Explorer Foundation Update
By Vern Stefanic
An historic book is being reopened, and the next chapter in AAPG’s ongoing efforts to recognize, offer and promote geoscience excellence around the world is about to be written. Six diverse and internationally acclaimed geoscientists have been announced for the 2021-22 AAPG-AAPG Foundation Distinguished Lecture season – speaking on a spectacular range of subjects that vary from understanding integrated hydrocarbon systems to utilizing machine learning to recognizing the importance of choices in today’s energy transition.'
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 September, 2021
Explorer Historical Highlights
By Simon Lunn
The discovery of oil in the Peruvian Amazon is an extraordinary story of perseverance, courage and resolve. The immense challenges of terrain, weather, finance and bureaucracy might never have been overcome had it not been for the vision of pioneering geologist Robert Moran.
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 September, 2021
Explorer Emphasis Article
By Barry Friedman
“Geologists and geophysicists work well together.” That’s Stephen A. Sonnenberg on why AAPG and the Society of Exploration Geophysicists will be coming together for the International Meeting for Applied Geoscience and Energy at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver and online, Sept. 26 through Oct. 1. This year’s inaugural hybrid event will include nearly 200 technical presentations, 14 workshops, 10 special sessions, five field trips, numerous networking opportunities and a joint exhibition showcasing the latest geoscience products and technologies will be on hand.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 September, 2021