Explorer President’s Column
By John C. Lorenz
Don’t let anyone tell you differently: Geology is a difficult science.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 October, 2009
Explorer Division Column EMD
By Brian Cardott
Gas shales have advanced to an economic gas play since the year 2000 thanks to a combination of high gas prices, shale reservoir characterization and advances in drilling and completion technology.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 November, 2008
Explorer Director’s Corner
By Rick Fritz
There is just something special about the Olympics – something that makes you want to be there and be a witness to the event.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 September, 2008
Explorer Article
By David Brown
Who knows? It’s a safe bet that carbon sequestration has a big future, but how that’s going to occur remains a gamble.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 September, 2008
Explorer Emphasis Article
By Louise Durham
In case you missed the news, shale plays are hot right now – and a quick look at U.S. shale activity trends is a revealing, dramatic story.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 July, 2008
Explorer Article
By Barry Friedman
150 years after the modern oil industry sprang to life there, the Drake Well Museum in Titusville, Pennsylvania is getting a facelift.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 May, 2008
Explorer Article
By Louise Durham
Move over, Mr. Barnett – the Marcellus shale is a tantalizing, unconventional play that stretches over a huge area and, according to many, offers a huge potential.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 March, 2008
Explorer Article
February proves itself the busiest month of the year for AAPG’s Distinguished Lecture program, with seven speakers – five domestic and two international – set to be on speaking tours.
The tours involve stops at 40 cities in North America and at least 12 stops throughout Europe and Asia. Some tours continue into early March.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 February, 2008
Explorer Article
By Ken Milam
Owen Hopkins has a plan to plant the seeds of geologic and scientific curiosity in students -- and a map to get there.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 June, 2007
Explorer Article
By David Brown
Unconventional resource plays are sprouting up across the country, especially projects in search of gas or oil production from shale.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 April, 2007