Explorer Article
By David Brown
In the mid-continent Mississippi Lime, it’s the same song and a totally new verse – with a challenging geological chorus.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 May, 2011
Explorer Division Column DPA
By Daniel Tearpock
Texas Gov. Rick Perry gave his State of the State address Feb. 8, with the central theme being “Reform and the Streamlining of State Government.” As with many states, Texas is facing red ink. The governor wants to balance the budget, and in order to do so one of his initiatives is to combine or suspend 40 boards.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 April, 2011
Learn! Blog
By Susan Nash
How can AAPG Education courses help you develop your skills and competencies?
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 12 March, 2011
Explorer Emphasis Article
By Louise Durham
The Arkoma Basin has long been a popular drilling focus for the industry. As the saying goes, everything “old” is new again – and the Arkoma is no exception.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 March, 2011
Explorer President’s Column
By David Rensink
In thinking about the future of AAPG and the petroleum industry, it is interesting to contemplate the frontiers we currently face and those we could face in the future – but it also is worthwhile to consider the frontiers of the past.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 February, 2011
Explorer Article
By Barry Friedman
It’s a wonderful life: Being named a winner of AAPG’s Pioneer Award never occurred to J. Myles Bowen – despite his prominent role in a number of huge industry success stories, including the Nelson Field.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 February, 2011
Explorer Article
By David Brown
Something old, something new: For decades, production in the Granite Wash has been a steady, ongoing story – but the book is getting an exciting new chapter, thanks largely to horizontal drilling.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 February, 2011
Explorer Emphasis Article
By Louise Durham
Dangerous, or not so much? Some are anxious to give the public a different perspective on hydraulic fracturing.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 December, 2010
Learn! Blog
By Susan Nash
The first few years after college can be a big shock. While it is exciting to work with a team, and the pace of drilling and new projects can be exhiliarating, after a year or so, you may start to feel that you’re starting to become a bit isolated.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 30 November, 2010
Learn! Blog
By Susan Nash
Applying knowledge or a skill to real life (or a real-life situation) is a great way to achieve deeper learning. You’re building on prior knowledge and you’re making connections between the skills / knowledge and your goals / problem at hand.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 03 November, 2010