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Explorer Division Column DPA By Daniel Tearpock

DPA Backs Texas Board of Professional Geologists

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.

Added on 01 April, 2011

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Monterey Shale Gets New Look

Old habits die hard – Not! The prolific California Monterey shale is revisited, but this time with an unconventional approach.

Added on 01 November, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Yes, Virginia, There Is Induced Seismicity

A whole lotta shakin’ is going on – but the matter of human induced seismicity remains a complex and heavily researched mystery.

Added on 01 October, 2010

Explorer Article

French Team Takes Top Honors in 2010 IBA

French team takes top prize in 2010 Imperial Barrel Awards competition.

Added on 01 June, 2010

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Presentation Awards Pile Up for Pyles

Ireland has been a valuable research site for David Pyles – and his research there has been valuable for geoscientists everywhere.

Added on 01 May, 2010

Asia Pacific Blog

Imperial Barrel Award International Finals

The winning team from the Asia Pacific region – the China School of Petroleum in Beijing – was flown to New Orleans to compete against the winners of the other regions.

Added on 15 April, 2010

Explorer Division Column DPA By Paul Britt

AAPG, DPA Oppose Board Move

In late September, the Division of Professional Affairs, through past president Rick Ericksen, was contacted by the California Association of Professional Geologists (CAPG), which is seeking support to block a move by the state of California to eliminate the Board of Professional Geologists and Geophysicists (BGG) and merge it into the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BPELS).

Added on 01 January, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Shockwaves Loosen Stuck Oil

Well, shake it up, baby: Hydro-impact technology is using seismic wave stimulation technology to shake loose residual oil trapped in the reservoirs around existing wells.

Added on 01 December, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Urban Seismic Shoot Successful

Urban development: Seismic crews found creative ways to complete a successful operation in the sensitive Long Beach/Signal Hill oil field.

Added on 01 October, 2009

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

From Old Stripper to Power Producer

Thinking outside the box: One surprise at the recent summer NAPE was a linear driver free-piston engine that can turn watered-out wells into long-life electrical power producers.

Added on 01 October, 2009

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