Explorer Article
By Mike Mlynek
Bracket busting? Ten geology departments from around the world are set for this year’s Imperial Barrel Awards competition in Denver. Let the games begin.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 June, 2009
Explorer Policy Watch
By David Curtiss
In January 2007 California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger issued an executive order announcing that California would develop a low carbon fuel standard (LCFS). The purpose of the LCFS is to reduce by at least 10 percent the carbon intensity of fuels used for passenger vehicles in California by 2020. The governor’s action put the state into the familiar position of crafting unique and occasionally controversial environmental policy. And there is an old saying about these policies:
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 March, 2009
Explorer Emphasis Article
By Louise Durham
More, more, more: New downhole technology is proving its worth in the Los Angeles Basin by squeezing new oil out of an old field.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 December, 2008
Explorer Emphasis Article
By Louise Durham
Coming of age: Borehole imaging technology, which started its evolvement from dip-meter technology in the 1980s, has advanced to become an increasingly effective tool.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 December, 2008
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 Article
By David Brown
Bye, bye drilling ban, hello offshore exploration activities. The question is, where is the best U.S. offshore potential?
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 October, 2008
Explorer Article
By Carol McGowen
Editor’s note: AAPG’s Workforce Retention Survey targets degreed, women geoscientists of all ages
and at every stage of their careers who have had industry work experience at
one time or another.
The survey closes on Sept. 30.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 September, 2008
Explorer Regions and Sections
By Carol McGowen
Twelve university teams from around the world competed in the finals of AAPG’s Imperial Barrel Award program at the AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition in San Antonio.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 May, 2008
Explorer Article
By Ken Milam
An early example of Barrow’s “outside the box” approach to problems came while exploring offshore Santa Barbara, Calif.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 November, 2007
Explorer Article
Planning continues for the 2008 AAPG Annual Convention in San Antonio, with the official meeting announcement and technical program due in January.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 November, 2007