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Energy Policy Blog By Edith Allison

A Guide to Mitigating Seismicity From Wastewater Injection

The StatesFirst working group on induced seismicity just released its report,” Potential Injection-Induced Seismicity Associated with Oil & Gas Development: A Primer on Technical and Regulatory Considerations Informing Risk Management and Mitigation.” The report describes the causes of and ways to prevent induced earthquakes. It also looks at the interaction between regulators and the public, and the report includes case studies of how states have responded to instances of suspected induced seismicity in California, Oklahoma, Ohio, Illinois, and Colorado.

Added on 29 October, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

Leveraging the 'Hidden Dimension' 3-D Seismic

Traditionally ignored, the azimuthal dimension enables more information to be squeezed out of 3-D seismic.

Added on 01 October, 2015

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A U-Pb Detrital Zircon Profile Through the Colville Basin, Arctic Alaska: A 140-Million-Year Record of Brookian Tectonism

On October 2, at the 3P Arctic Conference & Exhibition, Thomas Moore will speak on 'A U-Pb Detrital Zircon Profile Through the Colville Basin, Arctic Alaska: A 140-Million-Year Record of Brookian Tectonism.'

Added on 17 September, 2015

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Deep, Ellesmerian Orogenic Structures Beneath Syn-rift and Post-rift Strata, Central and Eastern Beaufort Shelf of Alaska

On September 30, at the 3P Arctic Conference & Exhibition, Christopher D. Connors will speak on 'Deep, Ellesmerian Orogenic Structures Beneath Syn-rift and Post-rift Strata, Central and Eastern Beaufort Shelf of Alaska.'

Added on 09 September, 2015

Explorer Article By Heather Saucier

Oil Giants Join Forces For Spill Response Research

The oil and gas industry, like any competitive industry, keeps technological advancements close to the vest. The greatest exception to that rule are advancements that promote safety and protect the environment. Nine international oil and gas companies came together form the Arctic Oil Spill Response Technology Joint Industry Program – known, in short, as the Arctic JIP.

Added on 01 September, 2015

Explorer Article By Diane Freeman

Canadian Oil Sands Development – The Risks and Rewards

The chief geologist for a Canadian regulatory agency says the group is working to assess potential risks by better understanding the full geologic framework in the development of oil sands and heavy oil in the province of Alberta.

Added on 01 July, 2015

Energy Policy Blog By Colleen Newman

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Mulls Energy Supply Legislation

As part of Senator Lisa Murkowski’s (R-AK) efforts to craft comprehensive energy legislation, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee recently held a hearing to discuss 26 bills that would expand energy supplies.

Added on 26 May, 2015

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Finalists Announced for 2015 IBA Competition

The semi-finals are completed. Twelve teams from around the world have their eyes set on Denver to participate in the finals of the 2015 AAPG/AAPG Foundation Imperial Barrel Award competition.

Added on 01 May, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

Anita Harris: Color Her World, With Love

Feisty. Funny. Determined. Competitive. Brilliant. Generous. The words used to describe Harris in advance of her posthumously receiving the AAPG Harrison Schmitt Award at the upcoming ACE in Denver.

Added on 01 May, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Changes on the Horizon

Petroleum industry players expend considerable energy, money and time adhering to federal government dictates. Additionally, they are constantly on the alert for newer policies and restrictions that might affect them– particularly in the U.S. offshore environment.

Added on 01 April, 2015

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