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Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

Geomechanics—New Opportunities for Seismic

Better models are possible through the integration of core samples, well logs and seismic data.

Added on 01 March, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Diane Freeman

Oil Prices, Other Factors Affecting Seismic

AAPG Honorary member R. Randy Ray shares some insights on major factors influencing the seismic industry today.

Added on 01 March, 2015

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Record-Setting Field Ready for IBA Season

The global field has been set for the largest AAPG/AAPG Foundation Imperial Barrel Award competition in the event’s history, with contests set to start this month around the world.

Added on 01 March, 2015

Explorer Article By Peri Sasnett

Feds, States Wrestle On Land Management

Recent debates have flared in the western United States over federal versus state ownership of public lands. Bills concerning the transfer of some public lands to states have been introduced in the U.S. Congress and many western state legislatures, though none have become law.

Added on 01 February, 2015

Explorer Article

DL Speakers Set Busy Month

January and early February are going to be busy months for AAPG’s Distinguished Lecture program, with several speakers set to make tours.

Added on 01 January, 2015

Explorer Division Column DEG By Jeffrey Paine

Our License From Society

In many environmental areas, it seems the energy industry is often on the defensive and is forced to react to real or perceived environmental issues rather than employ forethought to anticipate the majority of issues that might arise from energy-related activities.

Added on 01 December, 2014

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kristi Eaton

Laser Drilling Research: Closer to Reality?

The idea of using lasers for drilling into the earth has long been to the oil and gas industry what flying cars and hoverboards are to the general public – the stuff of science fiction and futuristic fantasy. As 2015 fast approaches (contrary to what we were promised in the “Back to the Future” movies) we haven’t quite cracked the code yet on flying cars and hoverboards, but there might be a consolation prize in the works: Laser drilling may actually become a reality.

Added on 01 December, 2014

Explorer Article

Distinguished Lecture Tours Set for November

Three speakers from the AAPG-AAPG Foundation’s Global Distinguished Lecture Program will be on tour in November, making stops in the western parts of North America and throughout the Asia-Pacific Region.

Added on 01 November, 2014

Explorer Emphasis Article By Brian Ervin,Susan Nash

Connecting Researchers With Funding

AAPG is committed to connecting promising original research with much-needed funding and is continually seeking – and finding – new ways to make that potential a reality.

Added on 01 November, 2014

Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

Analyzing Big Data For Big Discovery

Unconventional plays are producing hundreds of wells within relatively small spaces, and all are cranking out more data than any human could possibly track. It’s a fact that has driven the oil and gas industry to search for technology that can intelligently quantify such data and increase the odds of a discovery.

Added on 01 November, 2014

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