Explorer President’s Column
By Charles Sternbach
Explore all the new AAPG content and events in the New Year.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 January, 2018
Explorer Emphasis Article
By David Brown
Can super basins save the planet? IHS Markit, the international industry analysis firm, estimates the world will need to replace production of more than 14.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent annually by the year 2040.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 January, 2018
Explorer Division Column DEG
By Stephen Testa
Our industry, science and profession have been taking note of the importance of being prominent and proactive in assuring the public and other stakeholders that the energy extraction industry implements environmental stewardship in a manner equivalent to its skill and innovation in extracting the oil, gas and minerals that society needs.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 December, 2017
Explorer President’s Column
By Charles Sternbach
In the United States we celebrate Thanksgiving on Nov. 23. No matter where you are in the world, it is always good to give thanks. I am thankful to organizers of this year’s highly successful International Conference and Exhibition (ICE) in London and I am personally thankful for a profession that allows each of us to work in teams to solve challenging problems while we create energy abundance, prosperity and a better way of life for the world.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 November, 2017
Bulletin Article
This study evaluates the proportion, length, and effective properties of thin (0.003–0.7 m [0.01–2.3 ft]) shale beds and drapes in tidally influenced channels within a compound valley fill with a focus on estimating geologically based effective rock properties. The Cretaceous Ferron Sandstone is an outcrop analog for fluvial–tidal systems with primary reservoirs being deposited as tidally influenced valley filling point bars.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 22 September, 2017
Events Blog
By Grant Smith
Make your presence known at the industry's premier science-based conference and marketplace for unconventional exploration, drilling, and production technologies.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 03 July, 2017
Explorer President’s Column
By Charles Sternbach
Petroleum is our lifeblood. Where oil and gas flow, so do the fortunes of our Members. Our industry and way of life depend on hydrocarbons. We must lead the way to find and produce energy.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 July, 2017
Explorer Foundation Update
By Tamra Campbell
The AAPG Foundation is committed to the next generation of geoscientists, from introduction of geology through hands-on programs to grants and scholarships that aid students with their studies.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 June, 2017
Explorer ProTracks
By Jonathan Allen,Meredith Faber
This ProTracks marks our last column as chairs of the Young Professionals Special Interest Group (YP SIG). We have been involved with the YPs for a collective 17 years.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 June, 2017
Explorer Article
By Barry Friedman
Michael Collier, this year’s Geosciences in the Media Award winner, has a voracious appetite for knowledge and an eye for geologic beauty.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 April, 2017