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Explorer Division Column DEG By Mary Harris

Since the time of my last EXPLORER column in December, the petroleum industry has experienced many changes.

Added on 01 March, 2011

Explorer Director’s Corner By Rick Fritz

ACE 2011 – Disseminating the Science

Science is the heartbeat of AAPG. It is the key for innovation in our industry, and AAPG is dedicated to finding new scientific developments and related new technologies.

Added on 01 March, 2011

Explorer Article By Vern Stefanic

Regions Tackle Challenges in 2011

What’s next? Leaders of three AAPG Regions talk about anticipated activity and potential challenges their areas face in 2011.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer Article By Courtney Chadney

Lecturers Hit the Global Trail

Encore presentation: Last year was the biggest and most successful year ever for AAPG's international Distinguished Lecture program – and organizers are hoping this year brings more of the same.

Added on 01 January, 2011

Explorer Division Column DEG By Mary Harris

'New Era' Provides New Opportunities

On the last day of the GCAGS meeting we learned that the moratorium on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico had finally been lifted. Although this is great news, what does it really mean for the petroleum industry? We know the implementation of new offshore drilling regulations will be forthcoming and will promote safety.

Added on 01 December, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Shale Hydrofrac Concerns Addressed

Dangerous, or not so much? Some are anxious to give the public a different perspective on hydraulic fracturing.

Added on 01 December, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Arctic Frontier Demands Innovation

The circum-Arctic region has ample energy potential, but innovative technology is essential for future exploration. One research geologist explains the need for combining tried and true geology basics with new, creative methods to get the best results.

Added on 01 November, 2010

Delegates Voice Division Article By Mary Harris

Division of Environmental Geosciences

One of DEG’s greatest benefits is our Environmental Geosciences Journal. Our plans for the next year include sponsoring special editions on hydraulic fracturing, produced water, enhanced oil recovery, and environmental impacts of oil spills. Other DEG activities for the next year include a membership drive to attract new national, international, and student members as we are currently below 1,000 active members.

Added on 10 October, 2010

Explorer President’s Column By David Rensink

GOM Operations Enter New Era

BP’s Macondo well has been plugged using top-kill techniques, and the oil on the surface of the Gulf of Mexico is dissipating faster than many had predicted. The oil flow has stopped and the well has been sealed. This is very good news.

Added on 01 October, 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

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Hackbarth Assumes Presidency of AAPG

Claudia J. Hackbarth, a Houston-based geologist who has held a variety of management and leadership positions for the Royal Dutch Shell Group, assumed the presidency of AAPG on July 1.

Added on 30 June, 2023

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AAPG 2022 Strategic Planning Survey Summary

Executive summary of the AAPG 2022 Member/Customer Planning Survey

Added on 05 April, 2023

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Free Access to AAPG's Discovery Series 10 and 15 Full Data Set Tutorials

Courtesy of AAPG and AAPG Datapages, two Discovery Series data sets have been donated free of charge for use as online teaching materials. Discovery Series 10 – Sandstone Petrology: A Tutorial Petrographic Image Atlas 2nd Edition and Discovery Series 15 – Carbonate Petrology: Interactive Petrography Tutorial, both authored by Kitty Milliken, have been posted online for easy accessibility.

Added on 11 May, 2020

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AAPG 2022 Strategic Planning Survey Results

Results of the 2022 AAPG Member/Customer Planning Survey.

Added on 05 April, 2023

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Added on 13 April, 2018

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