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Reduced Registration Price Deadline Looms

An important deadline is coming fast for those who will be attending this year’s AAPG International Conference and Exhibition (ICE) in Cape Town, South Africa.

Added on 01 August, 2008

Explorer Article By Scott W. Tinker

Energy Myths and Realities

Commentary: As questions from the government and the public about drilling, gas prices, alternative fuels, and other energy-related issues abound, AAPG President Scott Tinker presents his top ten energy myths and realities.

Added on 01 August, 2008

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

2009-10 Officer Slate Set

Officer candidates for the 2009-10 term have been announced by the AAPG Executive Committee.

Added on 01 July, 2008

Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

Alliances, Coalitions Build Strength

Every presidential election features news stories and political ads showing the candidates engaged in vigorous outdoor activity. Whether they are chopping logs, racing boats, jogging, clearing brush or wind-surfing, the idea is to demonstrate that the candidate has what it takes for the top job.

Added on 01 July, 2008

Explorer President’s Column By Scott W. Tinker

Building Bridges For A New Energy Future

It has been an honor to serve on the FY 08 Executive Committee. Will Green has guided the ship with a steady hand on the rudder and an eye on the horizon, and I appreciate the thoughtful contributions of outgoing EC members Randi Martinsen, John Armentrout and Marty Hewitt.

Added on 01 July, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Marcellus Making East Coast Buzz

Second verse, same as the first: Headlines earlier this year proclaimed the Marcellus Shale as the year's most surprising play. Today the surprise is gone – but the play is getting hotter still.

Added on 01 July, 2008

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

Trade-Offs Part of Power Story

The AES Shady Point power plant provides more than just electricity to the surrounding economy.

Added on 01 July, 2008

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

Gas Takes Round 1 In Power Match

A proposed coal-fueled power plant generated media and political heat for months, but never got off the drawing board last year in Oklahoma.

Added on 01 July, 2008

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

Coal Vs. Gas: Let the Mix-Up Begin

Round Two: The Coal vs. Gas battle continues, and the combatants come out swinging.

Added on 01 July, 2008

Explorer Division Column DEG By Charles Groat

Ugly Is In the Eye of the Beholder

During the portion of my time in Louisiana that I administered the state’s coastal zone management program I attended a coastal zone managers meeting in Florida.

Added on 01 June, 2008

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Explorer Article By David Brown

Persistent Prospects of the Permian

An influx of recent mergers and acquisitions has brought even more operators to the Permian, and there are some regions where there is still much geoscience to be done.

Added on 26 March, 2024

Explorer Article By Jhonny Casas

Angelo Pitoni, a Real-Life 'Indiana Jones' in Venezuelan Territory

Adventure enthusiasts should enjoy the story of Angelo Pitoni, a larger- than-life geologist whose story includes exploits rivaling any of those portrayed on the big screen. This article focuses specifically on a chapter of his life that took place in my country, Venezuela, and forms part of our country’s oil exploration history.

Added on 01 March, 2022

Explorer Article By Emily Llinás,Sylvia Anjos

The ‘Father of the Pre-Salt’

Brazil’s famed “Father of the Pre-Salt,” Guilherme de Oliveira Estrella, is credited with several major oil discoveries and with advances in petroleum systems research.

Added on 01 April, 2024

Explorer Director’s Corner By David Curtiss

Introducing the New EXPLORER, New Digital Newsletters

Perhaps you did a double take pulling the April issue of EXPLORER from the mailbox. What is this? If you joined AAPG in the last 40 years, you’ve only known EXPLORER in its long-standing tabloid format. It worked well for many years as our advertisers – particularly seismic companies – loved the large format and the ability to display their data on a sweeping canvas. For readers, it was a little more awkward.

Added on 01 April, 2024