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Explorer Division Column DEG By William E. Harrison

This year, the AAPG Division of Environmental Geosciences (DEG) celebrates its 10-year anniversary -- the AAPG House of Delegates voted to establish DEG at the 1992 annual meeting held in Calgary. Prior to this action, all environmental issues for AAPG were the responsibilities of the Hydrology and Waste Management and Environmental Geology committees.

Added on 01 June, 2002

Explorer Article By Vern Stefanic

Paper by Harris, Cooper Earns Matson Award

A paper presented in Houston by Richard G. Harris and Mark Cooper dealing with remote sensing has earned them the George C. Matson Award for the best oral presentation at an AAPG annual meeting.

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By Susan Eaton

Exploration Successes Highlighted

Harsh reality of Canada: Competing head-to-head with the best opportunities available worldwide, Canadian exploration plays have attracted the attention of American E&P companies.

Added on 01 March, 2002

Explorer Regions and Sections By Moujahed Al-Husseini,Pinar Oya Yilmaz

Invitation to Annual Meeting in Houston

The International Pavilion (IP) Committee invites all AAPG members and attendees to visit the IP March 10-13 during AAPG's 2002 annual meeting in Houston.

Added on 01 December, 2001

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Colorado Quakes Cause Concern

A quiet, rural region of southern Colorado was shaken up in recent weeks when a series of small earthquakes caused minor damage -- and raised some serious questions about possible causes, including industry activity. Some are concerned that natural gas production is causing the tremors.

Added on 01 December, 2001

Explorer Article By Thomas Dolan

Industry Passes Eco Test in Cook Inlet

A government study of the Upper Cook Inlet indicates that contaminants found there are not the result of oil and gas development.

Added on 01 November, 2001

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Time Is Proving the Value of 4-D

Time-lapse, or so-called 4-D, seismic technology is proving its worth as a reservoir management tool -- not just on new fields where the technique is applied from inception, but at all stages of a field's lifecycle.

Added on 01 September, 2001

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

What's (Not) Happening Is Erie

The reality of significant natural gas potential found in the Great Lakes region of North America continues to emerge, and states bordering the lakes are becoming yet another battleground for the U.S. energy debate.

Added on 01 September, 2001

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Pickens Jumps Into Water Market

Today, Boone Pickens is dealing with water.

Added on 01 July, 2001

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Florida's 'Back Yard' on Front Burner

The proposed Lease Sale 181 in the eastern Gulf of Mexico -- the area's first since 1988 -- is facing a big political showdown that goes all the way to the Oval Office.

Added on 01 July, 2001

Hot Items

Explorer Article By David Brown

What Will it Take to Get CCUS Ready for Prime Time?

Nihal Darraj, carbon capture and storage researcher at Imperial College, London shares barriers to CCUS commercialization, including costs, technology, permitting and more.

Added on 01 March, 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

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

How the U Adds Value in CCUS

Carbon capture and sequestration reduces emissions, but it cannot work past cost barriers without the revenue opportunities provided by utilization and storage.

Added on 01 March, 2024