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Frac Regulation Position Proposed Regulation of Hydraulic Fracturing

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists, an international organization of over 30,000 earth scientists, supports scientifically designed, state-based environmental oversight of hydraulic fracturing treatments for those coalbed methane and other hydrocarbon wells that may occur near zones of potable water.

Added on 01 September, 2000

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Lands Access Position

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), an international organization, is concerned that America's public lands are in danger of being closed to access and multiple use by the American people.

Added on 01 September, 2000

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Supply, Land Position Papers OK'd

Two policy statements concerning issues facing the upstream industry have been approved by the AAPG Executive Committee and a third policy statement on Regulation of Hydraulic Fracturing is published to allow member comments prior to the Executive Committee's final approval.

Added on 01 September, 2000

Explorer Article By Larry Nation

Senate Panel Hears AAPG Views

AAPG's message concerning the abundance of gas resources, the current supply crunch and the need to open public lands to exploration was taken to the halls of Congress. G. Warfield 'Skip' Hobbs, of New Canaan, Conn., was invited to testify by Alaska Sen. Frank Murkowski, chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Added on 01 September, 2000

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

This Is Thinking Small -- Broadly

A proposed project between the non-profit Geosat Committee Inc. and Chimera Geophysical Corp. would test one of the latest advancements in microseep detection.Through Project MIDAS Geosat is teaming up with Chimera again to test a new remoste sensing tool.

Added on 01 August, 2000

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Climate Debate Needs Middle Ground

In the late 1980s and early 1990s the topic of the 'greenhouse effect' emerged, and quickly became perhaps the most important scientific question of the era.

Added on 01 August, 2000

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Efforts Continue to 'Save the Rocks'

In this computer age it's easy to lose sight of the all-important fact that those gee whiz computer graphics and models that so beautifully depict the subsurface of the earth still have to start with the basics. The geologic data and rocks.

Added on 01 July, 2000

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Immersive View Went Beyond 3-D On SPR Project

More than 'pretty pictures', immersive visualization is evolving as a powerful tool to educate and inform ordinary citizens as well as professionals about what's beneath the surface.

Added on 01 June, 2000

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Executive Committee, Divisions Announce Election Results

Here are the election results for the Division Executive Committees.

Added on 01 June, 2000

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Past President 'Bruno' Hanson Dies

Bernold M. 'Bruno' Hanson, a past president of AAPG and holder of AAPG's highest honors, died Thursday, April 13, in a hospital in his hometown of Midland, Texas. He was 71.

Added on 01 May, 2000

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Explorer Article By Emily Llinás

Offshore Opportunities in Suriname

The South American country of Suriname has launched an aggressive campaign to ramp up offshore oil production.

Added on 01 April, 2024

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

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

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