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Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

Shortly after lunch on Oct. 14 people began filing into the ballroom of the Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills Hotel. They included attendees of the 2009 AAPG Mid-Continent Section meeting, members of the general public and two busloads of students from local high schools. They were there to participate in a conversation about energy – its past and its future.

Added on 01 December, 2009

Explorer President’s Column By John C. Lorenz

Geoscience: Now More Than Ever

I recently had the pleasure of participating in an E&P company’s internal reservoir characterization technology forum. The eclectic meeting covered topics ranging from the implications of peak oil to ways to improve recovery factors.

Added on 01 December, 2009

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Reserves Reporting Rules Explored

A recent AAPG Geosciences Technology Workshop examined the contributions, challenges and responsibilities of geoscientists in estimating resources and reserves.

Added on 01 December, 2009

wwwUpdate Blog By Bogdan Michka

More interviews from Denver

Another batch of videos is now available both in AAPG’s Video Vault and on AAPG’s YouTube channel.

Added on 19 November, 2009

Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

Members Take Message to ‘the Hill’

For the second consecutive year, earth scientists gathered in Washington, D.C., in September for geosciences Congressional Visits Day (geoCVD).

Added on 01 November, 2009

Explorer Division Column EMD By Fran Hein

Lots of Potential, Lots of Hurdles

As North America tries to obtain energy security it will have to rely on more unconventional resources to fulfill its energy needs over the next decades – and balanced with that is the need for stewardship of the environment and the need to develop more sustainable strategies.

Added on 01 November, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Iraq Oil Potential

Iraq ranks right up at the top of hydrocarbon-rich countries worldwide with the potential to overtake any country in production.

Added on 01 November, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

German Geothermal Potential

When it comes to geothermal energy, Germany is feeling the heat – literally and figuratively – beneath its feet.

Added on 01 November, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Brazil Dancing the ‘Pre-Salt Salsa’

Sweet smell of success: A run of offshore discoveries have made Brazil the oil industry’s story of the century – and the celebration there may just be starting.

Added on 01 November, 2009

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Shale Completions Can Get Tricky

Shale gas plays can pose a tough problem – but hydraulic fracture stimulation may be the answer.

Added on 01 November, 2009

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wwwUpdate Blog By Grant Smith

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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Added on 13 April, 2018