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Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

A combination of experience and conviction has contributed to the successful career of AAPG Explorer of the Year Michael Johnson.

Added on 01 June, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Thomasson: Still Thinking Independently

How to succeed in business? According to self-proclaimed contrarian Ray Thomasson, you can start by asking questions. Lots of questions.

Added on 01 June, 2009

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

‘Externalities’ to Affect Energy Future

The future of clean fossil and renewable energy is not only bright, but it's 'closer than you think.'

Added on 01 June, 2009

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Discoveries 'Changed the Game'

While you were sleeping: Those who have decried a perceived dearth of discoveries haven’t been paying enough attention to the list of this century’s game-changing plays.

Added on 01 June, 2009

Explorer Article By Scott W. Tinker

Bridge to Energy Future Is Vital

Building the bridge, one mind at a time: AAPG President Scott Tinker offers a look at where the industry is going – and what we need to do to get there.

Added on 01 June, 2009

Explorer Article By David Brown

Arctic Regions Hold Large Oil and Gas Potential

A look at the work and methods that led to the U.S. Geological Survey’s report on oil and gas potential north of the Arctic Circle – findings that will be presented at the AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition in Denver.

Added on 01 June, 2009

wwwUpdate Blog By Janet Brister

Psst! Take advantage of the vCard

AAPG’s online directory has a feature many of our members are not aware of.

Added on 19 May, 2009

wwwUpdate Blog By Janet Brister

Get a handle on social networking (before it starts handling you!)

CNN.com recently posted a story called Dos and don’ts for mixing work, social networks that contains some great common-sense advice for people who are wanting to venture into the world of Facebook or Twitter but are wary of their coworkers seeing personal content.

Added on 13 May, 2009

Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

'Energy Policy' Process is Under Way

The plane was buffeted by gusty winds as it banked to line up with the runway, but with a steady hand the pilot guided our craft to a safe landing at Midland International Airport. It was my first trip to the heart of the Permian Basin.

Added on 01 May, 2009

Explorer Director’s Corner By Rick Fritz

Denver a Great Place for New Ideas

I heard a comedian say, “Adults are always asking kids what they want to be when they grow up – ’cause they’re looking for ideas.”

Added on 01 May, 2009

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Advertise With Us!

AAPG publications are widely read by geologists, geophysicists and reservoir engineers. Are they your target audience? Then take advantage of the many advertising opportunities available in AAPG’s news and journal magazines.

Added on 13 April, 2018

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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

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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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