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Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

The first session of the 110th Congress finished in December with few results. Partisan squabbling and the distraction of a presidential election cycle seemed to bring the legislative process to a halt.

Added on 01 March, 2008

Explorer President’s Column By Will Green

Rhetoric is Politics; Opportunities are Real

With the U.S. political season now in full swing, some of the candidates are focusing on the idea of the country becoming “energy independent” with such phrases as “America must break the tyranny of oil” or “We can’t allow dictators to enslave the American people.'

Added on 01 March, 2008

Explorer Article By Carol McGowen

Diversity Seminar Planned During Annual Convention

Enhancing the professional development of both the current and future work force is an ongoing priority for AAPG.

Added on 01 March, 2008

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Noble 'Investment' Tackles Scourges

Chevron Corporation is investing $30 million in something its chairman, Dave O’Reilly, says, makes “clear business sense” for the company.

Added on 01 March, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Seismic Crews Eye Cable-less Future

Coming soon to a difficult-to-explore-area near you – cableless seismic technology is leading the way into challenging areas

Added on 01 March, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Global Business Has Local Hurdles

Tough terrain, challenging locales, political upheavals: Welcome to the world of international seismic work, where the hardest part of the job might be just getting to the job.

Added on 01 March, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Busy Cycle Entering New Phase

It is the best of times, period: Seismic crews are enjoying a boom cycle that leaves little room for rest.

Added on 01 March, 2008

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Future to be 'Unconventional'

Government and the private sector are joining hands – and expertise – to tackle the potential production that lies in Canada’s unconventional gas resources.

Added on 01 March, 2008

Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

GEO-DC Presence Being Felt in D.C.

It has been just over two years since GEO-DC opened its doors – and as a result AAPG is now widely recognized in Washington, D.C., as a provider of nonpartisan, scientifically sound information on petroleum, energy minerals and the environment. As we transition leadership at GEODC it’s important to reflect on the accomplishments of the first two years.

Added on 01 February, 2008

Explorer Article

Education Update

There’s still time to register for an education conference that has proven itself valuable for all geosciences, no matter their age or experience.

Added on 01 February, 2008

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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 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 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