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Explorer Regions and Sections By Mike Lakin

Preparations for the seventh annual AAPG Prospect and Property Expo in London – APPEX London – are well under way, and this growing event promises to be a new milestone in developing global deal-making under one roof.

Added on 01 December, 2007

Explorer Policy Watch By Don Juckett

Treating Symptoms Is Not a Cure

One of our primary goals at GEO-DC is to help policy makers make better decisions. Fortunately, we are not alone – three studies released this year by prominent and respected sources are providing opportunity to engage policy makers on minerals, coal and petroleum.

Added on 01 December, 2007

Explorer Director’s Corner By Rick Fritz

'Listening' Can Take Many Forms

Communication and opportunity go hand-in-hand with strategic planning. At AAPG, the leadership and staff are constantly looking for opportunities to serve our members. Part of this is expanding our ability to communicate and understand members’ needs.

Added on 01 December, 2007

Explorer Article By Larry Nation

Communication? Good = $$ Savings

Hermann Eben, management consultant from Midland, Texas, leads seminars at annual AAPG Leadership Conferences, coaching AAPG members in strategy and goals alignment, creating action plans and, one of his main topics, managerial communications skills for geoscientists.

Added on 01 December, 2007

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Murphy Oil: Hometown Hero

Murphy Oil, a worldwide exploration and production company and the United States ninth-largest refiner, has promised almost $50 million dollars in scholarships to the graduating seniors in its small Arkansas hometown, located about 120 miles south of Little Rock. The El Dorado Promise program may be one of the most fruitful partnerships ever developed between a petroleum company and its local community.

Added on 01 December, 2007

Explorer Article By Larry Nation

Prices Reflect More Than Hot Air

In 2006, Qatar’s oil minister said about oil prices, “If you can stop the politicians from making negative statements, I am sure you will see almost fifteen dollars disappear from the price.” And that was when oil was about $58 a barrel.

Added on 01 December, 2007

Explorer Policy Watch By Don Juckett

'CR' Apt to Keep Things Going

Forecasting events in Washington has a probability function akin to forecasting energy prices; chances are very good that predictions will be incorrect. However, here are some items to continue to watch that have potential import to AAPG members.

Added on 01 November, 2007

Explorer Division Column EMD By Jeremy Platt

Beyond Oil: The Critical Role of Natural Gas

For most, energy economics means the price of oil. Admittedly, its price is enormously important to producers, refiners and consumers.

Added on 01 November, 2007

Explorer Director’s Corner By Rick Fritz

PTTC Joins the AAPG Family

One of the key programs cut was the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) funding of the (PTTC) – one of the most, if not the most successful fossil fuel programs developed as a partnership among oil and gas producers, academia and the DOE.

Added on 01 November, 2007

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Sponsors Make Good Meetings Great

Planning continues for the 2008 AAPG Annual Convention in San Antonio, with the official meeting announcement and technical program due in January.

Added on 01 November, 2007

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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 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 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 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

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