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A new format for training is introduced through AAPG's Education programs. The WEC may be just what you've been waiting for.

Added on 01 January, 2004

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Online Registration Available For Third London APPEX

Those looking to become players in the international arena can find a lot of 'new' possibilities at the third annual APPEX London, to be held March 2-4 at the Paragon Hotel in West Brompton, London.

Added on 01 January, 2004

Explorer Division Column DPA By Robert Shoup

Find the Zen of Networking

One service that most members seem to want is more networking, at least according to the results of two recent surveys by AAPG and the DPA.

Added on 01 January, 2004

Explorer Director’s Corner By Rick Fritz

Ethics Inquiry Procedure Intact

'As a 'baby-boomer' I always assumed that my generation would learn from the mistakes of older generations. Yet, based on the recent questionable ethics of a small group of business people from Wall Street to Main Street in my age bracket, it appears that, in some cases, if anything was taught about ethics, little was learned.

Added on 01 January, 2004

Explorer President’s Column By Stephen A. Sonnenberg

Public Outreach Is Everyone's Duty

Energy and geology have been critical for civilization since the beginning of mankind. As the late Charlie Dodge once said, 'Geology is the oldest profession.'

Added on 01 January, 2004

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Oil Business Is Big Politics in Russia

Investment in Russia's oil industry: Good idea? Bad idea? Words of wisdom from some with experience.

Added on 01 January, 2004

Explorer Emphasis Article By Susan Eaton

Downstream Ties Can be Crucial

The president and CEO of a Houston-based independent oil company makes a compelling case for companies to expand their operations worldwide.

Added on 01 January, 2004

Explorer Emphasis Article By Ken Milam

A Shift in Plays On North Slope

There's more to Alaska than Prudhoe Bay: New technology and some surprising geological discoveries are helping to reawaken Alaska's petroleum promise.

Added on 01 January, 2004

Explorer President’s Column By Stephen A. Sonnenberg

Applies to All of Us

The outlook for students in the petroleum industry is excellent. That's right. Due to the average age of both AAPG and SEG members and the prospects of this group retiring in the next 10-15 years, opportunities should be good for students.

Added on 01 December, 2003

Explorer Article By Diane Freeman

A Rocky Mountain High

Same business, different ... everything else. A look at how Colorado has fared during the past year, offering a contrasting tale.

Added on 01 December, 2003

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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 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,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