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A world at war, a deadly epidemic of global proportions and other catastrophic events teamed up to disrupt in part AAPG’s Distinguished Lecture program last year -- but the train is back on track.

Added on 01 September, 2003

Explorer Article By David Brown

GTL On Verge of Coming-of-Age?

Don’t laugh, but after years of being the 'coming thing,' gas-to-liquids production appears ready to arrive. Really.

Added on 01 September, 2003

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Fair Share Legislation Up in the Air

Given the enormous oil and gas activity that occurs in Louisiana’s wetlands and offshore environs, the question has been posed as to why the oil and gas companies don’t pick up the estimated $14 billion tab it will take to create a sustainable coastline.

Added on 01 September, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

OCS Marks 50th Year

The Minerals Management Service this year is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, passed in August 1953, which established federal jurisdiction over submerged lands on the OCS seaward of state boundaries.

Added on 01 September, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Oil Artery Clog Could Impact U.S.

Louisiana Highway 1 provides access to Port Fourchon, but for how much longer will this two-lane road service this vital link to deepwater oil and gas?

Added on 01 September, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

GOM: Proud Past, Bright Future

How important has the Gulf of Mexico been to the petroleum industry over the past five-plus decades?

Added on 01 September, 2003

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Deals Get Done in APPEX Hall

Just like a fine wine, the AAPG Prospect and Property Expo keeps getting better with age.

Added on 01 August, 2003

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Tough Financial Future in Offing?

Although APPEX is designed to bring together prospect generators and potential buyers, it is fundamentally about the business of exploration and production -- and that's why the conference's exploration focus is being expanded this year.

Added on 01 August, 2003

Explorer Regions and Sections

APPEX London: The Vision Refined

New plans, new strategies and a new sense of urgency are the driving forces for the next APPEX London -- an expo that promises to be a 'must' for all.

Added on 01 August, 2003

Explorer Business Side of Geology Column By Ellen M. Coopersmith,Peter C. Cunningham

Now What Problem Are We Solving?

It is human nature to encounter a problem and jump to a solution. That is how we make life manageable on a daily basis. It even seems efficient.

Added on 01 August, 2003

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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 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