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Explorer Article By Larry Nation

To be (abiogenic), or not to be -- that is the question once again surrounding the origin of hydrocarbons, and it's suffering the slings and arrows of outraged (and interested) fortunes.

Added on 01 November, 2002

Explorer Business Side of Geology Column By Bob Parney,Paul LaPointe,Randy Ray

What Does an Elephant Look Like?

Most of us recall from childhood the Indian fable of the six blind men describing the elephant. In E&P Risk Analysis, it becomes an excellent parable to illustrate how limited perspective leads to overly narrow predictive ranges, and how group wisdom can be a practical remedy.

Added on 01 October, 2002

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Simple Questions, Simple Answers

A new EXPLORER feature: Now you, too, can dazzle your friends and enemies with sharp (and correct) answers to tough questions about the oil industry.

Added on 01 October, 2002

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Sanchez Has 'To-Do' List for Government

'This country faces an ongoing threat of an energy crisis that will only get worse if we don't take steps soon to shore up the domestic energy inventory.'

Added on 01 October, 2002

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

‘We Must Lower the Risk'

'Once the domestic rig count plunged from a high of about 4,500 in 1981 to about 700 in 1986, it never really recovered,' noted Dan Smith, AAPG president, during the APPEX 'Power Lunch' presentation in Houston. 'Clearly, we must do something about this.'

Added on 01 October, 2002

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Global Depths Have Great Potential

What does past and present activities on the world's deepwater provinces tell us about the future? (Hint: The answer is 'a lot.')

Added on 01 October, 2002

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

APPEX Growth Expectations Met

APPEX 2002 attracts more than 2,000 people to Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center, proving that an already successful event can be even bigger and better.

Added on 01 October, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Independents Big Players at Sale

Results of the most recent Gulf of Mexico lease sale indicate that companies are going deep — both geologically and in water depth.

Added on 01 October, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Digging Deep Pays Off in Louisiana

Don't believe it when some of the pundits tell you South Louisiana is 'all drilled up.' Indeed, there's compelling evidence that the onshore region harbors a vast storehouse of hydrocarbons yet to be tapped by the drillbit.

Added on 01 October, 2002

Explorer Business Side of Geology Column By Peter Rose

Wall Street Lessons: Just Say No

Most AAPG members are investors, through company or individual investment plans, 401(k)s, IRAs, SEPs and private accounts. So the recent rash of revelations about corporate fraud, scandal and bankruptcy — and resulting loss of value — generates in most of us, in a very personal way, righteous anger.

Added on 01 September, 2002

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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 David Brown

What Will it Take to Get CCUS Ready for Prime Time?

Nihal Darraj, carbon capture and storage researcher at Imperial College, London shares barriers to CCUS commercialization, including costs, technology, permitting and more.

Added on 01 March, 2024

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

How the U Adds Value in CCUS

Carbon capture and sequestration reduces emissions, but it cannot work past cost barriers without the revenue opportunities provided by utilization and storage.

Added on 01 March, 2024