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Explorer Business Side of Geology Column By Peter Rose

Since starting this column in January 2001, the topics have focused on concepts and techniques to help you value your E&P ventures more objectively, or to manage your E&P business more efficiently. But Robbie Gries' stirring presidential address at the recent Houston annual meeting reminds us that ethics is a key part of our profession and business, one that we need to pay more (and more frequent) attention to.

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Supply Component Essential to an Energy Policy

U.S. Representative Joe Barton told AAPG members that a supply component must be part of any meaningful energy policy — and the U.S. House of Representatives is resolved to pass legislation that will provide the nation with a sound basis for future energy decisions.

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Sound Energy Policy Focuses on Future

Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee stressed that America needs a sound energy policy focused on the future.

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Article By Vern Stefanic

Paper by Harris, Cooper Earns Matson Award

A paper presented in Houston by Richard G. Harris and Mark Cooper dealing with remote sensing has earned them the George C. Matson Award for the best oral presentation at an AAPG annual meeting.

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Article By Vern Stefanic

Big Crowds Boost Annual Meeting

A convention that celebrated the profession's golden days even while eyeing future exploration possibilities ended up being the largest AAPG annual meeting in nearly two decades

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Seismic Lagging Industry Upturn

If you could listen to a heartbeat of the geophysical industry today, you might be tempted to call 911. While not yet to the life support stage, the health of this sector might best be described as poor and still declining.

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

DOE Study Reveals Access Limitations

3W EXPLORER Exclusive: DOE Report in the Rocky Mountains reveals the challenges of accessing petroleum resources.

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Article By David Brown

Mankin Takes Case to Congress

A potentially controversial paper proposes a new category for oil and gas evaluation: “Viable resource.'

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

NPR-A Looking Good After Study

Coming soon: A new USGS resource assessment of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, an area that may hold the key to Alaska's exploration future.

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Business Side of Geology Column By James Burns

There's No Shortcut to Real Options

The mathematical insight that allows valuation of options involves the creation of a portfolio of risk-free debt (i.e. government bonds), the asset (whether it be a share of stock or an oil and gas project) and an option on the asset.

Added on 01 April, 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 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 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 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