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Explorer Business Side of Geology Column By Peter Rose

Finding opportunities is the fun part of the exploration business, the value-adding part. It involves new geography, new geology, new tools, secrecy -- and the competitive excitement of the hunt! However, if we are to stay in business, the measurement part is also important.

Added on 01 February, 2001

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Angola Hottest of the Hot Offshore

West Africa continues to be a hot exploration province--and recent regional deep water discoveries there rank among the world's largest finds.

Added on 01 February, 2001

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Deep Mix A Stimulating Thought

Gee, it just reeks of Old Economy, and yet folks these days are clamoring for it at whatever price the market dictates.

Added on 01 February, 2001

Explorer Article By Rick Fritz

One Day That Shook the World

About 100 years ago a self-taught Texas geologist named Pattillo Higgins had a vision of the future.

Added on 01 February, 2001

Explorer Article By David Brown

Industry Moves to Society's Norm

To what extent is the environment a concern in the petroleum industry?

Added on 01 February, 2001

Explorer Business Side of Geology Column By Peter Rose

From Promoters to Professionals

Today, most petroleum explorationists acknowledge two professional responsibilities: find opportunities (= prospects) and measure them objectively (estimate chance, reserves and profitability).

Added on 01 January, 2001

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

'Accidental' Steps Give Global View

Domestic oil and gas finders are attracted to international turf for any number of reasons -- the lure of the big find, the challenges inherent in uncharted territory. Indeed, it can be a heady experience.

Added on 01 January, 2001

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

A Perspective on Venturing Abroad

International Business Ventures: U.S. oil finders have plenty of opportunities to keep themselves busy -- especially when they're willing to forsake the comforts of home for the potential of international targets.

Added on 01 January, 2001

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

That's As Far As We'll Go

Top Predictions: What technologies and trends will have the greatest effect on the oil industry in the next 10 years?

Added on 01 January, 2001

Explorer Article By Larry Nation

2000 Saw Record Gas, Oil Prices

What's going on here? Despite some grand occurrences that otherwise would make it a year of wine and roses, 2000 ultimately didn't seem like much of a party year.

Added on 01 January, 2001

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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 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 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 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

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

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