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Latin America Blog By Emily Llinás

Interested in finding solid science and effective strategies to survive and thrive in the current industry downturn? Join geologists, geophysicists, engineers, managers and business development professionals interested in learning how to leverage innovation and maximize resources during challenging economic times.

Added on 26 April, 2017

Explorer ProTracks By Meriem Grifi

Canada Region YPs Continue Momentum

The Canada Region young professionals (YPs) had a great finish to 2016, including welcoming some new members to the organizing committee.

Added on 01 April, 2017

Explorer Regions and Sections By Peter Grant

Myanmar Conference Highlights SE Asia Hotspot

Based on the success of the previous conferences and the fact that Myanmar is the current focal point for exploration in Southeast Asia, another successful event was held in the former capital city of Yangon in February: the third annual Myanmar Oil and Gas Conference.

Added on 01 April, 2017

Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

Geopolicy Working Group Educates Policymakers for 2017 Budget

AAPG has joined with other associations to form the Geopolicy Working Group to create “Geoscience Policy Recommendations for the New Administration and the 115th Congress.”

Added on 01 April, 2017

Explorer Division Column DPA By Chandler T. Wilhelm

Transitions: Preparing for the Next Business Cycle, Crew Change

For the first time since the oil price collapse in November of 2014 and the difficult restructuring of our industry that followed, there are some signs of life returning to the oil patch.

Added on 01 April, 2017

Explorer Director’s Corner By David Curtiss

Nothing New Under the Sun, Or in the Oil Patch

Oil prices go up. Oil prices go down. This should perhaps be added to the list of sure things in life, alongside death and taxes.

Added on 01 April, 2017

Explorer President’s Column By Paul Britt

A Year in the Life of the AAPG President

“It is not the strongest that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” This quote has been on my mind this year because being president of AAPG has been an exercise in adapting to change.

Added on 01 April, 2017

Explorer Article By Susan Nash

Mid-Continent Playmakers Forum in OKC in May

Geologists, engineers, geophysicists and entrepreneurs are invited to the Mid-Continent Playmakers Forum on May 11 in Oklahoma City at the headquarters of the Oklahoma Geological Society.

Added on 01 April, 2017

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

The Oil Industry's Big Hurdle for Big Data

The Next 100 Years: Data management is a crucial component of oil exploration. What does the century ahead look like for Big Data in the oil field?

Added on 01 April, 2017

Explorer Article By David Brown

Permian Basin: The Center of Black Gold Activity

The Permian Basin has been known for black gold and clear methane for almost 100 years. Today, it’s just as closely associated with little green pieces of paper. Those dollars are flowing into the area as fast as oil and gas are flowing out. Companies and investors dropped almost $30 billion into Permian deals last year.

Added on 01 April, 2017

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AAPG publications are widely read by geologists, geophysicists and reservoir engineers. Are they your target audience? Then take advantage of the many advertising opportunities available in AAPG’s news and journal magazines.

Added on 13 April, 2018

wwwUpdate Blog By Grant Smith

Free Access to AAPG's Discovery Series 10 and 15 Full Data Set Tutorials

Courtesy of AAPG and AAPG Datapages, two Discovery Series data sets have been donated free of charge for use as online teaching materials. Discovery Series 10 – Sandstone Petrology: A Tutorial Petrographic Image Atlas 2nd Edition and Discovery Series 15 – Carbonate Petrology: Interactive Petrography Tutorial, both authored by Kitty Milliken, have been posted online for easy accessibility.

Added on 11 May, 2020

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Hackbarth Assumes Presidency of AAPG

Claudia J. Hackbarth, a Houston-based geologist who has held a variety of management and leadership positions for the Royal Dutch Shell Group, assumed the presidency of AAPG on July 1.

Added on 30 June, 2023