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Explorer Division Column EMD By Robert Trevail,Sharleen Overland

Strong and Informative EMD Technical Program At ACE

AAPG’s Energy Minerals Division is excited to present a strong and informative technical program at the 2016 AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition in Calgary, Canada. EMD has an intriguing program this year, covering a variety of unconventional energy topics of current interest to both EMD and AAPG members.

Added on 01 May, 2016

Explorer Director’s Corner By David Curtiss

Diversify Your Options Through Lateral Thinking

Lateral thinking is something we can all employ, whether freshly minted graduates or seasoned veterans looking for the next career move. In fact, it’s common in our cyclical industry that petroleum geoscientists have to pivot, change and reorient to launch and advance their careers.

Added on 01 May, 2016

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

Producers Turn to Big Data in Downturn

As the industry grows leaner, its data banks grow ever fatter. With data in the terabyte and exobyte range, many petroleum companies have launched “big data” initiatives to use the vast amounts of information to increase success rates and trim costs.

Added on 01 May, 2016

Latin America Blog By Emily Llinás

Interested in finding solid science and effective strategies to survive and thrive in the current industry downturn?

Added on 28 April, 2016

Explorer Policy Watch By Edith Allison

Future Looks Bright For U.S. LNG Exports

In late February, the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment left the United States. It sailed into an economically difficult global market with excess supplies of LNG, sluggish growth in energy demand, and exceptionally low oil prices against which global LNG prices are often set. However, many analysts and policymakers see reasons to expect growing demand for U.S. LNG.

Added on 01 April, 2016

Explorer Division Column DPA By Michael R. Canich

What You Can Control In the Downturn

In the past eight months, our industry has continued to be challenged by low commodity prices resulting in difficult times for many geoscientists in our industry. To everyone who has been affected and to those of you who are concerned that you will be, remember to stay focused and be optimistic about your future.

Added on 01 April, 2016

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

How To Turn a Dry Hole Into a Success Story

Dry hole. Two of the worst words in offshore exploration. When per-well costs offshore can reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars, no one wants to drill a duster. So are dry holes nothing but failures? “Not if they provide information that sets up the next discovery,” said AAPG member John Snedden.

Added on 01 April, 2016

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Production On the Rise in Gulf of Mexico

The U.S. Gulf of Mexico’s crude oil production is estimated to increase to record high levels in 2017, despite record low price.

Added on 01 April, 2016

Explorer Emphasis Article By Emily Llinás

Offshore Technology Conference Promotes Efficiency, Resiliency

In a time of low energy prices and market volatility, it is more important than ever for energy professionals to develop the tools to stay competitive and efficient. The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), set for May 2-5 in Houston, provides the perfect opportunity.

Added on 01 April, 2016

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

Oil Rigs Become Haven For Sea Life

Oil companies and environmentalists are popularly – albeit inaccurately – perceived as natural enemies by the general public. But, the marine life dwelling offshore California and other oil-producing locales knows nothing of this supposed antagonism. All they know are the drilling rigs where they thrive.

Added on 01 April, 2016

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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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Advertise With Us!

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

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AAPG 2022 Strategic Planning Survey Results

Results of the 2022 AAPG Member/Customer Planning Survey.

Added on 05 April, 2023

wwwUpdate Blog

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