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geoCVD 2010: Mission Accomplished

AAPG members once again returned to Washington, D.C., in September for Geosciences Congressional Visits Day 2010 (geoCVD 2010).

Added on 01 November, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Arctic Frontier Demands Innovation

The circum-Arctic region has ample energy potential, but innovative technology is essential for future exploration. One research geologist explains the need for combining tried and true geology basics with new, creative methods to get the best results.

Added on 01 November, 2010

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Monterey Shale Gets New Look

Old habits die hard – Not! The prolific California Monterey shale is revisited, but this time with an unconventional approach.

Added on 01 November, 2010

wwwUpdate Blog By Janet Brister

GTWs Taking Off

I just added another GTW to the current mix.

Added on 18 October, 2010

Delegates Voice Division Article By Daniel Tearpock

Division of Professional Affairs

The DPA currently has over 3,000 members. It is the oldest and largest of AAPG’s divisions. The DPA has a number of activities at the various section and region meetings of AAPG. The following is a summary of the DPA, who we are and our major proposed goals for the fiscal year 2010-2011.

Added on 10 October, 2010

Explorer Regions and Sections By Carol McGowen

Horn River Basin Keeping Canada Hot

Canada’s Horn River Basin has been described as significantly larger than the Barnett shale area in Texas, which currently produces three billion cubic feet per day. Third-party estimates predict the Horn River area could hold 50-100 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, making it the hottest resource play in North America.

Added on 01 October, 2010

Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

AAPG Adds Voice to Moratorium Conversation

As oil spilled from the Macondo well into the Gulf of Mexico in the days following the Deepwater Horizon drill rig explosion, the White House scrambled to respond. President Obama ordered the Department of the Interior to conduct a safety review of offshore operations and report back within 30 days. In the interim, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced the department would not issue new deepwater drilling permits.

Added on 01 October, 2010

Explorer Division Column DPA By Daniel Tearpock

DPA: Ethics and Professionalism

How time flies when one is having fun! I am into the first three months of my DPA presidency and things are really hopping.

Added on 01 October, 2010

Explorer President’s Column By David Rensink

GOM Operations Enter New Era

BP’s Macondo well has been plugged using top-kill techniques, and the oil on the surface of the Gulf of Mexico is dissipating faster than many had predicted. The oil flow has stopped and the well has been sealed. This is very good news.

Added on 01 October, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Seismic Seeing Uptick in Demand

The tide is rising: Seismic company officials say that the industry mood – buoyed largely by offshore projects – is looking up.

Added on 01 October, 2010

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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