Explorer Policy Watch

The first session of the 110th Congress finished in December with few results. Partisan squabbling and the distraction of a presidential election cycle seemed to bring the legislative process to a halt.

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Explorer President’s Column

With the U.S. political season now in full swing, some of the candidates are focusing on the idea of the country becoming “energy independent” with such phrases as “America must break the tyranny of oil” or “We can’t allow dictators to enslave the American people.'

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Explorer Article

Enhancing the professional development of both the current and future work force is an ongoing priority for AAPG.

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Chevron Corporation is investing $30 million in something its chairman, Dave O’Reilly, says, makes “clear business sense” for the company.

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Explorer Emphasis Article

Coming soon to a difficult-to-explore-area near you – cableless seismic technology is leading the way into challenging areas

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Explorer Emphasis Article

Tough terrain, challenging locales, political upheavals: Welcome to the world of international seismic work, where the hardest part of the job might be just getting to the job.

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Explorer Emphasis Article

It is the best of times, period: Seismic crews are enjoying a boom cycle that leaves little room for rest.

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Government and the private sector are joining hands – and expertise – to tackle the potential production that lies in Canada’s unconventional gas resources.

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Explorer Policy Watch

It has been just over two years since GEO-DC opened its doors – and as a result AAPG is now widely recognized in Washington, D.C., as a provider of nonpartisan, scientifically sound information on petroleum, energy minerals and the environment. As we transition leadership at GEODC it’s important to reflect on the accomplishments of the first two years.

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There’s still time to register for an education conference that has proven itself valuable for all geosciences, no matter their age or experience.

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Hot Items

Explorer Historical Highlights

The Paris Basin offers times of both discoveries and failures, from its first well drilled near Normandy in the 1920s to today. 

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Explorer Director’s Corner

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.

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Nihal Darraj, carbon capture and storage researcher at Imperial College, London shares barriers to CCUS commercialization, including costs, technology, permitting and more. 

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Carbon capture and sequestration reduces emissions, but it cannot work past cost barriers without the revenue opportunities provided by utilization and storage. 

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Headquarters Contacts

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