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Thirty-four states earned more than $1.9 billion during 2007 (fiscal year) as part of their share of federal revenues collected by the Department of the Interior’s Minerals Management Service (MMS), officials recently announced.

Added on 01 January, 2008

Explorer Article By Larry Nation

Impact of IP Shown in Results

It was 13 years ago at the AAPG Annual Convention in Denver that the International Pavilion (IP) made its debut with 37 countries promoting exploration and investment opportunities.

Added on 01 January, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Tako Koning

Conference Shines Light on Angola

Angola is rising to the top of the list of Africa’s hot spots, as demonstrated by the buzz surrounding a recent AAPG-endorsed conference.

Added on 01 January, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article

Brazil Now OPEC- Caliber Producer?

Will Brazil join OPEC now that Petrobras' oil production potential has grown?

Added on 01 January, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Salt Couldn't Hide Elephant From Explorers

The best of the best: Petrobras and partners scored big headlines and a potentially exciting future last year with the big discovery at the Tupi Field.

Added on 01 January, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Ken White

Important Discoveries Hit in'07

A year to remember: Here’s a look at the important discoveries that made global “hit” parade in 2007.

Added on 01 January, 2008

Explorer Article By James Wilson

Intellectual Battles Were King's Feast

While fighting off critics with his left hand, King Hubbert continued research and writing with his right. The following are sketches of some of his papers before and after the bell ringing (not necessarily in chronological order).

Added on 01 January, 2008

Explorer Article By James Wilson

Hubbert’s Curve ‘Piqued’ Interest

A curve in the road: Everyone knows about King Hubbert’s controversial “Hubbert’s Curve,” but what do you know about the man?

Added on 01 January, 2008

Explorer Article By Susie Moore

More Women Joining Geologist Ranks

This is not your father’s old career: The number of women geoscientists – and their impact – continues to grow and transform the industry in the 21st century.

Added on 01 January, 2008

Explorer Article By David Brown

Takes 'Flowery' Turn

The medium is still the message: Effectively communicating the industry’s “message” has required companies to rethink – and repackage – their public image.

Added on 01 January, 2008

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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

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 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 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