Explorer Emphasis Article
By Barry Friedman
To hear long-time New Zealand geologist Dave Bennett describe it, understanding when and where to drill for oil is a lot like ... well, in this PC world, let him tell you.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 October, 2006
Explorer Emphasis Article
By David Brown
Call it a Russian miracle. Despite political, environmental and economic pressures, Russia’s Sakhalin oil and gas projects continue to advance.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 October, 2006
Explorer Emphasis Article
By Louise Durham
If you're looking to get in on some big-time E&P action, head “down under” to Western Australia -- it’s a rockin’ scene these days.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 October, 2006
Explorer Article
By Louise Durham
Summer NAPE was a sizzlin’ event at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston -- which was sizzlin’ in a whole different way during the “dog days” of late August.
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Added on 01 October, 2006
Explorer Article
By Louise Durham
When it comes to evaluating hydrocarbon reservoirs and predicting production performance, one thing is certain: Uncertainty.
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Added on 01 October, 2006
Explorer Policy Watch
By Don Juckett
This month the Senate will take up the bill addressing leasing the OCS Area 181 in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. The expectation is that the Senate bill (S. 3711, called the “181 Bill”), if passed, will be the counterpart to H.R. 4761, the Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act passed by the House of Representatives on June 29. Conference proceedings likely will begin shortly after Senate action and naming of conferees for both the House and Senate. Both houses are expected to move quickly to name conferees if the Senate passes its OCS legislation.
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Added on 01 September, 2006
Explorer President’s Column
By Lee Billingsley
As the calendar turns to September I am struck by the similarity between the agricultural significance of this time of year and the careers for all “50-somethings,” which would include the largest single age group of AAPG members.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 September, 2006
Explorer Director’s Corner
By Rick Fritz
There is an increasing need for geologists who understand the development of unconventional reservoirs, such as exploitation of tight gas shales. One of the most interesting aspects of work force studies is the number of new jobs opening for geoscientists in energy-related fields worldwide.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 September, 2006
Explorer Article
The annual meeting of the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies, which will use a unique, high-tech site for its technical program, will be held Sept. 25-27 in Lafayette, La.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 September, 2006
Explorer Emphasis Article
By Louise Durham
Even with a proven product and willing investors putting together a big money deal can be a daunting project.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 September, 2006