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Explorer Division Column DPA By John Jordan

I am currently on the first half of my lecture tour on ethics as you are reading this article. By the end of October, I will have traveled to four of the AAPG section meetings: Rocky Mountain, Mid-Continent, Eastern and the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies as the Division of Professional Affairs ethics lecturer. As the DPA section luncheon speaker, my plan is to also present this lecture at both the Pacific and Southwest section meetings next April. I am making this tour to connect with members across the country, and because of my strong belief that ethics form the core of professionalism and the bedrock of civilization.

Added on 01 October, 2019

Explorer Director’s Corner By David Curtiss

Looking for an 'Edge' to Create Value

One of the aspects I find fascinating about this industry is its incredible variety, and that’s not a word often used to describe a commodity business.

Added on 01 September, 2019

Explorer Article By Dallas Dunlap,Lorena Moscardelli,Stephanie Nwoko

Passing the Baton

For a long time, executives and human resource professionals have discussed the challenges the oil and gas industry would face once baby boomers began to enter retirement age. So, when Stephanie Nwoko proposed the Mid-Career Special Session to the 2019 AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition Technical Planning Committee Co-Chair Lorena Moscardelli, it was wholly supported and approved to go ahead.

Added on 01 September, 2019

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Middle East Producers Turn Attention to Gas, Unconventionals, Renewables

The two most compelling words in the Middle East oil industry today might be “natural gas.” And there are other, increasingly important word pairs not usually associated with the Middle East oil industry, like “unconventional resources” and “renewable energy.”

Added on 01 September, 2019

Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

The Middle East Leads in Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is taking place in oilfields all around the globe, but the Middle East is pursuing it most aggressively. It is estimated that Middle Eastern oil companies have more than doubled their investments in digital technology over the last four years, said Vivek Chidambaram, managing director of Accenture Strategy, a multinational consulting company.

Added on 01 September, 2019

Explorer Article By David Brown

Big Oil Moves Toward Big Shale

Some of the world’s largest oil companies have pumped up their shale investments recently, targeting increased future production from shale oil plays. At the same time, some independents have been cutting back on shale spending, in part because of lower oil and gas prices and shareholder demands for improved returns. The result is a not-so-subtle shift toward shale dominance by Big Oil.

Added on 01 September, 2019

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Success with Difficult Unconventionals GTW

A workshop with a unique structure. A dynamic, engaging format designed for optimal exchange of technical information, case studies, applications, experiences, and new insights.

Added on 22 August, 2019

Search and Discovery Article

The Evolution of Petroleum Systems Analysis - Hedberg Abstract Collection

A collection of more than 70 abstracts from papers presented at the AAPG Hedberg Convention in Houston, TX in March, 2019

Added on 22 August, 2019

EMD Blog By Timothy S. Collett

Can Gas Hydrates Be Produced with Conventional Hydrocarbon Production Technologies?

Gas hydrate field production tests, laboratory studies, and computer modeling have documented the fact that gas hydrates hosted in sand-rich, conventional reservoirs systems, can occur at high concentrations and can be produced with conventional hydrocarbon production technologies.

Added on 09 August, 2019

Explorer Director’s Corner By David Curtiss

The Transition from Growth to Value

As petroleum geologists we must pursue opportunities to learn and grow, to expand our skill sets, to understand how science, technology and business combine to create value.

Added on 01 August, 2019

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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