Learn! Blog
By Stephanie Brown
During a downturn, diversify! Broaden your base with drones.
New information on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, drones, and how they can be utilized in the detection of methane leaks around unconventional gas and oilfield sites, are of great interest in the oil and gas industry today.
Dyan Gibbens of Trumbull Unmanned, in Houston, TX will discuss the challenges, advancements and lessons learned at the New Opportunities with Drones: New Needs, FAA Rule Changes, New Technologies workshop December 1-2, 2016, at the Norris Conference Center in Houston, TX.
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 18 October, 2016
Learn! Blog
By Susan Nash
Hot pipes set me free! Tar sands, heavy oil, paraffin — three killers of mature fields. Finally, a simple and effective solution — hot pipes! It’s a great concept, but does it work? Here’s a continuation of an interview with Dr. Richard Snow, Pyrophase, who answers questions about their technology that helps stimulate flow in wells with paraffin or low-gravity oil problems.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 03 October, 2016
Explorer Emphasis Article
By David Brown
Researchers from the University of Calgary found just what they weren’t looking for when they monitored microseismic signals from an unconventional resource unit in the Hoadley field in central Alberta.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 October, 2016
Explorer Emphasis Article
By Louise Durham
Understanding the complex makeup of reservoirs is essential, and it requires considerable evaluation and time.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 October, 2016
Explorer Article
By Brian Ervin
It’s been just over a year and a half since the AAPG House of Delegates approved the formation of SIGs and TIGs, and the new classification structure is steadily catching on.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 October, 2016
Explorer Article
By Louise Durham
Apache Corp. announced in early September that it had made a major oil discovery in the Delaware Basin.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 October, 2016
Learn! Blog
By Stephanie Brown
Don't get left behind! Drones and drone-derived digital data are the hottest growth areas around. Combine your geoscience knowledge with new technology, both on the data acquisition side (fly that drone!) and in the project design and data interpretation (make high-powered maps and see what no one else has seen!).
AAPG is offering two courses and a two-day GTW to equip you with practical knowledge you can leverage into a great new career opportunity.
Combining a workshop with two courses is a great way to expand your knowledge and save time in your already hectic schedule.'The New Opportunities with Drones: New Needs, FAA Rule Changes, New Technologies' workshop brings together experts, equipment providers, robotics experts, and others knowledgeable in a wide range of commercial drone usage, which includes monitoring in the oil industry, digital outcrop surveying, safety and security monitoring, utility inspection, real estate, agriculture, construction, environmental protection, and more.
'Working with Drone Data 101' short course, is beneficial to anyone interested in learning more about Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and how they can play a part in mapping and information services. Drones are used in the oil and gas industry from upstream to downstream, and in many other industries.
The second course, 'Use of Surface Geochemistry in Petroleum Exploration' is a one day discussion of the use of surface geochemistry in petroleum exploration for conventional production. This course will help utilize an additional tool in the toolbox to find conventional oil and gas in mature to unexploited basins.
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Added on 29 September, 2016
Learn! Blog
By Susan Nash
The solution to heavy oil and paraffin-clogged mature wells can often by heat, but heat is hard to economically introduce into a well. Welcome to an interview with Richard Snow, Chief Scientist at PyroPhase, whose new technologies are designed to economically heat the reservoir and allow the oil to flow.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 27 September, 2016
Learn! Blog
By Susan Nash
Geoscientists have more opportunities than ever to make working with drones and drone data part of their skill set and services rendered. But, there are often a number of misconceptions, especially when getting started. Welcome to an interview with Michael Nash, who provides a reality check about drones and drone capabilities.
Please note that the drones references are the small drones used by the general public, and are not the large UAVs used by the military and other entities.
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 22 September, 2016
Europe Blog
By Fionn Devine
Exhibition opportunities are now available for the annual APPEX Regional upstream A&D (Acquisition and Divestment) conference will be held in Warsaw, Poland 8-9 November. Book yours today to book a speaking slot in the prospect forum!
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 09 September, 2016