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Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Kinetics and hieroglyphics and pyrolysis! Oh my! Following the traditional method of determining kerogen kinetics is slow and expensive and yields little kinetic data. The new method of one-run kinetics proves to save both time and money while acquiring more data.

Added on 01 November, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Niobrara Joins the List of Hot Shales

Hot, hot, hot: The Niobrara play joins the list of hot shales – even being dubbed the “NeoBakken.” An industry-sponsored consortium evaluates the complexities of this giant play to help further its economic success.

Added on 01 November, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Arctic Frontier Demands Innovation

The circum-Arctic region has ample energy potential, but innovative technology is essential for future exploration. One research geologist explains the need for combining tried and true geology basics with new, creative methods to get the best results.

Added on 01 November, 2010

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Monterey Shale Gets New Look

Old habits die hard – Not! The prolific California Monterey shale is revisited, but this time with an unconventional approach.

Added on 01 November, 2010

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Outcrops Instructive for Eagle Ford

Shale gas potential heats up in south Texas. Think Eagle Ford shale, or take a drive down U.S. Highway 90 and see for yourself.

Added on 01 November, 2010

Delegates Voice Division Article By Michael Campbell

Energy Minerals Division

As Energy Minerals Division (EMD) President, Chair of the EMD Uranium (Nuclear Minerals) Committee, Member of the DEG Advisory Board, and Member of the AAPG Advisory Council and Astrogeology Committee, I remain busy implementing the changes in EMD organizational structure and communications with AAPG that were begun last year.

Added on 10 October, 2010

Explorer Regions and Sections By Carol McGowen

Horn River Basin Keeping Canada Hot

Canada’s Horn River Basin has been described as significantly larger than the Barnett shale area in Texas, which currently produces three billion cubic feet per day. Third-party estimates predict the Horn River area could hold 50-100 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, making it the hottest resource play in North America.

Added on 01 October, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Yes, Virginia, There Is Induced Seismicity

A whole lotta shakin’ is going on – but the matter of human induced seismicity remains a complex and heavily researched mystery.

Added on 01 October, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Shale Plays Prop Land Seismic Action

With lower gas prices shale plays look more attractive resulting in increased seismic data to help find that liquid component.

Added on 01 October, 2010

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Oil Shale Takes Turn in Spotlight

Sweet sound of success: The spotlight turns to oil in the Bakken shale, and the focus was squarely on the sweet spots.

Added on 01 October, 2010

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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

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