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Explorer Article By Susan Eaton

Small companies are now exploring with the Big Boys in the offshore of Nova Scotia.

Added on 01 November, 2008

Explorer Article By David Brown

Strong demand from both old and new unconventional plays is having a huge impact on drilling technology – and on rig availability as well.

Added on 01 November, 2008

Explorer Geophysical Corner By James Hallin,Jim Branath,John Tinnin,Peter Stewart

China Study: Detecting Fractures

This two-part series describes how Sinopec’s local operating company, Southwest Petroleum Branch (SWPB), utilized full-wave seismic data to improve production from a fractured tight-gas reservoir in XinChang Field, Sichuan Province, China.

Added on 01 October, 2008

Explorer Article By David Brown

Drill Bans Under Greater Scrutiny

Bye, bye drilling ban, hello offshore exploration activities. The question is, where is the best U.S. offshore potential?

Added on 01 October, 2008

Delegates Voice Division Article By Creties Jenkins

Energy Minerals Division

The Energy Minerals Division (EMD) is one of three divisions of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the largest professional association of geoscientists in the world. Organized in 1977, EMD serves as an international forum for those working in the exploration, development, and production of energy sources other than conventional oil and natural gas.

Added on 10 September, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

'Drill It or Lose It' a Losing Proposal

A large and varied program spotlights an emerging global energy power at September's GEO India 2008.

Added on 01 September, 2008

Explorer Article By David Curtiss

Funding for Research Urged

Calling for “a robust federal oil and natural gas program – on the scale of oil, nuclear and alternatives, on the order of $500 million per year,” AAPG President Scott Tinker urged U.S. Senate appropriators to significantly boost oil and gas research.

Added on 01 September, 2008

Explorer Article By David Curtiss

North Sea Highlighted At Oslo Conference

A comprehensive look at the industry’s past and future in the North Sea will be highlighted at this year’s AAPG European Region conference, set Oct. 5-7 at the Hotel Bristol in Oslo, Norway.

Added on 01 September, 2008

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Goal Is to Integrate Section, Plan Images

Three-dimensional seismic data can be invaluable with regard to mitigating risk associated with the presence of reservoir, source and seal facies.

Added on 01 September, 2008

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Visuals Explore Past the 'Snapshot'

Watch this: Non-stop advances in visualization technology are giving geologists a front row seat for everything from initial project framing to final project review.

Added on 01 September, 2008

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wwwUpdate Blog By Grant Smith

Free Access to AAPG's Discovery Series 10 and 15 Full Data Set Tutorials

Courtesy of AAPG and AAPG Datapages, two Discovery Series data sets have been donated free of charge for use as online teaching materials. Discovery Series 10 – Sandstone Petrology: A Tutorial Petrographic Image Atlas 2nd Edition and Discovery Series 15 – Carbonate Petrology: Interactive Petrography Tutorial, both authored by Kitty Milliken, have been posted online for easy accessibility.

Added on 11 May, 2020

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AAPG 2022 Strategic Planning Survey Results

Results of the 2022 AAPG Member/Customer Planning Survey.

Added on 05 April, 2023

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Hackbarth Assumes Presidency of AAPG

Claudia J. Hackbarth, a Houston-based geologist who has held a variety of management and leadership positions for the Royal Dutch Shell Group, assumed the presidency of AAPG on July 1.

Added on 30 June, 2023

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Added on 13 April, 2018