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Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Closest of trends: Geoscientists experienced a huge “aha!” moment that started with the realization that Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale and Texas’ Eagle Ford Shale have a lot in common.

Added on 01 October, 2012

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Technology, Regulation Changes Boost Wilcox Play

Back for more: Operators found new success when they took another look at Louisiana’s Wilcox play.

Added on 01 October, 2012

Explorer Spotlight On… By Louise Durham

Caribbean Targeted for Study of Potential

The Caribbean Basins Tectonics Hydrocarbon project is now in the stretch drive of its planned triple-phase program.

Added on 01 October, 2012

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Ritesh Sharma,Satinder Chopra

An Effective Way to Find Formation Brittleness

The discrimination of fluid content and lithology in a reservoir is an important characterization that has a bearing on reservoir development and its management.

Added on 01 September, 2012

Explorer Article By John Powell

Mapping Talents, Passion Created a Legend

While attending Stanford University in 1932 Tom Dibblee may not have known he would become a legend and the most famous field geologist in California (or have a Wikipedia page!), but he did know he wanted to be a field geologist like those at the U.S. Geological Survey.

Added on 01 September, 2012

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

'Climates Change' Makes Deep NSB a Target

Look again: The North Sumatra Basin, a world-class petroleum province since the late 19th century, is getting a 21st century reboot.

Added on 01 September, 2012

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Prof Was Student and Booster for SE Asia

A gentleman, a scholar and a great geologist: A look at the life and legacy of Charles Hutchison.

Added on 01 September, 2012

Explorer Historical Highlights By Keith James

The Caribbean: Is it From Here or From There?

Historical Highlights looks at the origin of the Caribbean, a geological puzzle. Just exactly where did it come from?

Added on 01 August, 2012

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Rob Vestrum,Satinder Chopra

In Overthrust Settings, Tie, Tie (2-D) Again

In the rough terrain of overthrust settings, 2-D seismic data continues to be a standard tool for subsurface mapping – and not only because of economic reasons. Two-D and 3-D seismic surveys are complementary in land environments, because each data type has its own strength and weakness.

Added on 01 August, 2012

Explorer Emphasis Article By Diane Freeman

Shale Play Revives San Juan Basin

Try, try again: Test wells and seismic data have helped lead the way to success in theSan Juan Basin’s Mancos Shale formation.

Added on 01 August, 2012

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Explorer Article By Emily Llinás,Sylvia Anjos

The ‘Father of the Pre-Salt’

Brazil’s famed “Father of the Pre-Salt,” Guilherme de Oliveira Estrella, is credited with several major oil discoveries and with advances in petroleum systems research.

Added on 01 April, 2024

Explorer Article By Jhonny Casas

Angelo Pitoni, a Real-Life 'Indiana Jones' in Venezuelan Territory

Adventure enthusiasts should enjoy the story of Angelo Pitoni, a larger- than-life geologist whose story includes exploits rivaling any of those portrayed on the big screen. This article focuses specifically on a chapter of his life that took place in my country, Venezuela, and forms part of our country’s oil exploration history.

Added on 01 March, 2022

Explorer Article By David Brown

Persistent Prospects of the Permian

An influx of recent mergers and acquisitions has brought even more operators to the Permian, and there are some regions where there is still much geoscience to be done.

Added on 26 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