Publications

Explorer Division Column DEG By Steven P. Tischer

A joint effort by the Energy Minerals Division and the Division of Environmental Geosciences has been undertaken to compile peer-reviewed contributions of research and applications of geological sequestration of CO₂ being performed in the petroleum, energy minerals, and environmental fields into an AAPG special publication.

Added on 01 June, 2006

Explorer Director’s Corner By Rick Fritz

Science: A Core Value of AAPG

As I am writing this column I am returning from the first European Region field workshop held in Mallorca, Spain. Once again, I am wondering how close the airlines are going to move the seats (my knees are now arm rests for the person in front of me), and eating food that nobody would touch in a regular restaurant.

Added on 01 June, 2006

Explorer Division Column EMD By John Dyni,Ron Johnson

Will Oil Shale Be a Major Player?

The recent increases in petroleum prices have spurred renewed interest in the development of oil shale resources worldwide, including the vast deposits of the Green River Formation in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.

Added on 01 May, 2006

Explorer President’s Column By Peter Rose

Membership to Vote On Global VP Idea

This column follows up on a pivotal event at the 2006 Annual Convention in Houston, namely the approval by AAPG’s House of Delegates of Bylaws amendments creating two vice presidents -- one for U.S. Sections, one for International Regions. The amendments passed by an overwhelming margin.

Added on 01 May, 2006

Explorer Article

Explored at APPEX London

In the ongoing high price environment there are some major, looming challenges, an APPEX London gathering of about 300 was told in March.

Added on 01 May, 2006

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Israel Continues Reserves Search

Even for a faith-based company drilling test wells in Israel, science is at a premium.

Added on 01 May, 2006

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

Simple Twist on Old Tech

In the search for alternative fuel sources, one AAPG member says he has a low-tech answer to more than just the problem of reliable alternative energy.

Added on 01 May, 2006