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Explorer Article By Emily Llinás

NOCs Strive Through Price, Production Challenges

Cautious optimism and determination characterized talks at the recent National Oil Company Forum at ICE in Cancun.

Added on 01 November, 2016

Bulletin Article

Organic-geochemistry characterization of the Paleogene to Neogene source rocks in the Sayhut subbasin, Gulf of Aden Basin, with emphasis on organic-matter input and petroleum-generation potential

Paleogene Umm Er Radhuma and Ghaydah and Neogene Sarar source rocks from Sayhut subbasin in the Gulf of Aden Basin were studied to provide information such as organic-matter types, paleoenvironmental conditions, and petroleum-generation potential. This study is based on whole-rock organic-geochemical analyses and organic petrology.

Added on 24 October, 2016

Explorer Article

Event to Address the 'Great Crew Change'

Due to the imminent “Great Crew Change” in which experienced professionals are expected to retire in large numbers over the next few years, knowledge management is a strong emphasis throughout the industry.

Added on 01 October, 2016

Bulletin Article

Seismic reflection imaging of karst in the Persian Gulf: Implications for the characterization of carbonate reservoirs

Seismic reflection data should be used in conjunction with petrographic and geochemical techniques to determine the presence of karst and to help improve the characterization of carbonate reservoirs and associated drilling hazards.

Added on 23 September, 2016

Europe Blog By Fionn Devine

APPEX Regional 2016 – Exhibition Opportunities!

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!

Added on 09 September, 2016

Europe Blog By Alice Beaden

APPEX Regional 2016 – Call for Speakers!

Are you a 'deal maker?' AAPG Europe is looking for you. The annual Regional upstream A&D (Acquisition and Divestment) conference will be held in Warsaw, Poland 8-9 November. We are asking you to become one of the sought-after 20 minute ‘Keynote Speakers’ at this event.

Added on 09 August, 2016

Explorer Historical Highlights By Michael Morton

The Search for Oil Offshore Abu Dhabi

In 1953, a subsidiary of British Petroleum obtained an oil concession of 31,000 square kilometers off the coast of Abu Dhabi. It would later become an important discovery, revealing the potential of Cretaceous carbonate reservoirs in the region.

Added on 01 July, 2016

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

A World of Opportunity

Basins around the world hold identified potential for unconventional resource development and a combination of exploration, assessment and evaluation seems certain to uncover other favorable plays.

Added on 01 July, 2016

Bulletin Article

Recovery rates of fracturing fluids and provenance of produced water from hydraulic fracturing of Silurian Qusaiba hot shale, northern Saudi Arabia, with implications on fracture network

This study uses hydrochemistry and environmental isotopes to quantify flowback volumes for fracturing fluids injected into the Qusaiba hot shale, Saudi Arabia. Less than 10% of the injected fluids were recovered while nearly 80% of the recovered fluid was formation water.

Added on 01 June, 2016

Africa Blog

16 AETC - Submit Your Abstracts Today!

AAPG and SPE have come together to host the inaugural Africa Energy and Technology Conference (AETC) to be held on 5-7 December 2016, at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. This year's theme will focus on African Energy in the 21st Century; Paving the Way for the Future.

Added on 16 May, 2016

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