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Jun 01, 2026
Tom Wilker
Quiet Please, There’s Work Being Done Here
AAPG modernizes its digital infrastructure with a new website, auto-renew memberships, enhanced Explorer access, and upgraded accounting systems.
Jun 01, 2026
Louis C. Bortz, Thomas C. Chidsey, Jr.
‘Offshore’ Drilling in Utah
From 19th-century oil seeps to Amoco’s floating rigs, the history of “offshore” drilling in Utah’s hypersaline Great Salt Lake
Jun 01, 2026
Susan Nash
Revitalizing America’s Legacy Basins
Legacy oil basins are being reborn through AI, seismic imaging, and geoscience breakthroughs that unlock bypassed reserves and critical minerals.
Jun 01, 2026
Barry Friedman, Explorer Correspondent
How Collaboration Can Build Technology
Industry and academia are reshaping energy innovation together, turning research partnerships into faster, smarter oilfield technology.
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Jun 01, 2026
Brian Horn
Crossroads and Course Corrections: A Year in Review
Outgoing AAPG President Brian Horn reflects on reform, energy security, student engagement and preparing future geoscientists.
Jun 01, 2026
Jacqueline Berryman
The Woodford Shale in Focus
The Woodford Shale formed from ancient marine sediments and now drives a major U.S. superbasin, shaping basin geology, variability, and modern oil and gas development.
Jun 01, 2026
Jon Rotzien
Seeing Beyond the Next Hill
Persistence, endurance and curiosity drive great explorers to push beyond setbacks, uncover new discoveries and keep climbing the next hill.
Jun 01, 2026
Emily Smith Llinas
Venezuela’s Energy ‘Renaissance’ Takes Root
AAPG’s Venezuela summit explored the nation’s energy revival, uniting geologists, officials and investors around new opportunities.
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