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Nov 01, 2026
Joe Vaughan
Louisiana’s Deep Cretaceous Trend Offers a Trillion-Cubic-Foot Opportunity
Veteran wildcatter Joe Vaughan argues Louisiana’s deep Cretaceous sandstone reservoirs still offer major conventional gas opportunities.
Nov 01, 2026
Kathy Shannong
Historical Highlights, Permian
A Museum Built by the Oil Patch
The Petroleum Museum marks 50 years of preserving the Permian Basin’s oil history, honoring the people, technology and discoveries behind it.
Nov 01, 2026
Hesham Refayee
Geophysical Corner, Geophysics
When Structure Meets Stratigraphy
Seismic attribute imaging in New Zealand’s Taranaki Basin reveals how evolving faults and deepwater channels interacted through geologic time.
Nov 01, 2026
David Brown, EXPLORER Correspondent
Deepwater, Drilling, Oil Discovery
The Case for Drilling Deep
A record-setting Louisiana well revives hopes for deep conventional gas, but reservoir quality, production and drilling costs remain decisive.
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Nov 01, 2026
Vern Stefanic
AAPG Foundation
Foundation Update: A Boost for Tomorrow’s Geoscientists
Two AAPG Foundation programs offer geoscience students financial support for field experiences and research as applications open for a new cycle.
Nov 01, 2026
Brian Horn
AI
Becoming a 21st Century Geoscientist
As AI speeds up geological interpretation, the next generation of geoscientists will need sound judgment, fundamentals and critical thinking.
Nov 01, 2026
Tom Wilker
Director's Corner
Just Say ‘Yes’
A chance field assignment at Mount Rushmore shows how saying yes to unfamiliar opportunities can lead to lasting lessons in geoscience careers.
Nov 01, 2026
David Brown, EXPLORER Correspondent
Spicing Up Exploration in Southeast Asia
Malaysia’s Sarawak region draws fresh offshore gas exploration, as new seismic surveys, wildcat wells and growing LNG demand sharpen interest.
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