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January 2012

E&P Had Big Wins Despite Economy, Unrest

The way we were: 2011 was a busy year for the oil and gas industry – huge economic problems, yes, but a lot of great success stories.

Deep Waters Off Mozambique Yield Big Gas Finds

Out of Africa: The deepwater Rovuma Basin off the coast of Mozambique is proving to be a bonanza for discovery.

U.S. Geothermal Database Being Created

Hot water, hot potential: The possibility of reaping the rewards of geothermal energy, especially along the Gulf of Mexico coast, is moving closer to reality.

UNESCO Designation Celebrates Dolomites' Heritage

Hall of Fame: Italy’s majestic Dolomites have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated team of geologists – including an AAPG member who knows the region like the back of his hand.

Dealmakers Define Global Marketplace

Let’s make a deal: AAPG’s annual Prospect and Property Expo – best known as APPEX– is the place to be to find international potential.

CCS in the Spotlight

On one hand carbon capture and storage lacks governments' support in Europe. On the other hand understanding of CCS technology is growing.

Gentry Wins 2012 TOTY

Jonna Gentry, a ninth grade earth science teacher in Colorado, is this year’s winner of the AAPG Foundation Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Natural Resources in the Earth Sciences K-12 – or, simply, Teacher of the Year.

A Geologist's Passion

It was eight years ago that AAPG BULLETIN managing editor and geologist, June Chronos died but even as late as November 2011 she continued to give back to herpassion – geology.

Standing Columns

Historical Highlights

Insistence Proved 'Unwanted' Block a Winner

After World War II – possibly as part of the Marshall Plan – Shell was obliged to give an American company a half interest in the acreage it held in Netherlands.

President’s Column

Societal Cooperation

During my travels this year I have been repeatedly asked a number of questions regarding the AAPG and its policies. Here, I address one of the more challenging and important issues – joint cooperation with other professional societies.

Director’s Corner

AAPG Leadership Begins With the EC

Our programs are the result of a collaborative partnership between member volunteers, who donate their time, effort and expertise, and AAPG staff worldwide, who offer strategic guidance and provide operational support.

Policy Watch

Casing Gets Early Blame in Fracturing Studies

A wise adage states that anything worth having is not easily obtainable – and it just so happens that the most promising source of cleaner, domestic, cost-effective energy of the near future also is incredibly controversial.

Division Column DPA

DPA Executives Approve Dues Increase

The DPA’s Mid-Year meeting was held Nov. 5 in Plano, Texas, and was attended by 17 people, including the DPA’s Executive Committee, councilors and committee chairs along with AAPG Divisions manager Norma Newby.

Geophysical Corner

The Final Touch: Attributes Prove Their Worth

Seismic stratigraphy requires interpreters to analyze the geometrical configurations and termination patterns of seismic reflection events.

Foundation Update

Foundation Milestones

For the past 20 years, the AAPG Foundation has continued to be an active and often dynamic factor in Association activities.

News & Features

Educator Seeks to Nurture Creativity
Member

By Barry Friedman
Fabric of the Land

By Barry Friedman
Oudinot Wins Eastern Levorsen
Alternative Resources, Coal, Environmental, Remediation, Coalbed Methane

January 2012

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