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June 2007

As noted in the May EXPLORER, the proposed climate change position statement has been available through May 30 on the AAPG Web site for member perusal and comment. As of May 15, more than 50 comments had been recorded. An e-mail also notified the membership of the discussion.

Map Shows the Way To Inspire Interest

Owen Hopkins has a plan to plant the seeds of geologic and scientific curiosity in students -- and a map to get there.

Emphasis: Seismic Review

Tight Shales Popular, Have Issues

It doesn’t take an official proclamation to recognize that unconventional hydrocarbons have catapulted to the top on the oil patch buzz-o-meter scale.

It's a Good Cycle To be Riding

If you want a quick read of the current state of the geophysical industry, take a look at the goings-on at Houston-headquartered OYO Geospace, which manufactures instruments and equipment for use in the seismic business.

Low Frequency, but High Hopes

Imagine your comfort level when drilling a well if you knew with absolute certainty there were hydrocarbons in the target reservoir. This is not a pipe dream.

DHI Getting Offshore Test

Low frequency passive seismic technology studies in oil and gas fields worldwide have successfully identified characteristic spectral anomalies that correlate to the location and geometry of hydrocarbon reservoirs.

Innovation Spurred by Necessities

Over the past few years there’s been copious buzz about new gee-whiz gizmos in the geophysical industry -- recording systems advances, new imaging techniques, etc.

Complex Locale Gets Unique Plan

Geophysical contractors sometimes find themselves in the darndest situations. Uganda was faced with the challenge to acquire a seismic survey across a large part of a water body for its Canada-based client Heritage Oil Corp.

Cables Are Munchies for Critters

Cattle actually have been known to chew up any unburied or exposed cable left on the ground. It’s a real and serious problem for the seismic acquisition sector.

Cutting Costs Without Quality Cuts

After years of successful exploration with 2-D seismic coverage, low-fold 3-D seismic programs are helping to cut costs in the search for overlooked gas traps in some areas in Montana.

Standing Columns

President’s Column

Journey Priceless

This is my last column as AAPG president, and it has been a heck of a ride. I would not trade my experience for anything. However there has been a price to pay:

Director’s Corner

Politics, Science Processes Different

A trip to Washington, D.C., is always eye opening.

Division Column DEG

DEG Planning for San Antonio

Spring has been a busy time for DEG with the AAPG Annual Convention in Long Beach, Calif., and the Southwest Section meeting in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Geophysical Corner

Reflections on Class Two Reservoirs

Geophysicists define gas reservoirs as Class 1, 2, 3 or 4, depending on their P-P amplitude-versus-angle (AVA) response.

Policy Watch

'Hard Working' Congress Eyes CCS

As the William L. Fisher American Geological Institute Congressional Science Fellow, I’ve realized how important it is to have the input of scientific experts when making new policies on energy and natural resources.

Regions and Sections

Best Practices Make Best Meetings

In the April EXPLORER we began sharing proven ideas for effective operation of the AAPG Regions and Sections, a recommendation from this winter’s AAPG Leadership Conference.

Foundation Update

New Named Grant Established

A new named grant has been established by the AAPG Foundation to recognize a qualified and deserving student whose project uniquely characterizes the nature of outstanding student research.

June 2007

Table of Contents

Emphasis: Seismic Review

Standing Columns

News & Features

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