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October 2007

Fred F. Meissner, an honored college professor who pioneered the concept that methane gas could be extracted from coalbeds, has been named the 2008 recipient of the Sidney Powers Memorial Award.

Barnett 'Hits' Don't Rule Out Misses

See how the Barnett shale gas plays in the Fort Worth Basin.

Paleo Fascination 'A Calling'

Picou, a palenontologist and an AAPG Honorary Member, is inducted into the Louisiana State University College of Basic Sciences Hall of Distinction. Learn about his life and his vision.

SEC to Review Reserves Reporting

In reserve estimation, one thing is more proven than probable: The numbers can be open to interpretation.

That point, which was made frequently at the Multidisciplinary Reserves Conference, held in late June in Washington, D.C., co-sponsored by AAPG and SPE, has certainly gotten the attention of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Emphasis: Gulf Coast

Corpus Bay Fields Hid Their Faults

The use of 3-D seismic data has become so commonplace in the E&P world that for the most part it’s now considered just part of the everyday routine.

GoM Now an International Target

The Gulf of Mexico is not a paradise of exploration. There is hurricanes and deep water depths, but it is available to oil companies around the world. Learn about all of the challenges.

Deep Seafloor Seep Habitats Probed

For two years the Minerals Management Service (MMS) and the NOAA Ocean Exploration had expeditions in the Gulf of Mexico. The intent was to learn about chemosynthetic communities associated with surface gas hydrates, which may be used as a clean-burning fuel.

Gulf of Mexico Bidders Focused

You’d have to call leasing in the Gulf of Mexico more focused than frenetic.

New Insights Into Old Field Rewarded

Oil and gas activity in South Louisiana is gaining attention in the northern part of the state. Some of its very old fields are being revitalized big-time.

Thoughts on GoM Plate Movement

Here is his latest look at supporting tectonics in eastern Mexico for GoM plate movement.

'Oyster Leases' Just a Shell Game?

It's common in Louisiana for oyster leaseholders to generate to types of profit: oyster cultivation and money from oil and gas companies. They pay compensation for damage to bottomlands.

Climate Change Forum Set for GCAGS Meeting

A technical program touting the best of Gulf Coast geology, science, technology and exploration plus a global climate change forum are all part of this year's annual convention of the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies.

Standing Columns

President’s Column

AAPG Addressing Manpower Needs

To assure the future energy supply, more well-educated and trained geologists, geophysicists and engineers are needed. Learn what AAPG is doing to attract, assist and encourage students in geosciences?

Director’s Corner

It Takes A Plan to Take Care of Business

We are now focusing on a new business plan, by the AAPG Executive Committee. It is the first time all entities of AAPG have been asked to prepare a basic business plan with goals, metrics and actions items.

Division Column DPA

What Does 'Professional' Mean?

Thomas Ewing discusses the aspects of being a professional.

Geophysical Corner

Was That Survey Crew Sober?

An issue to consider is, “Is it necessary to position station flags accurately before a seismic survey begins, or is it only necessary to know station coordinates accurately after they have been occupied?”

Policy Watch

Contacts Made at Lawmaker Meet

We enjoyed working with Governmental Affairs Committee Chair (GAC) Carl J. Smith and DPA President Tom Ewing this year at the AAPG booth in the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL), hosted by Massachusetts in Boston.

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