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Explorer Article By Ken Milam

Producers Turn to Big Data in Downturn

As the industry grows leaner, its data banks grow ever fatter. With data in the terabyte and exobyte range, many petroleum companies have launched “big data” initiatives to use the vast amounts of information to increase success rates and trim costs.

Added on 01 May, 2016

Latin America Blog By Emily Llinás

Interested in finding solid science and effective strategies to survive and thrive in the current industry downturn?

Added on 28 April, 2016

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

How To Turn a Dry Hole Into a Success Story

Dry hole. Two of the worst words in offshore exploration. When per-well costs offshore can reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars, no one wants to drill a duster. So are dry holes nothing but failures? “Not if they provide information that sets up the next discovery,” said AAPG member John Snedden.

Added on 01 April, 2016

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Production On the Rise in Gulf of Mexico

The U.S. Gulf of Mexico’s crude oil production is estimated to increase to record high levels in 2017, despite record low price.

Added on 01 April, 2016

Explorer Emphasis Article By Emily Llinás

Offshore Technology Conference Promotes Efficiency, Resiliency

In a time of low energy prices and market volatility, it is more important than ever for energy professionals to develop the tools to stay competitive and efficient. The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), set for May 2-5 in Houston, provides the perfect opportunity.

Added on 01 April, 2016

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

Oil Rigs Become Haven For Sea Life

Oil companies and environmentalists are popularly – albeit inaccurately – perceived as natural enemies by the general public. But, the marine life dwelling offshore California and other oil-producing locales knows nothing of this supposed antagonism. All they know are the drilling rigs where they thrive.

Added on 01 April, 2016

Explorer Article By David Brown

Low Oil Prices Bring Tighter Credit

Oil and gas companies usually need loans to operate and survive, so these lending determinations can be crucial. If banks cut back on lending to the industry, drilling can grind to a halt, companies can fail, jobs will be lost. Now there are signs that banks might be ready to do just that.

Added on 01 April, 2016

Explorer Director’s Corner By David Curtiss

When Will Oil Prices Go Up?

Everywhere I go and in every conversation I have with AAPG members, sooner or later – and it’s usually sooner– I’m asked what I’m hearing about the duration of this low price cycle. We’ve all heard the old saying that prediction is difficult, especially of the future.

Added on 01 February, 2016

Explorer Emphasis Article

How Much Will Middle East Production Rise?

For the oil industry, the most worrisome news coming out of the Middle East doesn’t involve geopolitics. It’s well known by now that Iran wants to increase production by at least 500,000 barrels of oil per day as the lifting of international sanctions allows it to resume crude exports. But Iran isn’t alone.

Added on 01 February, 2016

Explorer Article By Heather Saucier

Where Did Shell Go Wrong in the Arctic?

With Shell abandoning its exploration plans in the Chukchi Sea in September and Statoil following suit in November, many might believe that the North Slope Basin off the northern coast of Alaska has been condemned. Yet those who have put decades into studying the geology of Alaska’s North Slope and Outer Continental Shelf believe the opposite.

Added on 01 February, 2016

Workshop

Paramaribo, Suriname

Wednesday, 17 January – Thursday, 18 January 2024, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Maturing Sustainable Solutions to, Explore, Develop and Produce Oil and Gas Across the Guyana Suriname Basin

Plan now to attend an interactive in-person workshop with industry leaders, government representatives and technical experts working in the Guyana-Suriname Basin.

Added on 02 November, 2022

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