Explorer Article
By Heather Saucier
Since the discovery of the Vaca Muerta shale as a commercial play in 2010, some are finding that in addition to its thickness, the shale is unique in terms of anisotropy.
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Added on 01 May, 2016
Learn! Blog
By Susan Nash
This brief article is a continuation of 'U.S. Oil and Gas Plays that Work Now for the Small Independent or Small Consultant Team (Part I)'Â which aims to provide sources of information that can be used to develop a list of candidates to acquire, and to target wells and fields that can be revitalized using new technologies and team-based approaches. Some of the areas are potentially a better fit for a medium-sized company with significant access to capital. Some areas are ideal for the small independent or consultant.Â
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 15 April, 2016
Explorer Emphasis Article
By Louise Durham
The U.S. Gulf of Mexico’s crude oil production is estimated to increase to record high levels in 2017, despite record low price.
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Added on 01 April, 2016
Explorer Emphasis Article
By Emily Llinás
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.
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Added on 01 April, 2016
Learn! Blog
The oil industry downturn has been, to paraphrase Thomas Hobbes in Leviathan (1651), 'solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and long.'
If you're an oil industry professional, you may be feeling discouraged, even disgusted, and ready to throw in the towel, particularly as some analysts are predicting bargain basement oil until 2018 and the Saudi oil minister has told some countries they'll just have to get out of the business.
What's worse, is that you may have been in a very isolated niche specialty, and now you're not sure how to apply your skills to more general (and affordable) opportunities.
How do you keep from becoming collateral damage in a vicious economic war? And, perhaps more to the point, how do you use your background and experience to maintain involvement in the industry?
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Added on 29 February, 2016
Explorer Policy Watch
By Edith Allison
Three outer continental shelf (OCS) oil and gas issues were prominent in 2015 policy debates and will continue in the policy limelight in 2016 as the federal government moves to release final versions of the permits, plans and rules.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 February, 2016
Middle East Blog
This is your last chance to register for the Source Rocks of the Middle East GTW, taking place in Abu Dhabi, UAE on 25-26 January. Do not miss out this exciting workshop!
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Added on 11 January, 2016
Explorer Article
By Heather Saucier
Called IPSO, which stands for integrated production surveillance and optimization system, the tool has become a solution for an issue presently challenging the industry as a whole: the management of big data.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 January, 2016
Asia Pacific Blog
Register to attend this International Conference on Integrated Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences to be held in Kuala Lumpur
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Added on 27 December, 2015