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Explorer Historical Highlights By Marlan Downey

Source Rock as a Reservoir: A Personal Odyssey

In 1965, G.T. Philippi, a Shell geochemist, made the novel proposal that petroleum was generated from organic matter in sediments that had been buried deeply enough to be exposed to warmer earth temperatures, converting the organic matter, with heat and time, to petroleum.

Added on 01 March, 2017

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SIGs and TIGs: How to Get Involved

TIGs and SIGs are designed to encourage greater Member participation in specific topics or interests – and to enhance Member engagement with other Members, and with AAPG. But what is the current roster of TIGs and SIGs – and who do you contact to join their fun?

Added on 01 March, 2017

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

The Next 100 Years: Geophysical Modeling for the Next Century

Thanks to advancements in data management and seismic sensing, geophysical modeling has become indispensable in the search for oil. What will it become in the century ahead?

Added on 01 February, 2017

Explorer Historical Highlights By Paul Weimer

Deeper Waters: How Science and Technology Pushed Exploration to Greater Depths

Today, there are 31 sedimentary basins worldwide that produce or have economic discoveries in deepwater, in terms of both modern water depths and reservoir type.

Added on 01 January, 2017

Explorer Emphasis Article By Ken Milam

Monumental Wolfcamp Assessment First of Many

One of the most productive regions in the petroleum world for almost a century, the Permian Basin is far from tapped out, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey assessment.

Added on 01 January, 2017

Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

Alaska's North Slope Heats Up

The recent and apparently large oil discoveries on Alaska’s North Slope by Caelus Energy Alaska and Armstrong Oil & Gas, Inc. and its partner Repsol have shown the world that giants may still exist in the 49th state. And, more might be waiting to be found.

Added on 01 January, 2017

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

The Life of a Production Geologist: Interview with Terngu Utim

Optimizing reservoirs and developing an ever-evolving intelligent model of a reservoir are key concerns for operators, particularly in challenging times. For that reason, they must have good production geologists on hand. A production geologist bridges a number of disciplines, most notably geology and engineering, but also geochemistry, geophysics, and numerical methods. Welcome to an interview with Terngu Utim who discusses production geology, its new potential and opportunities.

Added on 01 December, 2016

Explorer President’s Column By Paul Britt

The Rewards of Giving Awards

One of the most gratifying functions I have had the honor to perform as AAPG president is the interaction with those selected to receive awards from AAPG.

Added on 01 December, 2016

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European Regional Conference Set for January

The AAPG European Regional Conference, “Hydrocarbons in the Mediterranean: revisiting mature plays and understanding new and emerging ideas,” will be held Jan. 18-19 in Larnaca, Cyprus.

Added on 01 December, 2016

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Downturn Drives Downhole Improvements

Technological innovations are the life-blood that keeps the oil and gas industry not just alive, but growing, albeit sometimes at a snail’s pace. The current improved, yet still-struggling industry is testament to what technology can accomplish.

Added on 01 December, 2016

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