Explorer Regions and Sections

The AAPG Imperial Barrel Award has had two years now of dramatic growth and enthusiasm.

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Explorer Policy Watch

As is often the case with legislation in the U.S. Congress, it takes a crisis to pass it. Absent a handy crisis, a looming Congressional recess can usually provide the necessary motivation to get legislation to the floor for a vote.

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Explorer Division Column EMD

Are you passionate about unconventional energy resources? Would you like to learn as much as possible about the latest concepts and technologies to explore and develop these?

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Explorer Director’s Corner

As part of the focus on providing the best science, AAPG is reviewing all of our products and services against the needs of the membership.

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Explorer Emphasis Article

There’s a lot of talk about the need for more natural gas in the energy mix. But there’s a big, unanswered question: How are we going to get the gas?

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Explorer Director’s Corner

Executive Director, Rick Fritz, recalls what it was like to be a rookie petroleum geologist.

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Explorer Emphasis Article

One of the keys to easing future energy problems is overcoming long-held beliefs about alternative forms of energy.

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Explorer Emphasis Article

His brilliant career: Marlan Downey, upon returning from a stint in the U.S. Army, decided to give geology “a trial.” The verdict? The profession and industry became big winners.       

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Explorer Article

Astronaut, geologist, and AAPG member Jim Reilly explores how space technology could be applied to the oil and gas industry.     

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Explorer Article

The future of clean fossil and renewable energy is not only bright, but it's 'closer than you think.' 

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