Explorer Historical Highlights
By J. Michael Party
Even from the beginning, the discovery well gave a hint that the Permian Basin was going to be a major oil province. That well was the Santa Rita #1 – Santa Rita, the patron Saint of the Impossible.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 May, 2012
Explorer Article
By Susan Eaton
For the beauty of the earth: Canadian geology professor Nick Eyles has become an award-winning media sensation thanks to his books and TV series that entertain and inform the public by showcasing the best of earth’s geologic wonders.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 May, 2012
Explorer Foundation Update
By Natalie Adams
Recipients of this year’s L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grants have been announced by the AAPG Foundation, which sponsors the annual program that supports educational expenses.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 April, 2012
Explorer Article
By Dave Cook
The AAPG Europe Region joined with the Moroccan Association of Petroleum Geologists to hold the second International Joint MAPG and AAPG Conference and Exhibition in Marrakech in early October.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 December, 2011
Explorer Historical Highlights
By Peter Purcell
It was nearly midnight on a Saturday late in June 1971 when BOCAL’s new palynologist Barry Ingram telephoned chief geologist Peter Kaye to tell him the gas discovery in North Rankin-1 were in Triassic sediments.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 November, 2011
Explorer Emphasis Article
By Barry Friedman
Geology professors Juergen Thurow and Christopher Kilburn on a mission: To drill into a volcano in Italy's Campi Flegrei, to better analyze the patterns there of uplift and of fracturing.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 October, 2011
Explorer Emphasis Article
By Susan Eaton
A chance to visit and study awe-inspiring coastal geology will be offered at the third Central and North Conjugate Margins Conference at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 October, 2011
Explorer Article
By Susan Eaton
Play Fairway study available for free: 400-KM integrated dataset used in study .
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 July, 2011
Explorer Article
By Susan Eaton
A Fairway to paradise? Nova Scotia’s offshore energy industry is in the global spotlight after an enticing assessment of resources in the Scotian Basin.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 July, 2011
Explorer Article
By David Brown
A new hydrocarbon play in Kansas and Oklahoma is drawing interest to possibilities in several Mississippian formations.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Added on 01 May, 2011