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Explorer Division Column EMD By Brian Cardott

Gas shales have advanced to an economic gas play since the year 2000 thanks to a combination of high gas prices, shale reservoir characterization and advances in drilling and completion technology.

Added on 01 November, 2008

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Distinguished Lecturers Hit the Road

February proves itself the busiest month of the year for AAPG’s Distinguished Lecture program, with seven speakers – five domestic and two international – set to be on speaking tours. The tours involve stops at 40 cities in North America and at least 12 stops throughout Europe and Asia. Some tours continue into early March.

Added on 01 February, 2008

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

NAPE Crowd Shows 'Savvy' Side

Once again, the North American Prospect Expo can be declared a winner.

Added on 01 March, 2007

Explorer Regions and Sections By Peter MacKenzie

AAPG Eastern Section

The AAPG Eastern Section was founded in 1977 in Washington, D.C., by a council of AAPG associated societies. The Section has been active ever since, holding society-hosted annual meetings at locales throughout the Section and eastern Canada. The Section currently is home to 2,209 AAPG members (1,039 Active, 695 Associate, 298 Student, 163 Emeritus, 11 Honorary and three Life members).

Added on 01 September, 2006

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

3-D GPR Providing A New Field Tool

The emergence of 3-D ground penetrating radar technology has the potential to drastically alter the traditional approach to fieldwork.

Added on 01 November, 2005

Explorer Division Column EMD By Marc Bustin

Gas Shale Tapped for Big Pay

Gas shales are currently one of the hottest plays in the United States as a result of high gas prices, the remarkable success in the Barnett Shale in the Fort Worth Basin, technological advancements in drilling and completions, and predicted near-term shortages of natural gas.

Added on 01 February, 2005

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Unorthodox Plays Can Muddy Roles

The role of geology is fairly well-defined in conventional oil and gas plays, but emerging unconventional gas plays have muddied the waters.

Added on 01 July, 2004

Explorer Article By Susan Eaton

Zebra Hunt May Lead to Elephants

Geology without borders, part III: The prolific Trenton-Black River fairway is bringing exploration success and possibilities to Canada's Anticosti Island.

Added on 01 April, 2004

Explorer Emphasis Article By Susan Eaton

Structure, Dolomites Look Good

Some geologists refer to it as 'HTD' or hydrothermal dolomite.

Added on 01 March, 2004

Explorer Article By Susan Eaton

Canadians Eye the Prolific Trenton

Geology without borders: An exploration renaissance is under way in eastern Canada, thanks to the prolific Trenton-Black River fairway.

Added on 01 February, 2004

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