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The Petroleum Geochemistry Toolkit for Petroleum Exploration and Development

This course will provide the geologist, geophysicist, and engineer with sufficient background to better understand the basic principles of petroleum geochemistry, how best to use geochemistry in their exploration or production program, types of samples and analysis required to evaluate a basin/region, integration with other datasets, and better understand the geochemical data and interpretation as well as limitations.

Added on 26 September, 2016

Events Blog By Stephanie Brown

Carbonate Depositional Systems

This course will include the prediction of depositional facies, stratigraphy and reservoir development in a variety of different settings. Instructed by Art Saller, he has 27 years of experience in the petroleum industry.

Added on 23 September, 2016

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

What Drones Can't, Won't, and Flat-out Refuse to Do - Interview with Michael Nash

Geoscientists have more opportunities than ever to make working with drones and drone data part of their skill set and services rendered. But, there are often a number of misconceptions, especially when getting started. Welcome to an interview with Michael Nash, who provides a reality check about drones and drone capabilities. Please note that the drones references are the small drones used by the general public, and are not the large UAVs used by the military and other entities.

Added on 22 September, 2016

Events Blog By Stephanie Brown

5 Days | 3 Short Courses | 1 Workshop | ALL in Houston

Bundle now and save! AAPG is delivering geoscience training opportunities to Houston, Texas. Three Short Courses and a workshop are being held to offer you an up-to-date look into the latest industry challenges, innovations, experiences and technical content.

Added on 21 September, 2016

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Petroleum Economics: Now More than Ever - Interview with Larry Chorn

Petroleum Economics is one of the 'must know' areas of the petroleum industry which can have a great impact on the professional success of geoscientists and engineers. Larry Chorn, Ph.D., a well-respected expert in petroleum economics talks to us today about his experience in the industry and how and why petroleum economics matters now more than ever.

Added on 16 September, 2016

Learn! Blog By Stephanie Brown

Final Chance! AAPG Petroleum Economics Course

A great opportunity for new energy professionals. The registrants will learn the why’s and how’s of making investment decisions, i.e., whether and which projects to fund, in an oil and gas company. Fundamentals of petroleum economics are key to understanding how to prepare a project proposal, draft an Authorization for Expenditure request and understand how management makes the funding decisions that it does.

Added on 14 September, 2016

Explorer President’s Column By Paul Britt

Starting the New Year and a New Century

September is the practical beginning of the year – for many in North America, at least: the beginning of the school year for those with school-aged children, the beginning of the program year for many affiliated societies and the beginning of many AAPG-related events.

Added on 01 September, 2016

Explorer Article By Hunter Lockhart,Michelle Judson

Celebration and Solidarity: Help Sponsor Centennial ACE

Early estimates indicate more than 10,000 professionals will be gathering in Houston for the Centennial ACE, and hundreds of corporations and universities will be represented at the meeting.

Added on 01 September, 2016

Explorer Article By David Brown

What Makes the Eagle Ford So Special?

The Eagle Ford shale play in South Texas emerged as a leading unconventional prospect even as oil and gas prices crumbled, making it one of the few promising U.S. production prospects in today’s price environment.

Added on 01 September, 2016

Explorer ProTracks By Meredith Faber

YPs Stampede into Calgary: Highlights from YP Events at ACE 2016

For the first time during ACE, AAPG Young Professionals held a YP-only field trip and attempted an ambitious four-event program.

Added on 01 August, 2016

VG Abstract By Charles Caughey

Discovering Large Gas Fields in Crystalline Basement: Unconventional Exploration in Sumatra

In 1991, Gulf Indonesia and its partners discovered South Sumatra Basin’s first major gas field at Dayung in the Corridor PSC. A key feature of this field is that most of the reserves are held within fractured basement rocks of pre-Tertiary age.

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Added on 02 March, 2015

VG Abstract By Fred Schroeder

Basic Structural Interpretation

The following short course option was developed for geology and geophysics students that have not had much exposure to how geoscience is applied in industry. It can be tailored for undergraduate juniors and seniors or graduate students. The agenda can be modified to meet specific needs and time constraints. Contact the presenter to discuss options.

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Added on 08 January, 2014

VG Abstract By Fred Schroeder

Basic Stratigraphic Interpretation

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Added on 08 January, 2014

VG Abstract By Fred Schroeder

The Use of Seismic Data in Industry

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Added on 08 January, 2014

VG Abstract By Fred Schroeder

Basics of Prospecting

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Added on 08 January, 2014

VG Abstract By David Weinberg

Fracking - A Curse or a Blessing?

This is a less-technical education topic. It can be condensed to an hour or given as 2 two-hour sessions. It stresses selected controversial aspects of fracking that touch some combination of environment and economics and includes a short video of how fracking is done.

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Added on 19 March, 2015

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