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Explorer Policy Watch By Adeolu O. Aderoju,Edith Allison

Oil and Gas Scorecard in the 114th Congress

The 114th Congress accomplished few of its oil and gas-related legislative goals, in spite of the fact that Republicans, who generally support fossil fuel development, held the majority in both the House and Senate – the first time since the 109th Congress (2005-07).

Added on 01 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 Policy Watch By Edith Allison

Hot Topic in D.C.: Arctic Policy

Arctic energy is in the news as summer steams into Washington, D.C. Major issues include the midpoint of the two-year U.S. chair of the Arctic Council; public campaigns for and against including the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas in the 2017-22 offshore oil and gas leasing plan; and plans for the United States to build the first heavy icebreaker in 40 years.

Added on 01 August, 2016

Explorer Article By Kelsy Taylor

Cognitive Scientists Help Geologists with Interpretation

AAPG’s Memoir 111 “3-D Structural Interpretation: Earth, Mind, and Machine” will be released this month. The volume is one of the first to compare perspectives of geologic interpretation from industry and academic practitioners, with consideration of how 3-D cognitive skills impact what geologists think and do.

Added on 01 August, 2016

Explorer Article By David Brown

Oil States Suffer Brunt of Downturn

The current downturn in the oil and gas industry slammed into parts of the United States like a locomotive. For many oil and gas-producing states, the impact was immediate and substantial. But for U.S. cities hit by the industry’s troubles, it’s been more of a slow-motion train wreck.

Added on 01 June, 2016

Explorer Historical Highlights By Richard H. Vaughan

Oxy Libya: Giant Strides For a Small Company

When Occidental Petroleum Corporation was reorganized in 1959, its total oil production was some 100 barrels per day. By the time Moammar Gaddaffi nationalized the industry in 1969, Oxy Libya, the wholly owned subsidiary, was producing 800,000 barrels per day. Such an amount made Oxy Libya the eighth largest producer in the world.

Added on 01 May, 2016

Explorer Division Column DPA By Michael R. Canich

What You Can Control In the Downturn

In the past eight months, our industry has continued to be challenged by low commodity prices resulting in difficult times for many geoscientists in our industry. To everyone who has been affected and to those of you who are concerned that you will be, remember to stay focused and be optimistic about your future.

Added on 01 April, 2016

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

Oil Rigs Become Haven For Sea Life

Oil companies and environmentalists are popularly – albeit inaccurately – perceived as natural enemies by the general public. But, the marine life dwelling offshore California and other oil-producing locales knows nothing of this supposed antagonism. All they know are the drilling rigs where they thrive.

Added on 01 April, 2016

Explorer Article By Danielle Woodring, American Geosciences Institute Intern

Alleviating Impacts from Drought in California

Ongoing drought conditions in the Pacific Section affect everybody, especially the oil industry.

Added on 01 April, 2016

Explorer Policy Watch By Edith Allison

OCS Issues Drive Policy Debates

Three outer continental shelf (OCS) oil and gas issues were prominent in 2015 policy debates and will continue in the policy limelight in 2016 as the federal government moves to release final versions of the permits, plans and rules.

Added on 01 February, 2016

Plamen Nikolov Ganev President (2022-2023) Accenture Strategy (310) 726-2067

Vaughn Grant Thompson Past President (2022-2023) Carbon California 805-794-0070

Kristy Hanley Whitaker President Elect (2022-2023) Berry Corporation 6616163967

Stephen Anthony Reid Editor-in-Chief (2021-2023) Geological Consultant (661) 303-7817

Lisa Ann Alpert Treasurer (2022-2023) Aera Energy LLC 661-665-5557

Megan Ruth Mortimer-Lamb Treasurer Elect (2022-2023) Aera Energy LLC

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