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IPEC is an environmental conference worth looking at

The DPA is endorsing the International Petroleum Environmental Conference to beheld November 17-19 in Denver, Colo. The focus of the conference is solutions to environmental problems of a technical, legal and regulatory nature, which benefits the industry as a whole.

Added on 06 August, 2015

Explorer Policy Watch By Edith Allison

Forecast is Good for Water Supplies

There’s been a lot of good news recently about water and hydraulic fracturing: the EPA’s and other scientists’ research into water consumption for hydraulic fracturing found minimal strain on water resources, and natural gas power generation significantly reduces water use in power generation.

Added on 01 August, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

Between Rocks and the Hard Sciences

Some of AAPG’s most celebrated educators talk about the changing attitudes and image of geoscience education.

Added on 01 August, 2015

Explorer Article By Susan Nash

New Offerings from AAPG Education

The AAPG Education Department has expanded its range of offerings, including several new themed workshops and forum events.

Added on 01 August, 2015

Explorer Foundation Update By April Stuart

Denver ACE Allows Foundation Members, Friends to Reconnect

Foundation members and friends had a plethora of ways to mingle and reconnect with friends at the 2015 Annual Convention and Exhibition in Denver, at business meetings, receptions and in its own lounge area in the AAPG Center.

Added on 01 July, 2015

Explorer Article By Brian Ervin

HoD Decides: Elected Editor to Remain Elected, Not Appointed Position

The proposal to make AAPG’s Elected Editor position an appointed one failed to receive the two-thirds majority it needed to be put into effect.

Added on 01 July, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

Texans Clash, Compromise Over Hydraulic Fracturing

After the city of Denton, Texas, in the Barnett Shale voted to ban hydraulic fracturing last November, the Texas legislature shifted into high gear to ensure no other Texas town would follow Denton’s renegade move.

Added on 01 July, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Emily Llinás

The Evolution and Future of Unconventional Oil Plays

Focusing on rocks, learning from others and implementing new technologies were the keys to success identified during a talk on “Evolution of Unconventional Oil Plays from Early Innovations to Future Challenges,” at the DPA luncheon held during the recent AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition in Denver.

Added on 01 July, 2015

Explorer Article By Diane Freeman

Canadian Oil Sands Development – The Risks and Rewards

The chief geologist for a Canadian regulatory agency says the group is working to assess potential risks by better understanding the full geologic framework in the development of oil sands and heavy oil in the province of Alberta.

Added on 01 July, 2015

Explorer Article By Emily Llinás

Discovery Thinking: The Role of Creative Thinking, Integrated Technology in Giant Discoveries

Integration and creative thinking were recurring themes in the 2015 Discovery Thinking forums held at the AAPG Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) in Denver last month.

Added on 01 July, 2015

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Clayton Schultz Secretary Treasurer (2022-2023) SM Energy

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