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Explorer Foundation Update By Natalie Adams

AAPG Foundation trustees approved funding for two projects during their recent meeting at AAPG headquarters in Tulsa.

Added on 01 December, 2011

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

State geologists in South Dakota believe the hot activity that defines the celebrated Bakken Shale play is about to move south to their locale. Expanded Web Version

Added on 01 December, 2011

Explorer Emphasis Article By Diane Freeman

'Time Lapse Seismic' Tracks CO2 Flood

There may be many reasons for the success geoscientists recently reported at Salt Creek, Wyoming – but a big one was the result of data collected from a 4-D seismic survey, which revealed fine interval resolution as well as identified flow patterns that cannot be seen from well data alone.

Added on 01 September, 2011

Explorer Regions and Sections By Carol McGowen

Ideas Shared on South America Tour

With expertise as both a professor and consulting geologist, AAPG President Paul Weimer’s background is well-aligned with the energy industry renaissance currently under way in Latin America.

Added on 01 August, 2011

Explorer Article By Jeff Aldrich

Unconventionals Will Get Global Showcase at Milan ICE

The fast-approaching AAPG International Conference and Exhibition in Milan will showcase – in association with EMD – a comprehensive unconventional resources program with global scope, ranging in scale from the nanopore to the petroleum system, exploring the latest in applied geoscience and engineering.

Added on 01 August, 2011

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Putting the 'Clean' in Coal Technology

It's plentiful, it's accessible, it's a part of our lives – but can coal ever be the environmentally preferred choice of energy? A look at the current reality of clean coal technology.

Added on 01 July, 2011

Explorer Emphasis Article

Niobrara to Star at RMS

The potential of Wyoming's Niobrara shale play will be in the spotlight during this year's AAPG Rocky Mountain Section meeting, set June 25-29 in Cheyenne, Wyo.

Added on 01 June, 2011

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

Geothermal Potential Touted

Seemingly endless images and slogans, from both industry supporters and critics, remind us almost daily that the public conversation about energy these days is about the future.

Added on 01 June, 2011

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Sprawling Niobrara Has Multiple Models

Oil and liquids-rich gas deposits are hot targets today among prospectors and operators – and the action in the self-sourced Niobrara shale play in the Rocky Mountain region is about as fired up as it can be.

Added on 01 June, 2011

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Western Montana Bakken in Play

A significant new Bakken Shale oil play has finally warmed up in northwest Montana.

Added on 01 June, 2011

Workshop

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tuesday, 18 February – Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

AAPG Orphan, Abandoned, Idle, and Marginal Wells Conference

Join us for AAPG Orphan, Abandoned, Idle and Marginal Wells Conference 2025. This workshop will focus on orphan, abandoned, idle, and marginal wells and the business opportunities and technology associated with plugging and repurposing wells, reducing methane emissions, protecting water supplies, and extending the lives of marginal wells.

Added on 16 October, 2024

Workshop

Houston, Texas

Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Generative AI, Machine Learning and Analytics for Subsurface Energy

Join us for an AI and analytics workshop that focuses specifically on subsurface energy, and provides the needed knowledge, tools, and insights. Opportunities are emerging, and those who have the tools, skills, and knowledge will be at the forefront. Specifically, the conference will bring together AI and Machine Learning and a wide range of data issues in the form of technical presentations, probing panel discussions and poster sessions.

Added on 05 September, 2024

Field Seminar

Houston, Texas

Saturday, 1 February 2025, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Buffalo Bayou K-12 Educators Hurricane Hike

Everyone in Houston lives within a few miles of a bayou. Some people think of them as permanent, but the bayous are constantly changing, especially during high water events like Hurricane Harvey. This trip is a 2.5 mile walk down a section of Buffalo Bayou where we will look at the archives of past storms and discuss what to do for future storms.

Added on 05 December, 2023

Short Course

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Thursday, 20 February 2025, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Methane Monitoring Associated with Well Plugging & Abandonment for Active, Marginal, Idle, and Orphan Wells

This introduction to methane monitoring, measurement, and quantification is for all those who would like to understand the requirements and regulations regarding methane emissions and to be able to design a measurement and monitoring solution, complete with the appropriate types of technologies, techniques, and safety protocols.

Added on 05 December, 2023

Clayton Schultz President (2024-2025) SM Energy

Alonzo Riley Brinkerhoff Past President (2024-2025) Duchesne River Resources 14068391375

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NOTE: Membership in an affiliated society does not necessarily constitute membership in the AAPG and vice versa.

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