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Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Hot, hot, hot: The Niobrara play joins the list of hot shales – even being dubbed the “NeoBakken.” An industry-sponsored consortium evaluates the complexities of this giant play to help further its economic success.

Added on 01 November, 2010

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Outcrops Instructive for Eagle Ford

Shale gas potential heats up in south Texas. Think Eagle Ford shale, or take a drive down U.S. Highway 90 and see for yourself.

Added on 01 November, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Yes, Virginia, There Is Induced Seismicity

A whole lotta shakin’ is going on – but the matter of human induced seismicity remains a complex and heavily researched mystery.

Added on 01 October, 2010

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Oil Shale Takes Turn in Spotlight

Sweet sound of success: The spotlight turns to oil in the Bakken shale, and the focus was squarely on the sweet spots.

Added on 01 October, 2010

Explorer Article By David Brown

Lack of Helium-3 Sounding Alarms

A crucial shortage in the world’s supply of helium-3 could have a serious impact on an important tool for the oil and gas industry.

Added on 01 October, 2010

Explorer Article By Vern Stefanic

DL Speakers Announced for N.A. Tours

Distinguished Lecturerers announced for N.A. Tours

Added on 01 September, 2010

Explorer Article By Cédric John,Peter Allison,Tara La Force

UK Students Get By – With A Little Help From New Friends

Just because you study Mother Nature doesn’t mean she can’t play a trick on you.This is what 53 British master’s petroleum geoscience students plus four staff members from Imperial College London (ICL) discovered in April while visiting classical outcrops in the western United States.

Added on 01 August, 2010

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Marcellus Poised for Even More Attention

In for the long haul: A new study says the Marcellus Shale play, already a headline grabber, may get even larger.

Added on 01 July, 2010

Asia Pacific Blog

IBA2010 Awards Ceremony in New Orleans, 16 April 2010

Watch the teams on video as they accept their awards for winning, and for trying.

Added on 28 June, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

Wyoming's Website Wows Explorationists

Wyoming has a number of firsts going for it: the first state that gave women the right to vote, for example, and the first to have a national park and monument (Yellowstone and Devil’s Tower respectively).

Added on 01 June, 2010

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

The House of Delegates of the AAPG is made up of delegates from affiliated societies and international regions throughout the world. They are selected by popular vote from within their respective areas and serve a three year term.

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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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