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Explorer Foundation Update By Rebecca Griffin

A new grant-in-aid has been established in memory of Jay McMurray, a uranium consulting geologist who worked on dozens of international projects.

Added on 01 November, 2008

Explorer Division Column EMD By Brian Cardott

Shales Closing 'Conventional' Gap

Gas shales have advanced to an economic gas play since the year 2000 thanks to a combination of high gas prices, shale reservoir characterization and advances in drilling and completion technology.

Added on 01 November, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Techniques Get Exam in Field

Sometimes the best way to see if a new technology works is just to take it out to the field (in this case, the Piceance Basin) and try it.

Added on 01 November, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Christopher Stone

HRAM 'Flies Low' Over Subtleties

Isn't that “sweet?” High resolution aeromagnetic surveys have become a more important tool in the hunt for subtle geological features.

Added on 01 November, 2008

Explorer Article By Susie Moore

Downey Named Powers Medalist

Former AAPG president Marlan Downey is this year’s Sidney Powers Memorial Award winner, heading the list of AAPG honors and awards.

Added on 01 October, 2008

Explorer Article By Vern Stefanic

Ten Lecturers Hitting the Road

On the road again – AAPG’s 2008-09 Distinguished Lecture program gets off to a fast start this month with the announcement of 10 domestic speakers.

Added on 01 September, 2008

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Bakken a Different Breed of Cat

A team effort: A special research consortium has been formed to better understand the geology and potential of the Bakken Shale.

Added on 01 August, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Big Potential Boosts the Woodford

What makes the Woodford shale play work? Hundreds of wells are about to be drilled to determine if the play is a bust or the next Barnett.

Added on 01 July, 2008

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Prices, Technology Make Shales Hot

In case you missed the news, shale plays are hot right now – and a quick look at U.S. shale activity trends is a revealing, dramatic story.

Added on 01 July, 2008

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

Trade-Offs Part of Power Story

The AES Shady Point power plant provides more than just electricity to the surrounding economy.

Added on 01 July, 2008

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.

Who Is My Delegate?

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

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