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The Yucca Mountain in Nevada is a proposed geologic repository for high-level radioactive waste. According to John Stuckless, 'the plan is sound from an earth science perspective'.

Added on 01 September, 2007

Explorer Division Column EMD By J.L Renner

Interest in Geothermal Heats Up

Geothermal energy is used to produce electricity in 24 countries. Leading the way is the United States, followed by the Philippines, Mexico, Indonesia and Italy.

Added on 01 August, 2007

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Geochem Offers Paradox Option

Operators have produced more than 53 million barrels of oil/condensate and 845 billion cubic feet of gas from Mississippian-age Leadville limestone in seven fields in the northern Paradox Basin region, referred to as the Paradox fold and fault belt, of Utah and Colorado.

Added on 01 August, 2007

Explorer Article

Western Basins Grab E&P Attention

A surprising new economic impact study of oil and gas production in Colorado shows that the industry is a valuable contributor to the state’s economy, and that E&P efforts have shifted to the western basins.

Added on 01 August, 2007

Explorer Director’s Corner By Rick Fritz

Pace Picks Up Without Pause

Once more we are at the start of a new fiscal year for AAPG -- and once again it arrives after an extremely busy year for AAPG.

Added on 01 July, 2007

Explorer Article By Johannes Wendebourg

Basin Modeling Hedberg Draws 200

Basin modeling traditionally has been used in oil and gas exploration to estimate source rock maturity and to determine charge -- but in recent years, the range of basin modeling applications has expanded.

Added on 01 July, 2007

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Corralling CO₂ A Win-Win for Oil

Given the ongoing debate about the causes of global warming, there’s at least one generally accepted fact: “Greenhouse” gases present in the atmosphere prevent heat from escaping into space.

Added on 01 July, 2007

Explorer Article

Gas Powering Utah Activity

Utah is a happening place, where the industry action just keeps escalating.

Added on 01 July, 2007

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Tight Shales Popular, Have Issues

It doesn’t take an official proclamation to recognize that unconventional hydrocarbons have catapulted to the top on the oil patch buzz-o-meter scale.

Added on 01 June, 2007

Explorer Emphasis Article By Diane Freeman

Cutting Costs Without Quality Cuts

After years of successful exploration with 2-D seismic coverage, low-fold 3-D seismic programs are helping to cut costs in the search for overlooked gas traps in some areas in Montana.

Added on 01 June, 2007

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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