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Explorer Article By Vern Stefanic

Wolverine's good fortune at the Covenant Field is not only good for the company -- it's a good development for the state of Utah, too.

Added on 01 April, 2005

Explorer Article By David Brown

Utah Play Makes Lots of Headlines

The newest hotspot in the United States can be found in -- Utah? Believe it: The Covenant Field already is making all kinds of headlines.

Added on 01 April, 2005

Explorer Regions and Sections By John G. Kaldi

Asia-Pacific Region

With this column I hope to cover the events of note in the Asia-Pacific Region -- and that's no mean feat.

Added on 01 March, 2005

Explorer Emphasis Article By Diane Freeman

Case Histories Mark Rock Confab

Initial presentations on new discoveries and case histories plus a showcase roundup of technological advances have helped to make Denver's 3-D Seismic Symposium a significant stop on the path to seismic success.

Added on 01 March, 2005

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Full-Wave Seismic Gets Tryout

What's new? Full-wave seismic is positioned to become the next new thing in seismic imaging technology.

Added on 01 March, 2005

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Camps Get to the Core of the Matter

Sure, the starting salaries are great, but there may be another reason to be a geology student: Good -- and different -- things are happening at summer geology camps.

Added on 08 February, 2005

Explorer Regions and Sections By Bruce Hart,Justine A. Sagan

Leadership

AAPG's growth and development depends on the work of many dedicated, energetic individuals such as these 12 people, the presidents of our international Regions and U.S. Sections.

Added on 01 February, 2005

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Bruce Hart,Justine A. Sagan

Curvature Helps Strat Interpretation

Horizon attributes (such as dip and azimuth) derived from horizons mapped in 3-D seismic volumes are commonly used by seismic interpreters to identify structural features.

Added on 01 February, 2005

Explorer Division Column EMD By Marc Bustin

Gas Shale Tapped for Big Pay

Gas shales are currently one of the hottest plays in the United States as a result of high gas prices, the remarkable success in the Barnett Shale in the Fort Worth Basin, technological advancements in drilling and completions, and predicted near-term shortages of natural gas.

Added on 01 February, 2005

Explorer Article

Levorsen Awardees Announced

Levorsen Award winners, honored for presenting the best paper at an AAPG Section meeting, have been announced by various Sections.

Added on 01 January, 2005

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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