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Explorer Article By Larry Nation

Resource Paper Taken to Task

Testimony: AAPG secretary Charles Mankin testifies at a congressional hearing on resource assessment methodology.

Added on 01 June, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By Diane Freeman

VR Chamber Expands View

VR chamber uses data to create a 3-D world to immerse scientists into to get a better view.

Added on 01 June, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Online Digits Were Key to Big Sale

Converting folks to a whole new way of doing business in an industry historically reluctant to embrace change is always a challenge, to say the least. Early adopters of new technology, however, often can reap big rewards while blazing the trail for their more-cautious colleagues.

Added on 01 June, 2002

Explorer Division Column EMD By Rebecca Dodge

Coal Gas Big on EMD Agenda

According to our EMD president's report to the Advisory Council and the House of Delegates at the Houston AAPG meeting, coalbed methane (CBM) resources — exploration and production — represent one of 'our most active areas.'

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Article By Michel Halbouty

Students Take Expo Break

AAPG member Dave Campbell has some quality time at the AAPG Spring Student Expo.

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Industry Must Face Tough Issues

If you could listen to a heartbeat of the geophysical industry today, you might be tempted to call 911. While not yet to the life support stage, the health of this sector might best be described as poor and still declining.

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

BULLETIN to Beef Up With Papers

BULLETIN makes room for more science.

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

DOE Study Reveals Access Limitations

3W EXPLORER Exclusive: DOE Report in the Rocky Mountains reveals the challenges of accessing petroleum resources.

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Article By David Brown

Mankin Takes Case to Congress

A potentially controversial paper proposes a new category for oil and gas evaluation: “Viable resource.'

Added on 01 May, 2002

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Connie Dodge Knight,Randy Ray

Borehole Images Can Identify Trends

Borehole imagery is one type of open-hole log that provides high- resolution data for improved reservoir characterization.

Added on 01 April, 2002

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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