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Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

A quiet, rural region of southern Colorado was shaken up in recent weeks when a series of small earthquakes caused minor damage -- and raised some serious questions about possible causes, including industry activity. Some are concerned that natural gas production is causing the tremors.

Added on 01 December, 2001

Explorer Article

Strategic Visions, Merger Actions

What's the best way to deal with 'merger mania?' Officials with three successful independents tell how they survive -- and often thrive -- in today's turbulent times.

Added on 01 November, 2001

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Chat Sparks Texas Coal Gas Play

Scientists are feverishly working to determine if the desolate land that is southwest Texas' Maverick Basin might develop into the next hot coalbed methane play.

Added on 01 November, 2001

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Gas Reserve Numbers Growing

National price spikes. California rolling blackouts. Clearly, the issue of natural gas supply and demand commands serious attention in the United States.

Added on 01 August, 2001

Explorer Emphasis Article

Many Countries Ready to 'Do a Deal'

There's a world of leasing opportunities awaiting those with a need to explore in international arenas.

Added on 01 August, 2001

Explorer Article By Vern Stefanic

77 Giant Fields Found Over Last Decade

Talk about a big story. In Denver, one giant talking about other giants drew a giant crowd. The speaker at the podium was legendary oil finder Michel T. Halbouty, a giant of the industry who's been a part of the industry for seven decades, talking about 'Giant Oil and Gas Fields of the Decade -- 1990-2000.'

Added on 01 August, 2001

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Florida's 'Back Yard' on Front Burner

The proposed Lease Sale 181 in the eastern Gulf of Mexico -- the area's first since 1988 -- is facing a big political showdown that goes all the way to the Oval Office.

Added on 01 July, 2001

Explorer Article By David Brown

Industry R&D in a Depression

Scott W. Tinker could be the industry's leading forward-thinker on oil and gas research.

Added on 01 July, 2001

Explorer Article By Diane Freeman

She's a Petroleum Geology Ranger

As a geologist in a constantly shifting energy industry -- does anyone really know what's going to happen tomorrow? -- you and most of your peers could be excused for traces of doubt.

Added on 01 June, 2001

Explorer Article By Thomas Dolan

Alaska Coal Gas Potential High

Coalbed methane has become an increasingly important part of America's energy picture over the past two decades, with an estimated 669 trillion cubic feet of CBM in place in the lower 48 states.

Added on 01 June, 2001

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

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