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Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Too often the public perception of the petroleum industry may be that of a fiefdom ruled by the major oil companies whose executives sit in some secret room and control the energy resources of the world.

Added on 01 June, 2001

Explorer Article By Diane Freeman

Others See Rocks, He Sees Beauty

For Jack Rathbone, a picture truly is worth a thousand words.

Added on 01 June, 2001

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Report Tracks U.S. Gas Reserves

Natural gas industry studies project that United States gas consumption will increase in the early years of this century by up to 50 percent from the current 22 trillion cubic feet to in excess of 33 trillion cubic feet by 2015.

Added on 01 June, 2001

Explorer Article By David Brown

She's Looking Out for Us

Internationally known astronomer Carolyn Shoemaker will be in Denver for the inaugural Michel T. Halbouty Lecture, talking about -- what else? -- comets, asteroids and things beyond our planet.

Added on 01 May, 2001

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Spotlight Shines on Access Debate

Rolling blackouts. Astronomical gas bills. Dramatically higher gasoline costs.

Added on 01 May, 2001

Explorer Article

34 Will Be Honored in Denver

Robert M. Sneider, of Robert M. Sneider Exploration of Houston, heads the list of those who will receive the Association's highest honors and awards during the opening session at the AAPG annual meeting in Denver.

Added on 01 May, 2001

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Sneider: A Star on the Team

Houston geologist Robert Sneider and British poet John Donne share a basic philosophy: No man is an island entire of itself. It's the people that make a difference along the way.

Added on 01 May, 2001

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Outcrops Never Looked So Good

You may never see an outcrop the same again.

Added on 01 April, 2001

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Donald Lehman,Richard Louden,Walter E. Johnson

Seismic Has Its Multiple Attributes

Analysis of 3-D seismic data with several types of seismic attributes can reveal geologic factors that control the location of productive algal mound reservoirs in the Paradox Basin.

Added on 01 March, 2001

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Lewis Not Overlooked Anymore

The San Juan Basin - the largest producer of natural gas in the Rocky Mountain region and the proving ground for coalbed methane production in the United States - is once again a prolific source of unconventional natural gas resources.

Added on 01 March, 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

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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