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Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

3PL’s Lithium Find Is a Model for Oil Scientists

“We’re probably at least 10 times larger. I mean, it just dwarfs any other project in North America.” That’s Vincent Ramirez, CEO of 3PL Operating, Inc., talking about a large and valuable lithium discovery his company has made in Railroad Valley, Nev. As lithium will play a vital role in the world’s changing energy landscape, generally, and because much of the known lithium deposits are in Chile, Australia, Argentina and China, specifically, 3PL’s find in central Nevada is potentially a very big deal.

Added on 01 October, 2022

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Helium Associated With Natural Gas – A Frank Look at Exploration, Production, and the Business: Interview with Steven Tedesco

Helium and natural gas are hitting record high prices, triggered in part by a severe shortage caused by recent events. In some parts of the world, helium is associated with natural gas. Welcome to an interview with Steve Tedesco, Ph.D., who provides insights into the current situation and opportunities based on his more than 40 years of experience.

Added on 23 June, 2022

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

My Favorite Outcrops: Molly Turko

Molly Turko has a passion for unraveling complex geological histories and it has taken her to fascinating field locations where there are still mysteries to solve. Join Molly as she shares her story and her favorite outcrops.

Added on 03 December, 2020

Search and Discovery Article

3D Structural Geologic Interpretation: Earth, Mind, and Machine - Hedberg Abstract Collection

A collection of more than 50 abstracts for papers concerning 3D structural Geologic Interpretation. Abstracts of papers presented at the AAPG Hedberg Conference in Reno, NV in June, 2013.

Added on 11 September, 2019

Explorer Article By David Brown

What Does the Election Outcome Mean for the Oil Industry?

November’s midterm elections in the United States brought a split decision and gave the country a divided Congress. The potential effect of the vote on the oil and gas industry and U.S. energy policy is also a toss-up, according to some analysts.

Added on 01 December, 2018

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Last Chance to Make Your Presence Known at URTeC

Make your presence known at the industry's premier science-based conference and marketplace for unconventional exploration, drilling, and production technologies.

Added on 03 July, 2017

Explorer Division Column DEG By Timothy Murin

State of the DEG

Now that my term is two-thirds over, it seems an appropriate time for a brief summary of the current state of the Division: what it has accomplished and what accomplishments are planned for the next four months.

Added on 01 March, 2017

Events Blog By Stephanie Brown

AAPG Training Opportunity - Introduction to Petroleum Economics

Update and expand your ability to analyze the economics of projects or existing production. This short courses offers you the opportunity to better understand the principles of petroleum economics; including the value of money, quantifying financial risks in petroleum investments, rates of return, forecasting cash flows and the fundamentals of capital budgeting.

Added on 28 December, 2016

Explorer Division Column DEG By Timothy Murin

A Tale of Four Cities

From mid-September through mid-October, I had the unique opportunity to represent the Division of Environmental Geosciences at four events, and want to share some of the highlights with you.

Added on 01 December, 2016

Explorer ProTracks By Becca Schemp,Brandi Johnson

Pacific Section YPs Stay Connected in Bakersfield

The Pacific Section’s Young Professionals Special Interest Group is working to be more involved and active in the wake of the current industry environment.

Added on 01 September, 2016

Online e-Symposium

Thursday, 9 December 2010, 12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

The Bakken Petroleum System of the Williston Basin

The Mississippian-Devonian Bakken Petroleum System of the Williston Basin is characterized by low-porosity and permeability reservoirs, organic-rich source rocks, and regional hydrocarbon charge.

Added on 02 December, 2013

Online e-Symposium

Thursday, 12 July 2012, 12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

Shale Wells: Making the Engineering Fit What Geology Offers

This presentation will look at well placement vertically in the pay, well azimuth and well trajectory with explanations of how geology and post-depositional effects can make the difference between a successful well and a failure.

Added on 11 December, 2013

Online e-Symposium

Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

Virtual Field Trip: Geology of the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Parks

Explore three of the great wonders of the geological world. Take a guided tour of classic geological sites on the Colorado Plateau.

Added on 11 December, 2013

Online e-Symposium

Thursday, 23 July 2009, 12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

3D Seismic Profiles of U.S. Shale Plays

As commodity prices have dropped, many shale plays have become uneconomical as statistical plays and have increasingly become recognized as geological plays demanding new insights from data.

Added on 02 December, 2013

Online e-Symposium

Friday, 27 March 2009, 12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

The Many Faces of GIS: Oil and Gas Applications, New Directions, Careers

Join two GIS/geoscience experts Scott Sires and Gerry Bartz as they use information from the Teapot Dome Field in Wyoming (DOE/RMOTC program).

Added on 02 December, 2013

Online e-Symposium

Thursday, 16 February 2012, 12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

Seismically Driven Characterization of Unconventional Shale Plays

This presentation describes a proven workflow that uses a standard narrow azimuth 3D seismic, conventional logs, image logs and core data to build five key reservoir properties required for an optimal development of shale plays.

Added on 11 December, 2013

Online e-Symposium

Thursday, 28 April 2011, 12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

The Niobrara Petroleum System, a Major Tight Resource Play in the Rocky Mountain Region

The Niobrara Petroleum System of the U.S. Rocky Mountain Region is a major tight petroleum resource play.

Added on 02 December, 2013

Online e-Symposium

Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

Green River Shales: Geochemical Basin Study

The geochemistry of formation fluids (water and hydrocarbon gases) in the Uinta Basin, Utah, is evaluated at the regional scale based on fluid sampling and compilation of past records.

Added on 02 December, 2013

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