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Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

The Quest for the Best in the Permian Basin

If you have ever wondered what Robert Southey, who wrote “Goldilocks,” Lewis Carroll, who wrote “Alice in Wonderland,” and W.H. Adams, widely credited with discovering the Permian Basin, have in common – and you would be forgiven if you haven’t – then this month’s AAPG Global Super Basins Leadership Conference will be the occasion to find out. Because someone from Chevron has been thinking about that very comparison – both from the perspective of how the company is working to use the Permian as a template for future exploration and also because it sums up the state of affairs in 2020 about as well as anything.

Added on 01 January, 2021

Explorer Article By Heather Saucier

Are Critical Minerals the New Oil and Gas?

Electric vehicles have been targeted as an important transition toward a greener planet. Yet the manufacturing of lithium ion batteries is creating a significant environmental impact. As it stands, most large volumes of lithium-bearing rocks and brines mined in Australia, Chile, Argentina and other countries must be shipped to China, which controls 65 percent of the supply chains for battery-ready lithium chemicals and 73 percent of the manufacturing of lithium ion batteries. While carbon emissions from shipping is substantial, the greatest environmental impact comes from the actual processing of lithium and the manufacturing of its end products. The United States could play a significant role in solving this problem.

Added on 01 January, 2021

Bulletin Article By Hugh Daigle,Kehua You,P. Kevin Meazell,Peter B. Flemings,Stephen C. Phillips,Yi Fang

The prediction of organic-rich reservoir facies within the Late Pennsylvanian Cline shale (also known as Wolfcamp D), Midland Basin, Texas

This study evaluates the suitability of well log response to predict occurrence and organic richness of Cline shale depositional facies, an unconventional reservoir in the Permian Basin. Successful horizontal drilling correlates well with the most organically enriched petrofacies.

Added on 21 December, 2020

Bulletin Article By Hugh Daigle,Kehua You,P. Kevin Meazell,Peter B. Flemings,Stephen C. Phillips,Yi Fang

Geochemical characterization and classification of crude oils of the Permian Basin, west Texas and southeastern New Mexico

Analysis of 50 oil samples indicate the presence of 5 genetic groups in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico. The results of the study have established a fundamental basis for developing play combinations, which embrace genetically similar oils.

Added on 21 December, 2020

Explorer Article By Charles Sternbach,Mike Party

Super Basins of the Future

Super basin applications and analogs continue to drive the future. As we learn more about them, we discover how valuable super basins are to exploration and development. As a result, AAPG continues its initiative to showcase some of the world’s greatest petroleum basins with the fourth Global Super Basins Leadership Conference.

Added on 01 December, 2020

Explorer Article By Heather Saucier

'We Need Explorationists for New Minerals'

As companies work toward developing alternative sources for a world with ever-increasing energy demands, energy minerals are moving to the forefront of the conversation. AAPG’s Energy Minerals Division finds itself in the spotlight these days for its work in prospecting alternative energy sources, such as geothermal and hydrates, for commercial use. “We’ve got good momentum right now with interest in alternative energy,” said Ursula Hammes, AAPG Member, EMD president and president at Hammes Energy and Consultants.

Added on 01 December, 2020

Events Blog By Grant Smith

URTeC 2021 Call for Papers

URTeC 2021 Call for Abstracts Now Open! Plan to speak at the Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC) 26–28 July 2021, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

Added on 23 November, 2020

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Save the Date - AAPG Carbon, Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Conference

Plan now to attend AAPG's Carbon, Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Conference 23–24 March 2021 in Sugarland, Texas at the Sugarland Marriott Town Square. Themed 'An Emerging Field for Petroleum Geologists,' the conference will highlight current CCUS work and tackle related challenges, including: subsurface storage in saline reservoirs; storage associated with CO2 enhanced oil recovery; reservoir monitoring and risk assessment; case studies; industry applications; economics, incentives, and policy; and more.

Added on 13 November, 2020

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Super Basins and Sustainability

Do super basins have a role in sustainable development? The short answer is, Yes. Super basins can be part of a sustainable energy and environmental future for the planet. A more complex answer is: It depends on how you define “sustainable.” In the view of the oil and gas industry, sustainability has an economic component and an environmental component. Hydrocarbon-based energy is essential for a sustainable world economy in that view, and it will be for a long time to come.

Added on 01 November, 2020

Explorer Article By David Brown

Source of Confusion

Understanding source rock provides a key to evaluating the hydrocarbon potential of super basins and an important tool for basin exploration. Geologists get the basics right, in general, but sometimes they might be thinking about source rock the wrong way. They are definitely talking about it in the wrong way.

Added on 01 August, 2020

Online e-Symposium

Thursday, 2 October 2014, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Concepts of Scale: Horizontal Development of Wolfcamp Shale Oil of the Southern Midland Basin

This course is ideal for individuals involved in Midland Basin exploration and development. Successful development of Wolfcamp shale oil relies on complex inter-relationships (ultimately interdependencies) within and between a wide variety of scientific disciplines, financial entities, and company partnerships.

Added on 20 June, 2014

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Teaching Assistant Professor - Boone Pickens School of Geology - Oklahoma State University

The Boone Pickens School of Geology at Oklahoma State University (OSU) is seeking applicants for a non-tenure, career track position of Teaching Assistant Professor at the Stillwater, OK campus. This is a full-time three-year assignment with opportunity for renewal and promotion. Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. or equivalent, teaching experience and a passion for undergraduate teaching, including service courses, and learning using innovative technology in classroom and field settings.

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VG Abstract By Fred Schroeder

Basics of Prospecting

The following short course option was developed for geology and geophysics students that have not had much exposure to how geoscience is applied in industry. It can be tailored for undergraduate juniors and seniors or graduate students. The agenda can be modified to meet specific needs and time constraints. Contact the presenter to discuss options.

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Added on 08 January, 2014

VG Abstract By Noelle Joy Purcell

Confounding Carbonates: The Reservoir Rocks that Won't Play Nice

This lecture will discuss the differences between carbonates and siliciclastics from their chemical composition through their distributions in time and space. Building on these fundamental differences, we will explore the challenges carbonates pose to petroleum geologists in terms of seismic interpretation, reservoir quality prediction, field development, etc. Peppered with humorous personal stories, still raging academic debates, and the heartfelt frustrations of real industry professionals, the aim is to inspire students and young professionals to rise to the occasion and embrace the reservoir rocks that petroleum geologists love to hate.

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Added on 17 March, 2015

VG Abstract By Fred Schroeder

The Use of Seismic Data in Industry

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Added on 08 January, 2014

VG Abstract By Fred Schroeder

Basic Structural Interpretation

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Added on 08 January, 2014

VG Abstract By Fred Schroeder

Basic Stratigraphic Interpretation

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Added on 08 January, 2014

VG Abstract By David Weinberg

Fracking - A Curse or a Blessing?

This is a less-technical education topic. It can be condensed to an hour or given as 2 two-hour sessions. It stresses selected controversial aspects of fracking that touch some combination of environment and economics and includes a short video of how fracking is done.

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Added on 19 March, 2015

Jessica Lynn Wold President (2020-2021) Blackbeard Operating, LLC

John F. Humphrey Past President (2020-2021) Sharbro Energy 575-513-8388

Paul H. Pause President Elect (2020-2021) Independent (432) 689-9398

Rene Gabrielle Wiksveen Vice President (2020-2021) Blackbeard Operating (432) 242-0050

Tina Manning Secretary (2020-2021) DeGolyer and MacNaughton (214) 750-3255

Brent Alan Elliott, PhD Convention General Chair (2020-2021) (512) 471-1812

Lauren Patrice Dietzel Treasurer (2020-2022) EXL Petroleum (432) 6868080

Nicolas Brissette Advisory Counselor (2020-2023) MDC Texas Energy (940) 256-3305

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