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Explorer Spotlight On… By Ken Milam

Doré Like a 'Kid in a Candy Store'

AAPG award-winning geologist Tony Doré once almost tossed a budding career in geology to hit the road with his guitar.

Added on 01 May, 2011

Explorer Division Column DPA By Daniel Tearpock

DPA Backs Texas Board of Professional Geologists

Texas Gov. Rick Perry gave his State of the State address Feb. 8, with the central theme being “Reform and the Streamlining of State Government.” As with many states, Texas is facing red ink. The governor wants to balance the budget, and in order to do so one of his initiatives is to combine or suspend 40 boards.

Added on 01 April, 2011

Explorer President’s Column By David Rensink

Facing New Frontiers – As in the Past

In thinking about the future of AAPG and the petroleum industry, it is interesting to contemplate the frontiers we currently face and those we could face in the future – but it also is worthwhile to consider the frontiers of the past.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer Director’s Corner By Rick Fritz

On the Cusp of Beginning a New Era

At the AAPG Leadership Days in August, the major theme was, “What would AAPG look like in 2035?”

Added on 01 October, 2010

Explorer Director’s Corner By Rick Fritz

Going to Calgary? It Should be Obvious

I have asked my share of dumb questions in my lifetime. Sometimes we just miss the obvious.

Added on 01 June, 2010

Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

Process Begins to Open OCS to Exploration

The media had been buzzing all morning with news that the administration was planning to open additional areas of the outer continental shelf (OCS) to exploration and production as part of a new energy plan.

Added on 01 May, 2010

Explorer Division Column EMD By Art Johnson

Hydrates Face Key Test on North Slope

Gas hydrate, a crystalline compound of water and natural gas, has been touted as a vast potential energy resource for more than a decade – but realizing this potential has persistently remained beyond reach due to technical and economic hurdles.

Added on 01 May, 2010

Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

OCS Access Debate Continues

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled that while it remained concerned about environmental assessments performed for the 2007-12 five-year program, those concerns were restricted to the lease sales planned for the Arctic Ocean and Alaska outer continental shelf (OCS).

Added on 01 September, 2009

Explorer Making a Difference By Barry Friedman

Prof Receives – As Well as Gives

J. Fred Read, professor of geology at Virginia Tech University and a recipient of this year’s AAPG Grover E. Murray Distinguished Educator Award, has an admission to make. An apology of sorts.

Added on 01 June, 2009