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Explorer Geophysical Corner By Diana Salazar-Florez,Heather Bedle

The Importance of Parameterization in Machine Learning

It is well known that machine learning is based on complex statistics and programming, which for most of us, are not straightforward. When it comes to choosing the best technique, either supervised or unsupervised, the decision might not be easy and sometimes may even be overwhelming. Where do you even begin? Luckily, much research has been done recently to help geologists find an ideal starting algorithm, or the best machine-learning package. Here we discuss how just focusing on your choice of parameterization in a given machine-learning algorithm is one easy way to obtain better results without having to switch from technique to technique.

Added on 01 July, 2022

Explorer Historical Highlights By Jorge Navarro Comet

Pithole: The Rapid Rise and Sudden Fall of an Oil Boomtown

Not wishing to split hairs over which is the world’s first oil well, the majority of oil historians recognize the drilling of the Drake Well as the birth of the modern petroleum industry. What is not so well known is that some seven miles southeast of the Drake Well, in Pithole Creek, lie the remains of a city that came out of nowhere as a new town, enjoyed great splendor, then disappeared in a few years. It is the legendary Pithole City in Venango County of northwestern Pennsylvania.

Added on 01 July, 2022

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Oil and Gas, and Bitcoin: An ‘Inevitable Intersection’?

Those in Bitcoin think they have the most valuable asset on Earth. Those in oil and gas think they have the most valuable asset on Earth.” As such, Laura Pommer, CEO of EnergyFunders, believes some relationship counseling is in order for this to work. “It’s tough to get a deal done between those two,” she said. Getting a deal done, she believes, will help both.

Added on 01 July, 2022

Explorer Article By Heather Saucier

Revisiting the Fundamentals

With the price of oil hovering well over $100 a barrel, some in the industry are exploring ways to revisit conventional oilfields using technology that emerged during the unconventional oil boom, with a goal of earning a rapid return on investment while prices remain favorable.

Added on 01 July, 2022

Explorer Article By Emily Llinás

Imperial Barrel Award Competition Evolves with the Times

Global events of recent years have driven the oil and gas industry to make major changes to its workforce and operations, and the professional and scientific associations that serve the industry have had to evolve and adapt to accommodate those changes, particularly with regard to the programs they offer. The Imperial Barrel Award competition is no exception. An AAPG staple since 2007 and one of the Association’s most prestigious and visible programs, the IBA has undergone multiple changes during the past two years.

Added on 01 July, 2022

Explorer Article By Doug Cook

Return to the Moon

We are proud of the accomplishments and science achieved with the exploration of the moon by Apollo crews culminating in 1972 with Apollo 17, 50 years ago. No time since has offered so much promise for crews to return to explore the moon and deep space. There are signs of hope that that’s about to change, though.

Added on 01 July, 2022

Explorer Article By David Brown

‘We Need to Raise Our Energy IQ’

Scott Tinker holds numerous official titles. Unofficially, he’s a visionary-in-residence for the oil and gas industry and an expert frequently quoted in the media on energy topics. Since 2016, Tinker has served as chairman of the Switch Energy Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to energy education and collaborative work on energy challenges. Tinker shared his thoughts about the current state of the oil and gas industry and other issues in a recent interview with the EXPLORER.

Added on 01 July, 2022

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Converting Oil Wells to Geothermal: Interview with the University of Oklahoma Sooners Geothermal Team

Converting old oil and gas wells to geothermal wells and energy storage has been the goal of many individuals and companies seeking energy transition solutions. While there have been many studies and plans, there are far fewer examples of successful implementations. Read about this project by the University of Oklahoma Geothermal Team

Added on 21 June, 2022

Explorer President’s Column By Gretchen Gillis

An Attitude of Gratitude

Like many people, I take inspiration from music to motivate me during workouts, soothe me while traveling and generally improve my mood. As my term as AAPG president concludes, “Lake Shore Drive” by Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah reminds me that I will have more time for visiting my beloved daughter in Chicago. It also reminds me of the joy of Ferris Bueller – in his best friend’s father’s red Ferrari – escaping the frustration of a sunny day stuck in a classroom.

Added on 01 June, 2022

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Datapages Adds Hundreds of Articles in 2022

Datapages, Inc. is a wholly owned, for-profit subsidiary of AAPG providing corporate and institutional subscribers access to the AAPG Bulletin and the publications of more than 60 publishing partners, mostly other geological societies. Since January we’ve added more than 615 articles to the Archives, and these are now accessible to our subscribers.

Added on 01 June, 2022

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