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Explorer Policy Watch By Aaron Rodriguez

Shale gas production is booming throughout the United States and the world due to the success of the cutting edge – and in some corners, controversial – drilling technique known as hydraulic fracturing.

Added on 01 April, 2012

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Shales' Complexity Boosts Seismic Activity

An added dimension: 3-D seismic data is an essential ingredient in operators’ efforts to understand the risks and nuances of shale plays.

Added on 01 March, 2012

Explorer Article By David Brown

Opinions Fractured on Hydro Fracturing

Have an opinion about hydraulic fracturing? So does the person next to you, which is why Steve Leifer, this year’s speaker at the upcoming DEG annual luncheon, says to look at the big picture.

Added on 01 March, 2012

Explorer Regions and Sections By Carol McGowen

Shared Shale Experience is a Great Tool

Geoscientists and others working the booming plays of Latin America know experience is a great tool.

Added on 01 February, 2012

Explorer Article

Oudinot Wins Eastern Levorsen

Anne Oudinot has won the A.I. Levorsen Award for presenting the best paper at the recent Eastern Section annual meeting.

Added on 01 January, 2012

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

With Marcellus, It's All About the Fractures

When it comes to understanding the Marcellus Shale, it’s all about the fractures.

Added on 01 October, 2011

Explorer Article By Eileen Lash ,Gary Lash

'Kicking Down the Well'

The Marcellus Shale is a hot topic in the gas industry these days. Many have hopes that the gas found will assist in our energy needs until a better solution can be found.

Added on 01 September, 2011

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Titusville Earns Love, Too

It is approximately 80 miles between Titusville, Pa., and Fredonia, N.Y. – and while nobody is suggesting the rivalry between these two cities is on par with, say, the competition between the Red Sox and the Yankees, the origins of the petroleum industry is becoming a bone (a well?) of contention.

Added on 01 September, 2011

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

3-D Helped Get View of Marcellus Area

A $3.5 million proprietary 3-D seismic survey was recorded in central Pennsylvania region to determine the effectiveness of modern 3-D/3C seismic data in extracting certain rock properties of the Marcellus Shale.

Added on 01 September, 2011

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

Fredonia, N.Y.?

An AAPG member believes the New York village of Fredonia should be recognized as the birthplace of the natural gas industry.

Added on 01 September, 2011

Autumn Haagsma President (2023-2024) Michigan Geological Survey (269) 387-8696

Ian Alan Thomas Past President (2023-2024) Olympus Energy 713-203-3871

Valerie Feller Vice President (2023-2024) Indiana Geological and Water Survey 812-855-1335

Donna Caraway Willette Secretary (2023-2024) Illinois State Geological Survey (217) 244-0116

Ashley S.B. Douds Treasurer (2023-2025) IGWS (412) 216-2665

Dan A. Billman Advisory Councilor (2019-2025) Billman Geologic Consultants Inc (724) 916-4557

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