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Explorer Policy Watch By Edith Allison

Employment Pipeline Eyed By Policymakers

Over the course of four months the House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by Doc Hastings (R-Wash.), or its Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, chaired by Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.), hosted seven hearings celebrating energy education and employment.

Added on 01 August, 2014

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Mexico's Energy Reform: Success Requires Knowledge, Plus Partnership Mindset

Mexico has six basins that produce oil and gas, and tremendous offshore, deep Gulf of Mexico resources. There is also shale potential in formations that extend south from the South Texas Eagle Ford. Still, according to statistics released by Pemex, Mexico’s oil and gas production has declined 25% since the 1980s. The problem has stemmed partially from a lack of investment, and difficulties in implementing new technologies to explore for and develop resources.

Added on 01 August, 2014

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Brad Wallet

Spectral Decomposition for 3-D Geomodeling

In recent years, a number of workflows have been developed to use spectral decomposition for 3-D geomodeling to extract architectural elements such as channels.

Added on 01 August, 2014

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Little Known TMS Play Sees Drilling Surge

Despite its “fits and starts” drilling history, the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale has begun to garner some respect– specifically, it appears to be on the brink of becoming a bona fide commercially productive play.

Added on 01 August, 2014

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Flexibility Rules in Shale Fields

Independent companies, both large and small, are widely acknowledged for spearheading the shale play phenomenon. “Nimble” usually is the operative word here.

Added on 01 August, 2014

Explorer Regions and Sections By Emily Llinás

GTW Draws Global Audience to Brazil

Preparation for the FIFA World Cup was not the only event attracting international audiences to Brazil in May. AAPG’s Geosciences Technology Workshop (GTW) Brasil, 'Stratigraphic Traps and Play Concepts in Deep Water Settings,' brought in 143 geoscientists representing 12 countries from the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Added on 01 July, 2014

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Louisiana Geoscience Licensing Deadline Moved – Again – To End of Year

If you're a geoscientist who has not yet formally applied for licensure to practice your trade in Louisiana, don't despair. The registration deadline has moved - once again.

Added on 01 July, 2014

Explorer Making a Difference By Courtney Chadney

Pipeline Initiative Hits Shipping Milestone

AAPG’s Publication Pipeline Committee recently had a small celebration to mark a very big accomplishment: Just a few weeks ago, the group officially topped the 100-ton mark of books, periodicals and other information that have been shipped around the world.

Added on 01 July, 2014

Explorer ProTracks By Meredith Faber

YP Membership, Activities Are Booming

The Southwest Section (SWS) Young Professionals (YPs) have had a great start to 2014.

Added on 01 July, 2014

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Surprise! Hot Spots Also Can Be Sweet (Spots)

At the start of the now-phenomenal shale play bonanza, the thinking in general was that the rocks were homogeneous across an area of interest. Then reality set in as the shale E&P players came to realize via the drill bit that heterogeneity rules, and homogeneity and uniformity are not even bit players in the big picture.

Added on 01 July, 2014

Hunter Stockdale Carr President (2024-2025) Carr Resources, Inc. (903) 597-2336

David Clay Past President (2024-2025) CRA Advisors (713) 417-4937

Bryan Guzman Treasurer (2019-2025) Premier Corex (832) 503-4645

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