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Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Sequence Stratigraphy Quiz: 'Quick Bite' Learning from AAPG

AAPG Education is proud to debut a new series of learning opportunities designed for quick, fun, on-the-go learning. We will be launching a series, “Quick Bite Learning” which will involves lessons and quizzes which you can complete during lunchtime, breaks, or any time you’d like to refresh your knowledge or learn something new.

Added on 25 October, 2012

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Sweet-Spot Hunting in Unconventionals: 3D Geochemical Mapping

It often seems as though attempts to find sweet spots are restricted to seismic, petrophysics, cores, and regional geological information. There’s geochemical information as well, and as yet, it’s often an underutilized data set, often because there is little or no consistency in the information gathered in all the wells.

Added on 24 October, 2012

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Niobrara Shale: Test Your Knowledge of New Developments

The Niobrara Shale play continues to evolve as wells are drilled and new technologies are employed. Have you kept up?

Added on 04 October, 2012

Explorer Division Column DPA By Charles Sternbach

DPA Plans 'Play Maker' Forum

DPA can play an important role in developing the professionalism required to generate prospects, discoveries and exploration workflows.

Added on 01 October, 2012

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Nuisance Zone Becomes Oil Target

Nuisance? For a long time the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale was considered an irritating target for drillers – but time and economic dynamics have a way of changing perspectives.

Added on 01 October, 2012

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Eagle Ford, Meet Marcellus

Closest of trends: Geoscientists experienced a huge “aha!” moment that started with the realization that Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale and Texas’ Eagle Ford Shale have a lot in common.

Added on 01 October, 2012

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Technology, Regulation Changes Boost Wilcox Play

Back for more: Operators found new success when they took another look at Louisiana’s Wilcox play.

Added on 01 October, 2012

Explorer Making a Difference By Barry Friedman

Seeing Despair, Offering Hope

Making a Difference: Human trafficking takes a horrific toll on lives around the world, but one AAPG member and his wife have dedicated their lives to exposing the tragedy – and helping those who have suffered most.

Added on 01 October, 2012

Explorer Article By David Brown

E&P Plans? Variables Are Being Dealt

Jokers may be wild: Trying to predict what lies ahead for the energy industry, according to one expert, is a risky bet.

Added on 01 October, 2012

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Micro-Seismic: Test Your Knowledge!

If you’re going to enhance fracture systems in shale plays, you’ll definitely need to have a thorough understanding of the goals of hydraulic fracturing, and how you can determine if your operations are effective.

Added on 27 September, 2012

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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