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Texas Oil Wells Are Suddenly Erupting with Water. No One Knows Why - 19 June, 2024 07:30 AM

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Explorer Article By Diane Freeman

Same business, different ... everything else. A look at how Colorado has fared during the past year, offering a contrasting tale.

Added on 01 December, 2003

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Languishing in Louisiana

Same business, different ... everything else. A look at Louisiana, has fared during the past year, offering a contrasting tale.

Added on 01 December, 2003

Explorer Division Column EMD By Art Johnson,Timothy S. Collett

Gas Hydrate Research Advances

The pace of gas hydrate energy assessment projects has accelerated over the past year, with a series of planned field tests in 2004 that may help prove the viability of gas hydrates as a commercial resource.

Added on 01 November, 2003

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Alistair Brown

Flat Spots Are Not Always Flat

Everyone has heard of a flat spot, so, interested as we are in hydrocarbons, we tend to look for something flat! Also, flat spots have some mystical appeal for explorationists.

Added on 01 October, 2003

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

APPEX Again Generates a Buzz

Going strong and getting better: APPEX once again proves itself as the place to be for prospect and property action.

Added on 01 October, 2003

Explorer Article

APPEX Opens Sept. 9 in Houston

The time has arrived: AAPG’s third annual Prospect and Property Expo -- APPEX to all of us -- takes a bow this month in Houston.

Added on 01 September, 2003

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Fair Share Legislation Up in the Air

Given the enormous oil and gas activity that occurs in Louisiana’s wetlands and offshore environs, the question has been posed as to why the oil and gas companies don’t pick up the estimated $14 billion tab it will take to create a sustainable coastline.

Added on 01 September, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

OCS Marks 50th Year

The Minerals Management Service this year is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, passed in August 1953, which established federal jurisdiction over submerged lands on the OCS seaward of state boundaries.

Added on 01 September, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Shipwreck Sagas Surface in the Gulf of Mexico

Black gold isn't the only treasure to be found in the Gulf of Mexico? Would you believe a copper-hulled merchant? an industrialist's steam yacht? How about a German U-boat?!

Added on 01 September, 2003

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Oil Artery Clog Could Impact U.S.

Louisiana Highway 1 provides access to Port Fourchon, but for how much longer will this two-lane road service this vital link to deepwater oil and gas?

Added on 01 September, 2003

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

The House of Delegates of the AAPG is made up of delegates from affiliated societies and international regions throughout the world. They are selected by popular vote from within their respective areas and serve a three year term.

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NOTE: Membership in an affiliated society does not necessarily constitute membership in the AAPG and vice versa.

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