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Looking Deep in the Shelf Reveals More Prospects

James R. “Jim Bob” Moffett, co-chairman of the board at McMoRan Exploration, likes to say he cut his teeth on the onshore Miocene.

Added on 01 April, 2010

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Davy Jones: Shallow Water, Deep Treasure

Shallow water, deep treasure: The recent Davy Jones discovery is a game-changer for the Gulf of Mexico – and maybe the entire industry.

Added on 01 April, 2010

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Mapping Natural Fractures in Shale: An eSymposium

Mapping Natural Fractures Using 3D Seismic and Well Data: Application to a Shale Play will be presented by Dr. Ahmed Ouenes on Thursday, March 25 at 2 pm CST.

Added on 21 March, 2010

Explorer Regions and Sections By Carol McGowen

Imperial Barrel Program Rolls Into New Orleans

AAPG’s Imperial Barrel Award program (IBA) continues to expand its global outreach as it offers a unique opportunity for earth science students from around the world to analyze real geologic, geophysical, land, economic and production data.

Added on 01 March, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

'Conversation' Without Velocity

Chat room redux: New technology and research efforts are making it possible for seismic data to “talk” to seismic data. And the stories they can tell…

Added on 01 March, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Play This: Game Chip Aids Exploration

At last, a reason to thank your kids for playing video games: PlayStation 3 technology is elevating seismic imaging to a whole new level of refinement.

Added on 01 March, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Interpretation Skills Hone With Experience

The eye of the beholder: Seismic data interpretations are notoriously varied – and sometimes just plain wrong. But now a team of Scottish geoscientists is shedding some light on what often goes wrong – and why.

Added on 01 March, 2010

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Illinois Basin Shale Gets Tech Focus

Not all shales are created equal; the Illinois Basin’s New Albany shale, for example, has yet to be mistaken for the Barnett. But geoscientists, armed with new technology, are about to find out why.

Added on 01 March, 2010

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Creativity in Exploration E-Symposium

Creativity is valuable to the explorationist. Being able to make connections and to see things in new ways can lead to discoveries of new reservoirs and the development of effective technologies.

Added on 23 February, 2010

Explorer Regions and Sections By Carol McGowen

Students and YPs See Global Profile Rise

AAPG’s network of Student membership continues growing worldwide. Student Chapters, Student Expo job fairs, the Imperial Barrel Award and Field Immersion programs all provide career development, support and encouragement to these young explorationists.

Added on 01 February, 2010

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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