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Explorer Article By David Brown

Mystery of the deep: No one knows for sure what quantity of gas hydrates awaits discovery deep in the earth, but projections are auspicious.

Added on 01 May, 2014

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Once Was Not Enough: UL Lafayette Makes IBA History

That’s not supposed to happen. Check that. It doesn’t happen. No school has ever won twice, which brings us to a school in southwest Louisiana with a little under 18,000 students, a school that would appreciate it if you got its name right: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Added on 01 May, 2014

Explorer Article

AAPG's Role Is Large at OTC

AAPG once again will have a strong presence at the annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), set May 5-8 at the Reliant Center in Houston.

Added on 01 April, 2014

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Eagle Ford Gets Spotlight

If you want to know about the Eagle Ford play in Texas, AAPG member Art Donovan is a man you want to be talking to.

Added on 01 April, 2014

Explorer Article By Brian Ervin

Space: A Giant Leap

Geology-in-Space promises new frontiers in energy and in the economy.

Added on 01 April, 2014

Explorer Article By David Brown

Oil Capital Birthed From Dreams and Disasters

Houston grew into the energy capital of the United States, and possibly the world, through more than a century of growth. But its fate as an energy center was seeded in the space of just 125 days, in a story of disaster followed by discovery.

Added on 01 April, 2014

Bulletin Article

Structural analysis of a salt-cored transfer zone in the South Timbalier Block 54, offshore Gulf of Mexico: Implications for restoration of salt-related extensional structures

The style of faulting in offshore Louisiana, Gulf of Mexico, is characterized by short, arcuate regional and counterregional growth faults, which commonly form complex transfer zones above shallow, Miocene level salt bodies. South Timbalier Block 54 (ST54) constitutes one such area where a basinward-dipping regional and a landward-dipping counterregional growth fault form a convergent transfer zone.

Added on 31 March, 2014

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Don't Know It? Don’t Worry! This is For You

If you’re a geologist who recognizes that you need to get up to speed on seismic technology, or a geophysicist with a yen to understand the geologic concepts needed for seismic interpretation, Bruce Hart may be the go-to guy for you.

Added on 01 March, 2014

Explorer Emphasis Article

Seismic Sets Sights on Sweet Spots in Shale

Seismic data is an important asset in finding sweet spots in shale plays, as AAPG member Joanne Wang discussed at a recent workshop.

Added on 01 March, 2014

Explorer Emphasis Article By Brian Ervin

Seismic Industry Tightens Its Belt in 2014

Seismic Outlook: After several years of plenty, 2014 is expected to be a comparatively lean year for the seismic industry, a few localized hot-spots around the world notwithstanding.

Added on 01 March, 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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NOTE: Membership in an affiliated society does not necessarily constitute membership in the AAPG and vice versa.

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