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Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

Underexplored Rub' al Khali Basin Could Hold Major Unconventional Potential

It is one of the most remote places on the planet and home to the largest sand desert in the world. Virtually uninhabited and underexplored, the Rub’ al Khali basin, known as “the Empty Quarter” in Arabic, covers more than a fourth of the southeastern part of the Saudi Arabian peninsula. While the area has been explored in the past, perhaps most notably by Max Steineke, the American geologist known for making the first oil discovery in Saudi Arabia in 1938, and then publicly again in the early 2000s by international oil companies, the basin appears to be of increasing interest once more.

Added on 01 March, 2020

Events Blog By Grant Smith

AAPG is Making History – Ensure Your Brand is Front and Center

Exhibit space is available for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists' 2020 Annual Convention and Exhibition (ACE) to be held 7–10 June, in Houston, Texas.

Added on 27 February, 2020

Learn! Blog

Intro to Energy Machine Learning for Geoscientists

Introduce the theory and practical applications of machine learning within the Subsurface as a means to help improve data-driven decision making within Geoscience teams. Plan to attend 'Intro to Energy Machine Learning for Geoscientists'.

Added on 24 February, 2020

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Register now for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) 2020 Annual Convention and Exhibition (ACE), 7–10 June 2020, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, Texas.

Added on 06 February, 2020

Explorer President’s Column By Mike Party

The Importance of Mentorship

I encourage all of our more senior members to help out the next generation of geologists. Remembering back to when we all started our careers, most of us were fortunate that someone took an interest in us and acted as a mentor. Look around and find a YP that you might be able to help to navigate their early career path.

Added on 01 February, 2020

Explorer Division Column EMD By Edith Newton Wilson

The Energy Revolution

What’s in a name? Should we call it a transition? A convergence? A transformation? A revolution? A tipping-point? A paradigm shift? Consider that perhaps the name is largely irrelevant, except to sell conference tickets. There’s a radical shift afoot that affects the business model for global energy delivery and consumption. And with it comes with a wealth of opportunities for energy geoscientists, as well as an obligation for every professional society to help its members prepare for the future.

Added on 01 February, 2020

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

'New Paradigm Needed' for De-Risking Unconventionals

“As we are in the forefront of the oil boom associated with unconventional reservoirs, we are on a steep learning curve concerning related high-cost drilling and completion operations and we need to be aware of associated risks and do our best to minimize these risks and financial waste.” That’s Mamdouh A. Shebl, who has more than 34 years’ experience in unconventional reservoir development, and he has seen the protocols industry professionals take to assess the risks of such wells, both from an industry perspective as senior petrophysicist at Chevron’s MidContinent Business Unit, and from an academic one as petrophysics research professor at Texas A&M University. And he thinks the industry can do better.

Added on 01 February, 2020

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Meet the Instructor and Explore the Skills and Expertise to Lead Safe and Effective Field Activities

Register now for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) upcoming short course, Field Safety Leadership, 14–15 April 2020, at the ExxonMobil Houston Campus.

Added on 23 January, 2020

Events Blog By Grant Smith

More Content, More Attendees, More Impact

Book Now! Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities Available. The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) 2020 Annual Convention and Exhibition (ACE) will be held 7–10 June, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. ACE remains a symbol and the intellectual headquarters for providing the technology, science, and skills to help fuel our future.

Added on 16 January, 2020

Explorer President’s Column By Mike Party

There's Something for Everyone in 2020

Looking forward to this year’s schedule of conventions, the 2020 AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition will be held the first week of June and is progressing very well. The Convention Committee believes that there is something for everybody, thus giving everyone a reason to attend.

Added on 01 January, 2020

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.

Who Is My Delegate?

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

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