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Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Oil Tech Research Goes Beyond Just Big Data

Researchers generally say they are scrambling to keep up with the changing needs of the oil industry combined with the emerging, broader concerns of society. Amazingly, technology research for oil and gas continues to flourish even now, despite some recent problematic headwinds. And even though computing-related technology gets most of the attention these days, today’s energy research extends far beyond Big Data and its applications.

Added on 01 December, 2020

Explorer Article By Heather Saucier

'We Need Explorationists for New Minerals'

As companies work toward developing alternative sources for a world with ever-increasing energy demands, energy minerals are moving to the forefront of the conversation. AAPG’s Energy Minerals Division finds itself in the spotlight these days for its work in prospecting alternative energy sources, such as geothermal and hydrates, for commercial use. “We’ve got good momentum right now with interest in alternative energy,” said Ursula Hammes, AAPG Member, EMD president and president at Hammes Energy and Consultants.

Added on 01 December, 2020

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Interview with Nuri Uzunlar, South Dakota School of Mines

In a time of increased digitalization, having contact with the actual, real-life counterpart is more important than ever, especially as we seek a better understanding of rock properties, structure, regional geology, and geochemical processes such as diagenesis. Welcome to an interview with Nuri Uzunlar, Ph.D., South Dakota School of Mines.

Added on 10 November, 2020

Explorer Foundation Update By Vern Stefanic

Remembering Emma Giddens

Emma Giddens was a California girl who fell in love with carbonate rocks, excelled in nearly everything she tried, led her IBA team to a Selley Cup victory and even as a graduate student was known internationally for her “pioneering” research. In fact, professors at three schools marveled at her passion for geology, her intelligence, her kindness and mentorship of fellow students. Tragically, Giddens died shortly after receiving word that her research was being honored with an AAPG Foundation Grant-in-Aid.

Added on 01 November, 2020

Explorer President’s Column By Rick Fritz

Rough Road to Success

As I am writing this column, AAPG has just completed its first fully virtual annual meeting – ACE 2020. By most accounts it was very successful. The technical program committee provided a great slate of talks, posters and core studies. The staff placed it on a platform that was easy and fun to use. The whole meeting was a unique virtual experience.

Added on 01 November, 2020

Bulletin Article By Hugh Daigle,Kehua You,P. Kevin Meazell,Peter B. Flemings,Stephen C. Phillips,Yi Fang

Geologic characterization of the type cored section for the Upper Cretaceous Austin Chalk Group in southern Texas: A combination fractured and unconventional reservoir

The Getty 1 Lloyd Hurt core in LaSalle County, southern Texas, provides rock data through the complete Austin Chalk section to produce a strong geologic characterization. Five lithofacies were defined that can be used to evaluate source-rock and reservoir quality as well as clay content.

Added on 22 September, 2020

Events Blog

Now Accepting Nominations for Distinguished Achievement Awards.

Nominations are being accepted through 17 September 2020 for the Distinguished Achievement Awards. If you know an individual or company that has made a significant technological, humanitarian, environmental, or leadership contribution to the offshore sector, consider nominating them for the Distinguished Achievement Award.

Added on 20 July, 2020

Explorer Foundation Update By Jensen Angelloz

Announcing the 2020 IBA Finals Winners

Call it unprecedented, call it exciting and unpredictable, call it historic – and you’re right each time. The 2020 Imperial Barrel Award global finals competition was one for the record books – for the first time ever, the entire competition, impacted by the global pandemic that threatened to end it before it began, was held virtually in early June, adding a new chapter in the program’s illustrious history. Indeed, this year’s competition had many firsts – a global pandemic, an entirely virtual competition and the introduction of the IBA Exploration Leadership Series.

Added on 01 July, 2020

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Unconventionals Persist, Despite Everything

In a world that has seen rock-bottom oil prices, a sharp decline in energy demand, constrained funding for oil and gas and a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, the future for unconventional resources looks – Challenging. Although, not too bad. That might seem counter-intuitive, but many analysts say the outlook for unconventionals remains positive even as the oil industry goes through a period of struggle and woe.

Added on 01 June, 2020

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Anadarko Basin: A Super Super Basin

They might have to invent a new designation for the Anadarko Basin: “super-super basin.” An extraordinarily deep basin, it towers far above the standard definition of a Super Basin – a basin containing multiple reservoirs and source rocks with cumulative production of at least 5 billion barrels of oil equivalent, and future production potential of more than 5 billion boe. The Anadarko has all that and more.

Added on 01 June, 2020

Workshop

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tuesday, 18 February – Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

AAPG Orphan, Abandoned, Idle, and Marginal Wells Conference

Join us for AAPG Orphan, Abandoned, Idle and Marginal Wells Conference 2025. This workshop will focus on orphan, abandoned, idle, and marginal wells and the business opportunities and technology associated with plugging and repurposing wells, reducing methane emissions, protecting water supplies, and extending the lives of marginal wells.

Added on 16 October, 2024

Nathan Alan Randolph President (2023-2025) Pablo Energy II, LLC (806) 350-3493

Jamie Ann Woolsey Past President (2023-2025) PQ GeoConsulting (479) 650-5067

John A. Brett, III Vice President (2023-2025) Brett Exploration, LLC (405) 620-3000

Tara Lynn Benda Secretary (2023-2025) Equus Energy Partners (918) 513-1854

Molly Turko Treasurer (2023-2025) Devon Energy (405) 596-2847

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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