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Bulletin Article

Evidence for a petroleum subsystem in the Frontier Formation of the Uinta–Piceance Basin petroleum province

Carbonates of the Frontier Formation, Uinta Basin, contain certain physical, petrographic, and isotopic characteristics best explained by the presence of sea-floor methane seeps. These seeps record episodes of hydrocarbon generation and demonstrate a potentially viable petroleum system.

Added on 01 June, 2016

Explorer Article

Registration Open for URTeC 2016

Registration is now open for the 4th annual Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC) to be held Aug. 1-3 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Added on 01 May, 2016

Energy Policy Blog

An Update on the Review Process for EPA's Hydraulic Fracturing Study

In June, 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency released its long awaited draft assessment of the Potential Impacts on Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas on Drinking Resources. The major finding in the draft assessment is that there is no evidence that hydraulic fracturing has caused “widespread, systematic impacts on drinking water resources in the United States”.

Added on 05 April, 2016

Explorer Division Column DPA By Michael R. Canich

What You Can Control In the Downturn

In the past eight months, our industry has continued to be challenged by low commodity prices resulting in difficult times for many geoscientists in our industry. To everyone who has been affected and to those of you who are concerned that you will be, remember to stay focused and be optimistic about your future.

Added on 01 April, 2016

Explorer Article

Registration Open for URTeC 2016

Registration is now open for the 4th annual Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC) to be held Aug. 1-3 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Added on 01 April, 2016

Bulletin Article

Regional stratigraphy, elemental chemostratigraphy, and organic richness of the Niobrara Member of the Mancos Shale, Piceance Basin, Colorado

Elemental chemostratigraphy is used to subdivide the Niobrara Member of the Mancos Shale, Piceance Basin, Colorado, into six zones. Markers identiﬁed on the geochemical logs correspond to markers used for lithostratigraphic correlations.

Added on 01 March, 2016

Learn! Blog

The Rockies Playmaker Discovery Forum - Register Now

The Forum goal is to maximize knowledge transfer by encouraging lively interaction and thoughtful consideration of experts' findings, experience, and insights. Practicing experts provide in-depth presentations on topics that have immediate bearing on success in exploration, development, and operations.

Added on 17 February, 2016

Explorer Division Column DPA By Michael R. Canich

Spreading the Word: DPA-Sponsored Playmaker Forum

In the interest of continuing my theme of “Spreading the Word” about AAPG’s Division of Professional Affairs, here’s an update on some exciting events organized by DPA members for the spring of 2016. Many of you may be familiar with the Playmaker concept, as we have previously held five very successful events.

Added on 01 January, 2016

Explorer Article By Robbie Gries

Visiting Geoscientists Reach Thousands

Since the dramatic expansion of AAPG/ AAPG Foundation’s Visiting Geoscientist program in the fall of 2014, thousands of students around the globe have benefited from it.

Added on 01 January, 2016

Explorer Historical Highlights By M. R. Silverman

The Greatest Political Scandal of the American Oil Industry

Warren G. Harding’s presidential administration was arguably the most corrupt in American history, and the oil industry was right in the middle of the scandal. The 1920s affair surrounding Teapot Dome Oil Field was the most infamous presidential scandal to happen in the 100-year period between the Grant administration in the 1870s and the Nixon administration.

Added on 01 December, 2015

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