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July 2001

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Denver independent geologist Robbie Gries assumes the leadership of the new AAPG Executive Committee.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
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For the third time in two months, AAPG representatives testified before a U.S. congressional committee, this time focusing on access to Outer Continental Shelf areas.
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The proposed Lease Sale 181 in the eastern Gulf of Mexico -- the area's first since 1988 -- is facing a big political showdown that goes all the way to the Oval Office.
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Few wells have been drilled in the proposed OCS Lease Sale 181 area in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Still, the largely unexplored area is projected to harbor some significant hydrocarbon reserves, with a possible development potential of several Tcf of natural gas and a billion or so barrels of oil.
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Today, Boone Pickens is dealing with water.
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A long and busy House of Delegates meeting in Denver saw passage of one constitutional amendment, eight bylaws amendments and two resolutions for delegate consideration. Two additional Rules and Procedures were presented by committee report.
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Standing Columns

Borehole seismic methods have been used since the beginning of exploration seismology. Check shot surveys were used to obtain travel times and interval velocities, and 2-D VSPs (Vertical Seismic Profiles) and 2-D high-resolution crosswell data also have been recorded.
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Many companies now recognize the need for a consistent, systematic process for evaluating all their E&P opportunities.
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The International Liaison Committee (ILC) has been a communication channel for the international membership since its establishment by the AAPG Executive Committee 15 years ago.
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