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Late Paleozoic subsidence and burial history of the Fort Worth basin

The Fort Worth basin in north-central Texas is a major shale-gas producer, yet its subsidence history and relationship to the Ouachita fold-and-thrust belt have not been well understood. We studied the depositional patterns of the basin during the late Paleozoic by correlating well logs and constructing structure and isopach maps.

Added on 23 October, 2017

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Last Chance to Submit for ACE 2018 Salt Lake City

The Utah Geological Association is proud to host the AAPG 2018 Annual Convention & Exhibition (ACE) at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. With easy access to some of the most extraordinary rocks in the world, Salt Lake City is the ideal location to combine fundamental geology with emerging innovation. Don’t miss your chance to share your knowledge and investigate all Utah has to offer.

Added on 10 October, 2017

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Fracture characterization in tight carbonates: An example from the Ozark Plateau, Arkansas

Outcrop studies of fracture development, used as analogs for subsurface fracture patterns, are critical because of the importance of fractures as fluid flow pathways and the fact that most fracture networks exist at a smaller resolution than current seismic data can resolve.

Added on 22 September, 2017

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Geochemical interactions of shale and brine in autoclave experiments—Understanding mineral reactions during hydraulic fracturing of Marcellus and Eagle Ford Shales

Geochemical interactions between shale and hydraulic fracturing fluid may affect produced-water chemistry and rock properties. It is important to investigate the rock–water reactions to understand the impacts. Eight autoclave experiments reacting Marcellus and Eagle Ford Shale samples with synthetic brines and a friction reducer were conducted for more than 21 days.

Added on 22 September, 2017

Events Blog By Grant Smith

ICE London is Less Than a Month Away. Are You Ready?

Join us in London to learn, collaborate, network, and engage with industry peers and experts. At ICE 2017 you will meet geologists, geophysicists, and other petroleum industry professionals from countries around the world. Build your knowledge and skills, discover technological innovations, and interact with the world’s leading geoscientists.

Added on 19 September, 2017

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Post-Harvey: How Will It Change How We Learn?

Rebuilding from Hurricane Harvey will take time, and there is no doubt that the way that we learn, exchange knowledge, and work together will undergo changes. It is vital to establish strong networks so that our knowledge and experience come together to forge a strong future. Please share your experiences and suggest ways to team up to gain new skills and knowledge.

Added on 06 September, 2017

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Students – Jump Start Your Career at ICE

Students, join us in London to learn, collaborate, and network with your peers and industry experts. At ICE you will meet other students as well as veteran geologists, geophysicists, and other petroleum industry professionals from around the world. Build your knowledge and your skills while interacting with the world’s leading geoscientists.

Added on 29 August, 2017

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Amazing Training Events at ICE 2017 - Register Now.

Join us in London, England to learn, collaborate, network, and engage with industry peers and experts. At ICE 2017 you will meet geologists, geophysicists, and other petroleum industry professionals from countries around the world for the opportunity to build your knowledge and your skills, to discover technology innovations, and to interact with like-minded geoscientists.

Added on 16 August, 2017

Events Blog By Grant Smith

URTeC 2017 — An Overwhelming Success!

There is no doubt that the fifth edition of the Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC) held, 24-26 July 2017 in Austin, Texas was an overwhelming success. With the industry beginning to recover from a long downturn and the resulting stranglehold on unconventional reservoirs, the timing of this premier meeting on unconventional resource technology couldn’t have been better.

Added on 02 August, 2017

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Terry Mather: An 'Under the Radar' Wildcatter

“I was always looking for a deal where I could get some slice of the pie.” That’s AAPG Emeritus Member Terry Mather, this year’s Norman H. Foster Outstanding Explorer Award winner, talking about motivation, talking about his life in exploration (specifically wildcatting), talking about the excitement, and talking about – at times – the letdown, where there wasn’t a slice of the pie.

Added on 01 August, 2017

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

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