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Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Explorer Was Working Thrustbelt Idea

Doug Strickland dreamed big when his work led to discovery of the Covenant oil field in central Utah.

Added on 01 June, 2011

Explorer Division Column DPA By Daniel Tearpock

DPA Backs Texas Board of Professional Geologists

Texas Gov. Rick Perry gave his State of the State address Feb. 8, with the central theme being “Reform and the Streamlining of State Government.” As with many states, Texas is facing red ink. The governor wants to balance the budget, and in order to do so one of his initiatives is to combine or suspend 40 boards.

Added on 01 April, 2011

Explorer Article

DLs Will Be Busy in March

Distinguished Lecturer Steve Dorobek’s Asia Pacific Region tour, originally slated for March, has been delayed until May – but the AAPG DL program will remain active in March with four speakers ready to tour.

Added on 01 March, 2011

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Seismic Industry Seeks the Next Big Thing

Conduct a poll among E&P folks regarding seismic, and it’s likely the consensus would be that advanced seismic technology – especially 3-D and 4-D – is the greatest thing to happen since sliced bread and cold beer debuted.

Added on 01 March, 2011

Explorer Article By David Brown

Finding the Right Balance at Pinedale

A delicate balance: Some see beautiful vistas, abundant wildlife, a recreational paradise. Others see a promising geologic structure and a beautiful energy potential. What’s next for the Pinedale field?

Added on 01 March, 2011

Explorer Article

DLs Hit the Road

On the road again: February is going to be a busy month for AAPG’s Distinguished Lecture program.

Added on 01 February, 2011

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Shale Hydrofrac Concerns Addressed

Dangerous, or not so much? Some are anxious to give the public a different perspective on hydraulic fracturing.

Added on 01 December, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Shale Wells Tend to be Custom Jobs

Geomechanics’ value: The deeper we get into shale plays, the more obvious it becomes that no two plays are the same.

Added on 01 December, 2010

Explorer Division Column EMD By Richard Erdlac

Tapping Into Geothermal a Hot Idea

The last 10 years has witnessed an expansion by the oil and gas industry in the type of energy resources that are being developed. Coalbed methane, gas shales, oil sand, oil shale and tight gas sands have seen growth in numerous places worldwide as companies look for dwindling reserves to maintain operations and societal demand for greater amounts of energy production.

Added on 01 November, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

One-Run Kinetics Give a 'Quick History'

Kinetics and hieroglyphics and pyrolysis! Oh my! Following the traditional method of determining kerogen kinetics is slow and expensive and yields little kinetic data. The new method of one-run kinetics proves to save both time and money while acquiring more data.

Added on 01 November, 2010

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