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Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Shale Gas Exciting Again

There’s a new - some might say urgent - sense of excitement when it comes to the role of shale gas production in today’s energy mix, as well as its potential for the coming years.

Added on 01 March, 2001

Explorer Article By Larry Nation

2000 Saw Record Gas, Oil Prices

What's going on here? Despite some grand occurrences that otherwise would make it a year of wine and roses, 2000 ultimately didn't seem like much of a party year.

Added on 01 January, 2001

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Larry Lines,Phillip Bording

Seismic Modeling Makes Waves

Exploration seismology essentially involves dealing with seismic wave equations. We record seismic waves, process digital seismic signals and attempt to interpret and understand the meaning of these signals in geological terms

Added on 01 December, 2000

Explorer Division Column DEG

Methane Questions Answered

This Fact Sheet, compiled by the AAPG Division of Environmental Geosciences, addresses groundwater and the Underground Injection Control (UIC) well fracturing concerns under the SDWA.

Added on 01 December, 2000

Explorer Article

Sneider Is Powers Medalist

Robert M. Sneider, of Robert M. Sneider Exploration of Houston, heads the list of those who have been named to receive the Association's highest honors and awards for 2001.

Added on 01 December, 2000

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Robert E. Wellborn

Finding Limits Of 3-D Seismic

This month's column is titled 'Crooks Gap Field; Limitations of 3-D Seismic Interpretation.'

Added on 01 November, 2000

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kathy Shirley

Horizontal Wells Now Common

An increasing number of companies, in an increasing number of places around the world, consider horizontal drilling as an option in all kinds of plays. Through May 1999 Denver-based IHS Energy Group's databases contained records for 20,430 horizontal wells in 67 different countries.

Added on 01 September, 2000

Explorer Article By David Brown

How Did That Canyon Get There?

Every year, millions of tourists visit the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in northern Arizona and marvel at its mysterious beauty.

Added on 01 August, 2000

Explorer Article

Former AAPG science director remembered

Gary D. Howell, a former AAPG science director and current executive director of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, died at his home in Littleton, Colo., on May 19. He was 54.

Added on 01 July, 2000

Explorer Article

Nominees Sought For K-12 Science Teacher Award

The award, sponsored by the AAPG Foundation, carries a $5,000 prize -- half of which goes to the teacher's school for educational purposes, and half of which goes to the teacher for personal use. This year's winner also will receive an expense paid trip to the 2001 AAPG annual meeting in Denver, where the award will be presented.

Added on 01 July, 2000

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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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