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Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Constant Technological Advances Drive Unconventionals Development

As oilfield tech advances keep pace with Moore’s Law, unconventional resources drive U.S. crude production to record heights.

Added on 01 July, 2018

Bulletin Article By Kristin R. Marra

2015 US Geological Survey assessment of undiscovered shale-gas and shale-oil resources of the Mississippian Barnett Shale, Bend arch–Fort Worth Basin, Texas

The Mississippian Barnett Shale within the Bend arch-Fort Worth Basin is a major continuous shale gas resource in the United States. The Barnett Shale was last assessed by the U.S. Geological Survey in 2003, and only included vertical drilling.

Added on 25 June, 2018

Events Blog By Grant Smith

ACE 2019 - Call for Session Proposals

Call for Session Proposals - You are invited to submit content ideas/proposals for the AAPG 2019 Annual Convention & Exhibition (ACE), 19-22 May in San Antonio, Texas. This new step, intended to facilitate the submission of a diverse collection of dynamic and relevant topics, will be followed by a traditional call for abstracts for the meeting.

Added on 19 June, 2018

Explorer Foundation Update By Ken Milam

AAPG Foundation's Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients Announced

Geoscience education initiatives are an important part of the AAPG Foundation’s mission. Each year the Foundation offers two prestigious Excellence in Teaching awards that recognize educators who demonstrate outstanding leadership in the field of geoscience education.

Added on 01 June, 2018

Events Blog

AAPG Foundation's Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients Announced

Added on 01 June, 2018

Explorer President’s Column By Charles Sternbach

Everything is Possible

A magic moment for me happened last year at the Division of Professional Affairs Heritage Luncheon at ACE in Houston. An actor portraying Wallace Pratt read from Pratt’s writing and told a large packed room that “Everything is possible, anything is possible.” In that time and place we believed.

Added on 01 June, 2018

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

University Lands: How Oil Fuels Higher Ed in Texas

Given the escalating costs that are essentially synonymous with higher education these days, college endowments are becoming increasingly important. Texas hopped onto this bandwagon long, long ago. Not surprisingly, this entailed land – and oil.

Added on 01 May, 2018

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Last Chance to Join the Industry's Elite

Final reminder – make your presence known at ACE 2018. Sponsoring at ACE not only places a spotlight on your brand to a wide range of geoscience professionals but also supports future industry developments, innovations, and technologies. Secure your sponsorships while you still have time.

Added on 26 April, 2018

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Limited Number of Booths Left - Book Now!

This is your last opportunity to book your booth space for ACE 2018 in Salt Lake City. Take advantage of the several networking events taking place in the exhibit hall allowing you to do business, meet new clients, and showcase your products and services to a wide range of geoscientsts and energy professionals.

Added on 25 April, 2018

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Final Chance to Save on Registration Pricing

Explore one of the most geologically interesting states in America. 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 and technologies. Register today for ACE 101 and investigate all Utah has to offer.

Added on 17 April, 2018