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Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Move over, Mr. Barnett – the Marcellus shale is a tantalizing, unconventional play that stretches over a huge area and, according to many, offers a huge potential.

Added on 01 March, 2008

Explorer Article

Distinguished Lecturers Hit the Road

February proves itself the busiest month of the year for AAPG’s Distinguished Lecture program, with seven speakers – five domestic and two international – set to be on speaking tours. The tours involve stops at 40 cities in North America and at least 12 stops throughout Europe and Asia. Some tours continue into early March.

Added on 01 February, 2008

Explorer Article By David Brown

Helium a New Target in New Mexico

What’s lighter than air and quietly vanishing before our eyes? If you said helium, you may also know that the hunt for its presence may be New Mexico’s next hot play.

Added on 01 February, 2008

Explorer Article By James Wilson

King Hubbert: An Irascible Iconoclast

This article introduces M.King Hubbert to a new generation of geologist. Learn about the 'Hubbert Curve' and his remarkable life. It's the first of a two-part series.

Added on 01 December, 2007

Explorer Article By Susie Moore

'Rockin' Member To Enter Fame Hall! Rave On!

Buddy Holly got the fame, but now AAPG member John W. Pickering , along with his late brotherBill and longtime friend Bob Lapham , known as the vocal trio “The Picks,” will be inducted into the 2007 New Mexico Hall of Fame and Museum in Albuquerque, N.M.

Added on 01 November, 2007

Explorer Article

Meissner Could 'Think Like Oil'

Fred F. Meissner is an honored exploration geologist and receives the Sidney Powers Memorial Award. Learn more about his achievements and life work.

Added on 01 November, 2007

Explorer Regions and Sections By Jean Malan,Jean Malan,Jeff Aldrich

Cape Town Chosen for 2008 International Conference

This month’s column discusses next year’s AAPG International Conference and Exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa.

Added on 01 October, 2007

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Barnett 'Hits' Don't Rule Out Misses

See how the Barnett shale gas plays in the Fort Worth Basin.

Added on 01 October, 2007

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Bob Hardage

No Reflection Signal Can Be Good

As seismic interpreters, most of us believe that robust reflection events are associated with drilling targets. In this article, we look at the opposite principle as: “Drill where there is no reflection signal.”

Added on 01 September, 2007

Explorer Division Column DEG By Charles Groat

Energy and Water Need to Mix

It is not unusual today to hear a speaker dealing with resources. Water supply is lurking as the greatest resource challenge facing much of the world’s population.

Added on 01 September, 2007