The Dead Sea transform: the Master Sculptor
The history of the world’s three great monotheistic religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam – has unfolded in the so-called Holy Land, a starkly rugged landscape that stretches from the…
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Billions at Play: The Future of African Energy and Doing Deals
Oil and gas in Africa – resource curse or blessing? Billions at Play By NJ Ayuk Clink Street Publishing, 2019. The phrase ‘resource curse’ is widely used in political economy…
AAPG Women’s Network Repurposed
It is more than a new name and logo. The AAPG Women’s Network is ready to move forward with a new mission and a new purpose – for everyone. ©…
Comoros Islands: Multi-Billion Barrel Deepwater Hydrocarbon Potential
Hopes are high for an exciting new frontier, with multi-billion barrel oil prospects in the same plays that have found giant gas fields in Mozambique. The ylang ylang tree in…
AAPG Energy Transition Forum 2019: A New Era for the Geoscientist
The second AAPG Energy Transition Forum was entitled ‘A New Era for the Geoscientist: Competing in a New Energy Landscape’ and looked at how the energy transition will affect geoscientists.…
SEG 2019: Geophysical Technology in Oil and Gas
An opportunity for oil and gas industry professionals to share case studies, technological advancements, and research discoveries through technical presentations, panel discussions and booth exhibits. SEG 2019: Conference Round-Up The…
The Key to Transformative Energy Change in Africa
Positive moves are afoot in the continent of Africa to ensure more gas is used domestically, to help electrification and industrialisation, diversify economies and create jobs. The world’s first commercial…
From Outcrop Geology to Seismic… and Back!
Making new geoscientists better aware of seismic interpretation pitfalls through proper modeling of seismic images. When I started studying geophysics, the teacher introducing seismic arrived one day with colored pencils…
Digital Solutions Across the Energy Value Chain
Cloud computing is changing the traditional oil and gas E&P business and transforming geoscience workflows. Arno van den Haak is Head World Wide Business Development, Oil & Gas for…
AAPG ICE 2019: Expanding Frontiers and Unlocking Resources for Future Generations
The AAPG International Conference and Exhibition 2019 took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a key focus on expanding frontiers and unlocking oil and gas resources for future generations. This…
La Brea Pitch Lake: The Largest Tar Pit in the World
The largest tar pit in the world, La Brea Pitch Lake in Trinidad, has a fascinating history and awaits approval as a Unesco World Heritage Site – even if it…
The Value of Satellite Data in the Oil and Gas Sector
Are satellites creating a more level playing field in the oil and gas sector? © NASA-JPL/Caltech. In an age of so-called untruth, what can satellite imagery do to offset…