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September 2001

President-Elect 2002-03

Susan Landon and Stephen Sonnenberg, candidates for president-elect of AAPG, explain why they accepted the invitation.

The reality of significant natural gas potential found in the Great Lakes region of North America continues to emerge, and states bordering the lakes are becoming yet another battleground for the U.S. energy debate.

14 Distinguished Lecturers Named

AAPG's Distinguished Lecture program, which only a few years ago became a truly global effort, is ready to once again cover the planet with speakers for the 2001-2002 season.

VGPers Ready for New School Year

Learn more about the Visiting Geologist Program at AAPG.

Student Expo Can Change Your Life

Graduating geology students want jobs. Exploration and production companies need young geologists.

It's Our Week to 'Strut Our Stuff'

Graduating geology students want jobs. Exploration and production companies need young geologists.

Advisory Council Seated

Marlan W. Downey has been seated as chairman of the 2001-2002 AAPG Advisory Council.

Emphasis: Geophysical Review

E-Seismic Deals Making Waves

The geophysical data companies have good reason to be excited about some pretty esoteric types of data already in use -- or on the cusp of acceptance -- to enhance the search for hydrocarbons.

Time Is Proving the Value of 4-D

Time-lapse, or so-called 4-D, seismic technology is proving its worth as a reservoir management tool -- not just on new fields where the technique is applied from inception, but at all stages of a field's lifecycle.

Bundle Up; It's Winter in the Delta

It's mid-August in the land of the midnight sun. High above the Arctic Circle, barges laden with seismic and drilling equipment are moving northwards, navigating the myriad of channels that comprise the Mackenzie River.

Seismic Industry Waiting on Boom

It's the latest "energy crisis" whizzing by, leaving a near-epidemic of whiplash in its wake.

Standing Columns

President’s Column

Different Languages, Common Interests

As these countries prepare to enter the European Union within the next three to five years, this is a great time to network with our fellow geologists and to introduce AAPG activities and services.

Geophysical Corner

S-Waves Detect Reservoir Flows

This month's column is titled "Multi-Component, Time-Lapse Seismology for Monitoring Reservoir Production Processes."

Regions and Sections

St. Petersburg Draws International Crowd

Drawing about 500 geologists from 32 countries, the St. Petersburg meeting in July was far more international than regional in attendance.

Business Side of Geology Column

'Fund' Blending Mitigates Risks

All experienced earth scientists, engineers and decision-makers will readily admit that uncertainty is an inherent part of the oil business -- however, they will debate whether uncertainty creates opportunity or creates problems.

September 2001

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Emphasis: Geophysical Review

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