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December 2005

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Water, water everywhere? Geothermal waters in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin could be a new source of abundant and cheap energy.

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By now everyone knows that oil companies have made a lot of money. The question is, what will they do with it?

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After the storm: Geologists, like everyone else in the post-Katrina world of southern Louisiana and Mississippi, are getting their lives together, making do and waiting for the day when normalcy returns.

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Bridging the gap: Thanks to a new AAPG publication, the divide between industry and academia regarding the worlds of exploration and earthquake detection is overcome.

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Emphasis: Downhole Geology

 

Let's get small: The Department of Energy's Microhole Technology Program is intended to slash costs and reduce the environmental impact of oil and gas drilling.

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There are several projects pushing microhole technology closer to commercial hands through DOE funding

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You say "well" and Geoprober respond "how deep?" with this use of coil tubing drilling costs for simple deepwater, shallow microhole exploration may diminish.

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Shallow water and deep gas is proving to be a winning combination for the Gulf of Mexico.

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Standing Columns

The Canada Region has a number of initiatives under way and is seeking new volunteers to stand for the House of Delegates and the Region’s Executive Committee in the coming year.

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As an AAPG member, you might ask, "How do AAPG's finances impact me?"

The answer is simple: "As AAPG becomes financially stronger (and more efficient), it can provide more services that benefit all members."

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Meet Kathy Wright, AAPG Foundation fundraising coordinator.

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