10-15 Year Planning Horizon

Envisioned Future

Big Audacious Goal

To be indispensable to all professionals in the energy-related geosciences worldwide.

A Vivid Description of the Desired Future:

External Environment

• Society recognizes geoscience professionals as contributing to the availability of reasonably priced and environmentally responsible energy.
• The petroleum industry is publicly perceived as a protector of a healthy and sustainable environment.  
• The standard of living worldwide is enhanced as a result of geoscience-related work.
• Employers recognize the value of geoscience professionals to their success.

AAPG Members

• Members are aware of and depend on AAPG for their career tools.
• AAPG members are preferred by employers.
• AAPG members are the resource for the public, governments, and international agencies:
• For their understanding of energy-related resources.
• For unbiased and factual geoscience information.
• For finding and producing efficient and environmentally sustainable energy.
• AAPG members are professional and ethical and are accepted by courts, states, and countries as expert witnesses.

The Association

• AAPG is recognized for publishing and teaching at the cutting-edge of geosciences.
• Every energy-related geoscientist belongs to AAPG. 
• AAPG is recognized for developing, supporting, and promoting environmentally sound practices in the production of hydrocarbons worldwide.
• AAPG has the best student placement programs within the profession.
• AAPG offers high quality professional development and continuous education.
• AAPG is the preeminent source of geoscience information related to the energy industry.
• AAPG is the preferred place to publish for energy-related geoscience.
• AAPG offers the best career-long benefits package.
• Other organizations recognize the benefits of merging or partnering with AAPG.