Energy Minerals Division

Frank Walles

President

Development of AAPG EMD Technical Committee Leadership to include Vice Chairs of Industry, Government and University and Division Representation of DEG and DPA
Monthly leadership teleconferences
Strong representation at section and region meetings
Completion of Gas Hydrates Publication
Multiple publications in progress (CO2 Sequestration, Shale Petroleum Reservoirs AAPG Special Publication, USGS Gulf Coast Coal Assessment, Geospatial Databases, Atlas of Coal Geology, Oil Sands Geology and Sustainability of Development, Energy Minerals in the Solar System, Energy Commodity Reports)
Significant Upgrade of EMD Web site and development of Web Portal
Support of sister and local societies – providing technical presenters and content
Staffing Renewable Energy and Tight Gas Committees

16 technical sessions, 1 field trip, and 1 short courses
Big effort to attract students (student pairings, panel, reception, hub, EMD luncheons)
Joint Division Events; EMD and DEG Luncheon

Core themes of Unconventional Reservoirs – Oil Shales, Gas Shales, Tight Sand Reservoirs, Oil Sands and Heavy Oil

Be well-represented at section, region, and annual meetings
Co-sponsor additional activities with local geological societies and sister societies
Co-sponsor a Geoscience Technology Workshop and/or Hedberg Conference
Increase cooperation within AAPG (Divisions, Standing Committees)
Communicate more effectively with our members (quarterly newsletter)
Expand and improve our Web site

Membership Dues eliminated – Full membership offered to all AAPG members
Guidelines established for interaction between AAPG Standing Committees and EMD Technical Committees
AAPG EMD integrative structure established within full AAPG organization
Web site Membership Profile for AAPG and AAPG Divisions
Proposal for Online Forum Technical Interest Groups (TIGS)