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December 2009 | Volume 4 | PDF
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AAPG-ER News

AAPG-Europe Short Courses

Geologic Mapping & Cross-Section Techniques

Description: New computer training course for both students and professionals focusing on data management, computer mapping and crosssection design, using the PETRA software program.

This course has been designed with exercises that can be carried out in any of the available software currently on the market and is aimed at beginning to intermediate level users. Students participating in the AAPG IBA program and who will be using computer software for that competition are encouraged to participate.

Date: 7 – 11 June 2010

Location: AAPG European Technology Training Centre, Imperial College, London

For further details and to register for this course please visit the AAPG Europe website at http://europe.aapg.org/?pageid=73 .

Lessons Learned & To Be Learned from an Initial Unsuccessful Drilling Venture

Join us for... A new one day symposium focusing on case studies from around the World, which provide valuable insights into how oil & gas professionals have actually gained significant “value” from an initial unsuccessful drilling venture.

Date: 1 March 2010

Location: Islington Business Design Centre

Please check the AAPG-Europe website for further details at http://europe.aapg.org.

Petroleum Geology for Financial Professionals

New... A one day short course for financial professionals who evaluate the risk and value of oil and gas investments. The application of geologic principles to petroleum exploration and production projects lowers investment risk. The geology of an oil and gas field determines its financial performance. Understanding the role geology plays in the amount and rate of oil and gas production helps one to evaluate oil and gas plays more effectively.

Date: 5 March 2010

Location: Islington Business Design Centre

Please check the AAPG-Europe website for further details at http://europe.aapg.org.

Education Week

Introducing... The region’s first Education Week. This exciting new event will be held in Aberdeen and will have an offering of five full days of three parallel Geoscience training sessions to choose from throughout the week.

Date: 26 - 30 April 2010

Location: To Be Determined

Please check the AAPG-Europe website for further details at http://europe.aapg.org.