The Tectonic Evolution of Myanmar and its Basin Development with Special References to its Petroleum Occurrences

Yangon, Myanmar, 14-15 August 2014

 AAPG is proud to have convened our first conference in Myanmar, co-organised with the Myanmar Geosciences Society.  It was attended by 238 local and international delegates from 16 countries, and delivered a highly successful technical program that involved many outstanding presentations from across the globe.

 Entitled the “The Tectonic Evolution of Myanmar and its Basin Development with Special References to its Petroleum Occurrences,” was held at the Parkroyal Hotel in Yangon over two full days from 14-15 August 2014.  The inaugural conference consisted of 25 oral presentations, and 9 poster presentations, with several keynote addresses from prominent speakers such as U Myo Myint Oo, Managing Director of Myanma Oil & Gas Enterprises (MOGE), Prof. Ian Metcalfe (University of New England, NSW, Australia), Dr. Win Swe (Myanmar Geosciences Society), Prof. Chris Morley (Chiang Mai University, Thailand), and Claude Rangin (Nice University, France).

 With recent geopolitical changes leading to international interest and investment, Myanmar has come into the spotlight for its potential for new plays and redevelopment of existing fields. The focus of the conference, hosted by the AAPG Asia Pacific Region and the Myanmar Geosciences Society, was for a broader and deeper understanding of the geology of Myanmar and its impact on the distribution of hydrocarbons.

 The conference was also sponsored by prominent names in the industry – PETRONAS, Shell, Chevron, Total, Woodside, Dolphin Geophysical, Geokinetics, Terrex Group, ION, Daewoo, Schlumberger, Myanmar Development Company,  and attended by several major companies, and endorsed by the Myanmar Ministry of Energy.   AAPG wishes to thank all the sponsors for contributing to the success of the event.

 AAPG also welcomed the support of EAGE as a supporting society.