AAPG Southwest Section

Fueling connection in energy-rich regions

Each year, AAPG’s Southwest Section Annual Convention brings together more than 300 energy professionals in New Mexico and Texas. The section is also connected with eight affiliated societies in the area. Join today to connect with geoscientists in some of the United States’ most active petroleum exploration areas.

Upcoming Events

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC) 2026

22–24 June 2026
Houston, TX – George R. Brown Convention Center

SEG | AAPG International Meeting for Applied Geoscience & Energy (IMAGE) 2026

17–20 August 2026
Houston, TX – George R. Brown Convention Center

Southwest Section Leadership

Margo Liss
Margo Liss

States in the Southwest Section

  • New Mexico (SWS)
  • Texas (SWS)