Scaling Global Impact in Subsurface and Geoscience Together

YPF is shaping the future of subsurface insight, data, and energy systems. AAPG is uniquely positioned to extend that leadership across a global geoscience community through a more integrated, strategic partnership.
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Strategic Synergy

YPF continues to lead the industry in applying advanced subsurface expertise, data, and technology to solve increasingly complex energy challenges.

AAPG’s role is to amplify that kind of leadership. Not just through visibility, but through global reach, technical credibility, and direct access to the next generation of geoscientists.

We see a clear opportunity to expand our partnership. One that moves beyond participation into something more integrated. More visible. And more impactful at a global level.

This is about extending the impact of what YPF is already doing and making it resonate across the full geoscience ecosystem.

“AAPG has the platform, reach, and technical credibility to extend the impact of YPF’s investments across the global geoscience community.”

Tom Wilker,
Executive Director, AAPG
Strategic Partnership

Driving Impact Through Strategic Partnership

Global Leaderahip

Extend YPF’s research and technical leadership to a broader global audience.

Talent Pipeline

Strengthen the long-term talent pipeline across key regions and disciplines.

AI & Workflows

Translate innovation in AI and subsurface workflows into industry-wide adoption.

Strategic Visibility

Increase visibility in the areas that matter most, with the audiences that influence them.

From Investment to Global Influence

AAPG can act as a force multiplier for YPF’s existing investments in research, talent, and innovation.

By translating that work into content, programming, and global engagement, we help ensure it reaches the audiences that matter. Technical professionals, emerging talent, and decision-makers across regions.

Partnership Model

Building the Right Partnership Model

Areas of focus may include:

  • Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) engagement and visibility
  • Student chapter sponsorships and university outreach
  • Internship and recruitment alignment opportunities
  • Young professional programming and networking
  • Technical mentorship and career pathway initiatives

  • Participation in AI and digital transformation forums
  • Thought leadership around subsurface technology innovation
  • Joint workshops on data, analytics, and emerging technologies
  • Visibility within future-focused technical communities
  • Collaboration on next-generation workforce readiness

  • Featured technical presentations and keynote opportunities
  • Sponsored technical content and case studies
  • Executive participation in global conferences and forums
  • Industry roundtables and leadership discussions
  • Visibility across AAPG media and member channels
  • Explore current events calendar

  • Enterprise access to technical education and webinars
  • Continuing education and professional development support
  • Customized learning pathways for employees
  • Leadership development and emerging leader programs
  • Engagement across technical divisions and practice communities
The Opportunity

A partnership designed to move the industry forward.

For YPF

What This Unlocks

  • Greater global reach for your research, expertise, and innovation
  • Stronger alignment between your internal capabilities and the external geoscience community
  • A more connected and engaged technical workforce
  • Increased influence across emerging areas like AI, CCUS, and subsurface energy systems
  • A platform to shape how the next generation of geoscientists learns and operates

Next Step

Let’s Define What This Partnership Becomes

We believe there is an opportunity to build something more meaningful and more visible together between AAPG and YPF.

We would welcome the opportunity to align on priorities and design a partnership that reflects the scale and impact of YPF’s leadership in the industry.

 

Build Your Partnership

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Meet the team:

Nicole Braley
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Cait Williams
Member Success & Corporate Engagement Manager
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