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AAPG and the Brazilian Association of Petroleum Geologists invite you to join us for GTW Brazil 2019: Solutions for Appraisal and Development of Onshore and Offshore Fields, a Geosciences Technology Workshop (GTW) to be held at the Hilton Rio de Janeiro in Copacabana on 13-14 June. The workshop features a series of technical presentations, panels, roundtable discussions and networking opportunities with leaders and experts from Petrobras, Shell, Total, Enauta, and other local and international operators.

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AAPG LACR IBA teams competed at the Region Semifinals in Rio de Janeiro while students and young professionals throughout the region represented AAPG at local conferences and educational events.

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The American Association of Petroleum Geology (AAPG) and the Brazilian Association of Petroleum Geologists invite you to join us for the Geosciences Technology Workshop (GTW) Brazil in Rio de Janeiro on 13–14 June. GTW Brazil will be held at the Hilton Rio de Janeiro, located in the iconic Copacabana district.

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The Bucaramanga team wins the region semifinals for the second time in three years.

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AAPG’s Latin America & Caribbean Region hosted technical workshops in Mexico and Bolivia and held the Imperial Barrel Award Virtual Round competition in March.

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The AAPG workshop Deep Exploration in the Bolivian’s Sub-Andean: Lessons Learned and Vision for the Future, convened 91 attendees representing 9 countries and 22 companies

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Unlocking Mexico’s Offshore Potential, a geosciences technology workshop held on 6-7 March in Mexico City convened participants representing eight countries and 56 organizations.

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21 teams from 8 countries participated in the virtual round on March 1. The top four finishers will compete in-person at the region semifinals in Rio de Janeiro in April.

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AAPG volunteers hit the ground running in January, planning educational, professional and outreach activities for 2019. This year promises to be a busy one for the Latin America & Caribbean Region.

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Interested in learning first-hand what Mexico has to offer? Register now for GTW Mexico 2019: Unlocking Mexico’s Offshore Potential, a Geosciences Technology Workshop (GTW) in Mexico City on 6-7 March 2019.

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Emily Smith Llinás
Emily Smith Llinás Director, AAPG Latin America and Caribbean Region +57 310 305 7937 +57 601 530 2242 (Bogotá) +1 281 886 8525 (Houston)
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