AAPG Overview

AAPG’s mission is to advance the science of geology, especially as it relates to petroleum, natural gas, other subsurface fluids, and mineral resources. This includes:

• Advancing economic and environmentally sound production and procurement technology
• Fostering the spirit of scientific research throughout its membership
• Disseminating geological and technological information relating to petroleum, natural gas, other subsurface fluids, and mineral resources
• Inspiring and maintaining a high standard of professional conduct from its members
• Providing the public with the means to recognize trained and professionally responsible geologists
• Advancing its members’ professional well-being

AAPG’s membership includes more than 14,000 geologists, engineers, academics, c-suiters, and more, spanning more than 40 countries. Additionally, AAPG serves tens of thousands of professionals through virtual and in-person events, programs, field trips, workshops, webinars, media, and more. AAPG provides the global community platform that allows these professionals to collaborate and evolve.

The Association’s elected leadership and staff are guided by the standards and procedures outlined in the organization’s Constitution and Bylaws. Additionally, Article IV of the AAPG Constitution contains the Code of Ethics that every Member of the Association agrees to.

The AAPG Foundation has served the next generation of leaders in exploration for the past 50 years. Through scholarships, grants, awards, and publications, the AAPG Foundation is committed to collaborating and disseminating the latest in geoscience research, as well as supporting those who study, teach, and research oil and gas exploration.

The AAPG Foundation is a separate entity from the AAPG, and is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3).