Home

DPA-Related Articles

Delegates Voice Division Article By Paul Britt

The Division of Professional Affairs (DPA) was originally established to provide the certifying arm of the AAPG. Anyone who is a Certified Petroleum Geologist is also a member of the DPA.

Added on 10 January, 2009

wwwUpdate Blog By Janet Brister

Several web facelifts

Some of AAPG’s web sites have made New Year’s resolutions to have a little “work” done, if you know what I mean. Check out the newly made-over:

Added on 07 January, 2009

Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

Energy Likely High on 'To Do' List

The beginning of a new year is the time we traditionally resolve to make the changes necessary to improve our lives. It is also the time we ponder what opportunities and challenges the new year will bring.

Added on 01 January, 2009

Explorer Division Column DPA By Rick Ericksen

It's All About Professionalism

Since 1965, when the Division of Professional Affairs was formed, the term professionalism equates to membership in the Division and strict adherence to the AAPG’s Code of Ethics as found in Article IV of the AAPG’s Constitution.

Added on 01 January, 2009

Explorer President’s Column By Scott W. Tinker

Discussion Needs Climate Change

Welcome to the global warming debate, where science, politics and passion have become so entwined that they may be impossible to separate, and otherwise reasonable people on both “sides” of the issue can become ardently irrational.

Added on 01 January, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Pre-Salt Has Brazil in Salsa Mood

Commodity prices may have taken a nosedive, at least for the time being, but industry happenings offshore Brazil give reason for the locals – and plenty of other folks – to pop open the bubbly.

Added on 01 January, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Larry Nation

'08 a Year of Ecstasies and Agonies

What in the world just happened? When it comes to global oil discoveries, it turns out a lot happened in 2008 – and a lot of it happened in Latin America.

Added on 01 January, 2009

Explorer Article By Scott W. Tinker

Tinker Letter Suggests Bridge to Future

AAPG President Scott Tinker sends a letter to U.S. President-elect Barack Obama calling for a coordinated approach to energy, economic and environmental policies.

Added on 01 January, 2009

wwwUpdate Blog By Janet Brister

Just in time for 2009

I’m writing fast and furious to alert everyone the January 2009 issue of the AAPG Explorer AND the AAPG Bulletin are both online for your viewing.

Added on 31 December, 2008

wwwUpdate Blog By Janet Brister

Italy Hedberg Has Quick Deadline

We just posted a Hedberg Research Conference that will focus on “Deepwater Fold and Thrust Belts” in October. This conference will be held in Italy but the most important information is the request to be a part of the conference and to submit an abstract for consideration is March 1.

Added on 24 December, 2008

Hot Items

wwwUpdate Blog

Advertise With Us!

AAPG publications are widely read by geologists, geophysicists and reservoir engineers. Are they your target audience? Then take advantage of the many advertising opportunities available in AAPG’s news and journal magazines.

Added on 13 April, 2018

wwwUpdate Blog By Grant Smith

Free Access to AAPG's Discovery Series 10 and 15 Full Data Set Tutorials

Courtesy of AAPG and AAPG Datapages, two Discovery Series data sets have been donated free of charge for use as online teaching materials. Discovery Series 10 – Sandstone Petrology: A Tutorial Petrographic Image Atlas 2nd Edition and Discovery Series 15 – Carbonate Petrology: Interactive Petrography Tutorial, both authored by Kitty Milliken, have been posted online for easy accessibility.

Added on 11 May, 2020