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The Importance of Exploration and Production in the Energy Transition Call for Abstracts Expires in 15 days

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Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

Process Begins to Open OCS to Exploration

The media had been buzzing all morning with news that the administration was planning to open additional areas of the outer continental shelf (OCS) to exploration and production as part of a new energy plan.

Added on 01 May, 2010

Explorer Division Column EMD By Art Johnson

Hydrates Face Key Test on North Slope

Gas hydrate, a crystalline compound of water and natural gas, has been touted as a vast potential energy resource for more than a decade – but realizing this potential has persistently remained beyond reach due to technical and economic hurdles.

Added on 01 May, 2010

Explorer Article By Diane Freeman

Cooperation In Oilfield Brings Value

The secret of his success: A leader in the service industry touts the benefits of oilfield cooperation.

Added on 01 May, 2010

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Presentation Awards Pile Up for Pyles

Ireland has been a valuable research site for David Pyles – and his research there has been valuable for geoscientists everywhere.

Added on 01 May, 2010

Asia Pacific Blog

Imperial Barrel Award International Finals

The winning team from the Asia Pacific region – the China School of Petroleum in Beijing – was flown to New Orleans to compete against the winners of the other regions.

Added on 15 April, 2010

Explorer Article By David Brown

Uncertainty Clouds Gas Resource Estimates

Guess what: Does anyone know for sure how accurate the recent estimates of available U.S. natural gas resources are?

Added on 01 April, 2010

Explorer Regions and Sections By Carol McGowen

Imperial Barrel Program Rolls Into New Orleans

AAPG’s Imperial Barrel Award program (IBA) continues to expand its global outreach as it offers a unique opportunity for earth science students from around the world to analyze real geologic, geophysical, land, economic and production data.

Added on 01 March, 2010

Explorer Regions and Sections By Carol McGowen

Students and YPs See Global Profile Rise

AAPG’s network of Student membership continues growing worldwide. Student Chapters, Student Expo job fairs, the Imperial Barrel Award and Field Immersion programs all provide career development, support and encouragement to these young explorationists.

Added on 01 February, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Some Promise Realized; Others? Not So Much

It seemed like a good idea at the time, but … what ever happened to exploration in these places?

Added on 01 February, 2010

Delegates Voice Article By Scott Hector

Pacific Section

Our present activities at the Section level are widespread. We are attempting to increase the number of universities that are affiliated with the AAPG. The California State University at Northridge recently started a student chapter under the guidance of Dr. Kathleen Marsaglia.

Added on 10 January, 2010

Workshop

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Tuesday, 21 February – Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

AAPG Orphan, Idle, and Leaking Wells: Best Practices, Data Access, Funding Sources, and Business Opportunities

This workshop will be held Feb 21-22 in Oklahoma City, and will bring together industry practitioners, government and state agencies, nonprofit and academic institutions in a first of its kind event that will spark new ideas, motivate interdisciplinary and multi institutional collaboration and support the establishment of best practices for cleaning up and repurposing wells across the nation.

Added on 09 January, 2023

Plamen Nikolov Ganev President (2022-2023) Accenture Strategy (310) 726-2067

Vaughn Grant Thompson Past President (2022-2023) Carbon California 805-794-0070

Kristy Hanley Whitaker President Elect (2022-2023) Berry Corporation 6616163967

Stephen Anthony Reid Editor-in-Chief (2021-2023) Geological Consultant (661) 303-7817

Lisa Ann Alpert Treasurer (2022-2023) Aera Energy LLC 661-665-5557

Megan Ruth Mortimer-Lamb Treasurer Elect (2022-2023) Aera Energy LLC

The House of Delegates of the AAPG is made up of delegates from affiliated societies and international regions throughout the world. They are selected by popular vote from within their respective areas and serve a three year term.

Who Is My Delegate?

NOTE: Membership in an affiliated society does not necessarily constitute membership in the AAPG and vice versa.

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