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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

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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

Explorer Division Column DPA By Paul Britt

AAPG, DPA Oppose Board Move

In late September, the Division of Professional Affairs, through past president Rick Ericksen, was contacted by the California Association of Professional Geologists (CAPG), which is seeking support to block a move by the state of California to eliminate the Board of Professional Geologists and Geophysicists (BGG) and merge it into the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BPELS).

Added on 01 January, 2010

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Shockwaves Loosen Stuck Oil

Well, shake it up, baby: Hydro-impact technology is using seismic wave stimulation technology to shake loose residual oil trapped in the reservoirs around existing wells.

Added on 01 December, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Urban Seismic Shoot Successful

Urban development: Seismic crews found creative ways to complete a successful operation in the sensitive Long Beach/Signal Hill oil field.

Added on 01 October, 2009

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

From Old Stripper to Power Producer

Thinking outside the box: One surprise at the recent summer NAPE was a linear driver free-piston engine that can turn watered-out wells into long-life electrical power producers.

Added on 01 October, 2009

Explorer Policy Watch By David Curtiss

OCS Access Debate Continues

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled that while it remained concerned about environmental assessments performed for the 2007-12 five-year program, those concerns were restricted to the lease sales planned for the Arctic Ocean and Alaska outer continental shelf (OCS).

Added on 01 September, 2009

Explorer Article By David Brown

Hedberg's Impact Still Being Felt

No matter where you go in petroleum geology, you are likely to find the footprints of Hollis Hedberg.

Added on 01 September, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

It Takes Big Ideas To Drill Big Wells

Air power? Getting heavy drilling equipment into challenging areas – the Arctic, for example – may be easier thanks to an old idea’s merging with a new concept.

Added on 01 August, 2009

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.

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

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