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50% Discount on Student Rates for ACE Field Trips

The biggest attraction of any Utah-based geology-related event is the field trips. Here's your chance to see and feel geologic history at a fraction of the cost. Reserve your seat to explore the rocks, discover Utah, and experience ACE. Space is limited, register today for these great field trips.

Added on 23 March, 2018

Events Blog By Audrey Corte

PROWESS Hosts ACE 2018 Short Course - Sign Up Today!

Dr. Julia F.W. Gale is set to speak at ACE Short Course – Fracture Characterization. The short course will take place Saturday, 19 May at 8 a.m.-5 p.m. There are only 70 seats available - register today when you register for ACE 2018 for an overview of fracture characterization and why it is needed for hydrocarbon reservoirs.

Added on 06 March, 2018

Explorer President’s Column By Charles Sternbach

Keepers of the Flame

Providing energy to the world is a heroic journey. In my preface to the 2017 DPA publication “Heritage of the Petroleum Geoscientist,” I wrote that the philosopher Joseph Campbell described that the world has a few stories, and many storytellers. The “Hero’s Journey” starts with a call to adventure, overcoming trials (think of the Greek character Odysseus), and returning to tell the story.

Added on 01 March, 2018

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Nominations open for the 2018 Rocky Mountain Section Awards

The AAPG Rocky Mountain Section has opened nominations for the 2018 awards. Submit your nominations today!

Added on 26 February, 2018

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Speaker Announced for ACE 2018 Luncheon

Dr. Carlee Beth Hawkins is set to speak at ACE Luncheon – Unconscious Bias. The luncheon will be taking place Wednesday, 23 May at 11:30 a.m. in the Salt Palace Convention Center. Join your colleagues, enjoy a great meal, and learn more about the role of unconscious bias in the workplace and the challenges it poses to developing a workforce.

Added on 08 February, 2018

Delegates Voice Article By Dan Billman,David Entzminger

Urgent HoD Update: Seating of Delegates at the Annual Meeting

ACE 2018 will mark a change in Delegate seating. The House leadership wants to ensure every society/Region has full representation, and we want to follow our bylaws.

Added on 06 February, 2018

Explorer Division Column EMD By Doug Wyatt

EMD Expanding Horizons at 2018 ACE

When considering the future of our industry, innovation and new technologies are always discussed. It might be splitting hairs but I believe that having a “view” toward the future could be more important.

Added on 01 February, 2018

Explorer Foundation Update By Tamra Campbell

Unexpected Gift Honors Geologist's Legacy

Recently the AAPG Foundation received a generous bequest gift – in excess of $600,000 – from longtime member Frank Adler. It was completely unexpected.

Added on 01 January, 2018

Explorer Division Column DPA By Jim Hill

DPA Offers New Programs in the New Year

The Division members need to advance our knowledge about communications and data management in this new exploration world. New oil is found by new ideas and technologies and we need to know how best to serve our members.

Added on 01 January, 2018

Explorer President’s Column By Charles Sternbach

Never Stop Exploring!

Explore all the new AAPG content and events in the New Year.

Added on 01 January, 2018

Workshop

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tuesday, 18 February – Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

AAPG Orphan, Abandoned, Idle, and Marginal Wells Conference

Join us for AAPG Orphan, Abandoned, Idle and Marginal Wells Conference 2025. This workshop will focus on orphan, abandoned, idle, and marginal wells and the business opportunities and technology associated with plugging and repurposing wells, reducing methane emissions, protecting water supplies, and extending the lives of marginal wells.

Added on 16 October, 2024

Workshop

Houston, Texas

Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Generative AI, Machine Learning and Analytics for Subsurface Energy

Join us for an AI and analytics workshop that focuses specifically on subsurface energy, and provides the needed knowledge, tools, and insights. Opportunities are emerging, and those who have the tools, skills, and knowledge will be at the forefront. Specifically, the conference will bring together AI and Machine Learning and a wide range of data issues in the form of technical presentations, probing panel discussions and poster sessions.

Added on 05 September, 2024

Field Seminar

Houston, Texas

Saturday, 1 February 2025, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Buffalo Bayou K-12 Educators Hurricane Hike

Everyone in Houston lives within a few miles of a bayou. Some people think of them as permanent, but the bayous are constantly changing, especially during high water events like Hurricane Harvey. This trip is a 2.5 mile walk down a section of Buffalo Bayou where we will look at the archives of past storms and discuss what to do for future storms.

Added on 05 December, 2023

Short Course

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Thursday, 20 February 2025, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Methane Monitoring Associated with Well Plugging & Abandonment for Active, Marginal, Idle, and Orphan Wells

This introduction to methane monitoring, measurement, and quantification is for all those who would like to understand the requirements and regulations regarding methane emissions and to be able to design a measurement and monitoring solution, complete with the appropriate types of technologies, techniques, and safety protocols.

Added on 05 December, 2023

Clayton Schultz President (2024-2025) SM Energy

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