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Application Time Is Now For 2014 IBA Competition

The Imperial Barrel Award competition begins to ramp up. Applications are now being accepted for students to participate in this year's competition. Deadline for entry is Dec. 13.

Added on 01 November, 2013

Explorer President’s Column By Lee Krystinik

Inclusivity – Integrating Geoscience and a Global AAPG

AAPG has a long heritage – in fact, ever since our inception in 1917 – of sharing excellent petroleum geoscience with an ever-broadening circle of geoscientists.

Added on 01 September, 2013

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Energy Policy Forum Set for RMS Annual Meeting

An energy policy forum dealing with issues that significantly impact oil and natural gas exploration will be held at this year’s Rocky Mountain Section annual meeting, set Sept. 22-24 in Salt Lake City.

Added on 01 September, 2013

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Inaugural URTeC a Hit

Initial reports suggest the inaugural Unconventional Resources Technology Conference was an extraordinary success.

Added on 01 September, 2013

Explorer Spotlight On… By Susie Moore

Community Pride

Edward K. “Eddie” David, president of David Petroleum Corp. in Roswell, N.M., and a past AAPG president, was twice recognized this year for his generosity and involvement in his community.

Added on 01 August, 2013

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Utah Team Wins IBA

Geoscience students from the University of Utah took the top prize in this year’s AAPG/AAPG Foundation Imperial Barrel Award competition, beating out 10 other teams from geoscience departments from around the world.

Added on 01 July, 2013

Explorer Spotlight On… By Barry Friedman

Utah Won as a Team

Geoscience students from the University of Utah took the top prize in this year’s AAPG/AAPG Foundation Imperial Barrel Award competition.

Added on 01 July, 2013

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

Rising Production Not Limited to the Big Two

EIA's Petroleum Supply Monthly report shows oil production in the lower 48 states has increased over the last three years.

Added on 01 July, 2013

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University of Utah Takes IBA Top Prize

Geoscience students from the University of Utah took the top prize in this year’s Imperial Barrel Award competition, beating out 10 other teams from geology and geophysical departments from around the world.

Added on 01 June, 2013

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'Energy Elevated' Theme for RMS Annual Meeting

The Rocky Mountain Section meeting will be held Sept. 22-24 in Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s theme is “Energy Elevated” and features more than 130 technical papers. including two forums.

Added on 01 June, 2013

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

Alonzo Riley Brinkerhoff Past President (2024-2025) Duchesne River Resources 14068391375

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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