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French Team Takes Top Honors in 2010 IBA

French team takes top prize in 2010 Imperial Barrel Awards competition.

Added on 01 June, 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

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

Delegates Voice Article By Tom Ann Casey

Rocky Mountain Section

The Rocky Mountain Section is composed of energetic members from across the Rocky Mountain States from northern New Mexico and Colorado, up to Wyoming, Montana, Utah and Nevada to Idaho and North Dakota. The largest of the 11 affiliated societies is the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists based in Denver, but all of the smaller societies play vital roles in our activities.

Added on 10 January, 2010

Explorer Division Column EMD By Fran Hein

Lots of Potential, Lots of Hurdles

As North America tries to obtain energy security it will have to rely on more unconventional resources to fulfill its energy needs over the next decades – and balanced with that is the need for stewardship of the environment and the need to develop more sustainable strategies.

Added on 01 November, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

Students 'Get Back to the Rocks'

If the university-sponsored geologic field camp is to survive and prosper, some believe it will only do with an infusion of international geoscience students.

Added on 01 November, 2009

Explorer Article By Vern Stefanic

DL Program Ready for New Season

AAPG’s Distinguished Lecture program is reloaded and already off to a fast start for a season that will send speakers around the world, in some cases, to places never before traveled by the program.

Added on 01 September, 2009

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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