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Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Hot stuff: Researchers are excited about new data that point to the huge geothermal potential of Colorado’s Raton Basin.

Added on 01 May, 2009

Explorer Article By Christopher Stone

Education Was the Fuel For CU President's Path

The typical career path for AAPG members leads directly to the petroleum industry – but occasionally, members veer in other directions. Bruce Benson did both.

Added on 01 April, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

Low Prices Hit State Coffers

That was then, this is now: A new economic reality hits the Rocky Mountains, and state budgets are feeling the pinch.

Added on 01 April, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

Red Wing Data Has Big Impact

A gift from above: North Dakota’s Red Wing Creek Field is among a handful of oil and gas fields in the world that can trace its potential to meteorite impact.

Added on 01 April, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

New Seismic Technologies on Trial

Careful, careful … The environmentally sensitive regions of the American West are sparking increasing interest in new cable free seismic systems.

Added on 01 April, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

West’s Gas Plays Feel Price Squeeze

Growing pains: Shale gas is abundant in North America, but investment in production has to catch up with discovery.

Added on 01 April, 2009

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Understanding Model a Challenge

The Covenant was so promising, but what else does Utah hold up its sleeve? The search for additional fields continues in a challenging, complex region.

Added on 01 April, 2009

Explorer Division Column DEG By Rebecca Dodge

Cooperation Leads to Success

DEG is proud to claim the petroleum environmental scientist involved in leading the industry side of a successful team effort where a tiny rural town on an Indian Reservation benefits with clean water supply restored.

Added on 01 March, 2009

Explorer Article

Utah Teacher Receives Honors

Provo, Utah’s Ty Robinson has been named AAPG’s 2009 Earth Science Teacher of the Year.

Added on 01 February, 2009

Explorer Regions and Sections By Carol McGowen

Planning Time Begins for 2009 IBA

In 2009 university teams from all over the world will once again compete in local Section or Region IBA competitions for the opportunity to attend the June AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition in Denver – all travel and lodging expenses paid – where they will participate in the global IBA finals competition.

Added on 01 December, 2008

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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