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Explorer Article By Ken Milam

Minipermeameter gives field data and recognition for innovative technology to AAPG member Cynthia Dinwiddie.

Added on 01 February, 2008

Explorer Article By David Brown

What’s lighter than air and quietly vanishing before our eyes? If you said helium, you may also know that the hunt for its presence may be New Mexico’s next hot play.

Added on 01 February, 2008

Explorer Article By Susie Moore

Colorado Teacher Wins TOTY, Will Be Honored in San Antonio

Making the grade: A middle school earth sciences teacher from Parker, Colo., is this year’s AAPG Teacher of theYear.

Added on 01 February, 2008

Explorer President’s Column By Will Green

Talk With Students Is Enlightening

Greetings from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where I’m attending the International Petroleum Technology Conference operated by SPE with AAPG, EAGE and SEG as partners. I ’ll report on this meeting and my November travels to London, Athens and Ankara in my February 2008 column.

Added on 01 December, 2007

Explorer Article By James Wilson

King Hubbert: An Irascible Iconoclast

This article introduces M.King Hubbert to a new generation of geologist. Learn about the 'Hubbert Curve' and his remarkable life. It's the first of a two-part series.

Added on 01 December, 2007

Explorer Article

'09 Denver Ideas Sought

Organizers of the 2009 AAPG Annual Convention want members to have a say in the technical program’s content.

Added on 01 November, 2007

Explorer Article By Susie Moore

'Rockin' Member To Enter Fame Hall! Rave On!

Buddy Holly got the fame, but now AAPG member John W. Pickering , along with his late brotherBill and longtime friend Bob Lapham , known as the vocal trio “The Picks,” will be inducted into the 2007 New Mexico Hall of Fame and Museum in Albuquerque, N.M.

Added on 01 November, 2007

Explorer President’s Column By Will Green

AAPG Addressing Manpower Needs

To assure the future energy supply, more well-educated and trained geologists, geophysicists and engineers are needed. Learn what AAPG is doing to attract, assist and encourage students in geosciences?

Added on 01 October, 2007

Explorer Director’s Corner By Rick Fritz

Putting the Best of Science Online

It's time for the AAPG, its Sections, Regions and sister societies to start their annual technical program presentations at meetings and conferences.

Added on 01 September, 2007

Explorer Article By Larry Nation

World Seeking Waste Solutions

This article discusses how the United States and other countries will dispose high-level radioactive waste. The challenge is finding ways of storage that provides adequate protection for hundreds of thousands of years.

Added on 01 September, 2007

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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