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Explorer Article By Susie Moore

Montana high school teacher James G. “Jim” Schulz has been named the winner of the 2006 AAPG Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored annually by the AAPG Foundation to promote earth sciences education.

Added on 01 April, 2006

Explorer Article By Pat Blake

Strat Guru Broke New Ground

Like Sidney Powers himself, Robert Mitchum teamed with peers to convert groundbreaking theories into practical applications. Collaboration resonates throughout the lifework of Robert Mitchum, the 2006 recipient of the Sidney Powers Memorial Award.

Added on 01 April, 2006

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Seismic Crews Step Up the Pace

Here, there and everywhere: No matter where you look, this is a period of hot activity for the seismic industry.

Added on 01 March, 2006

Explorer Article

Lewis Austin Weeks: Renaissance Man

Lewis Austin Weeks. Born on the island of Curacao in 1925, lived many places around the world, served in the Navy under Douglas McArthur and was later a geologist for General Petroleum Corp. He owned his own consulting firm and lived his retirement years in South Florida.

Added on 01 February, 2006

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Bob Hardage,I. J. Aluka

Depth Registration Has Pitfalls

Further discussion of the concept of elastic wavefield seismic stratigraphy, a seismic interpretation technology that expands traditional P-wave seismic stratigraphy into the emerging world of multicomponent seismic technology.

Added on 01 February, 2006

Explorer Article

DL Program Due Busy Month

February sees the end of one tour while three more Distinguished Lecturers of AAPG start their tours around North America.

Added on 01 February, 2006

Explorer Article By Susan Eaton

Temps Fuel A New Breed of 'Rocking Donkeys'

Renewable energy sources in the oil patch? It’s a power-ful idea who’s time has come.

Added on 01 January, 2006

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

MHT Has Seismic Implications

Let's get small: The Department of Energy's Microhole Technology Program is intended to slash costs and reduce the environmental impact of oil and gas drilling.

Added on 01 December, 2005

Explorer Article

EMD Announces Technical Awards

EMD announces technical paper awardees.

Added on 01 December, 2005

Explorer Article By Susan Eaton

Canada Looks to Tap Aqua Power

Water, water everywhere? Geothermal waters in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin could be a new source of abundant and cheap energy.

Added on 01 December, 2005

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.

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NOTE: Membership in an affiliated society does not necessarily constitute membership in the AAPG and vice versa.

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