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Explorer Article By Susan Eaton

This is one GeoTour that suits just about anyone. Revisit the Grand Canyon.

Added on 01 September, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By Diane Freeman

City Seismic Not Exactly a Walk in the Park

With a patented technology that allows it to shoot seismic so it does not disturb urban areas, one Denver-based company is moving into suburbs and other cityscapes to search for oil and gas deposits.

Added on 01 September, 2002

Explorer President’s Column By Dan Smith

Agenda for 2002-03 Focuses on Issues

Continuing the dialogue on my objective of 'A Value Proposition for AAPG' and my theme of 'Value, Value, Value,' I have prepared a list of important issues that I will pursue this year. Although these items are mainly a result of my life-long career experiences, they also reflect feedback from many members on the questions I have been asking for many months:

Added on 01 August, 2002

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

U.S. Land Use Hits Section's Spotlight

A topic to be covered at the Rocky Mountain Section Meeting in September.

Added on 01 August, 2002

Explorer Business Side of Geology Column By Peter Rose

Hidden Hurdles Can Trip Prospects

This month's column is titled 'Using 3-D Outcrop Laserscans for Fracture Analysis.'

Added on 01 July, 2002

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Jim Holmlund,Randy Ray,Steve Ahlgren

Outcrop Scans Give New View

This month's column is titled 'Using 3-D Outcrop Laserscans for Fracture Analysis.'

Added on 01 July, 2002

Explorer Division Column DPA By Royce Carr

'Things Do Happen for a Reason'

As I prepare to hand the leadership of the Division of Professional Affairs off to president-elect Tom Mairs I am happy to report much has been accomplished and great things lie ahead for the DPA.

Added on 01 July, 2002

Explorer Foundation Update By Vern Stefanic

Planning Starts for SLC

The second AAPG Named Grant to be established by a society has been announced by the AAPG Foundation.

Added on 01 July, 2002

Explorer Article By Larry Nation

Preservation Pitch Hits the Mark

A report calling for immediate action to preserve and make available U.S. geoscience collections and data gets a 'positive reception' in Washington.

Added on 01 July, 2002

Explorer Article By Susan Eaton

'I Felt Like a Geology Ambassador'

What would compel a geologist to give up a well-earned university sabbatical or dust off a rock hammer and come out of retirement to spend three months alone mapping the geology of some of America's most remote and rugged national parks and national forests?

Added on 01 June, 2002

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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