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Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

AAPG takes its first steps in bringing training centers to the international arena by dedicating a new facility for the training and development of professional-level geoscience skills at London's Imperial College.

Added on 01 April, 2002

Explorer Article By Kathy Shirley

Appalachia Basin Is Still Intriguing

It took a long time, but one geologist finally helped prove the deep reservoir potential of the Trenton-Black River formations in the Appalachian Basin.

Added on 01 April, 2002

Explorer Article By Diane Freeman

Digits Improve Business Decisions

Yes, technology is a factor for success in the field — but did you know it's also a factor for success before you go out into the field? Call it the 3-D seismic advantage.

Added on 01 April, 2002

Explorer Article By Diane Freeman

'Traffic' Jams Seismic Permits

Regulations regarding seismic exploration on federal land — an important factor in any program, but especially in the U.S. West, where so much of the land is federal acreage — are causing companies and crews to rethink their operations.

Added on 01 April, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By Mary Fritz

Achievements Belie His Modesty

The great state of Texas has an illustrious history in the oil industry, not only as a producer of giant oil and gas fields but also as the birthplace of an amazing list of giants in the profession of petroleum geology. Many of these have been recognized by AAPG over the years.

Added on 01 March, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Space Photo Album Growing

Pictures of the world from space offer a new view worth looking at!

Added on 01 March, 2002

Explorer Article

Pratt Publication Released

AAPG announces new Memoir released

Added on 01 February, 2002

Explorer Article By Diane Freeman

London-to-S. Africa Drive Planned

Adventure: Last year he led a record-setting ascent of the world's tallest mountain, but Pasquale Scaturro, AAPG's unofficial 'mountain man,' has more adventures planned.

Added on 01 February, 2002

Explorer Emphasis Article By David Brown

Kashagan Tops Finds for the Year

Exploration Activities: When it comes to finding oil and gas potential, the past year's exploration activities may have been very good, indeed.

Added on 01 January, 2002

Explorer Geophysical Corner By William S. Lyons

Seismic Maps Ferron Coalbed Sweetspots

This month's column is titled 'Seismic Guides Interpretation in the Ferron Coalbed Methane Play.'

Added on 01 December, 2001

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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