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Online registration is now open for the AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition, which will be held May 31-June 3 in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. And those who register by April 6 can save up to $210 on their registration fees. Student fees and one-day pass payments also are available.

Added on 01 March, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

Geomechanics—New Opportunities for Seismic

Better models are possible through the integration of core samples, well logs and seismic data.

Added on 01 March, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Diane Freeman

Oil Prices, Other Factors Affecting Seismic

AAPG Honorary member R. Randy Ray shares some insights on major factors influencing the seismic industry today.

Added on 01 March, 2015

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Record-Setting Field Ready for IBA Season

The global field has been set for the largest AAPG/AAPG Foundation Imperial Barrel Award competition in the event’s history, with contests set to start this month around the world.

Added on 01 March, 2015

Explorer Article By Peri Sasnett

Feds, States Wrestle On Land Management

Recent debates have flared in the western United States over federal versus state ownership of public lands. Bills concerning the transfer of some public lands to states have been introduced in the U.S. Congress and many western state legislatures, though none have become law.

Added on 01 February, 2015

Explorer Article By Kristi Eaton

Q and A with MHA Nation Chairman

About one-third of North Dakota’s production comes from the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, home to the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, or the Three Affiliated Tribes. In November, Mark Fox became the tribe’s new leader.

Added on 01 February, 2015

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DL Speakers Set Busy Month

January and early February are going to be busy months for AAPG’s Distinguished Lecture program, with several speakers set to make tours.

Added on 01 January, 2015

Explorer Division Column DEG By Jeffrey Paine

Our License From Society

In many environmental areas, it seems the energy industry is often on the defensive and is forced to react to real or perceived environmental issues rather than employ forethought to anticipate the majority of issues that might arise from energy-related activities.

Added on 01 December, 2014

Explorer Emphasis Article By Kristi Eaton

Laser Drilling Research: Closer to Reality?

The idea of using lasers for drilling into the earth has long been to the oil and gas industry what flying cars and hoverboards are to the general public – the stuff of science fiction and futuristic fantasy. As 2015 fast approaches (contrary to what we were promised in the “Back to the Future” movies) we haven’t quite cracked the code yet on flying cars and hoverboards, but there might be a consolation prize in the works: Laser drilling may actually become a reality.

Added on 01 December, 2014

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Distinguished Lecture Tours Set for November

Three speakers from the AAPG-AAPG Foundation’s Global Distinguished Lecture Program will be on tour in November, making stops in the western parts of North America and throughout the Asia-Pacific Region.

Added on 01 November, 2014

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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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