External Affairs November Report – Mike Fogarty, Chairman
AAPG
DPA
From Prospect to Discovery, Professionalism
Leads the Way
Charles Sternbach
It is a great privilege for me to serve AAPG as Division of Professional Affairs president this
year. I can tell you up front that DPA has many exciting new ideas to energize AAPG and
this Division. I believe AAPG and DPA are best in the world at helping professional
geologists turn prospects into discoveries. We are passionate about providing global energy
while pursuing professional excellence. This success drives the economic engines of our
world, our stakeholders, personal economic fortunes, and, yes, AAPG and DPA. READ MORE
Current Budget Not Sustainable
Dan Billman
I submit this report to the DPA membership as my last act as Treasurer of the DPA. I’d like to
thank AAPG staff, specifically Norma Newby, Bryan Haws and Jody Cox, for their assistance
through the last two years. Also, I’d like to thank Debbie Osborne for her willingness to stand
for the position as she is your incoming DPA Treasurer.. READ MORE >>>
On Thu, Nov 8, 201
Letter opposing proposed licensing changes signed by the Presidents of
AAPG and DPA is sent to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
New Reserves Classification Guidelines available
Guidelines for Application of the Petroleum Resources Managmeent System (PRMS) is now
available for free download as a PDF.
Issue Advisory: Research and Development Needs of the U.S.
Independent Oil and Gas Producer
This paper identifies five technical areas essential to enabling the nation’s independent oil
and natural gas producers to deliver the petroleum resources that U.S. consumers require
for everyday living. It was prepared as a reference document for the use of the AAPG
Geoscience & Energy Office in Washington, D.C. as it communicates with policy makers.
SPE
SPE Launches PetroWiki, an Online Resource for E&P
Knowledge-Sharing
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) recently announced the launch of a pilot for a new
knowledge-sharing site called PetroWiki. PetroWiki will be the online resource to research and
share knowledge about E&P industry operations, ranging from basic engineering calculations
to best practices appropriate to specific regions, formations, or resource types.
Read more »
Information by Discipline
Find out what topics each discipline covers
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Drilling and Completions
Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Social Responsibility
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Management and Information
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Production and Operations
Projects, Facilities and Construction
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Reservoir Description and Dynamics
SEG
SEG Events
Geophysics is an ever-advancing science. To keep up with the changes and anticipate what's
coming in the future, geophysicists are constantly educating themselves through networking and
attending courses, seminars, and meetings.
To help its members stay on top of the changing technology, SEG sponsors many meetings
around the world, including meetings on five continents in 1998. In addition SEG works with other
organizations and businesses around the world to create the most comprehensive listing of
meetings as possible.
Guidelines for SEG-sponsored meetings
SEG has established guidelines to assist you in obtaining support for meetings and conferences.
Meetings Calendar
View all of the scheduled SEG sponsored meetings, forums, and
workshops on the cumulativeCalendar of Events.
View upcoming SEG meetings, forums, and workshops on the
upcoming SEG meetings, forums and workshops calendar.
If you are sponsoring a meeting or know of a meeting that would
benefit geophysicists, contact theSEG Web Group.
Annual Meeting
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SEG's most visible event each year is
its International Exposition and
Annual Meeting, a tradition lasting
almost seven decades. The 82nd
meeting is in Las Vegas, Nevada,
USA, 4-9 November 2012.
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The SEG Annual Meeting is the
world's largest oil, energy and mineral
exposition showcasing cutting-edge
technology for use in exploration and
associated industries. It is the
premier venue for individuals to meet
and discuss new geophysical
technologies and their uses.
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Annual Meeting
Overview
Register Online
Housing
Information
Technical Program
List of Exhibitors
Sponsorship
Opportunities
Educational
Opportunities
Events, Activities,
and Luncheons
Download SEG
Annual Meeting
Announcement
(PDF)
Lectures and Courses
With the help of Affiliated Societies,
SEG Sections, and other
organizations, SEG offers continuing
education courses year-round.
Past Meetings
SEG sponsors many meetings,
courses, and conventions that
geophysicists may need to refer to
after the event has passed.
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DISC
Distinguished
Lecturers
Honorary
Lecturers
CE Courses
Forums and
Workshops
SEG Annual
Meetings
International
Meetings
Other Meetings &
Conferences
Forums and
Workshops