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An Association of petroleum geologists and other geoscientists who have joined together to:
• Foster Scientific Research• Advance the Science of Geology
• Promote Technology• Promote Professionalism
Our Goal:
To foster scientific research through the
dissemination of information and data.• Publications• Journals• Scientific Conferences• Education Courses
• Field Seminars• Web-based events• Distinguished Lecturers• Public Outreach
Membership
21,129
13,780U.S.Non-U.S.
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Membership Totals
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Membership by Regions
LatinAmerica
1,059
Canada1,568
Africa2,747
Europe3,664
Asia/Pacific3,913Middle
East829
US 21,129
Membership Structure
AAPG’s membership structure is divided into six domestic Sections
and six international Regions.
Sections• Eastern• Gulf Coast• Mid-Continent• Pacific• Rocky Mountain• Southwest
Regions• Canada• Latin America• Europe• Africa• Middle East• Asia/Pacific
Membership by Employers
Major O
il Companies
Consulta
nts/Independents
Students
Small Oil C
ompanies
Service Companies
Retired
Education
State/C
ity Gov't
Corporate
Membersh
ips
Environmental
Other E
mployment
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f Inte
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Nat'l. Gov't N
ON U.S.
Nat'l. Gov't.
U.S.
Mining Companies
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9,000
7,128
6,259
7,715
5,036
1,405 1,4331,198
Membership by AgeP
erce
nta
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of
Mem
ber
ship
Age
>20 21-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-45 46-50 51-55 56-60 61-65 66-70 71-75 76-80 80<0.0%
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AAPG Offices
AAPG HQ
London
Bahrain
Singapore
Washington, DC
Bogota
Publications
• BULLETIN
• EXPLORER
• Books, Maps
• Environmental Geosciences
AAPG Online Science
• Datapages
• Search and Discovery
• GIS-UDRIL
Professional Education• Short Courses• Online Training• Training Partners• Field Seminars
and Courses• Hedberg Research
Conferences and Symposia
• Career Management
Meetings and Conferences
• Annual Convention & Exhibition (Houston, 2011)
• International Convention (Milan, 2011)
• APPEX (London 2011)• GEO India 2011 • GEO 2012 (Bahrain)• Section (U.S.) and Region
(Int’l) Conferences
Previous International conferences
International Conference & Exhibition
Milan, Italy (’11) Singapore (’12)
Internet Communications• AAPG Home Page
(Over 12,000 pages)• AAPG/Datapages• Full archive of:
– AAPG BULLETIN– Special Publications– Plus journal publications
of other notable organizations and publishers. Subscriptions available.
Foundation Mission Statement:
To support educational, charitable, and scientific activities related to, or allied with, the field of geology.
AAPG Foundation
• Grants-in-Aid to Students• AAPG Distinguished
Lecture Program• Energy Resources Library
The Foundation’s financial campaign has over $34.9 million pledged toward a $35 million goal to fund the Foundation’s existing programs and major new initiatives.
