The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) is one of the world's

largest professional geological societies with more than 36,000 members. The
American Association of Petroleum Geologists was organized in Tulsa, Oklahoma,
in 1917, by the petroleum geologists of the Southwest. From a beginning of 94
members it has grown to be the largest geological society in the world, with a
membership of more than 2,000 at the end of 1928. Its members live in 41
states and 29 foreign countries. The Association's official monthly Bulletin,
containing papers contributed by the members, reflects the progress of the
science of petroleum geology.

About AAPG
Since its founding in 1917, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists has been a pillar of
the worldwide scientific community. The original purpose of AAPG, to foster scientific research, to
advance the science of geology, to promote technology, and to inspire high professional conduct,
still guides the Association today.
AAPG provides publications, conferences, and educational opportunities to geoscientists and
disseminates the most current geological information available to the general public.
As the world's premier professional association for explorationists, AAPG is about the science of
petroleum geology.
It's also about the people.
AAPG's membership is made up of more than 40,000 members in 129 countries in the upstream
energy industry who collaborate and compete to provide the means for humankind to thrive.
AAPG provides the network of communications that allow those professionals to succeed.
We invite you to see who we are, what we are about and to contact us for membership
information or details about the many services we provide.
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History of Petroleum Geology Committee

The purpose of the Committee is to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the
evolution of geological concepts and technology used in the search for oil and gas worldwide,
and the men and women who are responsible for this evolution.
The committee endeavors to do this by:

Facilitating presentations and posters at AAPG conferences.

Soliciting and editing papers for publication in the AAPG Explorer and other publications.
Facilitating the knowledge of and access to existing key publications.
Building and fostering relationships with other key organizations, such as museums and
societies, with a common vision.
Posting information on our AAPG webpage to facilitate a greater knowledge and
appreciation of our history and heritage.

Coordinating and participating in the construction of special exhibits.

Honoring mem and women who have made pioneering contributions to the concepts and
technology of our profession.

The goals of the committee are:

For AAPG membership to gain a better appreciation of our personal, technical, and
institutional heritage in order to have higher collective pride and self-esteem.

For AAPG Members to better find petroleum in the future by having a better appreciation
of how it has been found in the past.

To strengthen the AAPG by attracting students and retaining young professionals by

instilling in them a better appreciation of our history and heritage.

To give other sectors of our industry and society in general a better understanding of the
realities and challenges of exploring for petroleum.
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