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AAPG Geosciences Technology Workshop

AAPG Geosciences Technology Workshop

“UNCONVENTIONAL HYDROCARBON PLAYS IN ASIA”

Singapore, (re-scheduled) possibly 15-16 March 2012

The goal of this workshop is to improve understanding of the distribution and quality of unconventional hydrocarbon plays throughout Asia. With a target geotechnical audience, this forum is intended to cover exploration for, and not marketing of, unconventional assets. The workshop will look at unconventional resource play mapping, estimate and analysis, sharing experience and ideas among the players in Asia during this very early phase of exploration to best use limited studies and conventional data to reduce risk. Proposed sessions will include Shale Gas Plays, Coal Seam Gas Plays and Other Alternate Hydrocarbon Plays for China, India and Southeast Asia, in detail and within the context of global analogues. Read More…

AAPG Asia-Pacific Certificates of Recognition

AAPG Asia-Pacific Certificates of Recognition

The Asia-Pacific Regional Council is pleased to award their first Certificates of Recognition for outstanding service to: Geovani Christopher For services rendered to the AAPG Asia Pacific Region as Student Chapter Manager since 2006 Agus M Ustad For services rendered to the AAPG Asia Pacific Region as Website Manager since 2007 Guruh Ferdyanto For services… Continue Reading

Asia Pacific Imperial Barrel Award 2011 Winner

Asia Pacific Imperial Barrel Award 2011 Winner

Firstly, commendations from all of us here at AAPG Asia Pacific for all the hard work put in by all the 8 Schools. The Presentations put forward by all the schools reflected the effort put in. Well done, Everyone. The WINNER for the 2011 IBA Asia Pacific competition is : CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY, THAILAND who will… Continue Reading

Tell AAPG How We Can Serve Your Needs

Dear AAPG Member, You may already be aware of my presence in the Asia Pacific region to serve Members in any way I can — one primary function is to provide workshops and courses. In order to do this, I would be grateful if you would provide me with a wish list of topics for education… Continue Reading

FOCUSED REGION COMMITTEES SUPPORT BUSINESS PLAN GOALS

At the recent AAPG Annual Convention in New Orleans, the Asia Pacific team – represented by Dr Joe Lambiase and Ms Adrienne Pereira – made a presentation at the International Regions Committee meeting. The committee was given a status update of the events we are looking at doing, and ways on how we are establishing… Continue Reading

Meet your AAPG representative at PGCE 2010

PGCE2010 is taking place in Kuala Lumpur from 29-30 March this year, and AAPG is taking a booth there. With oil & gas, services, and consulting companies showcasing their technological advancements and achievements, this will be a good venue for AAPG to introduce our presence in the Asia Pacific area. As the newly appointed AAPG… Continue Reading

Mr Rick Fritz, AAPG Executive Director

AAPG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAKES A VISIT

Mr Rick Fritz, Executive Director, recently travelled to the Asia Pacific region, to meet with Joseph Lambiase, the AAPG Region president, and the Region council, comprising Peter Balllie, Abul “Shams” Shamsuddin, and Mick McWalter. He also met with Adrienne Pereira, AAPG’s Asia-Pacific Programmes Manager in Singapore. Rick also stopped in Japan and Malaysia and met… Continue Reading