• Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad
• Khon Kaen University
• China University of Petroleum (Beijing)
• Univesity of Indonesia
• Universitas Gadjah Mada
• National University of Malaysia
• University of Sindh, Karachi
• Peking University
• Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Indonesia
• University of Karachi, Department of Geology

These are the important date for Asia Pacific IBA Participants:

• Asia Pacific Teleconference Semi-finals , 29 February -  2 March 2012
• Imperial Barrel Award Finals at the AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition, Long Beach, April 2012

If you are a Southeast Asia National (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar) and have been awarded a provisional place to study a Master’s degree in petroleum geosciences at a recognized university, then you may be eligible for a partial or full grant from SEAPEX.

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AAPG 2012 International Conference & Exhibition in Singapore

AAPG 2012 International Conference & Exhibition (ICE), to be held 16-19
September at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center in Singapore.

Abstracts deadline is 19 January 2012. (CLOSED)

Technical Program themes:

• Theme 1: Exploring and Developing Asia-Pacific’s Petroleum Provinces
• Theme 2: Trap, Source, Reservoir and Seal Definition
• Theme 3: The Past is the Key to the Future
• Theme 4: Facing the Future’s Challenges Today
• Theme 5: Student Poster Session
  

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the Call for Abstracts.

Notifications of acceptance for papers will be sent out beginning in late March 2012.

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This event was held on Saturday, November 12th 2011.  The speaker was Mr. Rovicky Dwi Putrohari, who is the President of Indonesia Association of Geologists, and who holds the position of Geology Advisor at HESS. Mr Rovicky graduated as a Geology Engineer from Gadjah Mada University and from  Indonesia University with a Master’s degree.

The Short Course with the theme “Petroleum System, Exploration History, and Future Exploration Potential In Indonesia” was attended by 100 people from many majors like Geology Engineer (UGM, UPN, UNHAS), Chemical Engineer (UGM),  Environment Engineer (UPN), Geophysic (UGM, UPN), and also Mining Engineer (UPN).

During the course, there were many discussions about Petroleum Potential of Indonesia, basics of Petroleum Exploration and Explotiation, and also the challenges related to the topic. The challenge for the Students is how to develop Indonesia’s potential, especially in the east sector of Indonesia in Gas & Petroleum. Mr Rovicky, with more than 24 years in the industry, triggered the spirit of the participants, whose enthusiasm made the course more dynamic and interesting.

For furthermore info about this activity and course material please visit AAPG UGM SC Website and ELena

The move is a result of SunTec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Center announcing major renovations during the time originally scheduled.

AAPG ICE General Chair Richard Lorentz said the change presents additional opportunities for attendees. “The Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center is an excellent venue for a world-class meeting like ICE. It is Singapore’s largest exhibition and convention space, as well as its largest hotel,” he said.

Organizers said the new venue would not impact the groundwork they’ve set for a successful event.

“The dates and location may have changed, but preparations for ICE are in full swing,” said AAPG Asia Pacific Region President Peter Baillie, who is also Co-Vice Chair for 2012 ICE. “Our committee has been meeting for months and delegates can expect a premier technical program in any case.”

Abstracts are now being accepted for AAPG 2012 ICE, and the committee is assembling a lineup of field trips, short courses, luncheons and special sessions for the event. In addition, exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are being finalized and will be distributed in the coming weeks.

Conference organizers said the entertainment, convenience and amenities offered by Marina Bay Sands would be an incentive for attendees.

Co-Vice Chair Ian Dunderdale added, “Marina Bay Sands provides AAPG ICE 2012 Singapore with an iconic location and the latest in facilities for exhibitors and presenters. We have readily incorporated the venue into our plans and are looking forward to an excellent event for all participants.”

For additional information visit the AAPG 2012 ICE website or contact organizers via email.

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AAPG 2012 International Conference & Exhibition

Mr. Awang is famous for his brand-new and out of the box concept of geology of Indonesia. He has many publications with Indonesia Petroleum Association and Indonesia Association of Geologists.

This course is the biggest event in their chapter’s activity this year, with two hundred participants. Attending this course were students and professionals from all across Indonesia.

More information and course material can be downloaded at www.ugmsc.wordpress.com,

Games Session

Best Participant Awarded to Chea Samneang (Master Student)

Mr. Awang giving his COurse

Photo Session

Moreover, UGM Student Chapter also will arrange another distingued lecture from President of Indonesia Association of Geologists on November 12 2011, and Held National Paper Contest on December 2, 2011.

When?
The Asia Pacific Imperial Barrel Award Program will start at December 2011, these are the important date:
- Deadline for Team Participation applications to be received at AAPG, December 1, 2011
- Datasheet released, January 5, 2012,
- Asia Pacific Teleconference Semi-finals , 29 February -  2 March 2012
- Imperial Barrel Award Finals at the AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition, Long Beach, April 2012

For more information about the program, please visit the IBA website. Registrations must be made online.

For other enquiries on the program, please contact :
Ong Hock Kim (Hock-Kim.Ong@shell.com)
Chun Hock (email_chunhock@yahoo.com)
Adrienne Pereira (apereira@aapg.org)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1 November 2011)
The International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) Board of Directors, in consultation with the Host Organisation, PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Ltd. (PTTEP), has decided to postpone the 2011 IPTC due to the current flooding in Thailand.

While we were extremely reluctant to postpone this important conference, our priority is always the wellbeing and safety of our conference delegates, visitors and exhibitors. Floods that have engulfed a third of the country, and much of suburban Bangkok, are moving closer to the centre of the capital city, and are severely disrupting transport, and affecting electricity, water supplies and the availability of local personnel and materials.

After careful consideration, it has been decided that the 5th edition of IPTC will be rescheduled to 7-9 February 2012, but will still be held at the Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld. We encourage all industry professionals and organisations to actively participate in the newly scheduled event.

IPTC is contacting authors, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, registered conference delegates, teachers and students individually on the details regarding the rescheduling of the event.

Please direct enquiries, or requests for additional information, to Jenny Chong, IPTC Senior Event Manager, e-mail jchong@iptcnet.org; jchong@spe.org.

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Representative of AAPG Asia Pacific: Reetu Ragini (left), Peter Baillie (center), Rino Isma (right)

The SCLS was attended by the outstanding students to represent their Chapter & Region. On the first day, The SCLS was opened by Richard Ball as Chair of SCLS and Stephanie Thomas as vice chair. It started with introducing the personality among students, as well as the Young Professional joined with students in this session. Then, the Young Professional made discussion with student regarding the student needs to approach future success in career as a professional geoscientist. Learn as much as you can, stay up on technology, develop good networking abilities, and continue updating your education all the time. Gretchen Gillis who work in Saudi Aramco also shared to us her experiences in AAPG, particularly her career as geoscientist. And the first day was closed by doing such fun activities, bowling and billiard, in CU campus.

Photo after session

Marla Sanchez opened the second day by teaching us about the personalities and what kind of leaders we are. It was very impressive session, which explained about the natural temperament of each personal. After that, we had discussion using Robert’s Rules of Order and Lee Billingsley as the moderator. Young Professionals also joined with the students in Marla’s/Lee Billingsley’s session before they went out and the students continued the presentation of each SC afterward. All students showed snapshots of their SC, best practices, lesson learned, budgets, etc. In the end of SCLS, we discussed and re‐evaluated to accept SC reports, allow Social Media, and evaluate top chapters. As the end of SCLS, we have to write about the Sister Chapter program & final report of the all activities.

Rhino at presentation session

Then we went back to hotel to get dinner together with all professional members and started the Leadership Days reception. The night was concluded with enjoying public entertainment on the hotel grounds. On the 3rd day, David Curtiss as the new Executive Director gave introduction after opening speech of Paul Weimer and Jeffrey Lund. Then we heard about the strategic plan update that was emphasized into the fluctuating number of AAPG member every year. The Leadership Days focussed primarily on the future of AAPG which we discussed the entire ‘system’ of AAPG. The discussion was separately divided into 6 groups, 2 of these groups will delve further of the Strategic Plan and the other four groups covered Future Business Opportunities, Future of Publications, YLPS/Student Plans, and Membership Simplification. On the last day, we discussed all results of each group. The results of all these groups discussion are then the specific recommendations for implementation in AAPG. Then the Leadership Days officially concluded with words from Paul Weimer. It was truly an honor and pleasure to come in SCLS and Leadership Days, to listen and share a few of ideas for AAPG. Especially for students who got many experiences on it and expand the networking we have. And hopefully we can make some contributions for AAPG in the near future time. The last but not least, the gratitude is sincerely addressed for AAPG, Staff & Executive Committee, and Sponsor (Chevron) to make things possible.

The student representative.