Sponsoring Societies

AAPG

Fact Sheet (PDF)

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), founded in 1917, has been a pillar of the world-wide 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. Currently the world’s largest professional geological society with over 30,000 members, AAPG provides publications, conferences, and educational opportunities to geoscientists and disseminates the most current geological information available to the general public. For more information visit the AAPG website www.aapg.org.

EAGE

Fact Sheet (PDF)

The European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers (EAGE) is a professional society with a worldwide membership of more than 10,000 members providing a global network of commercial and academic professionals to all members. The association is truly multi-disciplinary and international in form and pursuits. The objective is to promote the development and application of geosciences and related engineering subjects and this is achieved through publications, conferences, workshops, education programmes and exhibitions. EAGE has offices in Europe, Russia and the Middle East. For more information visit the EAGE website at www.eage.org.

SEG

Fact Sheet (PDF)

The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) is a not-for-profit association that promotes the science of geophysics and the education of applied geophysicists. SEG, founded in 1930, fosters the expert and ethical practice of geophysics in the exploration and development of natural resources, in characterizing the near surface, and in mitigating earth hazards. The Society, which has more than 32,000 members in 138 countries, fulfills its mission through its publications, conferences, forums, websites, and the educational opportunities. For more information visit the SEG website at www.seg.org.

SPE

Fact Sheet (PDF)

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit professional association whose members are engaged in energy resources development and productions. SPE serves more than 97,000-plus members in 118 countries worldwide. SPE is a key resource for technical knowledge related to the oil and gas exploration and production industry and provides services through its publications, conferences, workshops, forums and website at www.spe.org.