About the Chapter

Founded in 1917, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists is currently the world’s largest professional geological society with “chevron” as its premier sponsor.

The IITB student chapter was started in 2010. We have long been actively linked to AAPG. The original purpose of AAPG, to foster scientific research, advance the science of geology, promote technology, and 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 comprises 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 offers a network of communications that allow those professionals to succeed.

Mission:

The purposes of this association are to:

• advance the science of geology, especially as it relates to petroleum, natural gas, other subsurface fluids, and mineral resources
• to promote the technology of exploring for, finding, and producing these materials in an economically and environmentally sound manner to foster the spirit of scientific research throughout its membership
• to foster the spirit of scientific research throughout its membership
• to disseminate information relating to the geology and the associated technology of petroleum, natural gas, other subsurface fluids, and mineral resources
• to inspire and maintain a high standard of professional conduct on the part of its members
• to provide the public with means to recognize adequately trained and professionally responsible geologists
• to advance the professional well-being of its members