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Exodus of Philippines’ geologists to adversely affect government’s geohazard mapping program

The government’s geohazard mapping program is in danger of encountering a snag in its performance starting next year with the increasing number of geologists leaving government service. Antonio Apostol, geohazard mapping project leader of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), said the decision of several MGB geologists to resign and seek better pay in private mining firms here and abroad can ...

Dec. 5, 2007

By Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Philippines

Geonics EM34 Conductivity Meter Range Sale

Geomatrix Earth Science Ltd is pleased to announce that Geonics Ltd is offering a 10% discount off the EM34 conductivity meter range until the 13th of February 2015. The EM34-3 is a fast, simple to operate, cost-effective instrument for the engineering geophysicist, geologist and hydro geologist alike and has been particularly successful for mapping deeper groundwater contaminant plumes and for ...

Dec. 17, 2014

By Geomatrix Earth Science Ltd

AAPG ICE 2020 Madrid - Call for Abstracts

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), in conjunction with the Association of Spanish Geologists and Geophysicists of Petroleum (AGGEP), is proud to host the 2020 International Conference and Exhibition (ICE) at IFEMA – Feria de Madrid in Madrid, Spain, 28 September–1 October 2020. Now is the time to share your knowledge, insights, and research to help guide our ...

Feb. 3, 2020

By American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)

Technical papers from the Newberry Demonstration

We at AltaRock believe that our work at the Newberry EGS Demonstration is very important, not just for ourselves but for the greater geothermal community and the future of global electricity and infrastructure. We have been committed to collaboration and sharing our data and insights since the project’s inception–our geologists and engineers have spoken regularly at industry ...

Mar. 19, 2013

By AltaRock Energy, Inc.

Enviro-Tech Services - quality environmental products

After 18 years in business selling quality environmental products, Enviro-Tech Services has perfected a quick and easy website. Two aspects of our website differentiate it from all others. 1) We accept Purchase Orders, credit cards are not needed for purchasing. 2) Our expanded rental fleet to allows clients to rent equipment directly from our site. Enviro-Tech Services ...

Dec. 1, 2005

By Enviro-Tech Services

Register Now for ACE 2020

Register now for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) 2020 Annual Convention and Exhibition (ACE), 7–10 June 2020, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, Texas. Discover What's New at ACE 2020 The ACE 2020 technical program is on track to be the most comprehensive in AAPG's history. The program will feature new topics and exciting ...

Feb. 6, 2020

By American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)

Minestis, the Route to Resource Estimates

MINESTIS simplifies mineral resource estimation. The software allows mining domain modeling and resource evaluation through an efficient yet simplified geostatistics-based workflow. It has been designed for all those, geologists, mining engineers or auditors, for whom quick production of quality models is at the heart of their concerns. Minestis benefits and advantages >> Minestis is the ...

Mar. 31, 2015

By Geovariances

AAPG joins SEG in publishing new journal for interpreters

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), the world's largest professional geological society, will join with the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), the largest international society dedicated to applied geophysics, in the publication of a new, peer-reviewed journal for advancing the practice of subsurface interpretation. INTERPRETATION will comprise papers directly ...

Mar. 6, 2013

By American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)

Announcing the R. Randy Ray Memorial Grant

Anew named grant honoring the memory of an AAPG Honorary member – a pioneer and giant in the world of geological-geophysical integration – has been established by the AAPG Foundation. The R. Randy Ray Memorial Named Grant, intended to support students in petroleum geology, has been started by his family and by me and fellow AAPG Member Donna Anderson. It honors a geologist who was ...

Feb. 1, 2020

By American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)

DTD authors two recent articles in Trenchless Technology

DTD geologist Mike Lubrecht recently wrote two articles featured in the September and October 2010 issues of Trenchless Technology. You can read them at: September article - Directional Drilling for Environmental Remediation - http://www.trenchlessonline.com/index/webapp-stories-action?id=1466 October article - Case Study: Escambia Superfund Site in Pensacola, FL - ...

Oct. 28, 2010

By Directed Technologies Drilling Incorporated (DTD)

The deadline for AAPG’s 2021 Honors and Awards’ nominations has been extended to February 18, 2020

The Honors and Awards programs provide a means for recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions by professional geologists, especially in the area of exploration for petroleum and energy mineral resources, and by other professionals who further the goals and objectives of the industry's science, profession, and this Association. The motivation toward scientific and ...

Feb. 7, 2020

By American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)

ALS Geochemistry and PANalytical NIR

PANalytical NIR (formerly ASD Inc.) and ALS have announced that ALS geochemical data management system CoreViewer™ will incorporate near infrared (NIR) mineralogy data collected from PANalytical’s TerraSpec® 4 to provide customers with greater comprehensive visual representation of their data. Spectral mineralogy has long provided great benefits to mine operators for both mining ...

Oct. 8, 2013

By ALS Global (Australian Laboratory Services)

Call for Nominations – 2019 Robert Schuster Medal

The Robert Schuster Medal is a joint award shared between the CGS (Geohazards Committee and Engineering Geology Division) and the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG). This award honours CGS and AEG member, Dr. Robert Schuster (b 1927), who has had a distinguished career, primarily related to geohazards. The medal recognizes outstanding contributions to geohazards ...

Nov. 1, 2018

By The Canadian Geotechnical Society

Groundwater at Expo Zaragoza

Felipe Ortuño, a member of the Spanish Executive Committee of IAH writes to draw our attention to: A Round Table entitled: 'Groundwater and Climate Change' on 30 July 2008 from 20:15 to 22:00 in the El Faro Pavilion. Participants will be: Jesús Carrera (CSIC - Barcelona); Jorge Molinero (AIH-Spanish Group President); Felip Ortuño (Catalan Water Agency); Javier Samper (University of La Coruña); ...

Jul. 21, 2008

By International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH)

Environmental Equipment Rental Company VP Brian Chew Criticizes Idea to Kill South Carolina's Geology Licensure Board

Brian E Chew Sr, PG, a recognized remediation equipment expert and Vice President of environmental equipment rental, sales and service firm Enviro-Equipment Inc., is taking aim at a report by Catherine B. Templeton, the former Director of South Carolina’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR), which recommends killing the state’s Geology Licensing Board. The ...

Jun. 12, 2012

By Enviro-Equipment, Inc.

Linda R. Balcom, PG Joins WESTON Redevelopment Division

COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. -- Weston Solutions, Inc. (WESTON) announced today the hiring of Linda R. Balcom, P.G., as a Development Manager in its growing Redevelopment Division. Ms. Balcom will be responsible for marketing, capture planning, proposal development, and the winning and execution of Early Transfers of Federal Property. As part of WESTON¡¦s Redevelopment Division, Balcom will help combine ...

May 18, 2007

By Weston Solutions, Inc

ES&T Publishes DTD Article on HDD as Green Sustainable Remediation Technology

Environmental Science and Technology, one of the preeminent journals in the environmental field, published a feature by DTD geologist Mike Lubrecht, on the application of HDD as a sustainable, green remediation technology. Through an analysis using Sitewise, a tool developed by Battelle and the US Navy, Mr. Lubrecht analyzed air emissions from similar example remediation projects, to find that ...

Mar. 7, 2012

By Directed Technologies Drilling Incorporated (DTD)

Geotextile use in volcanic crater

The widespread use of non-woven geotextile is evolving beyond the standard uses under construction everyday. The company in its continuous effort of product development, was involved in a pioneering application of non-woven geotextile on volcanic soil. Event in Nisyros The group of six dogs events attracted us for a solution to cover the volcano floor in Nisyro island. The aim was to protect ...

Aug. 22, 2016

By Fibralco S.A.

11th International & 2nd North American Symposium on Landslides

June 3 - 9, 2012 Banff, AB Canada The Canadian Geotechnical Society, the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists and the Joint Technical Committee on Landslides (JTC-1) invite you to the 11th International Symposium on Landslides (ISL) and the 2nd North American Symposium on Landslides at the Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta, Canada from June 2 to 8, 2012. The theme of the ...

Jun. 3, 2012

By SoilVision Systems Ltd.

Dynamic depth conversion functionality of New IHS Kingdom 8.8 Software Transforms Geoscience Workflows

Geoscience software delivers unique, dynamic depth-conversion capabilities, enabling geophysicists and geologists to dramatically reduce cycle times associated with traditional computer velocity modeling and time-to-depth processes IHS (NYSE: IHS), the leading global source of information and analysis, has launched IHS Kingdom® 8.8, the latest release of its industry leading geoscience ...

Jan. 15, 2013

By IHS Markit