AAPG Latin America

The FIFA World Cup is heating up in Mexico City!

Plan now to join us for another high energy event, AAPG's Geothermal Systems Workshop on September 1-2.

Get ahead of the game and send your abstracts before the matches start!

The submission deadline is June 21.

Learn more at https://aapg.org/geothermalsystems2026

AAPG is a proud supporter of the 2026 ARPEL Conference taking place in Buenos Aires this week.

Today's agenda includes participation from AAPG member Bob Fryklund, AAPG Corporate Advisory Board Chair, who will participate the panel Geopolitics and Business Scenarios for the Energy Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.

There's still time to be a part of this strategic regional event.

See the agenda, and register now at https://www.arpel.org/en/arpelconference.

You still have a chance to share your work at the AAPG's first Latin America Geothermal Systems Workshop, coming to Mexico City September 2-3.

This 2-day, in-person only event provides a platform for technical, government, and new business professionals to explore the potential for geothermal energy and associated resources in Latin America.

The committee seeks oral and poster presentations highlighting geological considerations, technological advances, and pilot projects.

The new abstract submission guideline is June 21.

Learn more at
https://aapg.org/geothermalsystems2026

The Technical Symposium afternoon session highlighted emerging technologies for hydrocarbon exploration and development.

Presenters from Beicip-Franlab, Baker Hughes, Halliburton, U3 Explore, Lumina and ROGII shared strategies for turning data to decisions and provided real life examples from projects in
Venezuela.

The day concluded with presentations about AAPG activities in Venezuela, shared by Keyla Gonazlez, representing the AAPG YP Venezuela Chapter and strategies for job creation in Venezuela, shared by Oman Oquendo, president of VAPA.

Conversations continued at the networking reception held at sunset. Participants reminisced about time spent In Venezuela decades ago and looked forward to what’s next for the country and its energy sector.

The kicked off with opening remarks from AAPG President Brian Horn, General Chair Ana Maria Goncalves, and Technical Symposium Chair Juan Francisco Arminio and a word of greeting from Kyle Haustveit, Assistant Secretary, United States Department of Energy.

Keynote speaker Jairo Lugo set the stage for the symposium by providing an overview of the Venezuela’s petroleum systems and oil and gas opportunities.

Geological discussions continued through talks by James Pindell, David Sanford Lewis, Rual Ysaccis, Andrew Pepper and Tomas Mata.
Participants also enjoyed networking and the opportunity to share interpretations, and stories, attending from around the world.

AAPG and ABGP thank Petrobras, Chevron, Shell, ExxonMobil, PRIO and TGS for your generous support of the Energy Opportunities Conference held in Rio last week.

Thanks also to institutional partner ANP and supporting organizations CCS Brasil, SEG, SBGf, EAGE and ARPEL for your partnership.

convened 180 attendees from 50 organizations and 12 countries for an action-packed event connecting decisionmakers shaping the future of energy.

They met in 37 formal B2B Meetings held on site and engaged in countless informal conversations promoting regional integration and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Attendees, we thank you for joining us in Rio and look forward to seeing you at future conferences.

Venezuela's oil and gas potential has drawn worldwide attention since January.

But how do expectations align with reality?

Read our AAPG Explorer article to find out which exploration and production opportunities are available, and what will it take to start operating in-country.

Meet the experts at AAPG's Venezuela Technical Symposium and E&P Summit in The Woodlands May 18-19.

https://www.aapg.org/news-and-media/explorer/from-geology-opportunity-venezuela/

In addition to the technical program, the provided multiple outlets for participants to learn, share and connect.

The Opportunities Stage located in the coffee break area, featured Staatsolie - Suriname, ANCAP – Uruguay, and CEL – El Salvador, who presented bid round and investment opportunities in their countries, and Bridger Photonics, who showcased technologies for detecting methane emissions.

Business-to-business (B2B) sessions held in meeting rooms allowed attendees to connect privately with current and future partners. Petrobras hosted meetings in a private room, and participants took turns using other rooms on-site.

The second day of opened with a Global Energy Outlook presentation delivered by Bob Fryklund of S&P Global.

Participants enjoyed four panels:

Unlocking the Strategic Value of the South Atlantic Margin with YPF, Petronas, Sintana, Shell, PRIO Rystad Energy and Pettrobras

Staying Connected: Meeting Energy Demand to Data Centers and AI, with Viridien, IBP, Rystad Energy, Petrobras, Axia Energy/Electrobras and TGS

A Solid Portfolio: Balancing Oil and Gas and Renewables to Mitigate Risk and Maximize Returns, with S&P Global, Petrobras, Repsol Sinopec and Equinor

The Role of Natural Gas in the Energy Trilemma, with IBP, Petrobras, Bossa Energy and Origem

The day concluded with a career development session and roundtable with industry leaders and 60 Brazilian students.

Tuesday afternoon sessions focused on technologies, trends and the business of the energy transition:

From Concept to Viability: Translating O&G Expertise into Geothermal and Hydrogen Projects and CCUS Project Implementation: Regulatory Frameworks, Infrastructure Investment, and the Leap from Pilot to Profit.

Executive sessions concluded with an ANP talk about Brazil's energy outlook.

Discussions continued at the networking reception highlighting providing sunset views and lively conversation.