AAPL America's Landmen

May we always cherish the marvelous gift of freedom and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for it. Have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

Our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 speaker lineup has gotten even more stacked with energy experts eager to dive into the hottest industry topics! Don’t miss out on elevating your energy skills by learning from 30 world-class presenters 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟲 in 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆. https://bit.ly/46lxhO6

Certified landmen can earn over 12 AAPL CEUs through relevant education covering topics like AI, field landman workforce issues, oil & gas markets update, ethics, U.S. basins update, policymaking and more!

Energy attorneys can earn CLEs from Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and West Virginia.

The presenters are booked, the topics have been finalized, the schedule is set and the CEUs/CLEs are rolling in ... ALL THAT'S MISSING IS YOU! Learn more and register now! https://bit.ly/46lxhO6

Big thanks to our current 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 sponsors! We simply could not offer all the world-class professional development, countless networking opportunities and can't-miss fun at such great value 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟲 in 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 without the support of our great sponsors. Thank you for supporting the land profession and AAPL! https://bit.ly/46lxhO6

With a few high exposure sponsorship packages still available, sponsoring companies will have the perfect opportunity to put their company’s name and logo in front of hundreds of landmen, dealmakers and executives this June in SLC as well as thousands more through pre- and post-conference marketing. Contact Jennifer Palladina Taylor at [email protected] if you have questions about sponsoring. https://bit.ly/41hxPlb

We cannot wait to connect with hundreds of energy professionals at our 72nd Annual Meeting this summer in beautiful Utah! Attendees can earn over 12 AAPL CEUs while learning from over 25 industry experts. Energy attorneys can earn CLEs from Colorado, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and West Virginia. Learn more and register – https://bit.ly/46lxhO6.

Congrats to Oliver J. “Buster” LeBlanc, III with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for being named AAPL’s 2025-26 Accredited University Program Director of the Year! This award recognizes a director who is respected and admired among AAPL Programs for going above and beyond to support and lead their program in a manner that fundamentally challenges their students and provides industry opportunities.

Oliver J LeBlanc, III has been a champion for the Professional Land & Resource Management Program at UL Lafayette B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration for over 20 years and has been director for 14 years. He is the students’ biggest advocate and continues to get them involved in AAPL and local LAPL - Lafayette Association of Professional Landmen events.

He gives them real life experiences as he was instrumental in getting Chevron to donate 96 acres in the New Iberia Oil Field. He has the students negotiate surface agreements, mineral and leasing agreements as well as visit and suggest new uses for the property. Each year these experiences give them real-world activities to learn and further their land knowledge.

A blend of professional and classroom experience helps Buster expertly guide students through several industry cycles. He is an articulate and charming advocate for the oil and gas industry and is well respected by his peers and his students. Many of his students stay in touch with him after they graduate due to the strong relationships that he builds.

We look forward to celebrating Buster and all he has accomplished at UL at our 72nd Annual Meeting June 24-26 in Salt Lake City! https://bit.ly/46lxhO6

AAPL provides curriculum guidance and program support for 15 undergraduate and graduate level energy management and petroleum land management programs at accredited schools in the United States. We work with these programs to encourage the infusion of new talent to the profession by, among other benefits, offering free AAPL student membership to students enrolled in these programs. Over $250,000 in student scholarships are awarded annually to students enrolled in these programs. Learn more – https://bit.ly/4qKAzTu.

We are pleased to have Fervo Energy Co-Founder and CTO Jack Norbeck as the Opening Session Keynote for our 𝟳𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 June 24-26 in Salt Lake City! https://bit.ly/46lxhO6

In 2017, Norbeck co-founded Fervo, which delivers 24/7 carbon free energy through development of next-generation geothermal power. Fervo's technology incorporates proven, cost-effective technologies, such as horizontal drilling and distributed fiber optic sensing, to unlock the potential of geothermal energy. Fervo operates the longest-running enhanced geothermal system in Nevada and is actively building the world's largest enhanced geothermal project — a 500 MW project in Utah.

Jack holds a PhD degree in energy resources engineering from Stanford University and leads Fervo's exploration, production and reservoir diagnostics activities. We look forward to learning more about his industry outlook, unique story, leadership approach and more during the Opening Session on the Thursday morning of Annual Meeting.

Norbeck joins over 25 experts covering the hottest topics across the energy industry. Sessions include:
-Advocating For Certainty: Politics, Policy & Permitting
-Don’t Just Play One on TV – How the AAPL Code & Standards Set Us Apart
-Going From Good to Great With AI
-Oil and Gas Markets Update
-Easement Explanation & the Damage Settlement Process
-The Emerging Energy Crisis, Securing the Future
-From Leasing to Drilling: Landman’s View Across U.S. Basins
-Uinta Basin Fireside Chat
-Eat That Frog: Planning & Paying for Plugging
-Horizon Breakfast
-Business Meeting & More

Additional offerings like our Welcome Reception, First-Timers & Young Professionals Reception, Basin Bash, Yoga in the Courtyard and more will provide opportunities to build up your rolodex. Learn more and register – https://bit.ly/46lxhO6.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful landmoms we are blessed to have in AAPL and the land profession! Thank you for all that you do, including raising the next generation of energy pros!

We absolutely loved seeing future RPLs and CPLs preparing together for their upcoming exams at our recent Certification Exam Review in Houston. Congrats on taking the next step in your careers and good luck on the exams!

It was also great seeing a few current certified landmen refresh their skills and earn CEUs quickly as well as a few CPLs in training to teach upcoming reviews. Thanks to the 20+ landmen for joining this event, thanks to our teachers for sharing their wisdom and thanks to Chevron for hosting!

Prepare for your upcoming exam or just refresh your skills and earn CEUs quickly with our RPL/CPL Certification Exam Reviews. Check out our remaining 2026 review dates and locations below and register early as they often sell out:
🔹 Denver, CO │ Aug. 19-21 https://bit.ly/4kwJLZl
🔹 Midland, TX │ Sept. 9-11 https://bit.ly/4kwJPs3
🔹 Oklahoma City, OK │ Oct. 21-23 https://bit.ly/4bNg3gi

Recognized throughout the industry as indicators of competency, proficiency and professionalism, AAPL offers three certifications proven to enhance a member's credibility in the industry and to increase earning potential for landmen. Recent compensation survey results indicate certified individuals earn more than those without certification.

Learn more about how to take the next step in your career with AAPL certification. https://bit.ly/406Q5wU

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

Our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 speaker lineup is completely stacked with over 25 energy experts eager to explore the hottest industry topics. Here’s quick look at just one of the can’t-miss sessions we’re looking forward to 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟲 in 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆. https://bit.ly/46lxhO6

If you called your doctor, plumber or mechanic and nobody answered, what would you do? Shortages of critical services have a profound impact on personal and business success. The current workforce providing field land services is at or near retirement age, and recruitment of new talent has been largely unsuccessful.

In this special session, a panel of industry experts assembled by AAPL's 2025-26 Strategic Planning Committee will discuss the challenges of maintaining an adequate, competent field landman workforce, including insufficient incentives, lack of training and professional recognition, and propose potential solutions to the looming issue.

"The Emerging Energy Crisis" article, which was also written by AAPL’s Strategic Planning Committee, delves into this important subject and can be read in the May/June Landman magazine or here – https://bit.ly/4tUYXmD. Read the article now then head over to our Annual Meeting site to lock in your spot this summer in SLC – https://bit.ly/46lxhO6.

Congratulations to the Fort Worth Association of Professional Landmen (FWAPL) for being named our 2025-26 Community Service Award winners! FWAPL has represented the land profession well by being incredibly active within their community, raising a significant amount of money for local charities.

Through philanthropic events like their golf tournament, pickleball tournament, clay shoot and AAPL grants, FWAPL has been able to support Texas Pythian Home Inc, Safehaven of Tarrant County, Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, a Wish with Wings, Frontline Healing Foundation, National CMV Foundation and the FWAPL Scholarship Fund. In 2025, $26,000 in scholarships were awarded to 13 individuals.

FWAPL’s efforts have resulted in an average charitable impact per member close to seven times FWAPL’s annual membership dues! Thank you, FWAPL, for all that you do for the DFW community. You’re also great neighbors to AAPL/NAPE Expo!

We look forward to honoring the incredible work our FWAPL members do beyond the energy industry this June in SLC during our 72nd Annual Meeting! https://bit.ly/46lxhO6