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An Introduction to EMD
About EMD
The Energy Minerals Division (EMD) is one of three
divisions of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG),
the largest professional association of geoscientists in the world. Organized
in 1977, EMD serves as an international forum for those working in the
exploration, development, and production of energy sources other than
conventional oil and natural gas.
The purpose of EMD is to advance the science of geology
as it relates to remote sensing and to any earth materials capable of
being used for energy production, to provide a forum for addressing developments
in mineral and energy economics and in fuels supply and utilization technology,
and to promote the integration of geoscientific knowledge with those in
related professions and activities.
Technical committees include:
Coal geologists can attain special distinction in
their fields by becoming Certified Coal Geologists by AAPG.
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Join EMD
| Active Member |
$20.00
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| Associate
Member |
$20.00
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| Student
Member |
$4.00
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EMD Membership
A mature society, EMD has more than 1,200 members
in countries around the world. In the United States, a member is assigned
to one of six regional sections based upon his/her mailing address.
By Region/Section
By Employment
| Oil Companies |
28%
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| Consultants/Independents |
33%
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| Educational
Institutions |
.04%
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| Environmental
Companies |
.01%
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| Service
Companies |
.04%
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| U.S. Department
of the Interior |
.02%
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| National
Government |
.01%
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| State Government |
.05%
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| Mining Companies |
<1%
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| Other Employment |
<1%
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| Retired |
.04%
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| Students |
.06%
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| Unknown |
.04%
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of December 2007 |
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These statistics are measured by AAPG at the end
of each year.
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