The following organisations are affiliated with PESA through our professional networks.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) is currently the world’s largest professional geological society, founded in 1917. AAPG members include geologists, geophysicists, CEOs, managers, consultants, students and academicians. The purpose of the organisation is to foster scientific research, advance the science of geology, promote technology and inspire high professional conduct.
The European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) is a global professional, non-profit association for geoscientists and engineers with around 18,000 members worldwide. It provides a global network of commercial and academic professionals to all members. The association is truly multi-disciplinary and international in form and pursuits.
Australian Energy Producers (AEP) represents Australia’s natural gas and oil explorers, developers and producers. They aim to ensure Australia benefits from a strong, competitive and sustainable oil and gas industry that delivers energy security, economic prosperity and progress towards a cleaner energy future.
The Australian Geoscience Council (AGC) is the Peak Council of geoscientists in Australia. It represents major Australian geoscientific societies with a total membership of over 7000 individuals comprising industry, government and academic professionals in the fields of geology, geophysics, geochemistry, mineral and petroleum exploration, environmental geoscience, hydrogeology and geological hazards.
The Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (ASEG) is a learned society of professional earth scientists specialising in the practical application of the principles of physics and mathematics to solve problems in a broad range of geological situations.
The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) was founded in 1893 and provides services to professionals engaged in all facets of the global minerals sector. With a focus on providing leadership and opportunities to minerals industry professionals, the AusIMM delivers an ongoing program of professional development services to ensure that members are supported throughout their careers, enabling them to provide high-quality professional input to industry and the community.
The Geological Society of Australia gives members an outstanding opportunity to keep in touch with scientific developments, present the results of their work, and contribute to discussions on vocational and scientific topics.
The International Association of Hydrogeologists is a professional association for those within disciplines related to groundwater, its occurrence, utilisation, testing and management.
The Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) is the leading professional institute representing geoscientists employed in all sectors of industry, education, research and government throughout Australia. AIG is a not-for-profit organisation, run by members for members, which aims to advance the skills, status and public perception of more than 3,000 members both within Australia and overseas.
The Energy and Resources Law Association (ER Law) is the internationally recognised peak professional body for Energy & Resources sector lawyers. ER Law provides a forum to network and have access to quality professional development.
The Queensland Petroleum Exploration Association (QUPEX) was established in 1959, making it one of Australia’s oldest oil and gas industry groups. With its origins stemming from oil and gas exploration, the purpose of QUPEX is to build and cultivate professional networks to share experiences and information. They achieve this through hosting monthly luncheons in Brisbane where guest speakers from the industry present their company activities and share their ideas.
The Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA) is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the advancement of the science of petrophysics and formation evaluation, through well logging and other formation evaluation techniques and to the application of these techniques to the exploitation of gas, oil and other minerals. Founded in 1959, SPWLA provides information services to scientists in the petroleum and mineral industries, serves as a voice of shared interests in our profession, plays a major role in strengthening petrophysical education, and strives to increase the awareness of the role petrophysics has in the Oil and Gas Industry and the scientific community.
The Energy Club WA is a not-for-profit industry network organisation and educational resource for energy sector professionals in Western Australia. They provide a platform in which members and industry stakeholders can form long-term associations and business opportunities, while facilitating continued growth and sustainability within the sector.
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is the largest individual-member organisation serving managers, engineers, scientists and other professionals worldwide in the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry. They offer a unique opportunity to contribute to our profession through their programs and activities, with many of their accomplishments driven by dedicated members.
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) advances geophysics today and inspires geoscientists for tomorrow through funding innovative activities and grant programs that benefit geophysicists, their professional community, the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, and the general public.
The South East Asia Petroleum Exploration Society: SEAPEX is based and registered in Singapore and currently has 1,600 worldwide Active, Life and Student Members. SEAPEX holds regular meetings in Singapore on the second Friday of every second month, which consist of a social gathering and a 45-60 minute presentation on topics related to the “upstream” sector of the oil and gas industry.
The Geoscience Energy Society of Great Britain (GESGB) seeks to advance, for the public benefit, education in the scientific and technical aspects of subsurface energy and related technologies. The society aims to provide a forum for geoscientists and related disciplines to advance their technical and professional competence. They champion the importance of geoscience in energy transition.
Energy Resources Aotearoa represents energy-intensive businesses, from explorers and producers to distributors, sellers, and users, of energy resources like oil, LPG, natural gas, refined products, and hydrogen. The organisation’s members provide around 90% of natural gas and oil produced in New Zealand and use around two-thirds of all natural gas consumed. They support balanced energy choices to benefit all New Zealanders as the world transitions to a lower emissions future.