Future of the geoscience profession

Journal Article · Mon May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1995 · AAPG Bulletin

OSTI ID:68377

Carleton, A T

I want to discuss the future of the energy industry and the geoscience profession. That`s you and me. Is there a future for us? Will there be a need for petroleum? What will we use for energy in the future? Over the past several years, those of us in the energy business have witnessed remarkable changes in our industry and our profession. We must be able to change with the conditions if we are to survive them. To do so, some idea of what the future holds is essential. I will discuss what that future may be and will cover these topics: world population and energy demand, exploration and production outlook, environmental considerations, geoscience demographics, education, technology, and government. Much of the statistical data and some of the projections I will discuss have been taken from the report of AAPG`s 21st Century Committee, of which I was a member.

• OSTI ID: 68377
• Journal Information: AAPG Bulletin, Journal Name: AAPG Bulletin Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 79; ISSN 0149-1423; ISSN AABUD2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ENERGY SOURCES
ENERGY SUPPLIES
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EXPLORATION
FORECASTING
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PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
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