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American Association of Professional Landmen
AbbreviationAAPL
Formation1959; 65 years ago (1959)
Founded atOklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
TypeProfessional association
PurposeTo promote the highest standards and ethics of performance for all land professionals and to encourage sound stewardship of all energy and mineral resources.
Location
  • 800 Fournier Street,
    Fort Worth, Texas
Region
North America
Products
  • Certification
  • Member Mark identification
Services
  • Education
  • Professional development
Fields
  • Legal
  • Geology
  • Engineering
Membership12,000
Publication
The Landman
Websitelandman.org
Formerly called
American Association of Petroleum Landmen

The American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL), previously called the American Association of Petroleum Landmen, is a professional organization in the United States that unites approximately 12,000 landmen and land-related persons in North America through professional development and service.

History

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In November 1954, nineteen landmen who were members of the National Oil Scouts and Landmen's Association met in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to establish the American Association of Petroleum Landmen (AAPL).[1] It was created as a professional organization for landmen and other land-related fields.[2] George F. Brown of Sun Oil Company was chosen as the association's first chairman.[3][1]

AAPL held its first annual meeting in Fort Worth, Texas in April 1955.[3][4] At the time, the association already had 831 members from 23 states.[4]

AAPL is now called the Association of Professional Landmen. Its mission is to promote performance standards for all land professionals, advance their stature, and encourage sound stewardship of energy and mineral resources.[5][6] Its had some 12,000 members.

AAPL's national headquarters are at 800 Fournier Street in Fort Worth, Texas.[7][8] Its publication is The Landman.[9]

Activities

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AAPL was founded and is the general manager of the American Prospect Expo, attended by 17,000 energy professionals each year.[10] It also presents the Pioneer Award to individuals who make contributions to the field.[11]

The AAPL provides curriculum guidance and program support for approved energy management programs and has accredited ten programs at universities in the United States and Canada.[12] The association has a educational foundation and awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying natural resources management at these colleges schools.[13][10]

The association started a voluntary certification program in June 1979.[14] The AAPL provides three levels of certification to attest to a landman's knowledge and expertise. A Registered Landman, the initial certification, identifies someone with a fundamental knowledge of the land industry. The Registered Professional Landman certification identifies someone who has professional experience as a landman. The Certified Professional Landman has demonstrated a comprehensive level of professional experience and competency in the land business.[15]

Notable members

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Swabbings". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 1954-11-21. p. 61. Retrieved 2024-12-06 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ McEwen, Mella McEwen (2015-07-26). "Midlander in line to lead national landmen's association". Midland Reporter-Telegram. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  3. ^ a b "Landmen Organize". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 1954-11-21. p. 29. Retrieved 2024-12-06 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b "Congressman and Land Head on Program Here". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 1955-04-17. p. 57. Retrieved 2024-12-06 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "About AAPL". Retrieved 2014-10-11.
  6. ^ Terry-Cobo, Sarah (2016-09-16). "Good landmen still in demand". The Journal Record. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
  7. ^ Hislop, Jude (2015-11-24). "American Association of Professional Landmen celebrates new headquarters - The American Energy News". The American Energy News. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
  8. ^ "American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) | Oil & Gas Exploration & Development". Fort Worth Chamber. 2021-03-07. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  9. ^ The Landman. American Association of Petroleum Landmen. 2005 – via Google Books.
  10. ^ a b Burkes, Paula (February 12, 2012). "Devon landman leads American Association of Professional Landmen". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  11. ^ Mancini, Jess (November 18, 2020). "Museum to display award given to 'the Great Wildcatter' Benedum". The Parkersburg News and Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  12. ^ "AAPL Accredited Programs". AAPL. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  13. ^ "American Association of Petroleum Landmen Scholarship". Western Colorado University Scholarship System. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
  14. ^ Richard H. Smith (October 1996). "The certified professional landman: The Leading Edge: Vol. 15, No. 10 ()". The Leading Edge. 15 (10). Society of Exploration Geophysicists: 1092–1094. doi:10.1190/1.1437209. Retrieved 2014-10-13.
  15. ^ "Certification". AAPL. Retrieved 2014-10-01.
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