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CEGA works to advance the science of geology, foster professional development of members and promote community awareness of the profession. The organization was founded on December 17, 1927, as the Alberta Society of Petroleum Geologists in Calgary and was modelled after the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. [2]
Petroleum production in Canada is a major industry which is important to the overall economy of North America. ... Canada's unique geography, geology, ...
In 1958, Price began working in the Petroleum Geology Section of the Geological Survey of Canada. For the next ten years he studied the structure and tectonics of the Cordillera of western Canada, mapping its geological features. In 1968, he left the Geological Survey to work at Queen's University as an associate professor. Between 1972 and ...
Proved world oil reserves, 2009. The Canadian petroleum industry arose in parallel with that of the United States.Because of Canada's unique geography, geology, resources and patterns of settlement, however, it developed in different ways.
A geologist is a contributor to the science of geology.Geologists are also known as earth scientists or geoscientists.. The following is a list of notable geologists. Many have received such awards as the Penrose Medal or the Wollaston Medal, or have been inducted into the National Academy of Sciences or the Royal Society.
Geological Atlas of the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin. Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists and Alberta Research Council. ISBN 978-0-920230-53-4 This book is out of print but available online through the link above.
Petroleum geology is the study of the origins, occurrence, movement, accumulation, and exploration of hydrocarbon fuels. It refers to the specific set of geological disciplines that are applied to the search for hydrocarbons ( oil exploration ).
By 2013, Suncor and CNRL—Canada's two largest petroleum companies were also among top eleven of the country's most valuable companies. [13] In 2011, Canadian Natural Resources, overtook Suncor to become Canada's largest producer. Suncor produced 549,000 boe/d in 2012 only slightly higher than in 2011. [14]