San Joaquin Geological Society
Announcements
November 13th, 2025 Lunch Meeting
“Fractures and Drainage Mechanisms: North Midway Sunset Diatomite“
Presented by: Hanaga Simabrata and Adam Cox, Berry Corporation.
Sponsored by: Berry Corporation
Call for Abstracts – 2026 Pacific Section AAPG / SPE Western Regional Joint Meeting
The Pacific Section of AAPG and SPE-SJV is pleased to announce the 2026 Pacific Section AAPG / SPE Western Regional Joint Meeting (PS-AAPG/SPE WR Joint Meeting), to be held April 12–16, 2026, in Bakersfield, California. The meeting theme is:
“Reimagining the Subsurface Energy Resources for a Prosperous Tomorrow.”
Abstract Submission for talks and/or papers is Open!
By addressing both traditional hydrocarbon development and emerging low-carbon technologies, the Joint Meeting will showcase how subsurface energy can be reimagined to ensure long-term energy security while advancing the global transition to a sustainable future.
For sponsorship opportunities, abstract submission, registration (coming soon), and additional details, please visit https://www.psaapg.org/.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bakersfield in April 2026.
Please welcome the 2025-2026 Executive Committee
Brandon Clark (Berry Corporation)– President Elect
Kari Hochstatter (Cornerstone Engineering Inc.) – President
Ron Foster (CalGEM) – Past President
Obinna Nzekwe (CalGEM) – Vice President
Alina Jack (Envirotech) – Treasurer
Adrian Montoya (CalGEM) – Secretary
We would like to congratulate the 2025 scholarship winners
Braedon Scarry (CSUB)
Eder Tavera (CSUB)
Maggie Izumi (CSUB)
Garrett Cooper (CSUB)
Tyler Garza (CSUB)
Henry Sanchez (CSUB)
Madison Tarpley (CSUB)
Elijah Swanson (CSUB)
Sergio Medina Diaz (CSUF)
Triston Xiong (CSUF)
If you would like to nominate someone for the PSAAPG teacher of the year please fill out and return the application below.
Below is a link to other PSAAPG honors and awards
The PSAAPG newsletter can be found by clicking the following link.
http://www.psaapg.info/cloud/newsletters/current_newsletter.pdf
Logo courtesy of Dan Steward