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CONTINUING
EDUCATION
Programme
In a bid to ensure that
members (individuals and corporate) are continually
updated on latest oil and development of Nigeria's
Oil and Gas Resources, NAPE organises workshops,
seminars, business lectures, short courses, continuing
education schools.
Through these various
specialist in the industry, the academia and representative
of government come together to deliberate on issues
which at various times have been adapted to the
Nigerian Economic situation. In particular, these
often relate to the upstream sector of the Oil and
Gas business in Nigeria. The Association has therefore
progressively aided and undoubtedly shaped government
polices over the years.
Monthly Technical
Meetings
The monthly technical meeting is designed as a forum
for updating members on industry technology and
findings that are of interest. papers are sourced
from specialists. The presentation are usually sponsored
by companies
Workshops/Seminars
From time to time workshops and seminars
are organised to address certain topical issues
in the upstream sector of the oil industry. These
usually incorporate practicing geoscientists, academia,
government and related general public sector. Communique
issued at such forum goes a long way to help government
shape their policies.
Nape Continuing Education Schools(NCES)
This holds at
least once a year. It is NAPE's contribution towards
the training of personnel in the oil industry.
Pre-Conference Workshop
It is a forum where explorationists and investors
within the oil industry come together to brainstorm
on current topical issues such as exploration, economics,
community relations, environmental, safety etc
Annual International Conference
& Exhibitions
This event which comes up once
every year is a forum for specialists (Local and
International) to exhibit new discoveries and techniques
in the exploration of Oil and Gas
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NAPE PUBLISHING PROGRAM
NAPE Bulletin
The bulletin of the Nigerian Association
of Petroleum Explorationists contains technical
papers and proceedings of the Annual International
Conference and Exhibitions.
Also solicited and other
papers adjudged suitable are also published in the
Bulletin.
NAPE Workshop Proceedings
NAPE's workshop proceedings contain
papers/discussions from Annual Pre-Conference Workshops
and other work shops organised by the association.
NAPE News
This is a monthly news
publication of the association. It contains news
of the various activities that take place within
the year, such as Monthly Technical Meetings organised
by the headquarters (Lagos) and the other special
events involving individual and corporate members.
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NAPE
PUBLISHING POLICY
It is the policy of
NAPE to publish papers presented at any of its Technical
Meetings or Annual International Conference/Exhibition.
In pursuance of this, interested contributors to
NAPE technical programmers should note the following:
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All paper
presenters will furnish the Association with
three copies of their papers (together with
figures in forms reproducible A4paper size).
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The presenters
would ensure that permission is granted for
release of any proprietary data in their next
text from the relevant authorities.
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Although
NAPE prefers original contributions, part published
works may be considered for publication.
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When
an author presents a paper orally to the Association
and does not wish to have the paper published,
the author must clearly indicate that on the
manuscript, and All papers are sent to independent
reviewers for evaluation before publication.
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NAPE OIL &
GAS RESOURCES
Library
The Oil and Gas Resources Library
is located at the NAPE Secretariat 47a Femi Okunnu
Housing Estate Lekki Peninsula Lagos. The Library
is open to all NAPE Members and has a stock of special
Geoscience materials such as NAPE Bulletins, AAPG
publication, special petroleum news publications,
Nigerian Oil & Gas reference materials E&P
video training tapes, NAPE Conferences / Technical
meetings video tapes and documents. The library
project is one of the Association's contribution
to the promotion of academic excellence and industry
growth.
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NAPE UNIVERSITY
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (UAP)
One of the Association's
cardinal program is the University Assistance program
(U.A.P). Established a few years ago, its major
responsibility is to solicit materials / financial
assistance from the Oil & Gas Companies for
Geoscience Departments in Nigerian Universities.
NAPE acts as a medium through which these Universities
channel their specific needs to the industry to
give necessary support through the donation of geological/geophysical
literature, field equipment, computers and other
laboratory equipment. Donations from individuals
are also welcome. Many universities are already
benefiting from the scheme.
To
find more information on U.A.P (Click Here...)
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NAPE/PETROPROS
SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
The history of the scholarship
scheme dates back to 1995, when the company, Petroleum
Prospects International Inc (Petropros Int'l Inc.)
announced its decision to sponsor a scholarship
scheme to be administered by NAPE. The scholarship
award was originally to be for Nigerian Undergraduates
in their penultimate year, but has however been
extended to post graduate students. This fund is
strictly for Geoscience study/research.
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MEMBERSHIP
There are three regional
chapters in addition to the Lagos Headquarters of
the Association. These are Port Harcourt, Benin
and Warri chapters. Each chapter is headed by a
Chapter Chairman who is a member of the Executive
Committee of NAPE
CLASSIFICATION AND MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
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Active Member
Any person engaged in the practice
or teaching of the geoscience or petroleum related
science may apply for active membership provided,
must hold at least a Bachelor's Degree from
an Educational Institution of acceptable academic
standards. This is in addition to 3 years of
working experience in the practice or teaching
of geoscience or petroleum related science.
- Junior Member
Any Graduate with a major in any of the geoscience's
or petroleum related science may apply for junior
membership of the Association.
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Corporate
Member
Any company or institution registered in Nigeria
and engaged in the practice or teaching Oil,
Gas and Energy, mineral exploration and production
activities either as an operator, shareholder
or service company, training or financial institution
may apply for membership.
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Membership Benefits
NAPE offers its membership quality continuing
education on its main subject matter of petroleum
exploration. Attendance and general reaction
at technical meetings and workshops prove this
fact from month to month. Various meetings ensure
necessary social and technical interaction among
members as well. The Nigerian Association of
Petroleum Explorist is affiliated to the American
Association of Petroleum Geologists, the world
largest Geoscience Association
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NAPE FOUNDATION
The NAPE Foundation, which was recently rejuvenated
is to be a funding mechanism to sustain current activities,
make room for new ones and also allow for the implementation
of other objectives on a continuous basis.
The NAPE Foundation
started as a result of the needed to evolve a system
by which the Association would have a capital base
from which it could draw from for sponsorship of
its various programs. The foundation has taken off
with voluntary pledges and donations from members
of the Association as well as a levy to all members.
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