These developing issues of Geothermal, Natural Geologic Hydrogen, Lithium, Helium, Uranium, Iodine, RNG, AI Data Centers, Bitcoin Mining, Microgrids, and more are becoming CRUCIAL in our nation! Successful development of these technologies is key for AAPG and as president of the Division of Environmental Geosciences, I have to say there are so many real opportunities for our memebers and more. Dan Arthur is a Speaker and on the Advisory Council of AAPG.

The 2026 conference will dive into evolving regulations, funding access, and AI-driven tools that are transforming how wells are identified, prioritized, and safely closed. Building on our national Orphan & Idle Wells series—launched in Texas in 2023 and continued through California in 2025—this event returns to Bakersfield to tackle region-specific challenges, highlight leading-edge remediation practices, and explore scalable solutions for onshore and offshore sites. Dan Arthur is a Speaker.