The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews William Hagan, CEO, Stratagraph, Inc. at the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG).
Stratagraph is a pioneer in the mud logging industry. Since 1961, Stratagraph has been providing quality, reliable and accurate data services throughout the Gulf of Mexico, across North America and overseas.
Founded in 1917, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists’ original purpose of AAPG, to foster scientific research, to advance the science of geology, to promote technology, and to inspire high professional conduct, still guides the Association today.
AAPG provides publications, conferences, and educational opportunities to geoscientists and disseminates the most current geological information available to the general public.
Hill works for Knight Fire Specialists LLC is active on many industry boards and committees.
#FossilFuelFridays is an industry weekly episodic webisode and podcast hosted by Hill and Ken Lavin.
Hill also hosts Talking Energy Show and runs Oklahoma Oilfield Tailgate.
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