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It's with great enthusiasm that we announce Brent Broussard, CPL, as AAPL’s 2025-26 Face of the Industry Award winner! T...
06/12/2026

It's with great enthusiasm that we announce Brent Broussard, CPL, as AAPL’s 2025-26 Face of the Industry Award winner! The award, which is not guaranteed to be awarded yearly, is presented to an AAPL member, local organization or supporting corporation that has represented the public face of the land profession in a positive light like Brent has.

As president of Dudley Land Company, Brent is responsible for managing and overseeing company business for Dudley and its affiliate companies. He started in the oil and gas industry almost 20 years ago by coincidence after learning about what a landman is through the PLRM program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He joined Dudley early in his career as an independent contractor deep in the East Texas piney woods of Nacogdoches. He worked his way up in the company through Dudley’s management training program and eventually settled in Houston.

In 2022, he was awarded the Outstanding Landman of the Year Award by the Houston Association of Professional Landmen (HAPL). Though he can talk your ear off about all things landman and how to make a project a success, he would rather learn about your family and personal interests. Have a good joke? Brent will match it, so get ready to laugh when you meet with him.

Brent has also been a prominent figure in the AAPL and boasts one of the largest networks in the industry. Most relevant to this award, Brent has been running The Land Department Podcast for the last 3 years, which has gained popularity and featured many of the most well regarded people in our industry.

He has been forward-thinking in his proactive approach to being an early entry into supporting the alternative energy industry and his approach to creating an independent in-house staffing group. He has welcomed innovation by developing his own proprietary database software, and again, his investment to his podcast to highlight all aspects of our industry.

We look forward to celebrating Brent and all his contributions to the land profession in two short weeks at our 72nd Annual Meeting in SLC! https://bit.ly/46lxhO6

Do you feel like you’re drinking from a firehose trying to stay current on everything happening with AI? AAPL's AI Commi...
06/11/2026

Do you feel like you’re drinking from a firehose trying to stay current on everything happening with AI? AAPL's AI Committee is offering a FREE-FOR-MEMBERS webinar on Thursday, June 18, that provides perspective on the AI frontier and what it means for organizations navigating complex, regulated environments like the energy industry! https://bit.ly/4vH7UR5

During “The State of AI,” Shaheer Tariq of Ultimarii Ltd. will cover:
• Current AI adoption across industries, with practical use cases
• State-of-the-art capabilities across language, audio, vision and agentic AI
• Separating the hype from reality – common myths, risks and limitations
• Useful mental models for preparing for and implementing AI

AAPL certified members, register for free and earn 1 CEU with this can’t-miss engagement. https://bit.ly/4vH7UR5

The webinar also prepares Annual Meeting attendees for the "Going From Good to Great With AI" education session. Check out more details on our flagship event happening June 24-26 in Salt Lake City. https://bit.ly/46lxhO6

Not an AAPL member? Join or renew today to access invaluable AAPL benefits like our free education offerings through June 2027! Other benefits like our Government Affairs Reports, Member Directory, Mentorship Program and others will help you stay current, stay connected and stay ahead. https://bit.ly/49CtL2N

School might be out for the summer for most, but class is in session year-round with AAPL's on-demand options! AAPL members can also use the exclusive promo code SUMMERSCHOOL25 through June 30 to save 25% on an on-demand webinar. Check out our vast selection in the new Landman Library, where you can easily browse courses by topic as well as find AAPL's complete library of resources, including podcasts, LANDNEWS, training bundles and more. https://bit.ly/3QBnnDl

See all on-demand webinars – https://bit.ly/4xmnq6z.

See all upcoming events – https://bit.ly/4rbZLBJ.

Congratulations to Vincent A. Caruso for winning AAPL’s Best Member Communication Award! His excellent, three-part “When...
06/10/2026

Congratulations to Vincent A. Caruso for winning AAPL’s Best Member Communication Award! His excellent, three-part “When Acquisitions Fail” articles were designed to help AAPL members identify, consider and understand the specific behaviors that manifest and drive down the success rate of negotiations in the oil and gas, renewable, hard mineral mining and infrastructure sectors.

AAPL members, head over to our Landman e-magazine home to read each article. Part one can be found in the Nov./Dec. 2024 issue, part two can be found in the Jan./Feb. 2025 issue and part three can be found in the March/April 2025 issue. https://bit.ly/4n39Lg7

Vincent is the creator and author of the Running with the Mane Blog found at wanderuntethered.com, curated specifically for energy and infrastructure industry professionals and focused on issues relating to land acquisition, management and valuation. An AAPL member since 2009 and a former Education Committee chairman, Caruso has 20 years of experience in land negotiations and acquisitions working on behalf of clients in multiple industries, including the oil and gas, renewable energy, hard mineral mining and infrastructure sectors. He is also the managing director of Renewable Energy at Percheron, LLC.

We look forward to celebrating Vincent and his skilled writing and industry knowledge at our 72nd Annual Meeting June 24-26 in Salt Lake City! https://bit.ly/46lxhO6

AAPL recently presented two free-for-member events in Michigan and Oklahoma. Both Field Landman Seminars featured two in...
06/09/2026

AAPL recently presented two free-for-member events in Michigan and Oklahoma. Both Field Landman Seminars featured two informative presentations, fun networking and dinner. Special thanks to Sarah Mullkoff, Russell S. Shinevar, CPL, Mark Walraven and Bryan Lohoff, CPL, for their excellent presentations as well as Michigan Association of Professional Landmen and Oklahoma City Association of Professional Landmen for their support and coordination on these events.

Field Landman Seminars are in-person education and networking events tailored primarily for regional independent landmen but are open to all energy professionals. They are always completely free for AAPL members! Join AAPL to take advantage of the next one! https://bit.ly/4fxePYp

We look forward to our next free educational offering — The State of AI webinar — on June 18 (https://bit.ly/4ey3t5j) and our next in-person event — AAPL’s 72nd Annual Meeting — June 24-26 in Salt Lake City (https://bit.ly/AAPL2026AM).

Thanks to AAPL's Alliance Partners for supporting our energy education offerings, including free-for-member Field Landman Seminars, as well as vital legislative advocacy, industry outreach and so much more. https://bit.ly/42AoCV2

May we always cherish the marvelous gift of freedom and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice...
05/22/2026

May we always cherish the marvelous gift of freedom and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for it. Have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

Our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 speaker lineup has gotten even more stacked with energy experts eager to dive into the hottest i...
05/19/2026

Our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 speaker lineup has gotten even more stacked with energy experts eager to dive into the hottest industry topics! Don’t miss out on elevating your energy skills by learning from 30 world-class presenters 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟲 in 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆. https://bit.ly/46lxhO6

Certified landmen can earn over 12 AAPL CEUs through relevant education covering topics like AI, field landman workforce issues, oil & gas markets update, ethics, U.S. basins update, policymaking and more!

Energy attorneys can earn CLEs from Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and West Virginia.

The presenters are booked, the topics have been finalized, the schedule is set and the CEUs/CLEs are rolling in ... ALL THAT'S MISSING IS YOU! Learn more and register now! https://bit.ly/46lxhO6

05/15/2026

AAPL’s 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 goes down 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟲 in beautiful 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, and AAPL leadership is providing an exclusive look at the land profession’s premier event next week!

What hot topics are being covered? What’s new for 2026? What extracurricular activities are there to do in SLC? Michael Anderson, Michael Gibson, Kyle Reynolds and Sidney Fuller are here to share what all to expect next month in Utah.

Show up to SLC ready by listening to this special Annual Meeting preview on 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬. Save your spot on PakEnergy's website: https://hubs.la/Q04gNJyj0.

Ready to register for Annual Meeting now? Learn more about AAPL’s flagship event and secure your registration here: https://bit.ly/AAPL2026AM.

Big thanks to our current 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 sponsors! We simply could not offer all the world-class professional devel...
05/14/2026

Big thanks to our current 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 sponsors! We simply could not offer all the world-class professional development, countless networking opportunities and can't-miss fun at such great value 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟲 in 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 without the support of our great sponsors. Thank you for supporting the land profession and AAPL! https://bit.ly/46lxhO6

With a few high exposure sponsorship packages still available, sponsoring companies will have the perfect opportunity to put their company’s name and logo in front of hundreds of landmen, dealmakers and executives this June in SLC as well as thousands more through pre- and post-conference marketing. Contact Jennifer Palladina Taylor at [email protected] if you have questions about sponsoring. https://bit.ly/41hxPlb

We cannot wait to connect with hundreds of energy professionals at our 72nd Annual Meeting this summer in beautiful Utah! Attendees can earn over 12 AAPL CEUs while learning from over 25 industry experts. Energy attorneys can earn CLEs from Colorado, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and West Virginia. Learn more and register – https://bit.ly/46lxhO6.

Congrats to Oliver J. “Buster” LeBlanc, III with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for being named AAPL’s 2025-26...
05/13/2026

Congrats to Oliver J. “Buster” LeBlanc, III with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for being named AAPL’s 2025-26 Accredited University Program Director of the Year! This award recognizes a director who is respected and admired among AAPL Programs for going above and beyond to support and lead their program in a manner that fundamentally challenges their students and provides industry opportunities.

Oliver J LeBlanc, III has been a champion for the Professional Land & Resource Management Program at UL Lafayette B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration for over 20 years and has been director for 14 years. He is the students’ biggest advocate and continues to get them involved in AAPL and local LAPL - Lafayette Association of Professional Landmen events.

He gives them real life experiences as he was instrumental in getting Chevron to donate 96 acres in the New Iberia Oil Field. He has the students negotiate surface agreements, mineral and leasing agreements as well as visit and suggest new uses for the property. Each year these experiences give them real-world activities to learn and further their land knowledge.

A blend of professional and classroom experience helps Buster expertly guide students through several industry cycles. He is an articulate and charming advocate for the oil and gas industry and is well respected by his peers and his students. Many of his students stay in touch with him after they graduate due to the strong relationships that he builds.

We look forward to celebrating Buster and all he has accomplished at UL at our 72nd Annual Meeting June 24-26 in Salt Lake City! https://bit.ly/46lxhO6

AAPL provides curriculum guidance and program support for 15 undergraduate and graduate level energy management and petroleum land management programs at accredited schools in the United States. We work with these programs to encourage the infusion of new talent to the profession by, among other benefits, offering free AAPL student membership to students enrolled in these programs. Over $250,000 in student scholarships are awarded annually to students enrolled in these programs. Learn more – https://bit.ly/4qKAzTu.

We are pleased to have Fervo Energy Co-Founder and CTO Jack Norbeck as the Opening Session Keynote for our 𝟳𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠...
05/11/2026

We are pleased to have Fervo Energy Co-Founder and CTO Jack Norbeck as the Opening Session Keynote for our 𝟳𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 June 24-26 in Salt Lake City! https://bit.ly/46lxhO6

In 2017, Norbeck co-founded Fervo, which delivers 24/7 carbon free energy through development of next-generation geothermal power. Fervo's technology incorporates proven, cost-effective technologies, such as horizontal drilling and distributed fiber optic sensing, to unlock the potential of geothermal energy. Fervo operates the longest-running enhanced geothermal system in Nevada and is actively building the world's largest enhanced geothermal project — a 500 MW project in Utah.

Jack holds a PhD degree in energy resources engineering from Stanford University and leads Fervo's exploration, production and reservoir diagnostics activities. We look forward to learning more about his industry outlook, unique story, leadership approach and more during the Opening Session on the Thursday morning of Annual Meeting.

Norbeck joins over 25 experts covering the hottest topics across the energy industry. Sessions include:
-Advocating For Certainty: Politics, Policy & Permitting
-Don’t Just Play One on TV – How the AAPL Code & Standards Set Us Apart
-Going From Good to Great With AI
-Oil and Gas Markets Update
-Easement Explanation & the Damage Settlement Process
-The Emerging Energy Crisis, Securing the Future
-From Leasing to Drilling: Landman’s View Across U.S. Basins
-Uinta Basin Fireside Chat
-Eat That Frog: Planning & Paying for Plugging
-Horizon Breakfast
-Business Meeting & More

Additional offerings like our Welcome Reception, First-Timers & Young Professionals Reception, Basin Bash, Yoga in the Courtyard and more will provide opportunities to build up your rolodex. Learn more and register – https://bit.ly/46lxhO6.

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