75th GCAGS/GCSSEPM Convention and Exposition
March 23–25, 2026 • Crowne Plaza Executive Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hosted by the New Orleans, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge Geological Societies

 

Luncheons

 

AWG LONE STAR BRUNCH

Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 am–11:00 am
Cost: $10 Professional; $5 Student
Max: 50
Location: The Premier 2 Room

Start your conference off right with a delicious Brunch and networking, sponsored by the Lone Star Chapter of the Association for Women Geoscientists! Entrance by badge only.

 

75th ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 11:45 pm–1:15 pm
Location: Ballroom III
Cost: $50 (Convention registration is required for luncheons)

GeoGulf 2026 represents the 75th Diamond Anniversary GCAGS/GCSSEPM convention and we welcome you to join us to celebrate this history. In addition to honoring the spirit of volunteerism, with special highlight to those in attendance that have contributed to this shared legacy, short presentations will follow. Jeff Spencer will comment on the history of GCAGS, James Willis on the GCAGS/GCSSEPM Transactions, and Charles Sternbach on the synergy of local, regional, and national/international organizations. Targeted sponsorship is currently available. Entrance by badge only.

 

ALL-CONVENTION LUNCHEON

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 11:45 pm–1:15 pm
Location: Ballroom III
Cost: $50 (Convention registration is required for luncheons)

 

Highlander—Confirmation of a Giant Gas Field in South Louisiana

Kevin McMichael (Claymore Oil & Gas, Florence, Texas)

 

On Feb. 16, 2026, Highlander Oil & Gas logged the confirmation well to a large gas discovery made 14 years earlier in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, beneath the Bayou Long Field. Significant Tuscaloosa gas pay was found and the well proved up a column height in excess of 2100 ft. This talk will summarize our current interpretation of the stratigraphy and structural evolution of this field as well as some of the diagenetic factors making this ultra deep discovery possible. The well was drilled much more efficiently than the prior well due to lessons learned and effective coordination among the drilling and evaluation team, enhancing the economics of future full field development. Once completed, the well, which was drilled to 30,862 ft, will be among the deepest highest pressure gas wells in the world.

 

Join us for the All-Convention Luncheon, hosted by GCAGS and GCSSEPM. Speaker Kevin McMichael (Claymore Oil & Gas, Florence, Texas). Targeted sponsorship is currently available. Entrance by badge only.