Organic geochemistry is the study of the distribution, composition, and fate of organic matter throughout earth history, from the present day to the beginning of life on earth. Combining aspects of geology, chemistry, and biology, the discipline is like forensic science on a colossal time scale, with pieces of evidence - from molecular to microscopic scales - employed to reconstruct past events and ecosystems. Our research impacts the fields of Energy and The Environment, with organic geochemists actively involved in the exploration and exploitation of fossil energy resources (oil, gas, oil shales, tar sands, coal), studying pollution, and elucidating the earth's present and past climates.

The European Association of Organic Geochemists (EAOG) was founded in 1983 and has its seat in The Hague. The organisation has strong European roots but boasts an international membership and pursues a global agenda. It seeks to promote organic geochemistry in its broadest sense by encouraging collaboration between its scientists and those from other disciplines.

We convene International Meetings every two years. The latest information on current and future meetings is detailed on our Meetings page.

Our official journal is Organic Geochemistry.

The EAOG has over 450 members and it is still increasing. You don't have to be European to be a member of the EAOG. Our members come from around the globe - the Americas, Asia, Australasia, Africa and Europe - at least 45 countries in all. You can find more information on our Membership page.

The Articles of the European Association of Organic Geochemists are available in both English and Dutch. The Dutch text of the Articles is binding.