We are proud to announce that Roberto Mario Hernández, geologist and president of LA.TE. ANDES S.A.* and GEOMAP S.A.**, has been honored with the Robert R. Berg Outstanding Research Award by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG). This award, one of the most prestigious in the field of petroleum geosciences, recognizes outstanding achievements in scientific research applied to the understanding and development of petroleum systems worldwide.
The AAPG highlighted his fundamental contributions to the study and modeling of deformation in the Central Andes, the integrated conception of the Devonian petroleum system in this region, and the development of Andino 3D, a structural modeling tool that incorporates thermochronological data. The award will be presented during the IMAGE ’25 conference in Houston next August.
This recognition transcends individual merit. Just as Robert R. Berg knew how to integrate science, teaching, and applied vision to transform the understanding of petroleum systems, this recognition also highlights the value of knowledge built through networking: with multidisciplinary teams, a long-term vision, and a commitment to the region. For us, this award also reaffirms something essential: that from Salta, with local teams and a vocation for applied science, it is possible to generate knowledge of the highest level with international impact.
This achievement belongs to all of us. Because the advances we have made as a scientific and technical community would not have been possible without collective effort, synergy between projects, and a shared drive to improve what we do and how we do it. Congratulations, Roberto. And thank you to everyone who, from different places, has been and continues to be part of this journey.
The official announcement was published by the AAPG in June 2025. It can be viewed (login required) at AAPG Honors and Awards 2026.
* LA.TE. ANDES S.A. (Salta, Argentina). A unique technology-based company at the international level dedicated to the design, development, implementation, and development of geochronology, thermochronology, software, and paleomagnetism services, as well as Research+Development+Innovation lines; solutions that together seek to reduce the risk of projects and assets of strategic interest in the mining, gas/oil, and geothermal industries through increased knowledge.
** GEOMAP S.A. (Salta, Argentina). A technology-based company in energy and applied science with 30 years of experience that is a benchmark in South America, adding value to companies in the oil and mining sector through geological exploration and development services.
