Prospect and Project Interpretation using CAEX (Computer Aided EXploration)
Key Benefits
 | Work Smarter, Faster. |
| Computer applications geologist with extensive experience in all types of exploration software. |
| Database construction from a wide range of commercial and proprietary sources. |
Problem Statement
Productivity gains using computer-based exploration software is well-documented in petroleum exploration. This productivity extends from the conceptual design of an exploration target, assembling the data needed to support this effort, and ends with the creation of a technical summation for management and outside investors.
This three part approach is the basis for many of the current exploration projects being done today and consists of:
| Concept - Ideas generated for possible development into exploration trends and plays. These are often based on personal experience and use preliminary data processing to support or disprove these ideas. Concepts which survive the this stage will advance on to the next level. |
| Research - Assembling data. This stage is a heavy user of exploration data processing and requires many hours of preparation. A properly constructed exploration database combined with the appropriate software is an essential first step in this phase of exploration. Often overlooked in this phase are the geology, geophysics, and engineering aspects that need integration. |
| Presentation - Technical Summary. This is becoming more important as a means of finalizing the results of the first two steps in the creation of a prospect. Here, all of your technical efforts are summarized into a format which is presented to management or outside partners and investors. In the past, this phase meant having to carry around rolls of maps and boxes of supporting documents. In the new reality, this phase is handled by computer disks and presentation software. |
Example Projects
- Visit the experiences section for a listing of my interpretation projects.