# Acquire data on geological prospect

*/Processes/Acquire_data_on_geological_prospect*

## Digital Scalar

**Band**: physical
**Digital**: 0.25
**Rationale**: Because no child occupations are seeded, the scalar is derived from the 'Oil and Gas Extraction' industry lens, which establishes a physical prior (< 0.3). The process 'Acquire data on geological prospect' describes field-based seismic and physical surveying operations rather than pure digital analysis, placing it firmly in the physical band.

## Process Profile

**Outcome**: Comprehensive geological and geophysical data is collected, processed, and formatted for subsurface analysis.
**Trigger**: A geological prospect is identified and approved for detailed evaluation and data acquisition.
**Key Steps**:
- Define data acquisition requirements and parameters for the prospect
- Select and contract seismic or geological survey vendors
- Mobilize survey equipment and personnel to the prospect site
- Execute seismic, magnetic, or gravity data acquisition
- Perform quality control on the raw acquired data
- Process and format the raw data into interpretable models
- Store the processed prospect data in the central geological database
**Measured By**:
- [Data Acquisition Cost](/Metrics/Data_Acquisition_Cost)
- [Survey Cycle Time](/Metrics/Survey_Cycle_Time)
- [Data Quality Score](/Metrics/Data_Quality_Score)

## Boundary Of Firm

**Outsourced To**:
- [Geological Data Broker](/CompanyTypes/Geological_Data_Broker)
- [Geophysical Services Firm](/CompanyTypes/Geophysical_Services_Firm)
**Automatability**: assisted
**Routing Summary**:
- Deciding which datasets a prospect needs and assembling them is kept in-house under exploration.
- Multi-client seismic, well data, and reports are bought from data brokers and survey firms, with loading and indexing automated in a subsurface data repository.
**Delivered By Role**:
- [Exploration Geologist](/Processes/Acquire_data_on_geological_prospect/JobTypes/Exploration_Geologist)
- [Data Manager](/Processes/Acquire_data_on_geological_prospect/JobTypes/Data_Manager)
**Asset Specificity**: specific
**Automated By Action**:
- [Aggregate Prospect Data](/Action/Aggregate_Prospect_Data)
- [Load Well and Seismic Data](/Action/Load_Well_and_Seismic_Data)
**Automated By Software**:
- [Subsurface Data Repository](/Software/Subsurface_Data_Repository)
**Delivered By Department**:
- [Exploration](/Processes/Acquire_data_on_geological_prospect/Departments/Exploration)
- [Subsurface](/Processes/Acquire_data_on_geological_prospect/Departments/Subsurface)

## Neighborhood

### Parent

- [Oil and Gas Extraction](/Industries/Oil_and_Gas_Extraction) — parent · Industries

### Siblings

- [Develop and Manage Upstream Petroleum-Related Technologies](/Processes/Develop_and_Manage_Upstream_Petroleum-Related_Technologies) — siblings · Processes
- [Manage upstream petroleum-related technology portfolio](/Processes/Manage_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_portfolio) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop new upstream petroleum-related technologies](/Processes/Develop_new_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate performance of existing upstream petroleum-related technologies against market opportunities](/Processes/Evaluate_performance_of_existing_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies_against_market_opportunities) — siblings · Processes
- [Define upstream petroleum-related technology development requirements](/Processes/Define_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_development_requirements) — siblings · Processes
- [Confirm alignment of upstream petroleum-related technology concepts with business strategy](/Processes/Confirm_alignment_of_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_concepts_with_business_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Manage upstream petroleum-related technology life cycle](/Processes/Manage_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_life_cycle) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify potential improvements to existing upstream petroleum-related technologies](/Processes/Identify_potential_improvements_to_existing_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify new upstream petroleum-related technologies](/Processes/Identify_new_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies) — siblings · Processes
- [Assess feasibility of integrating new leading upstream petroleum-related technologies into upstream petroleum-related technology concepts](/Processes/Assess_feasibility_of_integrating_new_leading_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies_into_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_concepts) — siblings · Processes
- [Plan and develop cost, quality and performance targets](/Processes/Plan_and_develop_cost,_quality_and_performance_targets) — siblings · Processes
- [Prioritize and select new upstream petroleum-related technology concepts](/Processes/Prioritize_and_select_new_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_concepts) — siblings · Processes
- [Plan for upstream petroleum-related technology offering modifications](/Processes/Plan_for_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_offering_modifications) — siblings · Processes
- [Introduce new upstream petroleum-related technologies](/Processes/Introduce_new_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies) — siblings · Processes
- [Retire outdated/inefficient upstream petroleum-related technologies](/Processes/Retire_outdated%2Finefficient_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies) — siblings · Processes
- [Assess, design, build, and evaluate upstream petroleum-related technologies](/Processes/Assess,_design,_build,_and_evaluate_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies) — siblings · Processes
- [Assign resources to upstream petroleum-related technology project](/Processes/Assign_resources_to_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_project) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop asset specific upstream petroleum-related technology design specifications](/Processes/Develop_asset_specific_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_design_specifications) — siblings · Processes
- [Conduct Front End Design and Engineering FEED](/Processes/Conduct_Front_End_Design_and_Engineering_FEED) — siblings · Processes
- [Collaborate on design with suppliers and contract manufacturers to produce product](/Processes/Collaborate_on_design_with_suppliers_and_contract_manufacturers_to_produce_product) — siblings · Processes
- [Define field production targets](/Processes/Define_field_production_targets) — siblings · Processes
- [Determine ability to deliver as scheduled/required](/Processes/Determine_ability_to_deliver_as_scheduled%2Frequired) — siblings · Processes
- [Match needs to vendors capabilities](/Processes/Match_needs_to_vendors_capabilities) — siblings · Processes
- [Analyze organization's spend profile](/Processes/Analyze_organization's_spend_profile) — siblings · Processes
- [Expedite orders and satisfy enquiries, goods and service field requests](/Processes/Expedite_orders_and_satisfy_enquiries,_goods_and_service_field_requests) — siblings · Processes
- [Record receipt of goods and services](/Processes/Record_receipt_of_goods_and_services) — siblings · Processes
- [Monitor quality of product and services delivered](/Processes/Monitor_quality_of_product_and_services_delivered) — siblings · Processes
- [Operate and optimize outbound transportation](/Processes/Operate_and_optimize_outbound_transportation) — siblings · Processes
- [Receive, inspect and store inbound deliveries](/Processes/Receive,_inspect_and_store_inbound_deliveries) — siblings · Processes
- [Measure customer satisfaction with customer complaint handling and resolution](/Processes/Measure_customer_satisfaction_with_customer_complaint_handling_and_resolution) — siblings · Processes
- [Train and educate functional employees and responders](/Processes/Train_and_educate_functional_employees_and_responders) — siblings · Processes
- [Create EHS policy, practices and procedures](/Processes/Create_EHS_policy,_practices_and_procedures) — siblings · Processes
- [Provide employees /families with EHS support](/Processes/Provide_employees_%2Ffamilies_with_EHS_support) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire asset (access)](/Processes/Acquire_asset_(access)) — siblings · Processes
- [Strategize acquisition](/Processes/Strategize_acquisition) — siblings · Processes
- [Define key value drivers](/Processes/Define_key_value_drivers) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify opportunities/geological prospects](/Processes/Identify_opportunities%2Fgeological_prospects) — siblings · Processes
- [Gather/create opportunities](/Processes/Gather%2Fcreate_opportunities) — siblings · Processes
- [Screen and prioritize opportunities](/Processes/Screen_and_prioritize_opportunities) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop key alignment points](/Processes/Develop_key_alignment_points) — siblings · Processes
- [Engage key decision makers](/Processes/Engage_key_decision_makers) — siblings · Processes
- [Select opportunities to evaluate](/Processes/Select_opportunities_to_evaluate) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate opportunities](/Processes/Evaluate_opportunities) — siblings · Processes
- [Form team and dedicate resources](/Processes/Form_team_and_dedicate_resources) — siblings · Processes
- [Conduct technical analysis](/Processes/Conduct_technical_analysis) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify sources of value and develop business case](/Processes/Identify_sources_of_value_and_develop_business_case) — siblings · Processes
- [Determine value and decide whether to pursue](/Processes/Determine_value_and_decide_whether_to_pursue) — siblings · Processes
- [Pursue opportunities](/Processes/Pursue_opportunities) — siblings · Processes
- [Confirm potential value of target](/Processes/Confirm_potential_value_of_target) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop pursuit plan](/Processes/Develop_pursuit_plan) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish price and negotiation strategy](/Processes/Establish_price_and_negotiation_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Structure deal, launch offer, close contracts](/Processes/Structure_deal,_launch_offer,_close_contracts) — siblings · Processes
- [Finalize agreement and prepare for integration](/Processes/Finalize_agreement_and_prepare_for_integration) — siblings · Processes
- [Handover successful opportunities to exploration, development or production](/Processes/Handover_successful_opportunities_to_exploration,_development_or_production) — siblings · Processes
- [Explore asset](/Processes/Explore_asset) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop exploration strategy](/Processes/Develop_exploration_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire seismic data](/Processes/Acquire_seismic_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Process seismic data](/Processes/Process_seismic_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop seismic models](/Processes/Develop_seismic_models) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform basin analysis](/Processes/Perform_basin_analysis) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop prospect drilling portfolio](/Processes/Develop_prospect_drilling_portfolio) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop program for data collection from exploratory wells](/Processes/Develop_program_for_data_collection_from_exploratory_wells) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop prospect definition](/Processes/Develop_prospect_definition) — siblings · Processes
- [Create ready-to-drill inventory](/Processes/Create_ready-to-drill_inventory) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate exploration wells and delineate geological prospects](/Processes/Evaluate_exploration_wells_and_delineate_geological_prospects) — siblings · Processes
- [Submit regulatory reports as required](/Processes/Submit_regulatory_reports_as_required) — siblings · Processes
- [Handover successful exploration wells for appraisal](/Processes/Handover_successful_exploration_wells_for_appraisal) — siblings · Processes
- [Appraise asset](/Processes/Appraise_asset) — siblings · Processes
- [Organize asset data](/Processes/Organize_asset_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire/process seismic data](/Processes/Acquire%2Fprocess_seismic_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire/process well log data](/Processes/Acquire%2Fprocess_well_log_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire and analyze geophysical data](/Processes/Acquire_and_analyze_geophysical_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire and analyze geochemical data](/Processes/Acquire_and_analyze_geochemical_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Estimate data uncertainty](/Processes/Estimate_data_uncertainty) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop asset model](/Processes/Develop_asset_model) — siblings · Processes
- [Update surface geological model](/Processes/Update_surface_geological_model) — siblings · Processes
- [Update seismic model](/Processes/Update_seismic_model) — siblings · Processes
- [Correlate well data](/Processes/Correlate_well_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Integrate seismic and well model](/Processes/Integrate_seismic_and_well_model) — siblings · Processes
- [Update reservoir model](/Processes/Update_reservoir_model) — siblings · Processes
- [Characterize reservoir](/Processes/Characterize_reservoir) — siblings · Processes
- [Estimate hydrocarbon potential](/Processes/Estimate_hydrocarbon_potential) — siblings · Processes
- [Build field development scenarios](/Processes/Build_field_development_scenarios) — siblings · Processes
- [Build sub-surface development scenarios](/Processes/Build_sub-surface_development_scenarios) — siblings · Processes
- [Build facility infrastructure scenarios](/Processes/Build_facility_infrastructure_scenarios) — siblings · Processes
- [Build operating scenarios](/Processes/Build_operating_scenarios) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate economic viability](/Processes/Evaluate_economic_viability) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate well costs](/Processes/Evaluate_well_costs) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate facility, pipeline and other infrastructure costs](/Processes/Evaluate_facility,_pipeline_and_other_infrastructure_costs) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform prospect development economic analysis and alternatives](/Processes/Perform_prospect_development_economic_analysis_and_alternatives) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform uncertainty analysis](/Processes/Perform_uncertainty_analysis) — siblings · Processes
- [Propose development plan](/Processes/Propose_development_plan) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop proposal](/Processes/Develop_proposal) — siblings · Processes
- [Compile plan](/Processes/Compile_plan) — siblings · Processes
- [Submit regulatory reports for asset development](/Processes/Submit_regulatory_reports_for_asset_development) — siblings · Processes
- [Handover appraisal results to field development team](/Processes/Handover_appraisal_results_to_field_development_team) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop asset](/Processes/Develop_asset) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop surface facilities](/Processes/Develop_surface_facilities) — siblings · Processes
- [Prepare conceptual design](/Processes/Prepare_conceptual_design) — siblings · Processes
- [Prepare front-end engineering design (FEED) and costs](/Processes/Prepare_front-end_engineering_design_(FEED)_and_costs) — siblings · Processes
- [Prepare detailed design](/Processes/Prepare_detailed_design) — siblings · Processes
- [Execute construction and precommission](/Processes/Execute_construction_and_precommission) — siblings · Processes
- [Commission and prepare handover](/Processes/Commission_and_prepare_handover) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop subsurface](/Processes/Develop_subsurface) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop preliminary well design](/Processes/Develop_preliminary_well_design) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop detailed well design](/Processes/Develop_detailed_well_design) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop well program](/Processes/Develop_well_program) — siblings · Processes
- [Construct well](/Processes/Construct_well) — siblings · Processes
- [Modify well design based on well performance and cost](/Processes/Modify_well_design_based_on_well_performance_and_cost) — siblings · Processes
- [Handover to Production](/Processes/Handover_to_Production) — siblings · Processes
- [Produce asset](/Processes/Produce_asset) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish asset depletion strategy](/Processes/Establish_asset_depletion_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Define short-term and long-term "life of field" strategy](/Processes/Define_short-term_and_long-term_"life_of_field"_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Define term "operational" plan](/Processes/Define_term_"operational"_plan) — siblings · Processes
- [Operate asset](/Processes/Operate_asset) — siblings · Processes
- [Define operation architecture](/Processes/Define_operation_architecture) — siblings · Processes
- [Define production planning](/Processes/Define_production_planning) — siblings · Processes
- [Execute production](/Processes/Execute_production) — siblings · Processes
- [Optimize production](/Processes/Optimize_production) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform maintenance](/Processes/Perform_maintenance) — siblings · Processes
- [Manage activities](/Processes/Manage_activities) — siblings · Processes
- [Submit regulatory reports for asset production](/Processes/Submit_regulatory_reports_for_asset_production) — siblings · Processes
- [Exit opportunity](/Processes/Exit_opportunity) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop asset exit strategy](/Processes/Develop_asset_exit_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform asset sale or trade](/Processes/Perform_asset_sale_or_trade) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform asset abandonment](/Processes/Perform_asset_abandonment) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire, Explore, and Appraise Hydrocarbon Assets](/Processes/Acquire,_Explore,_and_Appraise_Hydrocarbon_Assets) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop, Produce, and Deplete Hydrocarbon Assets](/Processes/Develop,_Produce,_and_Deplete_Hydrocarbon_Assets) — siblings · Processes
- [Submit regulatory reports for plug and abandon (P&A) and site remediation for approval and release of bond for the site](/Processes/Submit_regulatory_reports_for_plug_and_abandon_(P&A)_and_site_remediation_for_approval_and_release_of_bond_for_the_site) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify trends in demand for oil and gas in future decades](/Processes/Identify_trends_in_demand_for_oil_and_gas_in_future_decades) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify trends in Exploration & Production (E&P) and midstream asset funding](/Processes/Identify_trends_in_Exploration_&_Production_(E&P)_and_midstream_asset_funding) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify trends in joint venture ownership taxation and funding](/Processes/Identify_trends_in_joint_venture_ownership_taxation_and_funding) — siblings · Processes
- [Analyze current physical asset base](/Processes/Analyze_current_physical_asset_base) — siblings · Processes
- [Analyze personnel and their knowledge/skills](/Processes/Analyze_personnel_and_their_knowledge%2Fskills) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish production target for the year](/Processes/Establish_production_target_for_the_year) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop business strategy timelines](/Processes/Develop_business_strategy_timelines) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop long-term (5 to 10 year) business strategy](/Processes/Develop_long-term_(5_to_10_year)_business_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop mid-term (1 to 3 year) business strategy](/Processes/Develop_mid-term_(1_to_3_year)_business_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop short-term (quarter to 1 year) business strategy](/Processes/Develop_short-term_(quarter_to_1_year)_business_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop commodity price collapse strategy](/Processes/Develop_commodity_price_collapse_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate effectiveness of organizational change](/Processes/Evaluate_effectiveness_of_organizational_change) — siblings · Processes
- [Align business unit goals with company goals](/Processes/Align_business_unit_goals_with_company_goals) — siblings · Processes
- [Obtain business financing](/Processes/Obtain_business_financing) — siblings · Processes
- [Structure resources to meet goals](/Processes/Structure_resources_to_meet_goals) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate data on geological prospect](/Processes/Evaluate_data_on_geological_prospect) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify and evaluate risks associated with target acquisition and development](/Processes/Identify_and_evaluate_risks_associated_with_target_acquisition_and_development) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop geologic model of prospect](/Processes/Develop_geologic_model_of_prospect) — siblings · Processes
- [Build surface geological model](/Processes/Build_surface_geological_model) — siblings · Processes
- [Build subsurface and reservoir model](/Processes/Build_subsurface_and_reservoir_model) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify missing developmental data](/Processes/Identify_missing_developmental_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop data acquisition plan and costs](/Processes/Develop_data_acquisition_plan_and_costs) — siblings · Processes
- [Create exploration plan](/Processes/Create_exploration_plan) — siblings · Processes
- [Conduct cultural and onsite hydrogeological, meteorological archeologic and biological analysis](/Processes/Conduct_cultural_and_onsite_hydrogeological,_meteorological_archeologic_and_biological_analysis) — siblings · Processes
- [Obtain stakeholder input](/Processes/Obtain_stakeholder_input) — siblings · Processes
- [Contract for wells and services](/Processes/Contract_for_wells_and_services) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop schedule and logistics for contracted field services](/Processes/Develop_schedule_and_logistics_for_contracted_field_services) — siblings · Processes
- [Drill exploration wells](/Processes/Drill_exploration_wells) — siblings · Processes
- [Log well](/Processes/Log_well) — siblings · Processes
- [Plug and abandon well if it does not meet minimum productivity criteria](/Processes/Plug_and_abandon_well_if_it_does_not_meet_minimum_productivity_criteria) — siblings · Processes
- [Case well](/Processes/Case_well) — siblings · Processes
- [Cement casing to formation](/Processes/Cement_casing_to_formation) — siblings · Processes
- [Perforate casing and stimulate where necessary](/Processes/Perforate_casing_and_stimulate_where_necessary) — siblings · Processes
- [Run drill stem test for productivity](/Processes/Run_drill_stem_test_for_productivity) — siblings · Processes
- [Gather and analyze data from exploration program](/Processes/Gather_and_analyze_data_from_exploration_program) — siblings · Processes
- [Obtain corporate approval to proceed](/Processes/Obtain_corporate_approval_to_proceed) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish qualifications for suppliers and ranking system](/Processes/Establish_qualifications_for_suppliers_and_ranking_system) — siblings · Processes
- [Collaborate with suppliers to identify discounts/preferred vendor status](/Processes/Collaborate_with_suppliers_to_identify_discounts%2Fpreferred_vendor_status) — siblings · Processes
- [Specify requirements, delivery criteria, performance level and proposal evaluation criteria](/Processes/Specify_requirements,_delivery_criteria,_performance_level_and_proposal_evaluation_criteria) — siblings · Processes
- [Confirm AFE (authorization for expenditure) for specific request](/Processes/Confirm_AFE_(authorization_for_expenditure)_for_specific_request) — siblings · Processes
- [Conduct solicitation for goods and services based on field requirements](/Processes/Conduct_solicitation_for_goods_and_services_based_on_field_requirements) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate proposals from vendors](/Processes/Evaluate_proposals_from_vendors) — siblings · Processes
- [Conduct archeological and environmental assessment along route and reroute field collection system as required](/Processes/Conduct_archeological_and_environmental_assessment_along_route_and_reroute_field_collection_system_as_required) — siblings · Processes
- [Negotiate surface right-of-way access with landowners](/Processes/Negotiate_surface_right-of-way_access_with_landowners) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire permits for development from regulatory authorities](/Processes/Acquire_permits_for_development_from_regulatory_authorities) — siblings · Processes
- [Obtain operating permit](/Processes/Obtain_operating_permit) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate asset](/Processes/Evaluate_asset) — siblings · Processes
- [Measure production of oil, gas and water](/Processes/Measure_production_of_oil,_gas_and_water) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish production data management system and hydrocarbon accounting system](/Processes/Establish_production_data_management_system_and_hydrocarbon_accounting_system) — siblings · Processes
- [Measure production of hydrocarbon and produced water](/Processes/Measure_production_of_hydrocarbon_and_produced_water) — siblings · Processes
- [Measure injection of water, gas, steam, CO2, polymer](/Processes/Measure_injection_of_water,_gas,_steam,_CO2,_polymer) — siblings · Processes
- [Measure gas used for power production or flared/vented](/Processes/Measure_gas_used_for_power_production_or_flared%2Fvented) — siblings · Processes
- [Measure the chemical composition of the hydrocarbons produced](/Processes/Measure_the_chemical_composition_of_the_hydrocarbons_produced) — siblings · Processes
- [Transfer hydrocarbons produced for sale](/Processes/Transfer_hydrocarbons_produced_for_sale) — siblings · Processes
- [Define records keeping and certifications required](/Processes/Define_records_keeping_and_certifications_required) — siblings · Processes
- [Plan and manage inbound permits for materials](/Processes/Plan_and_manage_inbound_permits_for_materials) — siblings · Processes
- [Plan and manage outbound permits for materials](/Processes/Plan_and_manage_outbound_permits_for_materials) — siblings · Processes
- [Check certification to operate of transporters](/Processes/Check_certification_to_operate_of_transporters) — siblings · Processes
- [Issue transport contracts](/Processes/Issue_transport_contracts) — siblings · Processes
- [Manage materials taken to licensed off-site disposal](/Processes/Manage_materials_taken_to_licensed_off-site_disposal) — siblings · Processes
- [Submit regulatory reports for materials used and logistics](/Processes/Submit_regulatory_reports_for_materials_used_and_logistics) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate options for disposal of subsurface and surface assets and/or infrastructure](/Processes/Evaluate_options_for_disposal_of_subsurface_and_surface_assets_and%2For_infrastructure) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate options, costs and detailed plans for plug and abandon (P&A) of wells](/Processes/Evaluate_options,_costs_and_detailed_plans_for_plug_and_abandon_(P&A)_of_wells) — siblings · Processes
- [Submit detailed plans for plug and abandon (P&A) of wells and facilities and remediation of site for regulatory approval](/Processes/Submit_detailed_plans_for_plug_and_abandon_(P&A)_of_wells_and_facilities_and_remediation_of_site_for_regulatory_approval) — siblings · Processes
- [Contract for plug and abandon (P&A) of wells and facilities](/Processes/Contract_for_plug_and_abandon_(P&A)_of_wells_and_facilities) — siblings · Processes
- [Assess technology deficiencies by asset class and rank needs](/Processes/Assess_technology_deficiencies_by_asset_class_and_rank_needs) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop protocol for and conduct cost-benefit analyses](/Processes/Develop_protocol_for_and_conduct_cost-benefit_analyses) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate investment options based on performance and cost-benefit analysis](/Processes/Evaluate_investment_options_based_on_performance_and_cost-benefit_analysis) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify existing solutions to be leveraged](/Processes/Identify_existing_solutions_to_be_leveraged) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate prototype in the field and evaluate feasibility for wider deployment](/Processes/Evaluate_prototype_in_the_field_and_evaluate_feasibility_for_wider_deployment) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform hydrocarbon accounting](/Processes/Perform_hydrocarbon_accounting) — siblings · Processes
- [Record daily field production](/Processes/Record_daily_field_production) — siblings · Processes
- [Determine contract quantities of hydrocarbons sold](/Processes/Determine_contract_quantities_of_hydrocarbons_sold) — siblings · Processes
- [Value quantities sold](/Processes/Value_quantities_sold) — siblings · Processes
- [Calculate working owner and royalty owner interest](/Processes/Calculate_working_owner_and_royalty_owner_interest) — siblings · Processes
- [Distribute payments](/Processes/Distribute_payments) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform joint venture accounting](/Processes/Perform_joint_venture_accounting) — siblings · Processes
- [Record jointly controlled assets](/Processes/Record_jointly_controlled_assets) — siblings · Processes
- [Record venturer's share of expenses and income](/Processes/Record_venturer's_share_of_expenses_and_income) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform joint interest billing](/Processes/Perform_joint_interest_billing) — siblings · Processes
- [Account for land and lease assets](/Processes/Account_for_land_and_lease_assets) — siblings · Processes
- [Record and track contract information](/Processes/Record_and_track_contract_information) — siblings · Processes
- [Analyze obligations to meet drilling schedules](/Processes/Analyze_obligations_to_meet_drilling_schedules) — siblings · Processes
- [Create and maintain divisions of interest for ownership](/Processes/Create_and_maintain_divisions_of_interest_for_ownership) — siblings · Processes
- [Comply with country-specific financial accounting and regulatory reporting requirements](/Processes/Comply_with_country-specific_financial_accounting_and_regulatory_reporting_requirements) — siblings · Processes
- [Facilitate public information and education](/Processes/Facilitate_public_information_and_education) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish EHS organizational structure and resources](/Processes/Establish_EHS_organizational_structure_and_resources) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish supporting agreements with local, regional and specialized for EHS support](/Processes/Establish_supporting_agreements_with_local,_regional_and_specialized_for_EHS_support) — siblings · Processes
- [Manage EHS documents and records](/Processes/Manage_EHS_documents_and_records) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop and manage EHS communications](/Processes/Develop_and_manage_EHS_communications) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish and manage the management of change (MoC) process for EHS](/Processes/Establish_and_manage_the_management_of_change_(MoC)_process_for_EHS) — siblings · Processes
- [Monitor emissions](/Processes/Monitor_emissions) — siblings · Processes
- [Implement Permit to Work (PtW) system](/Processes/Implement_Permit_to_Work_(PtW)_system) — siblings · Processes
- [Implement EHS contractor and visitor access system](/Processes/Implement_EHS_contractor_and_visitor_access_system) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate options, costs and detailed plans for future monitoring and land disposition](/Processes/Evaluate_options,_costs_and_detailed_plans_for_future_monitoring_and_land_disposition) — siblings · Processes

### Absorbed by

- [Geophysical data sales](/Services/Geophysical_data_sales) — absorbs · Services

### Who runs this

- [Exploration](/Departments/Exploration) — runs · Departments

### Problems this exposes

- [statutory well-log confidentiality / release-period rules gate when acquired subsurface data can be integrated or disclosed](/Problems/statutory_well-log_confidentiality_%2F_release-period_rules_gate_when_acquired_subsurface_data_can_be_integrated_or_disclosed) — exposes problem · Problems
- [acquired prospect data must meet SEC/PRMS reserve-booking evidentiary standards so a qualified reserves evaluator can certify bookings](/Problems/acquired_prospect_data_must_meet_SEC%2FPRMS_reserve-booking_evidentiary_standards_so_a_qualified_reserves_evaluator_can_certify_bookings) — exposes problem · Problems
- [FCPA / anti-bribery exposure on concession-access and data-room payments routed through state-actor counterparties](/Problems/FCPA_%2F_anti-bribery_exposure_on_concession-access_and_data-room_payments_routed_through_state-actor_counterparties) — exposes problem · Problems
- [host-government production-sharing-contract terms vest acquired seismic ownership in the national oil company, constraining reuse and licensing](/Problems/host-government_production-sharing-contract_terms_vest_acquired_seismic_ownership_in_the_national_oil_company,_constraining_reuse_and_licensing) — exposes problem · Problems
- [offshore seismic acquisition windows compressed by marine-mammal regulatory shutdowns and lease-block relinquishment clocks](/Problems/offshore_seismic_acquisition_windows_compressed_by_marine-mammal_regulatory_shutdowns_and_lease-block_relinquishment_clocks) — exposes problem · Problems
- [tying acquisition spend to lease-expiry economics so data lands before the drill-or-drop date triggers forfeiture](/Problems/tying_acquisition_spend_to_lease-expiry_economics_so_data_lands_before_the_drill-or-drop_date_triggers_forfeiture) — exposes problem · Problems
- [JV working-interest partners' data-sharing agreements gate which acquired prospect data can be licensed or traded across co-owners](/Problems/JV_working-interest_partners'_data-sharing_agreements_gate_which_acquired_prospect_data_can_be_licensed_or_traded_across_co-owners) — exposes problem · Problems
- [legacy well-log and core data trapped in inconsistent formats and datums, blocking integration](/Problems/legacy_well-log_and_core_data_trapped_in_inconsistent_formats_and_datums,_blocking_integration) — exposes problem · Problems
- [data-room purchases from prior operators arrive with provenance and quality unknowns](/Problems/data-room_purchases_from_prior_operators_arrive_with_provenance_and_quality_unknowns) — exposes problem · Problems
- [acquisition-parameter choices (fold, offset, bin size) locked before processing reveals they were inadequate](/Problems/acquisition-parameter_choices_(fold,_offset,_bin_size)_locked_before_processing_reveals_they_were_inadequate) — exposes problem · Problems
- [seismic survey permitting and land/lease access negotiations gate the acquisition timeline](/Problems/seismic_survey_permitting_and_land%2Flease_access_negotiations_gate_the_acquisition_timeline) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Procure Geophysical Survey Fleets](/Problems/Procure_Geophysical_Survey_Fleets) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Secure Land Survey Permits](/Problems/Secure_Land_Survey_Permits) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Outbid Competitors For Leases](/Problems/Outbid_Competitors_For_Leases) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Model Subsurface Reservoir Yields](/Problems/Model_Subsurface_Reservoir_Yields) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Interpret 3D Seismic Data](/Problems/Interpret_3D_Seismic_Data) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Fund Exploratory Seismic Campaigns](/Problems/Fund_Exploratory_Seismic_Campaigns) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Acquire Rare Petrophysics Talent](/Problems/Acquire_Rare_Petrophysics_Talent) — exposes problem · Problems

### Automated by

- [Subsurface Data Repository](/Software/Subsurface_Data_Repository) — automated by · Software
- [Load Well and Seismic Data](/Activities/Load_Well_and_Seismic_Data) — automated by · Activities
- [Aggregate Prospect Data](/Activities/Aggregate_Prospect_Data) — automated by · Activities

### Outsourced to

- [Geophysical Services Firm](/CompanyTypes/Geophysical_Services_Firm) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes
- [Geological Data Broker](/CompanyTypes/Geological_Data_Broker) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes

### Delivered by

- [Data Manager](/JobTypes/Data_Manager) — delivered by · JobTypes
- [Exploration Geologist](/JobTypes/Exploration_Geologist) — delivered by · JobTypes
- [Subsurface](/Departments/Subsurface) — delivered by · Departments

### Latent gaps

- [Virtual Petrophysicist](/Opportunities/Virtual_Petrophysicist) — latent gap · Opportunities
- [Subsurface Yield API](/Opportunities/Subsurface_Yield_API) — latent gap · Opportunities
- [Seismic Interpretation Agent](/Opportunities/Seismic_Interpretation_Agent) — latent gap · Opportunities
- [Managed Land Permitting](/Opportunities/Managed_Land_Permitting) — latent gap · Opportunities
- [Lease Valuation Engine](/Opportunities/Lease_Valuation_Engine) — latent gap · Opportunities

### Industries where this operates

- [Support Activities for Mining](/Industries/Support_Activities_for_Mining) — operates in · Industries