The prices for contract surveys (reconnaissance, high-density and very high-density) are negotiated directly with the client before the work begins. This also applies to CBM and ECBM projects where the surveys are usually very high density and repetitive in nature. The price of licensed data for a Non-Exclusive or Speculative Multiclient survey is set after the project is completed while the price for an Exclusive or Subscription Multiclient survey is established before a project begins.
The general pricing for contract surveys is simply designed to enable the client to ascertain his total cost before the project begins. It is based on the cost per sampling location - there are no hidden costs. Please contact us for a quotation.
The main outputs for reconnaissance surveys (spaced one mile apart or more) are Bubble maps showing value ranges for both Methane and Ethane+ (ie. total Ethane, Propane and Butane). For closely-spaced surveys (1/2 mile or less) the outputs include contour maps of both Methane and Ethane+. Both types of surveys include an interpretive report.
For exploration projects, it is recommended that reconnaissance surveys be conducted first, followed by closely-spaced surveys. The reconnaissance data can be incorporated into subsequent high-density type surveys. Enhanced coalbed methane projects require very high-density surveys at the outset.
The pricing schedule for CBM and ECBM projects is based on the price per sampling point. Surface surveys are usually high density and repetitive in nature. In the case of ECBM projects repetitive surveys tracks the outward movement of the Methane concentration front from the injection well. The release of Methane from the coal allows the gas to migrate vertically to the surface where it can be detected.
Once the area of survey and density of sampling points have been established, Petro-Find will send a Services Contract to the client for signing.
The data for non-exclusive surveys can be licensed on the basis of a block of Townships, a Township, one or more Sections, or individual sampling points.
Normally, the surveys are conducted on 1/2-mile centers (169 samples per Township). The number of sampling points per Township is less for a block of contiguous townships because of shared sampling lines.
The licenced data includes:
It should be noted that for only a partial Township the data is depicted by bubble maps. However,a short interpretation is included.
Once a Township survey is licenced the client may want to follow up with an exclusive soil gas survey on closer spacing (such as 1/4- or 1/8-mile) to define the perimeter and internal structure of anomalies before seismic or drilling is conducted. A report of findings plus contoured maps for Methane and Ethane+ are included in the price for the higher density surveys.
Non-Exclusive Multiclient Surveys of the reconnaissance type (one mile apart or more) can also be conducted. However, the data can be licensed only in the form of Bubble Maps (because the sampling points are too far apart)- one for Methane (i.e. gas) and the other for Ethane+ (i.e. oil).
The price for an Exclusive Multiclient Survey is set on the basis of size of a project and the number of companies participating. A project will commence once it is fully subscribed. Exploration companies will be solicited either by advertising in the Petroleum Explorer or directly for their participation.
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