Oil and gas exploration and development services include expert geologic testimonies by leveraging our extensive experience in the DJ Basin and deep knowledge of the Rockies Basins to deliver reliable and precise insights in complex geological settings. 

Our team excels in subsurface geology studies, offering detailed seismic interpretation to identify tectonostratigraphic units, providing a comprehensive approach to understanding and exploiting subsurface dynamics by delineating the spatial distribution of geological formations in structurally complex areas. Basin-wide or subregional subsurface mapping and correlations in challenging geological environments, as well as detailed petrophysical studies to characterize conventional and unconventional oil and gas reservoirs. Subsurface studies also include involving cores and cuttings to further delineate rock properties alongside petrographic interpretation using thin sections and scanning electron microscopy. 

Subsurface correlation of injection zones in the Denver Basin.

We utilize sophisticated static reservoir modeling techniques that assess 3D spatial distribution of important reservoir properties—such as porosity, permeability, and water saturation—to accurately simulate reservoir behavior. Reservoir models are conducted in detail using statistical methods to populate properties, upscaling models and models validation through field observations to improve geologic understanding in complex areas. Reservoir models are utilized in both short and long term production and/or injection forecasting.

Poisson’s Ratio distribution in a geomechanically complex field.

Our SWD well studies focus on precise injection zone characterization and meticulous perforation depth picks, ensuring every detail supports robust project design and execution. SWD studies in greater detail include, injection zone lithology and diagenesis characterization, pore volume estimates, injection zone containment assessments, and petrophysical techniques to characterize other important rock properties.

Injection Zone Characterization.

Perforation depth selection in stratigraphically complex areas.

Complementing these core services, we provide targeted analyses for CO₂ sequestration projects, evaluating storage capacity, injectivity, and containment measures to secure safe and effective sequestration. Our offerings also include specialized evaluations for the geology of subsurface storage of hydrogen, compressed air, and natural gas, analyzing both salt caverns and porous media.

We further support clients with advanced geomechanical modeling—encompassing rock strength, subsurface stress, pore pressure studies, and wellbore stability analysis to optimize casing design. Advanced geomechanical modeling involves rock strength, stress, and pore pressure calculations in both vertical, deviated, and horizontal wells to ensure wellbore stability is accomplished. Models are continuously improved with field observations to ensure long term stability and help with drilling programs and casing designs.

In addition, fracture simulations are conducted in areas where hydraulic fracture behavior is uncertain. The models are constructed with detailed property modeling to accurately represent intervals being stimulated. Post hydraulic fracturing field observation and data gathered aid in improving the models.

Geomechanical Modeling of vertical wells.

Geomechanical modeling of complex deviated and horizontal wellbores.

 

 

Confining zone quality assessment in injection programs through numerical modeling.

 

Geochemical studies include source rock characterization, equilibrium and kinetic modeling of rock–fluid–gas systems, and water chemistry assessments. Source rock characterization is conducted through interpretation of petrophysical data as well as lab analyses such as Rock-Eval and Source Rock Analyzer results, along with petroleum biomarkers to determine the depositional environment of source rocks and the quality, quantity, and maturity of the organic matter. Petrophysical techniques are utilized in order to determine subsurface water chemistry and equilibrium and kinetic models to show short- and long-term changes in the porous medium chemistry. Dissolution and precipitation mechanisms are identified through modeling that helps understand rock-fluid-gas interactions at field scale.  

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) modeling in a stratigraphically complex well.