SFD Services

Survey Design

Each NXT survey is tailored to meet the clients needs.
Extensive joint planning ensures that;

• Grid density matches customer specifications

• Flight lines are created covering analogues

• Geological features (faults, facies changes etc) are taken into account

• These factors ensure both quality of data and comprehensive coverage of target areas and plays. Once    completed, NXT provides a map of the planned flights (both hard and soft copies) as well as digital versions of    the flight lines to integrate with the customer's software solutions.

Data Acquisition

NXT utilizes multiple Citation 560 series jet aircraft that have been modified to meet our survey requirements. These jets are well suited for international operations as they will provide required flying range. The surveys are flown at high speed (400 km/hr) and at an altitude of between 300-900 meters. Strict procedures are in place to insure the highest standards of safety and security during survey operation. During the data acquisition phase of a survey NXT follows strict flight parameters and vigorous quality controls to ensure the best quality of data. Preliminary results enable quick decisions on additional flight lines for verification or infill. Daily or weekly updates are presented to the customer to be kept abreast of our progress.

SFD Interpretation

Preliminary Interpretation Phase

The interpretation process starts with a blind interpretation so no bias is introduced. All anomalies are identified and ranked during this process.

Template cross-reference Phase

The purpose of this phase is to fine tune the initial interpretation. The integration of geologic knowledge may modify interpretation focus to better identify specific play types. NXT then catalogues all anomalies found in a survey area which are analyzed and turned into leads. Leads are then ranked according to prospectivity.

Customer input

NXT strives to work with our customer's G&G teams to include other geophysical data in the interpretation process.

SFD Integration

The modern explorationist uses numerous tools in the search for oil and gas. It is therefore important to be able to integrate all the outputs from these tools. NXT has years of experience integrating SFD data with other G&G data from prospect locations.

Final deliverables

The end result is a report detailing SFD leads with corresponding templates/analogues. A map showing locations and ranking of all SFD leads is included.