FAQs

Paleontologists (especially micropaleontologists specializing in foraminifera) are often asked how we can interpret water depth from benthic foram species and assemblages. In short, “Benthic foraminifera are environmentally controlled ‘facies fossils’ and their tops frequently coincide with abrupt environmental (and sometimes lithological) changes associated with facies changes.” (Lowman, 1949 pp. 1975-1983). Read more…

Introduction to Paleo Data reports When you hire Paleo Data Inc., you are hiring an experienced team of biostratigraphers to aid in geological and operational decision making for your drilling operations. Our team will perform sample analyses on cuttings through high powered microscopes either in our office or at well-site Read more…

About interpreting biostratigraphic data First, a bit of background: A summary of bioevents, tops or horizons is an interpretation by the author at the time that the report was created. Eventually, new data will question the original interpretation (or hypothesis)… possibly decades later. New data could be reprocessed via: Seismic Read more…

Call Ryan Weber at (504) 210-7353 for all service requests.

Sample Collection Sample collection is usually made by wellsite sample catchers at 30-foot intervals. They can be more closely spaced as necessary.  A reference sheet of preferred sample catching methods is available for download here. Sample Preparation Primarily, samples are prepared at Paleo Data Inc.’s lab or on the wellsite from drill cuttings Read more…

The Paleo Data Inc. lab and office in New Orleans is only a one- to two-hour drive from most South Louisiana shorebase locations. We provide a sample pickup service daily or as often as required. Dispatching drivers for sample pickup provides a low-cost alternative to other transportation options, eliminating lost or Read more…

Depending on lithologic makeup and sample condition, the Paleo Data Inc. lab can prepare from 2,000 to 4,000 feet of foram and nanno samples per day. Depending on age, preservation and the abundance of fossil content, an individual biostratigrapher can typically examine about 300 feet to 400 feet of sample Read more…

Yes. Listings of the Paleo Data Inc. report inventory are available for download. You may send data request inquiries, with API number and well ID information, to info@paleodata.com or call Donna LaCoste, Office Administrator at (504) 488-3711.

Paleo Data Inc. takes a team approach with assigned team leaders for each project. Through research, in-house taxonomic workshops, sighting confirmations and a structured mentoring program, we biostratigraphers strive for consistency in taxonomic nomenclature and criteria. Ongoing internal discussions of observations among biostratigraphers during sample examinations promote interpretational consistency and accurate integration of nannofossil and Read more…

Depending on the quantity of samples received or the type of information needed, results can be obtained in as quickly as a few hours from sample receipt. Bottom hole age can often be determined and reported through an analysis of the bottom most 10 or 20 samples in a few hours with Read more…