Paleo Data Inc. is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, also known as the northernmost Caribbean city. But why should that matter to your drilling operations? The answer brings us to another question. How important is efficiency when it comes to Read more…
Interpreting water depth from benthic foram species and assemblages 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 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 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)… Read more…
Paleo Data Inc. visited the University of Louisiana Lafayette on Jan. 19, 2018 to present a short course in biostratigraphy. The course includes several activities that teach students how to use and integrate biostratigraphic data in a way that both Read more…
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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 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 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 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.