Duties and Responsibilities

A generalized list of duties and responsibilities include: Supervision of Formation Evaluation contractors (Mud Logging Geologists, MWD Logging Engineers, Wireline Logging Engineers, Coring and Well Testing Personnel) Logistics concerning the formation evaluation contractors and their equipment All safety aspects for the well and personnel during these evaluation operations Quality control of all evaluation results and logs prior to accepting the data or logs from those contractors Providing relevant correlation and well data to those contractors during their operations Checking all reports and logs from the evaluation contractors prior to sending them to oil company offices Monitoring and supervising the collecting, processing and dispatching of formation evaluation samples Safe-guarding the collection, storage and transmission of information and reports at the wellsite Wellsite interpretation of the formation evaluation data Checking and occasionally approving and signing of service reports and invoices of the formation evaluation contractors Keeping the drilling superintendent and operations geologist fully informed of all formation evaluation operations Since teamwork is required, the geologist must work closely with the drilling team (Company Man, Drilling Engineer, Toolpusher and Rig Crew) providing advice when necessary to assist in safe, cost-effective drilling and non-drilling operations. Set of company report forms, including: - Morning Report Forms - Afternoon Report Forms - Cuttings Description Forms - Sidewall Core Description Forms - Core Description Forms - Wireline Quality Control Forms - Mud-Logging Quality Control Forms Set of data transmittal forms Grain size comparator Rock Color Chart Wireline/MWD Log Chart books (company specific) Set of log sepias and paper copies (if required): - Lith Log - Core Log - Pressure Evaluation Log - Temperature Log

Regional Geology It is important that the Wellsite Geologist be familiar with the regional geology of the area where the drilling is taking place. This will allow timely interpretation of data, especially if it should deviate from the prognosis. Particular aspects are: Nature and depth of basement within the basin Geologic age of the section Depositional environments and expected lithologies Tectonic setting within the basin Formation pressure anomalies Hydrocarbon occurrences within the basin Basin correlations Well Prognosis and Prospect Description The Wellsite Geologist should be completely familiar with all aspects of the drilling prognosis. Particular attention should be paid to any sections which may require geological decisions. These include: Determination of Primary and Secondary Objectives Determination of Casing Points Detection of Overpressured Intervals Detection of Lost Circulation Zones Correlation and Detection of Marker Horizons Determination of Geologic Basement or Economic Basement Selection of Logging Run Intervals A complete set of correlation logs and rapors should be compiled for use at the wellsite. Mudlogs, lithlogs and wireline logs should be used as sources of information.