Oil and gas exploration: a good place to start

In choosing a site for an oil and/or gas prospect, the most difficult decision is often in what geographic area to begin. Though seldom utilized, publically available aeromagnetic surveys taken under the National Uranium Resource Evaluation program of the '70s, when coupled with magneto-electric exploration methods, have proven to be a valuable tool for prospect selection. The following text reviews the application and usefulness of this exploration approach.