Exploration Geology ● Drilling Supervision ● Geologic Mapping ● Core, Cuttings, and Mud Logging ● Seismic Surveys ● Environmental Monitoring ● Remediation Performance Monitoring

Norwest geologic personnel have planned, initiated and managed numerous exploration and development drilling programs with a wide variety of objectives and project locations.  Through careful definition of specific objectives, we’re able to create a cost-conscious plan that optimizes the effectiveness of your drilling and exploration program.

Exploration Planning: 

Norwest relies on proper planning and the definition of specific objectives for cost-conscious and effective drilling and exploration programs.

Drilling Project Management: 

At Norwest we realize you can’t improve what you don’t measure.  That’s why we typically budget and track costs and production on a daily basis, and manage the data in order to evaluate and measure ongoing progress of drilling endeavors. 

Field Supervision: 

Our skills in supervising drilling projects include cutting and core logging, sample handling, drill fluid engineering, drill rate monitoring, sample testing, and well gas monitoring for conventional, directional drilling, and horizontal drilling programs.

High Resolution Seismic Surveying: 

Norwest has incorporated the acquisition and analysis of shallow focused, high resolution seismic surveying in order to precisely and cost effectively define subsurface structure and stratigraphy. 

Geotechnical Core Logging and Data Acquisition: 

We recognize the value of optimizing data acquisition to make the most of your exploration budget.  Standard core logging protocol for Norwest geologists includes logging for rock characterization and stability analysis. 

Environmental Monitoring: 

Our specialized team of environmental professionals offers a broad range of water, air, and soil analysis and monitoring services to meet your environmental assessment, remediation, and compliance needs.