PROFILE
The Division is responsible for fostering the exploration, development and production of the province’s hydrocarbon resources. Responsibilities include: the provision of technical petroleum geo-science services to facilitate sustainable development of offshore deposits; and, the provision of marketing and promotional services, both nationally and internationally, to help ensure continued interest and investment by industry.
- Provide advice on petroleum exploration activities for both onshore and offshore NL
- Promote NL as a preferred destination for gas and oil exploration
- Continue to compile a detailed understanding of geo-science of the region and conjugate margin analogues by mapping basins using seismic data
- Review well results and biostratigraphy data as well as perform petroleum systems analysis
- Track seismic acquisition activity. Coordinate with the CNLOPB for significant discovery applications.
- Provide independent reserve calculations to advise government on benefits and royalty negotiations
- Continue to analyze the producing reservoirs in the Jeanne d’Arc Basin and identify prospects in future Call for Bids
Jovan Petrovic
Director, Petroleum Geoscienbce
Telephone: 709-729-1821
Email: jovanpetrovic@gov.nl.ca