Upstream Excellence Since 1987

Oil Exploration
& Production

Full-cycle upstream solutions: from basin modeling and seismic acquisition to well design, drilling, and production optimization. We maximize recovery while minimizing environmental footprint.

Our Capabilities Talk to an Expert
38+
Years Upstream
450+
Wells Drilled
12
Basins Active
2.4B
BOE Recovered
Integrated upstream

From seismic to first oil

We combine advanced geophysics, reservoir engineering, and project management to de-risk exploration and optimize production across conventional and unconventional plays.

  • 2D/3D seismic acquisition & interpretation
  • Prospect generation & basin analysis
  • Reservoir simulation & dynamic modeling
  • Well planning & drilling engineering
Offshore drilling rig
Exploration technologies

Precision geoscience & engineering

We deploy the latest tools to identify and evaluate hydrocarbon accumulations with high confidence.

Basin Modeling

Integrated petroleum systems modeling to predict generation, migration, and accumulation.

Seismic Imaging

High-resolution 3D/4D seismic acquisition and inversion for subtle trap identification.

Formation Evaluation

Advanced wireline logging, core analysis, and petrophysics to characterize reservoirs.

Reservoir Simulation

Dynamic modeling for development planning, EOR screening, and production forecasting.

Drilling Engineering

Well trajectory design, casing programs, and real‑time operations support.

Environmental Baselines

Pre‑drill environmental studies and permitting for sensitive areas.

Drilling rig
Drilling & completion

Efficient, safe well delivery

From spud to production, our drilling teams focus on operational excellence, NPT reduction, and wellbore integrity. We offer:

  • Conventional & directional drilling
  • Managed pressure drilling (MPD)
  • Hydraulic fracturing & stimulation
  • Well testing & flowback
Our track record

Key exploration & production projects

Offshore platform
Deepwater Exploration

Gulf of Mexico – Tiber Prospect

USA, 3,200 ft water depth

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desert drilling
Unconventional

Vaca Muerta Shale

Argentina

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onshore rig
Gas Development

North Field Expansion

Qatar

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pipeline
Production Infrastructure

Kashagan Phase 2

Kazakhstan

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Ready to advance your upstream project?

Our exploration and production team is ready to support your next well or field development.

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Contact upstream team

Houston (Upstream HQ)
2100 Energy Plaza, Suite 4800
Houston, TX 77002
Direct Line
+1 (713) 900-5100
Email
exploration@petrocore-energy.com
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