Discovery Acquisition Services
4141 Katy Hockley Road , Katy, Texas, United States

Discovery Acquisition Services provides front-end seismic services in the United States and was created thru the combination of multiple companies creating a group capable of providing a full suite of permitting, surveying and seismic drilling to the industry. Each of the companies involved in the combination has established a strong brand and reputation over their collective 42 years of operating history through consistent delivery of high quality service and equipment.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Management believes that DAS, thru its various front end services and its longstanding relationships with geophysical service companies and oil and gas operators, will be well positioned to provide our customers with a consistent set of product and services uniquely created and combined so as to minimize delays, provide specific efficiencies and create value for our customers. All the while, maintaining a safe work environment for our employees.

OUR HISTORY

• 1994 – STI Ltd., DAS’ surveying entity, was founded by Scott Lyons and Andy Lauhoff.

• 2000 – Frontline Geoservices, Ltd., DAS’ permitting entity, was founded by Scott Lyons and Andy Lauhoff.

• 2006 – Exploration Services Corp., DAS’ drilling entity, was founded in 2006. The Company was formed from a combination of Seal Seismic Services and the assets of Turner Drilling Company, which were acquired in 2006.

• 2012 – Members of DAS collectively decided on a path to consolidation of the respective entities to form Discovery Acquisition Services

As the foremost provider of seismic permitting services to the geophysical industry, DAS has an available pool of over 150 permit agents. The Company has longstanding relationships with several geophysical service companies and oil and gas operators, providing services throughout the United States.

• Full Service Project Management — Full management of all aspects of permit operations by experienced supervisors – Direct client reporting system on all aspects of the project – Quality oversight & QC – Permit payment management – Complete permit cost tracking, including 1099 & IRS reporting documents.
• Comprehensive GIS/Data Management — Final deliverables, mapping with GIS shapefiles and data sets for all aspects of the project, including surface and mineral ownership databases, aerial photography, topo maps, and available utility and infrastructure data.
• Quality Permit Personnel — Project & data managers receive complete training for their position as well as mineral and surface agents. Surface permit agents interface directly with landowners, explain processes to the landowners completely, and work with them throughout the course of the project.
• Quality Field Support Personnel — Full support during surveying, drilling, and recording phases, making sure permit stipulations are followed, and addressing problems as the issues arise.
• Permit Services Provided Throughout the US —Including Private, Regulatory, State, Federal and Municipal – Heavily cultured areas are our expertise.

QHSE SERVICES

As a front end provider, DAS strives for superiority in our HSE Management System. Clearly defined and well-communicated health and safety roles and responsibilities for all levels of the organization have been implemented to create a uniform process encompassing all three divisions. This successful implementation involving senior management, employee participation and successful allocation of resources has set us apart from our peers.  Our commitment continues with GPS tracking for our entire road fleet and for all our off road vehicles, personal Identification cards for employees, Axiom medical for field emergencies and complete DOT & ATF certification. DAS strives for the highest standards and will continue to identify key steps and develop implementation strategies to effectively improve safety performance.

Services include:

• drilling methodologies for all geological settings and formations
• solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling
• downhole hammer and casing advancement drilling
• core sampling
• surface casing setting
• spt sampling and autohammer
• shelby tube sampling
• dynamic cone testing
• monitoring well installation
• inclinometer / piezometer supply and installation
• rough terrain / limited access drilling