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News & Insights
New Multi-Client Study Available – Halten Terrace Stratigraphic Database 2021 Version
We are pleased to announce the release of our updated, and expanded Halten Terrace Stratigraphic Database (2021 Version).
New address for Paleo-Data, we are moving to Mandeville
After more than 50 years in New Orleans, Paleo-Data are moving headquarters to the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain in Mandeville, Louisiana.
Etches Fossil Competition 2022 – Winners Announcement
We are delighted to share with you this year’s six winners of the The Etches Collection’s Inaugural Children’s Fossil Competition (proudly sponsored by PetroStrat)
Paper Overview – Sarah Searle & Jenny Sheppard – Biostratigraphy, sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy of the Talara Basin, Peru
Staff at PetroStrat assisted with PhD research undertaken by the University of Manchester, investigating the Talara Basin in Peru.
Sub-Garn Sands Blog : Part 3 – Petrographic Data Capture
In the third part of our Sub-Garn Sand Complex Blog we present our Petrographic Data Capture, ensuring consistent data underpins this study.
Sub-Garn Sands Blog : Part 2 – Sampling Core At The NPD Geobank, Stavanger
Our Sub-Garn project team arrived at the NPD Geobank in Stavanger, armed with the permission to collect core samples over this 2-week visit.
Sub-Garn Sands Blog : Part 1 – Determining Core And Sample Selection
Part 1 of our Sub-Garn Sand Complex Blog; covering sampling selection, alongside stratigraphic database and biostratigraphic framework.
James Hutton – “Father of modern geology”
James Hutton was an important 18th century naturalist and geologist, often called the "Father of modern geology".
PetroStrat Expands in U.S. with Acquisition of Paleo-Data
Our acquisition of Paleo-Data bolsters our existing U.S. offering (PetroStrat Inc in Houston, Texas), and is part of our strategy of further supporting the energy transition by expanding our full-service paleontology and geology services across the globe.
What did the earliest life on Earth look like? – Evidence from the fossil record
In this article we take a dive deep into the origin of life, and introduce you to Earth's earliest life forms seen in the fossil record.
Jargon Busting Guide – Sequence Stratigraphy
This guide aims to bust through the jargon and introduce the science of Earth system cyclicity; ‘Sequence Stratigraphy’.
Our Top 3 Geology Walks In North Wales
Our Conwy office is surrounded by the beautiful Welsh landscapes and coasts. Here are some of our favourite North Wales geology walks.
PetroStrat is proudly sponsoring The Etches Collection Children’s Fossil Competition 2022
PetroStrat is proudly sponsoring The Etches Collection Children’s Fossil Competition 2022; get your own fossil displayed in a real museum!
Book Overview – John Cater – Rock Doctor: Adventures of a Field Geologist before 9/11
John Cater has had an eventful life as a field geologist spanning nearly four decades. Learn about his book "Rock Doctor" in this Q&A.
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11th February)
We would like to take this opportunity to shine a light upon some great female palaeontologists, in honour of this day.