Our Methodology
Transparent, deterministic, and explainable. Every insight we deliver is traceable to a specific data source and a documented analytical step.
The Four-Step Intelligence Pipeline
From raw regulatory filings to actionable exploration insights.
Data Ingestion
idempotentWe pull data from Texas RRC and EIA sources on a scheduled cadence. Every ingestion job is idempotent — re-running it never creates duplicate records. Each dataset carries a freshness timestamp, and our system tracks the provenance of every field from source to output. The pipeline is built to support additional state regulators as we expand nationally.
Canonical Normalization
deterministicRaw regulatory data is messy. Operator names appear in dozens of variations; well IDs change across filings; formation names differ by era and county. Our normalization pipeline resolves these inconsistencies to a canonical entity graph — one operator, one well, one formation — so analysis is reliable across decades of data.
Scoring Engine
explainableEach prospect area receives a composite score from 1–100, derived from weighted sub-scores across five dimensions. Every score is fully decomposable — you can see exactly which factors drove the result and by how much. No black boxes.
Intelligence Delivery
citedScored data feeds our AI summary layer, which generates plain-language narratives for each prospect. Every AI-generated statement is grounded in specific data points — citations are embedded inline, not as afterthoughts. You can follow any claim back to its source record.
Primary Data Sources
We integrate authoritative public and proprietary data — always attributed.
Texas RRC
Railroad Commission of Texas — the authoritative source for well permits, completions, production, and operator records in Texas. Currently the primary source for our Texas launch. Additional state regulatory sources (OCD, OCC, COGCC) are in the integration roadmap.
EIA
U.S. Energy Information Administration — basin-level production statistics, formation reports, and national drilling metrics.
USGS + Scout Archives
USGS geologic maps and stratigraphy data combined with digitized historical scout ticket archives from Texas county repositories.
No Black Boxes. Ever.
In an industry where capital decisions run into the millions, you deserve to know why a prospect scored the way it did. Every score, every insight, and every AI summary we produce is fully traceable to the underlying data. If you can't audit it, we won't ship it.