After graduating from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a BSc in Geophysics in '96, began his career acquiring gravity and magnetic data in Northern Labrador with Excel Geophysical Inc. From there he moved into seismic data processing of foothills data with CGG and Arcis, before moving to the exploration plays in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and Foothills of Alberta and BC with Devon. He later began working on the Deep Devonian and Carbonate Reefs of NEBC with Petro-Canada, during his time with Devon and Petro-Canada he pursued his MSc from the University of Calgary, graduating in 2007. After graduating, he moved onto development and exploration projects with Petro Canada based out on the East Coast of Canada, and then onto his current role of east coast exploration at Nalcor Energy in St. John’s Newfoundland. Deric has 25 years of exploration experience with a background in surveying, gravity, magnetics, seismic processing as well as advanced interpretation of stratigraphic and structural plays, both onshore and offshore. Deric is a member of the SEG and the EAGE and is a registered Professional Geoscientist in Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL)
As an Exploration Geophysicist with over 30 years experience, I have lead the geophysical applications, seismic processing QC, advanced geophysical techniques and the interpretation of seismic data in the offshore areas of Labrador Sea, Flemish Pass, Orphan Basin, and South Coast of Newfoundland since April 2012. I have a strong technical background and a passion for innovation and application of new technologies, such as EM, advanced seismic attributes, and seismic dispersion, to help identify potential leads and prospects in frontier basins. I have authored and co-authored many papers and publications on the geoscience of offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. I have a proven track record in exploration and development geophysics, ranging from the foothills of Alberta, BC, NEBC, and Peace River Arch in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, to the East Coast Canada, where I worked for Suncor Energy and Petro-Canada before moving on. I have an MSc in Geophysics from the University of Calgary, along with a focus on continued learning with many recent certifications from LinkedIn Learning including but not limited to Leading Effectively, Executive Leadership, Project Management, Influencing Others, Conflict resolution, and Generative AI. I enjoy making contacts and connections among different fields and disciplines, and communicating effectively with partners and stakeholders. I am adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting crucial deadlines. My innovative mindset constantly seeks to challenge traditional thinking, and I am proficient in implementing fresh ideas, processes, and technologies.As a team leader, I bring strong interpersonal skills to the table and have experience working in a multidisciplinary team setting. I have the analytical and problem-solving skills to make technically and economically viable recommendations, even when information is incomplete.My communication skills, both written and verbal, are robust, enabling me to effectively present complex material. I am passionate about mentoring and nurturing the growth of early-career colleagues.My mission is to leverage my expertise and skills to contribute to the transition, advancement and sustainability of the energy sector in Canada and beyond.If in need - reach out - ask questions. I am available to help if I can. All about helping to create and evaluate Global Hydrocarbon Exploration opportunities based on my technical expertise, innovation and forward stratigraphic thinking.
Labrador Sea/Flemish/Orphan Basin and South Coast of Newfoundland - Geophysical Applications, Processing QC, Advanced Geophysical Techniques and Interpretation - Seismic data 2011-22 - PGS shot ~190 000+ line KM of long offset (8-10km) 2D data and ~50,000 km2 of 3D data in partnership with TGS/OilCo. In total 10 exploration 3D's were shot starting in 2015, including the first 3D shot off the coast of Labrador. 16 Streamers 8km offset - TGS processed three (Cape Freels/LongRange/Tablelands) and PGS processed the North Tablelands and Torngat (Lab 3D). Another 3 3D's were shot during the summer of 2020, the Blomidon, South Bank and Torngat Extention 3D's. The Cape Anguille 3D was shot in summer 2021.Using the Regional 2D data the team identified in 2013, 3 new basins (Holten, Chidley, and Henley) that had never before been imaged (Carter etal 2013).One of the first interpreters to recognize, identify and map the anomaly extents, on 2D long offset Far Angle stacks, the Cape Freels Prospect renamed Ephesus by BP in the Orphan Basin, one among the many leads I’ve helped to identify. One of the first interpreters on all the new seismic data (2011-2022) shot in the Orphan/Flemish, over the successful 2016-2018-2019-2020-2022 License Rounds, and the only Geophysicist to have seen every single 2D line and 3D image OilCoNL was involved in, in that period.Review the Company webpage: http://www.OilCoNL.com--> Launch Insight an excellent interactive view of OilCoNL's offshore work.Helped Coordinate New Labrador Sea/Flemish/Orphan Geoscience Studies, (ie: GeoPressure, Geochemistry, Biostratigraphy, Rock Physics, Metocean, Satellite Slicks/Seeps Identification, Sea bed coring, drilling assessment program, FWI, QI work and resource assessments) over the announced AOI's.QC of ALL the seismic processing (2D and 3D of every project) and QI work for OilCoNL, review of all velocities, gathers and angle stacks, as well as Time and Depth Migrations, for both 2D and 3D's.