Oil & Gas Exploration Expense Tool - User Guide
Thank you for using the Oil & Gas Exploration Expense tool! This web application helps you track, calculate, and export exploration expenses for oil and gas operations. Below is a comprehensive guide to using all its features effectively.
Overview
The tool is organized into 10 expense categories with auto-calculating fields, CSV export functionality, and a print-friendly interface.
Getting Started
- Enter Basic Information
- Fill in your company name/details in the "Company detail" field
- Select the date using the date picker
- Enter Expense Values
- Navigate through the different expense categories
- Input values in any currency (the tool doesn't specify currency)
- All values are automatically calculated and totaled as you type
Expense Categories
The tool includes these expense categories:
- Geological & Geophysical (G&G) Expenses
- Seismic surveys (2D/3D/4D data acquisition)
- Geophysical data processing & interpretation
- Geological studies & mapping
- Exploration data purchase/licensing
- Exploration Drilling Costs
- Rig rental/contract charges
- Drilling fluids & chemicals
- Casing, tubing & wellhead equipment
- Drilling tools & consumables
- Well logging & testing
- Directional drilling services
- Land & Lease Acquisition
- Lease bonuses
- Land acquisition costs
- Mineral rights payments
- Surface access fees
- Legal fees for lease agreements
- Environmental & Regulatory
- Environmental impact assessments (EIA)
- Government permits & licenses
- Safety & compliance monitoring
- Community consultation costs
- Labor & Professional Services
- Geologists, engineers, & consultants
- Contractors & subcontractors
- Technical support staff wages
- Training & certifications
- Field Operations & Logistics
- Site preparation & civil works
- Transportation (rig move, crew travel, fuel)
- Accommodation & camp facilities
- Equipment rentals (trucks, cranes, helicopters)
- Exploration Support Services
- Surveying & mapping services
- Laboratory analysis & sample testing
- Reservoir studies & modeling
- Data management & software tools
- Health, Safety & Security
- Safety equipment & PPE
- Security services (guards, surveillance)
- Medical support & first aid stations
- Administrative & Overhead
- Office expenses (rent, utilities, supplies)
- Insurance (rig, well, workers, liability)
- Communication & IT systems
- Depreciation of exploration assets
Features
Auto-Calculation
- Each category automatically sums its expenses
- The "Net Total" section shows the grand total of all expenses
- All values update in real-time as you type
Export Options
CSV Export:
- Click the "Export CSV" button to download your data as a CSV file
- The file includes:
- Company details and date
- All expense categories with their values
- The grand total
- File naming: Uses your company name or "exploration-expenses" if no company name is provided
Print/Save as PDF:
- Click "Print / Save as PDF" to generate a printer-friendly version
- The print view hides unnecessary buttons and optimizes layout
- Use your browser's print dialog to save as PDF
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Ctrl + S (Cmd + S on Mac): Export CSV
- Ctrl + P (Cmd + P on Mac): Open print dialog
Reset Function
- Use the "Reset" button to clear all values
- The system will prompt for confirmation before resetting
Best Practices
- Regular Saving: Export your data regularly to prevent loss
- Consistent Currency: Use the same currency across all fields for accurate totals
- Detailed Entries: Add specific details in the company field for better record-keeping
- Date Tracking: Always set the date to maintain chronological records
Technical Notes
- The tool works entirely in your browser - no data is sent to servers
- Works best in modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- No dark mode available - designed with high contrast for readability
- Mobile-friendly design for on-site use
Support
This tool was generated for quick reporting. For questions or issues, please contact your system administrator.