Secure Offsite Storage
Specialized accommodations for core samples
Secure Storage Solutions for Subsurface Samples
Secure storage and comprehensive data management of your core samples
Information Management Solutions for Subsurface Samples
Access is your partner in subsurface data management. From secure offsite storage for core samples to metadata tracking, Access can provide optimal support and expert advice in subsurface information management and data processes.
How We Can Help
Capture Important Custom Data
Wellbore, core, and depth range information
Sample Tracking, Identification, and Retrieval
Facilitated using photos & metadata entry
Record Barcode Metadata
Track and digitally record core samples
Secure Storage & Core Viewing
At Access, we store all record types, including geological samples (core/cuttings, lithology, fluids, gas), geophysical documents, tape media and associated digital assets in a compliant and cost-effective manner in our secure, offsite storage facilities.Core sample storage includes storage at either ambient temperature or in environmentally controlled conditions, depending on your needs. Our facilities also include customized storage environments including:
- N400 and Inergen fire suppression
- Geological asset management and storage areas
- Ambient, temperature controlled, chilled and frozen
- Work areas that include professional viewing amenities (overhead black-light, microscopes, testing kit, lab attire and safety stations)
- Environmentally controlled tape storage
- Specialized reservoir fluids and gas storage
Our solution allows you to easily search and browse critical metadata, facilitating easy sample tracking, identification, and subsequent order and retrieval. Our platform can support detailed metadata, digitized geotechnical and contractual document viewers, and GIS mapping. If requested, photos of your sample boxes can help you understand the state of your core samples to determine if a viewing would be valuable.
Subsurface sample data and assets provide a unique insight into the petroleum system and our solution can help you harness the power of this incredibly valuable data. From the acquisition of oil and gas sites to site decommissioning or reservoir repurposing, Access’ innovative solutions can help.
Access Unify® | Records: Physical and Digital Information Management
Access Unify® | Energy connects well files, land and lease agreements, core samples, logs, maps, and geospatial content in one unified digital environment. By centralizing your operational information, your land, legal, engineering, and compliance teams gain faster access and clearer oversight.
With Access Unify | Energy, you can:
- Search, retrieve, and classify decades of energy data instantly
- Improve decision-making with structured, searchable archives
- Streamline collaboration across departments and field teams
- Apply lifecycle governance aligned to regulatory requirements
- Reduce operational disruptions caused by fragmented information
Access Unify helps simplify how you manage this information throughout its lifecycle with secure storage, reliable digital access, industry-aligned retention, and compliant destruction.
An important part of subsurface information management includes the transfer of data throughout its lifecycle, from acquisition to divestment. Access offers premier service that includes helping you identify samples for transfer, and packaging and delivering data to new owners or regulatory bodies. In addition, we offer our storage services to the new ownership, promoting simple and cost-effective acquisition/divestitures.
Should you need disposal services for your subsurface samples, our expert team members are ready to advise and assist you with this process. Our supply chain process includes:
- Compliant disposal of samples in line with relevant national requirements
- Proper handling and certified disposition of samples
- Audit and reporting services
- Transport samples and core with correct transfer licenses/approvals
- Disposal of samples in approved waste streams.
We share your desire to preserve subsurface samples in the best possible state for future use and we look forward to sharing our expertise in providing subsurface information management support.
Information is your most valuable asset. It’s our passion.
Are you ready to take control of your information lifecycle? We manage documents for over 33,000 companies in North America. Let us help you manage yours.