Explain in detail about the first three steps for Oil Exploration in your own words.

The first 3 key steps in the Oil Exploration are as follows:

1. Objective:
The main objectives of Oil exploration are
Identification of promising Oil Zones
Discovery of the fields, their assessment and development
Preparing for the upcoming subsurface assets

2. Desk Survey:
The background history of any geological structure can have a significant impact on its future
development. For this purpose, with the help of previously conducted reconnaissance
surveys, the detailed examination of the given geological structure is conducted, prior to
development. The desk survey is particularly performed in order to get acquainted with the
problems associated with the given site under consideration.

3. Methodology:
The adoption of a particular methodology for a given geological structure includes
Planning
Hardware and software tools needed
Determination of Estimated Cost and Estimated Timeline.