A footstep into the energy sector for Capstone, this project was part of requirement in assessment of Coal Block under purview of a central agency, CMPDIL, under Government of India (GoI). The investigation was conducted in pre-identified profile lines covering an area of 17 sq. km. in 09 profile lines totalling about 29 LKM. The scope of work included,

Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) at a station interval of 300 m for a maximum probe depth of 200 m.

VES data processing for 1D interpretation of apparent resistivity.

Collate VES data covering each profile line & prepare extrapolated 2D section (X-Z plane) showing resistivity behaviour at different depth levels up to target depth.

Generate spatial contours of resistivity behaviour at different depth levels up to target depth

Interpret possible structural & geological features based on resistivity contour behaviour at various depth levels.

Transforming VES data into 2D sections of apparent resistivity rendered it possible to interpret the basin configuration & structural features in a 2D/3D perspective. Different geological formations collated with Borehole data assisted in interpretation of lithological units such as sandstone (& shale), coal (& shale) & the gneissic basement along with in-crop depth estimation of these formation. The information generated has implications in evaluating the basin structure, resource area within the basins & eventually planning exploitation (mining plan).