Pandell Upstream

Pandell Upstream is a land management software with GIS tools designed specifically for the oil and gas industry. According to the vendor, this solution aims to provide more accurate land asset analysis by seamlessly integrating GIS intelligence into land management processes. The software is intended for use by land managers, GIS analysts, upstream and midstream operators, as well as oil and gas exploration and production companies.

Key Features

Embedding GIS Intelligence: According to the vendor, Pandell Upstream allows users to integrate GIS intelligence into their land management toolset, enabling more accurate land asset analysis. The software facilitates easy navigation between GIS, land records data, and scanned documents for efficient business analysis.

Manage Any Land Right: The software offers the ability to search and report on various land rights, such as mineral leases, deeds, easements, term rights-of-way, permits, and contracts, from a centralized database. The vendor claims that secure system access via the internet and mobile tools enable efficient management of land assets.

Streamlined Workflow: According to the vendor, Pandell Upstream streamlines workflow by automatically linking agreements, tracts, and legal descriptions to GIS layers. The software also automates the mapping of legal descriptions and well bore ownership during data entry.

Lease Obligation Tracking: The software includes an e-calendar functionality that tracks payment obligations and delivers reminders to designated staff, according to the vendor. It also records, calculates, and maintains the audit history of scheduled and unscheduled escalations, allowing for efficient electronic payment approvals.

Timely Rental Payments: The vendor states that Pandell Upstream provides a live web portal for real-time communication between operators, field agents, and landowners. The software also offers a cloud-based project repository for easy access to land agreements and related documents. Additionally, it enables the documentation of landowner and community stakeholder communications for compliance reporting.

Digitize ROW in the GIS: According to the vendor, the software allows users to digitize right-of-way (ROW) in the GIS, providing a comprehensive representation of sub-surface ownership. Pandell Upstream offers standard reports designed for the oil and gas industry, facilitating the tracking of rental payments, obligations, and acreage. Users can also view ownership in overlapping partial interest leases across their entire operating area.

Map Leaseholds & Well Ownership: The vendor claims that Pandell Upstream enables the generation, approval, and tracking of Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) requests for wells, facilities, infrastructure, and other capital projects. The software allows users to monitor AFE costs against budget by tracking actuals and forecasting remaining costs. Integration with financial systems facilitates the sharing of vendors, chart of accounts, payments, and actual costs.