LA.TE. ANDES S.A. is a public-private joint venture (GEOMAP-CONICET), unique in Latin America for its state-of-the-art technology, capable of carrying out specific projects related to
It is also a productive technological hub for innovation in applied energy and scientific development, capable of reducing the economic impact on projects in both the exploration and development stages.
GEOMAP S.A. is a geosciences company applied to oil and gas exploration and focused in the Central Andes of South America, specially in Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. His greatest strength is it geological and operational capacity to gather information about oil systems in forest areas.
CONICET (National Council of Scientific and Technical Research) is the leading organization dedicated to the promotion of science and technology in Argentina. Their mission is the promotion and execution of scientific and technological activities throughout the national territory in different areas of knowledge.
Participating Institutions
Since 2008, the joint effort between Geomap S.A. and staff from the Institute for Research on Non-Conventional Energy (INENCO, CONICET – UNSa), and under a cooperation agreement with the University of Heidelberg (Germany, Institute of Earth Sciences, Research Group on Thermochronology and Archaeometry), has led to the development and expansion of knowledge regarding the methodology for analyzing low-temperature geothermochronology, specifically fission traces in apatites and zircons.
These activities and links between the private and public sectors facilitated learning, consolidation, training, and knowledge transfer—not only in the application of the aforementioned techniques but also in the interpretation of results within the context of the Neogene Andean fold-and-thrust belt, stretching from southern Peru to northwestern Argentina.
Applied research focused on productive development led to the preparation of reports and the publication of studies that draw on thermocronology data with direct applications to the liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons industry. In addition, fieldwork was conducted to analyze specific challenges in the various areas where Geomap S.A. has operated successfully from 2003 to the present.
This led to the formation of a research and development hub, managed through international technical and professional exchanges, with the aim of building domestic capacity to establish and ensure the long-term sustainability of the “La-Te Andes Thermochronology Development Center” project. The transfer of knowledge from the research group at Heidelberg University to this national center, based in the Province of Salta, took place through workshops and courses held at the offices of GEOMAP S.A. and at the LA.TE. ANDES center itself.
Develop and implement strategic projects based on technology and applied research, aimed at addressing critical issues in the assessment of georesources (hydrocarbons, mineral deposits, geothermal energy) and science, by applying new methodologies to determine the timing of geological processes.
Create genuine sources of employment, fostering the development of its staff and the communities in which it operates.
To be an internationally recognized leader in the quantification of time in geological processes for both industry and the scientific community.
To achieve national and international recognition as a leading analytical center (R+D+I).
Ethics and Integrity. We are social agents, and as such, we are responsible for conducting ourselves with integrity, transparency, and a sense of community.
Teamwork. The company’s objectives are shared by all its members and are the result of the interaction among all parties in each of their actions.
Commitment. Each member is part of an internal and external community within society, and as such, we each feel a sense of ownership toward the company.
Professionalism.The responsibility to perform each task with the highest level of expertise required by our respective roles within the team.
Communication. We make time to meet, listen, understand, and make ourselves understood so that we can contribute to achieving our collective goals.
Respect. We value every member of the team we are part of in pursuit of our common goal, regardless of the type or level of responsibility they hold, and we will always take this into account when making decisions.
Motivation. Every member of the company is important. Passion and joy must be fostered to create an environment conducive to creativity.