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A geologist of 30 years and an expert on New Zealand's East Coast Basin, has worked as a consultant for several oil companies active in the region. Prior to this he served as a field geologist for the New Zealand Geological Survey, conducting mapping and basin analysis. Mr. Francis' expertise lies in his ability to interpret field data and communicate with and direct other specialists. He has authored dozens of scientific papers and reports detailing East Coast Basin petroleum geology, and has built a large database of geological information on this basin. In 1981 he played a major role in discovering a large ore body in Western Australia resulting in a substantial increase in mineable ore. He has an M.Sc. from Auckland University. | 