Discovering New Oil Reserves Through Proven Geoscience

Locating Untapped Oil Fields for Over 40 Years
Unlocking Hidden Oil Reserves Across America
Proprietary Geoscience Methods

MGI combines old-school carbonate geologic foundations with state-of-the-art seismic analysis to locate oil reserves others overlook.

Fully Integrated Operations

From exploration and drilling to production facilities and gas transmission, we manage every phase of oil and gas development

The Fodor Group of Companies

Michigan GeoSearch, Inc. and Illinois GeoSearch, Inc. working together to explore and develop new oil fields.

Our discoveries and expertise have been covered by industry publications and news outlets.
Who We Are

Michigan Geosearch Inc

Discovering America's Untapped Oil Reserves

Using proprietary geoscience methods to locate and develop oil fields in regions others have overlooked.

Michigan Geosearch Inc

From Michigan to Illinois and Beyond

Michigan GeoSearch, Inc. and Illinois GeoSearch, Inc. actively explore and develop oil reserves across the Midwest United States. Over 40 years of domestic and international exploration experience, with active programs across multiple U.S. basins.

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Analyze and Evaluate

Discovering Oil Fields Since 1982

For over 43 years, the Fodor Group has located new hydrocarbon reserves across the United States using proprietary geoscience methods that reveal oil fields others overlook.

Our Philosophy

THE FODOR GROUP HAS FORMED JOINT VENTURES WITH A NUMBER OF MAJOR OIL COMPANIES (SHELL, AMOCO, MOBIL, TOTAL) TO NAME A FEW AND MANY MAJOR INDEPENDENT OIL COMPANIES. THE FODOR GROUP HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN JOINT VENTURES IN MANY FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND EMERGING MARKETS AT THE HIGHEST CORPORATE OR GOVERNMENTAL LEVELS.

Our Vision

THE FODOR GROUP HAS SIGNIFICANT EXPERTISE IN ALL FACETS OF OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION, BASIN AND RESERVOIR ANALYSIS, RESERVIOR STIMULATION AND ENHANCEMENT, GEOSCIENCE ACQUSITION AND INTERPRETATION, PRIMARY

Our Mission

Michigan GeoSearch, Inc. is a fully integrated oil/gas exploration company with a 43-year track record in locating new reserves of hydrocarbons both domestic and international, utilizing state-of-the-art geosciences exploration techniques to select prospects and wells.

Discovering Oil Where Others See Depleted Fields

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MGI utilizes state-of-the-art geosciences exploration techniques to select its prospects and wells, incorporating geological, geophysical, geochemical, petroleum engineering and reservoir engineering data.

Carbonate Geology Expertise

Michigan Silurian-Niagaran Reefs grew on a carbonate shelf approximately 450 million years ago and have been prolific producers of oil,

Drilling & Well Development

The Wylie #1-1A was drilled to a total depth of 4,248 ft and encountered a new undiscovered Silurian Niagaran Reef approximately 40 acres in areal extent with a gross oil section of 164 feet.

Seismic Analysis

MGI incorporates state-of-the-art 2D seismic and velocity analysis as confirmation tools to validate our carbonate geologic models and accurately delineate subsurface structures before drilling.

Proven Reserves

Based on correlative recoveries from existing Devonian Oil Fields, the Tri-County Prospect is expected to locate over 1,500,000 barrels of oil at 1,850 ft depth.

Integrated Operations

MGI is a fully integrated oil/gas exploration company, managing everything from geosciences acquisition and interpretation to treatment facilities and gas transmission.

Crude oil production
Hydrocarbon reserves
Our Value

Under the leadership of Tim Fodor:

Under the leadership of Tim Fodor, a Certified Exploration Geologist (#3172 AAPG and #8504 AIPG), MGI has developed significant expertise in all facets of oil and gas exploration, basin and reservoir analysis, reservoir stimulation and enhancement, and geosciences acquisition and interpretation.

Let's be great together

Partner With Proven Expertise

oin forces with a 43-year leader in oil and gas exploration. Michigan GeoSearch, Inc. and Illinois GeoSearch, Inc. bring certified geoscience expertise to every project.

Reserve Potential

The Tri-County Prospect is expected to locate over 1,500,000 barrels of oil at 1,850 ft, with a future value exceeding $150,000,000 USD based on existing and anticipated crude oil pricing.

Crude Oil Production

The Buurma #1-36A was tested for 740 barrels of oil per day and has been producing high quality crude oil each month since it was discovered and placed into production.

Professional Recognition

Tim Fodor is a Certified Petroleum Geologist, member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (#3172) and American Institute of Professional Geologists (#8504).

Successful Discoveries

The Hallemann #3 discovery well verified MGI's geoscience concept and confirmed the existence of a new large oil field in SW Illinois, expected to locate over 1,500,000 barrels of oil.

Our Awesome Projects

Featured Press Releases

MGI has made significant oil discoveries across Michigan and Illinois, validating our proprietary geoscience methods and delivering proven results for over four decades.

Geosciences Acquisition & Interpretation
Sophisticated data covering geological, geophysical, geochemical, petroleum engineering and reservoir engineering disciplines are incorporated into MGI's exploration and development program.

Multi-Basin Expertise

From Michigan's Silurian-Niagaran Reefs to the Devonian and Trenton formations of SW Illinois, MGI applies proven exploration methods across multiple geological basins.

Carbonate Geology Expertise

Michigan Silurian-Niagaran Reefs grew on a carbonate shelf approximately 450 million years ago and have been prolific producers of oil and gas in Michigan for over 50 years.
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