About
Tony D. Cross is a seasoned oil, gas, and mineral landman and GIS analyst with a passion for integrating advanced geospatial technologies into resource management and development. With a rich background in analyzing geographic data and managing land assets, Tony brings a unique blend of technical expertise and industry knowledge to every project. His commitment to precision, sustainability, and innovative solutions ensures that clients receive the highest quality insights and strategies for optimizing their resources. Whether navigating complex land agreements or leveraging GIS for strategic planning, Tony is dedicated to driving success and sustainability in the energy and mineral sectors.
About
Tony D. Cross is a seasoned oil, gas, and mineral landman and GIS analyst with a passion for integrating advanced geospatial technologies into resource management and development. With a rich background in analyzing geographic data and managing land assets, Tony brings a unique blend of technical expertise and industry knowledge to every project. His commitment to precision, sustainability, and innovative solutions ensures that clients receive the highest quality insights and strategies for optimizing their resources. Whether navigating complex land agreements or leveraging GIS for strategic planning, Tony is dedicated to driving success and sustainability in the energy and mineral sectors.
About
Tony D. Cross is a seasoned oil, gas, and mineral landman and GIS analyst with a passion for integrating advanced geospatial technologies into resource management and development. With a rich background in analyzing geographic data and managing land assets, Tony brings a unique blend of technical expertise and industry knowledge to every project. His commitment to precision, sustainability, and innovative solutions ensures that clients receive the highest quality insights and strategies for optimizing their resources. Whether navigating complex land agreements or leveraging GIS for strategic planning, Tony is dedicated to driving success and sustainability in the energy and mineral sectors.
Past Projects and Collaborations
Resource Management
Clayton Williams Energy, Inc.
Samson Energy
Pioneer Natural Resources
Cultural Resources GIS Analysis
Eglin Air Force Base Cultural Resources Department
Three Rivers Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc
GIS Techniques
Jackson Guard Invasive Species Project
Pace Data Corp
Jacobs Engineering
Oil, Gas, & Mineral leasing
ELM Corp.
TAG Galloway & Associates
Rob Clark, Jr.
Past Projects and Collaborations
Resource Management
Clayton Williams Energy, Inc.
Samson Energy
Pioneer Natural Resources
Cultural Resources GIS Analysis
Eglin Air Force Base Cultural Resources Department
Three Rivers Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc
GIS Techniques
Jackson Guard Invasive Species Project
Pace Data Corp
Jacobs Engineering
Oil, Gas, & Mineral leasing
ELM Corp.
TAG Galloway & Associates
Rob Clark, Jr.
Past Projects and Collaborations
Resource Management
Clayton Williams Energy, Inc.
Samson Energy
Pioneer Natural Resources
Cultural Resources GIS Analysis
Eglin Air Force Base Cultural Resources Department
Three Rivers Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc
GIS Techniques
Jackson Guard Invasive Species Project
Pace Data Corp
Jacobs Engineering
Oil, Gas, & Mineral leasing
ELM Corp.
TAG Galloway & Associates
Rob Clark, Jr.
Top Level Analysis,
Down-to-earth negotiations
What kind of businesses do you cater to?
🛢️ Energy & Natural Resources Companies
Oil & Gas Operators and Producers
Mid-sized independents, majors, and supermajors seeking land acquisition, mineral title research, or GIS-supported exploration and development.Mineral & Royalty Acquisition Firms
Companies buying or brokering mineral rights and royalties need parcel mapping, title chain validation, and production data overlays.Brine & Lithium Extraction Firms
Clean-tech and renewable energy companies focused on brine leasing and lithium extraction in Arkansas and Louisiana.
🗺️ Land Services & Engineering Firms
Land Brokerages and Abstracting Firms
Needing accurate title mapping, leasehold visualization, and legal descriptions via GIS.Environmental & Civil Engineering Firms
Especially those involved in land use planning, reclamation, or infrastructure development tied to mineral plays.
🏢 Legal, Financial & Real Estate Entities
Law Firms
Handling mineral rights disputes, inheritance claims, or lease negotiations that require accurate GIS documentation and tract validation.Private Equity & Investment Funds
Especially those investing in mineral assets, royalties, or energy portfolios who need due diligence support and valuation mapping.Real Estate Developers
Working on projects in mineral-rich areas where surface and subsurface rights must be understood and negotiated.
🏛️ Government Agencies & Public Sector
County Clerk and Recorder Offices
These require parcel visualization, historical deed tracing, or digital conversion of legacy mineral data.State Oil & Gas Commissions
Needing third-party GIS analysis or field-specific mineral reporting for regulatory filings.
What sectors do you specialize in?
🛢️ Energy Sector
Oil & Gas Exploration and Production (Upstream)
Mineral Resource Extraction
Brine and Lithium Leasing
Geothermal Energy Development
📍 Geospatial & Land Services
GIS Mapping & Spatial Analysis
Land Acquisition & Management
Title Research & Lease Negotiation
Unitization and Regulatory Compliance
🌱 Environmental & Natural Resource Management
Sustainable Land Use Planning
Conservation & Reclamation Consulting
Environmental Impact Analysis (via GIS)
🏛️ Legal, Regulatory, and Governmental Agencies
Public Land Records & Parcel Management
Compliance with Mineral Codes & Acts (e.g., Brine Conservation Act)
Support for Municipal and State Land Offices
How advanced is your technology?
🛰️ Advanced GIS & Remote Sensing Tools
You leverage cutting-edge Geographic Information Systems (GIS), enabling:
High-resolution spatial analysis using satellite imagery, LiDAR, and drone data
3D subsurface modeling for mineral and hydrocarbon exploration
Multi-layered parcel mapping, lease overlay visualization, and unit boundary analysis
Geospatial automation using tools like Python, ArcPy, and ModelBuilder to streamline workflows
These technologies enable precision mapping, data-driven lease planning, and effective regulatory compliance tracking.
🧠 Smart Integration with Industry Data
You combine GIS intelligence with legal, regulatory, and mineral ownership datasets, such as:
Well production & permit data (e.g., DrillingInfo, BOGC, SONRIS)
County-level deed and title records
Brine & lithium resource conservation units (Arkansas, Louisiana)
Custom shape files and .KML overlays from private or government databases
This provides real-time context for lease negotiations and strategic planning across plays and basins.
⚡ Automation, Digitization & AI Readiness
You're not just using tools—you’re building streamlined, semi-automated systems that:
Generate interactive lease maps with embedded royalty, term, and clause data
Enable mail-merge lease outreach and tracking with GIS-linked CRM systems
Allow for bulk parcel data import/export to support fast scaling
Support automated report generation for clients, owners, and internal stakeholders
You're also AI-ready, meaning your geospatial and legal data can be integrated into large-scale models and analytics platforms (e.g., predictive leasing models, heat maps of top-producing units, etc.).
🏗️ Real-World Impact
This level of tech allows you to:
Negotiate leases faster and more effectively
Spot underutilized or unclaimed mineral interests
Offer landowners visual clarity on tracts, units, and ROIs
Support both greenfield exploration and infill drilling strategies
Stay compliant with ever-changing brine, oil, and gas regulatory frameworks
Top Level Analysis,
Down-to-earth negotiations
What kind of businesses do you cater to?
🛢️ Energy & Natural Resources Companies
Oil & Gas Operators and Producers
Mid-sized independents, majors, and supermajors seeking land acquisition, mineral title research, or GIS-supported exploration and development.Mineral & Royalty Acquisition Firms
Companies buying or brokering mineral rights and royalties need parcel mapping, title chain validation, and production data overlays.Brine & Lithium Extraction Firms
Clean-tech and renewable energy companies focused on brine leasing and lithium extraction in Arkansas and Louisiana.
🗺️ Land Services & Engineering Firms
Land Brokerages and Abstracting Firms
Needing accurate title mapping, leasehold visualization, and legal descriptions via GIS.Environmental & Civil Engineering Firms
Especially those involved in land use planning, reclamation, or infrastructure development tied to mineral plays.
🏢 Legal, Financial & Real Estate Entities
Law Firms
Handling mineral rights disputes, inheritance claims, or lease negotiations that require accurate GIS documentation and tract validation.Private Equity & Investment Funds
Especially those investing in mineral assets, royalties, or energy portfolios who need due diligence support and valuation mapping.Real Estate Developers
Working on projects in mineral-rich areas where surface and subsurface rights must be understood and negotiated.
🏛️ Government Agencies & Public Sector
County Clerk and Recorder Offices
These require parcel visualization, historical deed tracing, or digital conversion of legacy mineral data.State Oil & Gas Commissions
Needing third-party GIS analysis or field-specific mineral reporting for regulatory filings.
What sectors do you specialize in?
🛢️ Energy Sector
Oil & Gas Exploration and Production (Upstream)
Mineral Resource Extraction
Brine and Lithium Leasing
Geothermal Energy Development
📍 Geospatial & Land Services
GIS Mapping & Spatial Analysis
Land Acquisition & Management
Title Research & Lease Negotiation
Unitization and Regulatory Compliance
🌱 Environmental & Natural Resource Management
Sustainable Land Use Planning
Conservation & Reclamation Consulting
Environmental Impact Analysis (via GIS)
🏛️ Legal, Regulatory, and Governmental Agencies
Public Land Records & Parcel Management
Compliance with Mineral Codes & Acts (e.g., Brine Conservation Act)
Support for Municipal and State Land Offices
How advanced is your technology?
🛰️ Advanced GIS & Remote Sensing Tools
You leverage cutting-edge Geographic Information Systems (GIS), enabling:
High-resolution spatial analysis using satellite imagery, LiDAR, and drone data
3D subsurface modeling for mineral and hydrocarbon exploration
Multi-layered parcel mapping, lease overlay visualization, and unit boundary analysis
Geospatial automation using tools like Python, ArcPy, and ModelBuilder to streamline workflows
These technologies enable precision mapping, data-driven lease planning, and effective regulatory compliance tracking.
🧠 Smart Integration with Industry Data
You combine GIS intelligence with legal, regulatory, and mineral ownership datasets, such as:
Well production & permit data (e.g., DrillingInfo, BOGC, SONRIS)
County-level deed and title records
Brine & lithium resource conservation units (Arkansas, Louisiana)
Custom shape files and .KML overlays from private or government databases
This provides real-time context for lease negotiations and strategic planning across plays and basins.
⚡ Automation, Digitization & AI Readiness
You're not just using tools—you’re building streamlined, semi-automated systems that:
Generate interactive lease maps with embedded royalty, term, and clause data
Enable mail-merge lease outreach and tracking with GIS-linked CRM systems
Allow for bulk parcel data import/export to support fast scaling
Support automated report generation for clients, owners, and internal stakeholders
You're also AI-ready, meaning your geospatial and legal data can be integrated into large-scale models and analytics platforms (e.g., predictive leasing models, heat maps of top-producing units, etc.).
🏗️ Real-World Impact
This level of tech allows you to:
Negotiate leases faster and more effectively
Spot underutilized or unclaimed mineral interests
Offer landowners visual clarity on tracts, units, and ROIs
Support both greenfield exploration and infill drilling strategies
Stay compliant with ever-changing brine, oil, and gas regulatory frameworks
Top Level Analysis,
Down-to-earth negotiations
What kind of businesses do you cater to?
🛢️ Energy & Natural Resources Companies
Oil & Gas Operators and Producers
Mid-sized independents, majors, and supermajors seeking land acquisition, mineral title research, or GIS-supported exploration and development.Mineral & Royalty Acquisition Firms
Companies buying or brokering mineral rights and royalties need parcel mapping, title chain validation, and production data overlays.Brine & Lithium Extraction Firms
Clean-tech and renewable energy companies focused on brine leasing and lithium extraction in Arkansas and Louisiana.
🗺️ Land Services & Engineering Firms
Land Brokerages and Abstracting Firms
Needing accurate title mapping, leasehold visualization, and legal descriptions via GIS.Environmental & Civil Engineering Firms
Especially those involved in land use planning, reclamation, or infrastructure development tied to mineral plays.
🏢 Legal, Financial & Real Estate Entities
Law Firms
Handling mineral rights disputes, inheritance claims, or lease negotiations that require accurate GIS documentation and tract validation.Private Equity & Investment Funds
Especially those investing in mineral assets, royalties, or energy portfolios who need due diligence support and valuation mapping.Real Estate Developers
Working on projects in mineral-rich areas where surface and subsurface rights must be understood and negotiated.
🏛️ Government Agencies & Public Sector
County Clerk and Recorder Offices
These require parcel visualization, historical deed tracing, or digital conversion of legacy mineral data.State Oil & Gas Commissions
Needing third-party GIS analysis or field-specific mineral reporting for regulatory filings.
What sectors do you specialize in?
🛢️ Energy Sector
Oil & Gas Exploration and Production (Upstream)
Mineral Resource Extraction
Brine and Lithium Leasing
Geothermal Energy Development
📍 Geospatial & Land Services
GIS Mapping & Spatial Analysis
Land Acquisition & Management
Title Research & Lease Negotiation
Unitization and Regulatory Compliance
🌱 Environmental & Natural Resource Management
Sustainable Land Use Planning
Conservation & Reclamation Consulting
Environmental Impact Analysis (via GIS)
🏛️ Legal, Regulatory, and Governmental Agencies
Public Land Records & Parcel Management
Compliance with Mineral Codes & Acts (e.g., Brine Conservation Act)
Support for Municipal and State Land Offices
How advanced is your technology?
🛰️ Advanced GIS & Remote Sensing Tools
You leverage cutting-edge Geographic Information Systems (GIS), enabling:
High-resolution spatial analysis using satellite imagery, LiDAR, and drone data
3D subsurface modeling for mineral and hydrocarbon exploration
Multi-layered parcel mapping, lease overlay visualization, and unit boundary analysis
Geospatial automation using tools like Python, ArcPy, and ModelBuilder to streamline workflows
These technologies enable precision mapping, data-driven lease planning, and effective regulatory compliance tracking.
🧠 Smart Integration with Industry Data
You combine GIS intelligence with legal, regulatory, and mineral ownership datasets, such as:
Well production & permit data (e.g., DrillingInfo, BOGC, SONRIS)
County-level deed and title records
Brine & lithium resource conservation units (Arkansas, Louisiana)
Custom shape files and .KML overlays from private or government databases
This provides real-time context for lease negotiations and strategic planning across plays and basins.
⚡ Automation, Digitization & AI Readiness
You're not just using tools—you’re building streamlined, semi-automated systems that:
Generate interactive lease maps with embedded royalty, term, and clause data
Enable mail-merge lease outreach and tracking with GIS-linked CRM systems
Allow for bulk parcel data import/export to support fast scaling
Support automated report generation for clients, owners, and internal stakeholders
You're also AI-ready, meaning your geospatial and legal data can be integrated into large-scale models and analytics platforms (e.g., predictive leasing models, heat maps of top-producing units, etc.).
🏗️ Real-World Impact
This level of tech allows you to:
Negotiate leases faster and more effectively
Spot underutilized or unclaimed mineral interests
Offer landowners visual clarity on tracts, units, and ROIs
Support both greenfield exploration and infill drilling strategies
Stay compliant with ever-changing brine, oil, and gas regulatory frameworks
Element Squad
Meet the virtually unstoppable band of natural resource magicians.
Tony D Cross
El Presidente
Sawyer D. Cross
Technical Guru
Carla S. Cross
Vice President (and the real boss)
Element Squad
Meet the virtually unstoppable band of natural resource magicians.
Tony D Cross
El Presidente
Sawyer D. Cross
Technical Guru
Carla S. Cross
Vice President (and the real boss)
Element Squad
Meet the virtually unstoppable band of natural resource magicians.
Tony D Cross
El Presidente
Sawyer D. Cross
Technical Guru
Carla S. Cross
Vice President (and the real boss)
© 2024 3rd Element Consulting
© 2024 3rd Element Consulting
© 2024 3rd Element Consulting