Recognize:

* Compartmentalization / sealing integrity

* Pressure decay due to structural failure

* Effect of mud line depth on subsurface pressure profile

* Geopressure cells on a vertical and lateral scales

Estimate:

* Hydrocarbon-water contact from the first wildcat

* Retention capacity in four-way vs. three-way faulted closure

* Cost estimate of casing and mud programs required to drill a wildcat

Establish:

* New discovery field extent

* Post drilling appraisal of dry holes

* Competent vs. breached seals in a specific play concept