Schlumberger
software for Dalhousie University
Posted: 20 May 2003
Schlumberger Information Solutions (SIS) today announced that it
has contributed a $4 million (USD) package of leading-edge exploration
and production (E&P) and simulation technology to Dalhousie
University in Nova Scotia, Canada.
The software is being used for research and to support training
students on how to model complex subsurface oil and gas reservoirs
and to simulate fluid flow in the reservoirs. Modeling is an important
step when exploring and drilling for oil and gas and reservoir simulation
is key to maximise production.
"The Schlumberger software provides our students, researchers
and faculty with up-to-the-minute tools for pursuing cutting-edge
petroleum research and education," said Dr. Tom Traves, president
of Dalhousie University. "Exposing students to the top technology
that Schlumberger is providing will prepare them to become effective
contributors in the very dynamic energy industry."
The Dalhousie University software package includes licenses comprising
a complete suite of GeoFrame applications for reservoir characterisation
in the geological, geophysical, mapping and petrophysical domain;
ECLIPSE reservoir simulation software; and software for maintaining
the GeoFrame UNIX user environment and performing project data management.
Licenses of Merak Peep® economic evaluation and decline analysis
software and Merak PetroDesk desktop integration tool, which are
part of the Merak value and risk suite of software products, are
also part of this program.
"Today we are introducing new technology to the E&P industry
that changes the way oilfields are discovered, developed and produced,"
said Robert Drummond, general manager for Atlantic and Eastern Canada,
Schlumberger Canada Limited. "The Schlumberger industry-standard
software will accelerate research and provide students with enhanced
educational experiences. We believe researchers and students can
make valuable contributions to our industry if they have access
to the most advanced, leading-edge software technology. Our software
will allow them to gain new insights into reservoir science and
prepare them for careers in earth sciences."
The Schlumberger Worldwide University Software Program is part
of a global Schlumberger initiative that began in 1998, with the
idea of providing students and staff of Earth Sciences Departments
all over the world with hands-on experience of E&P and simulation
software.
The program offers software developed and marketed by SIS to selected
colleges and universities at minimal cost, providing three-year
renewable licenses, software maintenance, training and technical
support.
Universities selected for the program can use the software to instruct
students as part of a course curriculum or to conduct academic research.
The software is not intended for commercial use by the university.
Schlumberger Canada Limited is a proud supporter of post-secondary
education in Atlantic and Eastern Canada. In addition to awarding
more than $40,000 annually to students, local recruiting has offered
more than a hundred global career opportunities to the region's
youth.
About the Organisations
Dalhousie University is a leading Canadian university, offering
the most extensive range of undergraduate, graduate and professional
programs in Atlantic Canada. Dalhousie is the region's leading research
university, attracting more than $70 million in research grants
and funding annually.
Schlumberger Information Solutions (SIS), an operating unit of
Schlumberger Oilfield Services, is the global industry leader for
the supply of integrated business solutions comprising GeoQuest
software and information management services. SIS enables petroleum
companies to drive their business performance and enter into the
iEconomy. SIS is on the Internet at sis.slb.com.
Schlumberger is a global oilfield and information services company
with major activity in the energy industry. The company employs
78,000 people of more than 140 nationalities working in 100 countries,
and consists of three business segments.
Schlumberger Oilfield Services is the world's premier oilfield
services company supplying a wide range of technology services and
solutions to the international oil and gas industry.
SchlumbergerSema is a leading supplier of IT consulting, systems
integration, and network and infrastructure services to the energy
industry, as well as to the public sector, telecommunications and
finance markets.
WesternGeco, jointly owned with Baker Hughes, is the world's largest
and most advanced surface seismic company. In 2002, Schlumberger
revenue was $13.5 billion.
For more information see www.slb.com.
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
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