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SLB acquires INT, a global leader in energy data visualization technology

SLB has entered into an agreement to purchase the operations of Interactive Network Technologies, Inc. (INT), a global leader in energy data visualization.

INT provides data visualization technology that empowers geoscientists, engineers and data scientists with the desktop and web-based domain data visualization required to make business and operational decisions.

As part of SLB, the INT’s product offering will continue to expand and help further data access and visualization for energy industry operators, independent software vendors, and oilfield services peers alike.

INT technology currently enables customers to visualize a wide range of energy industry data types, including well, log and seismic interpretations. Incorporating this technology directly into the Delfi™ digital platform and Lumi™ data and AI platform will further enhance the ability of asset teams to accelerate data-driven insights via a single, unified interface.

Speaking on the purchase, Trygve Randen, SVP digital products and solutions at SLB, said: “INT is highly regarded by energy professionals as a best-in-class data visualization technology. We are excited about this acquisition, which is another step forward in providing open tools and platform technologies that power cutting-edge analytics and business intelligence for the energy industry.”

This integration will broaden the reach of INT products to a global audience, fostering innovation, and delivering sustained long-term improvements to the INT product portfolio. United with SLB’s platform offerings, these will streamline data-driven workflows and shorten customers’ time to insights.

“In the past 35 years, we have pushed the limits of subsurface data visualization from traditional desktop to the cloud” said Olivier Lhemann, president and founder of INT, Inc. “SLB has been leveraging INT technology for more than 25 years, and we believe that this acquisition is the natural next step in expanding the reach of our technology in the industry. I am truly excited about this next chapter.”

The significant development potential of integration into SLB’s wider product ecosystem ensures that INT’s current partners and clients will experience uninterrupted business continuity while benefiting from the enhanced product support and access provided by a leading global energy technology company.

INT’s IVAAP 2024.1 Fuels the Energy Transition with Deeper Advanced Data Visualization Features

This new release delivers critical advanced visualization features for OSDU, 4D seismic workflow analysis, geological modeling, and cross-plot interpretation.

Houston, Texas – December 4, 2024 – INT, a global leader in subsurface data visualization software — with IVAAP the Subsurface Data Universal Viewer – today announced the release of IVAAP 2024.1. This upgrade to their flagship platform delivers powerful new features designed to address the evolving needs of the energy industry as it navigates the complexities of the energy transition.

With the energy transition in full swing, companies face increasing pressure to make faster, more informed decisions based on complex subsurface data. INT is committed to providing an open and collaborative platform for accessing, visualizing, and analyzing proprietary, non-standard, OSDU and legacy data in a single viewer. IVAAP 2024.1 delivers on this commitment with new features that address critical industry challenges:

  • Unlocking 4D Seismic Insights: Effectively manage and analyze complex 4D seismic data with IVAAP’s enhanced time slider and timestamp capabilities. Visualize changes in the reservoir over time, identify bypassed hydrocarbons, and optimize production strategies.
  • Enhancing Geological Understanding: Explore the relationships between geological bodies in 3D and Correlation views, enabling more accurate subsurface modeling and interpretation.
  • Overcoming Data Volume Limitations: IVAAP 2024.1 solves OSDU Elasticsearch volume limitations, allowing users to visualize millions of wells on a single map. This empowers geoscientists and engineers to identify trends, analyze well densities, and gain a comprehensive understanding of their subsurface assets.
  • Improving Data Analysis: Gain deeper insights from your data with crossplot support for multiple symbol types, adding clarity and flexibility to your analysis.

“IVAAP 2024.1 is a direct response to the evolving needs of the energy industry,” says Olivier Lhemann, President of INT. “We’re committed to providing our clients with the most advanced visualization tools to drive efficiency, innovation, and success in this rapidly changing landscape. IVAAP 2024.1 delivers on this commitment with powerful new features that address critical industry challenges, enabling a deeper understanding of the subsurface and empowering data-driven decision-making.”

Experience the power of IVAAP 2024.1 firsthand. Visit int.com/ivaap/ or contact us at intinfo@int.com to schedule a demo of IVAAP or to learn more.

Read the IVAAP 2024.1 Release Notes.
Read the press release on PRWeb.

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ABOUT IVAAP:

IVAAP™ is a universal cloud-based platform for visualizing all your energy data. Explore domain-specific data, create dynamic 2D/3D visualizations of geoscience data (including wells, seismic, horizons, and surfaces), and automate workflows through seamless integration with external processing and machine learning tools.

ABOUT INT:

INT software empowers the largest energy and services companies in the world to visualize their complex subsurface data (seismic, well log, reservoir, and schematics in 2D/3D). INT offers a visualization platform (IVAAP) and libraries (GeoToolkit) developers can use with their data ecosystem to deliver subsurface solutions (Exploration, Drilling, Production). INT’s powerful HTML5/JavaScript technology can be used for data aggregation, API services, and high-performance visualization of G&G and petrophysical data in a browser. INT simplifies complex subsurface data visualization.

INT, the INT logo, and IVAAP are trademarks of Interactive Network Technologies, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries.


Experience Your Data in 4D: Unlocking the Dynamic Subsurface with Time-Lapse Seismic Data Visualization

In the Energy industry, understanding how reservoirs change over time is crucial for maximizing production and optimizing recovery strategies. 4D seismic, or time-lapse seismic, provides valuable insights into these dynamic changes, but effectively managing, visualizing, and analyzing multi-vintage seismic data can be a challenge.

Most companies that acquire and process seismic data may have multiple copies of data stored in different locations or visualized in different systems, making it difficult to find, visualize, compare, and trust the data cleanly and easily.

That’s where IVAAP comes in.

IVAAP: Empowering 4D Seismic Visualization

IVAAP makes 4D seismic visualization incredibly intuitive. It streamlines 4D seismic workflows by enabling geoscientists and engineers to combine their seismic data in one platform. You can select and navigate between seismic datasets using a time slider, quickly visualizing changes in those datasets over time. With this easy-to-use interface, engineers and geoscientists can:

  • Visualize reservoir changes: Easily compare and analyze seismic data acquired at different times, revealing changes in fluid movement, pressure, and saturation.
  • Identify bypassed hydrocarbons: Pinpoint areas of untapped potential by visualizing unswept zones and bypassed hydrocarbons.
  • Optimize production strategies: Make better informed decisions about well placement, injection strategies, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques based on 4D seismic insights.
  • Collaborate effectively: Share interactive visualizations and interpretations with colleagues, fostering a deeper understanding of reservoir dynamics.

IVAAP Displays 4D Seismic in a Time Slider Interface

 

Ensuring Data Integrity and Streamlining Workflows

Imagine having the confidence to make critical decisions based on data you know is reliable. IVAAP’s QC tools do more than just flag issues; they let you filter and visualize only the data that meets your standards, including data stamped with technical assurance by OSDU. So, when it’s time for a technical review of well proposals stored on OSDU, for example, you can easily see what’s been certified and focus your analysis on the most trustworthy information. This means smoother workflows, quicker approvals, and greater confidence in your subsurface interpretations.

IVAAP 4D Technical Assurance Interface

 

Benefits of IVAAP for 4D Seismic Analysis

With IVAAP, you can finally say goodbye to data silos and hello to seamless collaboration. Share your 4D seismic visualizations with your team, work together on interpretations, and make data-driven decisions with confidence. This collaborative environment, coupled with IVAAP’s efficient data management and analysis tools, leads to increased productivity and reduced time spent on tedious tasks.

Ultimately, IVAAP contributes to enhanced recovery by enabling the identification of bypassed hydrocarbons and the optimization of production strategies. This helps maximize recovery rates and extend the productive life of oil and gas fields, generating greater economic returns and contributing to a more sustainable energy future.

By providing a comprehensive platform for visualization, integration, and collaboration, IVAAP enables efficient reservoir management, optimized production, and ultimately, increased profitability.

To see how IVAAP can improve your 4D seismic workflows, request a demo today.

 

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INT’s Next-Generation Platform IVAAP Redefines High-Performance 3D Visualization for the Energy Industry

New subsurface visualization tools, enhanced OSDU support, expanded Python integrations, an updated SDK, and faster rendering accelerate decision-making and maximize productivity in the Energy industry.

Houston, TX — August 26, 2024 —INT, a global leader in software and services for the energy industry, today announced the release of IVAAP 2024, a significant upgrade to its flagship data visualization and analysis platform. IVAAP 2024 introduces powerful new features and enhancements designed to streamline workflows, accelerate insights, and empower users to make better-informed decisions.

“IVAAP 2024 represents a substantial leap forward in how geoscientists can interact with and analyze their data,” said Hugues Thevoux, VP of Cloud Solutions at INT. “We are focused on delivering tools that provide greater flexibility, efficiency, and deeper insights, ultimately driving greater productivity and better outcomes for our customers.”

Top Highlights of IVAAP 2024:

New Visualization Tools

  • Powerful Seismic Correlation: The Correlation Widget now allows visualization of seismic volume data between wells, enabling geoscientists to identify and analyze geological features with greater accuracy.
  • Dynamic 3D Visualization: The enhanced 3D Widget now supports dynamic intervals and lithology curves displayed along the correlation fence or well trajectories, providing a clearer understanding of subsurface relationships in a visually engaging way.
  • Enhanced Widgets: Improved performance, functionality, and customization options across various widgets, including Linechart, Cross-plot, Basemap, Box Plot, and WellLog.

Optimized Data Organization

  • Intuitive Data Discovery: The new Data Tree Widget allows users to visualize and reorganize data by labels, offering a more intuitive and efficient way to navigate complex datasets.
  • Technical Assurance: Instantly identify data quality levels — certified, trusted, suitable, or unevaluated — for confident technical assurance.
  • Faster Data Rendering: Experience lightning-fast data rendering, even with massive datasets.

External Services

  • Advanced Python Tools: Perform isochore calculations and leverage the power of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for top prediction, enabling more sophisticated analysis and interpretation of your subsurface data.
  • Expanded OSDU Support: Support for OSDU data types now includes horizon data and OSDU Wellbore DDMS log data. Seamlessly create, update, and delete these critical data types directly within IVAAP, streamlining your data management and analysis workflows.

Extensibility

  • Improved SDK: The IVAAP SDK has been migrated to TypeScript and GeoToolkit.JS 2024 for improved code quality and maintainability, along with a new Schematics widget, updated tutorials, and improved API for easier integration and development.

For further information on the full list of features and enhancements in IVAAP 2024, please visit www.int.com/ivaap.

Read the IVAAP 2024 Release Notes.

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ABOUT IVAAP:

IVAAP™ is a Universal Cloud Data Visualization Platform where users can explore domain data, visualize 2D/3D G&G data (wells, seismic, horizons, surface), and perform data automation by integrating with external processing workflows and ML.

ABOUT INT:

INT software empowers the world’s largest energy and services companies to visualize their complex subsurface data (seismic, well log, reservoir, and schematics in 2D/3D). INT offers a visualization platform (IVAAP) and libraries (GeoToolkit) that developers can use with their data ecosystem to deliver subsurface solutions (Exploration, Drilling, Production). INT’s powerful HTML5/JavaScript technology can be used for data aggregation, API services, and high-performance visualization of G&G and petrophysical data in a browser. INT simplifies complex subsurface data visualization.

INT, the INT logo, and IVAAP are trademarks of Interactive Network Technologies, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries.


Data-Driven Energy: Overcoming Challenges, Unlocking Insights with Advanced Visualization

Imagine an offshore drilling operation where a seemingly minor anomaly in sensor data, missed by the human eye, escalates into catastrophic equipment failure, costing millions in repairs and lost production. This scenario, all too common in the energy industry, highlights the critical need for advanced data science and visualization tools. The oil and gas sector is awash with data, but without the right tools and strategies, this valuable resource remains untapped.

The Data Science Revolution in Energy

Machine learning and data science are revolutionizing how energy companies operate. Let’s delve into a few transformative applications:

  • Reservoir Characterization: Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) sift through seismic and well-log data, uncovering hidden patterns that lead to more accurate reservoir models and optimized drilling locations.
  • Predictive Maintenance: Time-series forecasting models anticipate equipment failures before they occur, allowing for proactive maintenance that saves millions in unplanned downtime and repairs.
  • Supply Chain Optimization: Reinforcement learning models navigate complex supply chains, optimizing routes, managing inventory, and forecasting demand – critical in a volatile market where every dollar counts.

Navigating the Rough Terrain of ML Adoption

While the potential of machine learning is immense, it is not a silver bullet. The oil and gas industry faces unique challenges in adopting these technologies:

  • Data Quality and Accessibility: Data is often fragmented, inconsistent, and difficult to access. A lack of standardization and integration hinders effective analysis.
  • Domain Expertise Gap: Bridging the gap between data scientists and field experts is crucial for developing models that truly address operational needs.
  • Interpretability and Trust: “Black box” models can be difficult to trust. Decision-makers need to understand the reasoning behind predictions to confidently implement them.
  • Regulatory and Safety Concerns: The industry’s stringent regulations and safety requirements demand rigorous validation of machine learning models.
  • Change Management: Implementing machine learning often means changing established workflows, a process that can be met with resistance.

Visualizing the Path to Success: The Data Visualization Imperative

Effective visualization is the key to unlocking the full potential of data science in energy. It bridges the gap between complex algorithms and actionable insights, fostering trust and understanding across the organization.

  • Geospatial Visualizations: GIS-powered maps overlay production data, geological features, and infrastructure, helping to reveal trends and optimizing asset placement.
  • Well Log Analysis: Specialized displays combine multiple log types (gamma ray, resistivity, etc.), giving geologists a clearer picture of downhole conditions.
  • Interactive Dashboards: Real-time sensor data becomes actionable, allowing engineers to spot anomalies and make quick decisions that prevent costly problems.

Specialized Platforms: Your Data Science Toolkit

While generic tools and BI platforms exist, platforms like INT’s IVAAP offer tailored solutions for the energy industry:

  • Domain-Specific Data Connectors: Integrate seamlessly with industry-standard formats, overcoming data quality and accessibility challenges.
  • Workflow-Centric Design: Visualizations mirror oil and gas workflows, accelerating user adoption and decision-making.
  • Scalability: Handle the massive volumes of data generated by modern oilfield operations.
  • Trust: Centralizing access to the most up-to-date data establishes trust.

The Road Ahead: A Data-Driven Future

Data science and advanced visualization are not just trends; they are essential tools for energy companies seeking to thrive in a competitive landscape. By overcoming challenges and embracing these technologies, the industry can unlock new efficiencies, improve safety, and drive profitability.

Ready to Transform Your Operations with Data?

Experience the power of IVAAP and learn how to implement a data-driven strategy tailored to your needs. Visit us online at int.com/ivaap to learn more about IVAAP or to request a free demo of IVAAP or one of INT’s other data visualization software.