http://www.oilit.com/ Monthly headlines from Oil IT Journal. en-us The Data Room 2005 TDR VB Autocoder rss@oilit.com 120 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/4php/4_rebuild_center_frameset.php?item=tw Summaries of The Data Room's Technology Watch Reports now available from the 2005 Schlumberger Information Solutions Las Vegas Technical Symposium, the PPDM/PODS Spring Houston Member meet and the Spring EU API/PIDEX meeting. Tue, 12 Jul 2005 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_1.htm The well log data management package will be extended with Petris WINDS middleware and adaptors. A new hosted version will be available though Petris Software as a Service offering. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_2.htm Kuwait Oil Company has added to its Enterprise Upstream ERP solution from P2 Energy Solutions with new operations and accounting modules. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_3.htm Oil IT Journal editor Neil McNaughton reports virtually from last months Ryder-Scott Reserves Conference on how the SEC chose the discount rate used for the last 25 years in reserves reporting. Changing tack, he reflects on the relationship between software startups, major contractors and their respective marketing efforts, warning against post-acquisition website rigor mortis. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_4.htm Ocean project manager explains how Schlumbergers open proprietary development environment will offer third party developers access to the new .NET-based products, including Petrel. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_5.htm The well log package offers native Windows support and a WITSML link for real-time geosteering. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_6.htm Middleware connects Petrel to OpenWorks. Aggressive deployment to follow Aberdeen pilot. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_7.htm Nine clients already signed-up for the PPDM-based secure EandP information system. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_8.htm French Petroleum Institutes software marketing strategy shifts from traditional outlet. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_9.htm David Hsieh explains how Alcatel technology helps OMV monitor and control its Austrian production. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_10.htm New products cover fracture permeability modeling, fault seal evaluation and well correlation. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_11.htm PPDM and PODS to share data best practices. PPDM corporate data stores live chez Woodside and Anadarko. Geography Markup Language unveiled. ExxonMobil to share its XML development. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_12.htm POSCs broad church embraces an integrated information platform for the digital oilfield, a global well unique ID initiative and WITSML formats for well path and temperature surveys. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_13.htm POSC CEO David Archer reports on a successful test of WITSML exchange between new suppliers. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_14.htm The APIs e-business committee is working with CIDX and RAPID on a joint technology plan. Schlumberger presented its eZView billing system and online catalog. SAP unveiled its Industry Speak collaboration platform. A new AS2 protocol promises low messaging support. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_15.htm New API promises cluster-scale performance for 3D visualization and large voxel models. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_16.htm News from CMG, Geomodelling, CandC, Petrosys, Ikon, Ryder-Scott, CSIRO, ERM.S, K-Reservoir, Linux Networx, OFS Portal, Scandpower, Geosoft, Paradigm, ESRI, Tigress and Wood Mackenzie. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_17.htm WITSML pioneer BP demonstrates interoperability with Inteq and Knowledge Systems data flows. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_18.htm Recalls developers find the OpenSpirit dev kit complicated! Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_19.htm BP Chemicals Saltend, UK, plant produces bulk chemicals such as acetic acid and acetic anhydride. The Saltend training simulator is a flagship installation for both owner-operator BP and supplier AspenTech. In this interview with BPs Wesley Persad we explore how simulator use is extending from training to process optimization-a move closely watched by the offshore production industry. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_20.htm Statoil to deploy AspenTechs HySys Upstream to simulate and optimize production facilities. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_21.htm First Linux-based cluster to receive Schlumbergers badge of approval. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_22.htm Calgary real-time asset management system declared center of reservoir engineering excellence. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_23.htm E-commerce supply side grouping to boost Brazilian presence in deal with Petrobras hub. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_24.htm Volker Hirsinger explains how Petrosys uses PPDM, Oracle Spatial and ArcSDE in mapping solution. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_25.htm New multi-lingual online, classroom and CD-ROM-based continuing education program announced. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_26.htm Marlin field production sees 4% hike, driven by Honewells Multivariable Predictive Controllers. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0506_27.htm Hunts backups took over two days with its legacy system. Overlands REO has cut this to 8 hours. Thu, 30 Jun 2005 24:00:00 +0100