http://www.oilit.com/ Monthly headlines from Oil IT Journal. en-us The Data Room 2006 TDR VB Autocoder rss@oilit.com http://www.oilit.com/ http://www.oilit.com/2images/Buttons/logo.gif 120 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/4php/4_rebuild_center_frameset.php?item=tw The summary and contents page of The Data Room's Technology Watch report from the 2006 PNEC Conference is available now. In this report, Wal-Mart CTO Nancy Stewart explains how data management underpins the retail behemoth's business, Shell describes its data quality metric program, and Ker McGee shows how it manages its unstructured data. Sat, 17 Jun 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_1.htm Schlumberger is to integrate the Danish seismic inversion specialist into its WesternGeco Reservoir Seismic Services Division. Oedegaard MD Kim Gunn Maver tells Oil IT Journal why. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_2.htm Computer Modelling Group is to develop Shells next generation fluid flow simulator. CMG will commercialize the resulting product. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_3.htm Google Earth, the popular window to terabytes of satellite imagery, is surfacing behind the firewall in some unusual ways. Is this good for enterprise GIS and IT in general? Oil IT Journal editor Neil McNaughton investigates with the help of some experts. GE is generally recognized as having great end-user potential. But the absence of a validating KML schema cripples enterprise deployment. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_4.htm Oil IT Journal asked Jonathan Lewis, VP Innovation and Marketing with Halliburtons Digital and Consulting Solutions Division, why he spoke at the recent Schlumberger Information Solutions Open Technology Symposium. Lewis explains what open means to Landmark and lifts the lid on Landmarks plans for a geomodeling solution built around its Geoprobe flagship interpretation application. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_5.htm SINAS MD Kjell Arne Bjerkhaud and Invensys Stan deVries comment on features in last months Journal Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_6.htm Software short takes from Petris, DecisionDynamics, eLynx, Golden Software, Ikon Science, Linux Networx, Intergraph, Computational Engineering International, LogTech, Technical Toolboxes, Schlumberger, Spectrum Data, Mercury Computer Systems, Visean, GeoFields and MetaCarta. Software short takes from Petris, DecisionDynamics, eLynx, Golden Software, Ikon Science, Linux Networx, Intergraph, Computational Engineering International, LogTech, Technical Toolboxes, Schlumberger, Spectrum Data, Mercury Computer Systems, Visean, GeoFields and MetaCarta. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_7.htm Five top tips for companies seeking to achieve records and information management compliance. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_8.htm An extension to Montaj supports gravity and magnetic data management and 3D visualization. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_9.htm New package for storage and management of PVT, SCAL and pressure data from Ulster developer. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_10.htm SIG meetings introduce GML-based geodetics, revisit standard lithologies and name family of XML specs. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_11.htm There were few new software announcements at this years AAPG although we noted interesting new developments centered on Landmarks Geoprobe. Elsewhere, folks seem too busy on their projects or trying to hire folks from each other. Petris and Paradigm didnt even exhibit. The message from the AAPG Forums confirmed the position of the National Oil Companies regarding resource access. Scott Tinker (University of Texas) highlighted the International Oil Companys trilemma of reserves, technology and talent, all of which are at risk. The AAPG Forum on reserves and reporting summarized the sometimes divergent views on this timely and complex issue. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_12.htm Nearly 1,000 attended the 2006 ESRI PUG. Our highlights include transformation certification (Shell), GIS from scratch (Colango), ArcReader for field work (BP) and enterprise GIS (Talisman). Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_13.htm News from Midland Valley, AspenTech, ER Mapper, Deloittes, Chevron, Geotrace, GuildOne, Kadme, Invensys, K-Reservoir, Alliance Geophysical, POSC, TrollTech, Volant, BGS, Microsoft, OGIS and HP. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_14.htm InnerLogix users heard CEO Dag Heggelund trace the historic journey to data quality. New rule-based quality tools unveiled. IHS kicks off IM quality framework for oil and gas. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_15.htm Technology collaboration agreement to cover production optimization and workflow standardization. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_16.htm Transzap president Peter Flanagen talks to Oil IT Journal about TrendX, BI tuned to oil and gas. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_17.htm The famous Halliburton Red Book has been e-enabled and is available as a free download. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_18.htm Extensible business reporting language leveraged to help investors and regulators. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_19.htm P2 Energy Solutions Enterprise Upstream ERP platform leverages Oracles Business Suite. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_20.htm Triple Point integrates physical and financial positions, provides comprehensive risk management. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_21.htm Enterprise application framework and extract transform and load to underpin the digital oilfield. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_22.htm In-house developed Enterprise Reporting System embeds Information Builders business intelligence. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_23.htm NetMass online backup service and Asigras TeleVault secure essential records with proven, auditable solution. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_24.htm Ingenious production planning package to support long term planning and strategy. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_25.htm Computational fluid dynamics specialist acquired. Oil and gas CFD conference announced. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_26.htm Center offers data management and secure, climate controlled storage of tapes and physical assets. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_27.htm Welbor simulation package adapted to solve liquid hold-up correlation in US DoE RandD program. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100 http://www.oilit.com/2journal/2article/0605_28.htm Standards-based communications get boost as RigNet and Sense Intellifield team. Wed, 31 May 2006 24:00:00 +0100