TotalEnergies SE and SLB are partnering to develop innovative subsurface digital solutions, specifically “next-generation software” available in the cloud.
Under the 10-year partnership, new digital tools will be developed to improve modeling of the subsurface to optimize production and make it more responsible, TotalEnergies said in a news release. They will also leverage the potential of the data collected, through artificial intelligence (AI), targeting to reduce existing fields’ carbon intensity and meet new needs in geological carbon storage.
The new software will build on the earlier efforts of both partners with Intersect, a latest-generation reservoir simulator.
The partnership establishes a flexible framework for the companies to work together on addressing key challenges across the energy value chain, including carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS), SLB said in a separate statement.
The companies will integrate advanced digital capabilities with new and existing applications on SLB’s extensible Delfi digital platform, adhering to the Open Group’s OSDU Technical Standard. SLB and TotalEnergies will combine digital and domain expertise to accelerate the development and deployment of digital solutions at scale. The co-development will benefit TotalEnergies’ global operations and SLB’s worldwide customer base, SLB noted.
SLB added that the partnership will initially focus on subsurface digital solutions for reservoir engineering and geoscience modeling and interpretation, leveraging Delfi on-demand reservoir simulation (ODRS). The processes will be accelerated and automated using AI and real-world learnings from both companies.
TotalEnergies’ teams are also supporting SLB by solarizing its industrial sites worldwide, through agreements signed in Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan, allowing TotalEnergies to support SLB’s energy transition with bespoke and competitive solutions that come with the guarantee of price visibility, while limiting its carbon footprint, the French multinational energy giant said.
“We are delighted to develop our multi-energy partnerships with SLB through solarization of SLB’s industrial sites and digital innovation that will allow us to develop cutting-edge next-generation software, digital applications and new algorithms applied to geoscience.” Namita Shah, President, OneTech at TotalEnergies, said. “Thanks to these innovative modeling technologies, we will better utilize the analyses of geological reservoirs and basins in the Oil & Gas sector to reduce emissions and we will progress in geological carbon storage”.
“Collaboration and knowledge sharing are key for our industry to continuously develop more effective ways of unlocking energy access,” Rakesh Jaggi, President of SLB’s Digital & Integration business, said. “With this visionary partnership, we’re combining the know-how and expertise of both companies to accelerate the delivery of new digital capabilities that will benefit the whole industry”.
In other developments on the geothermal front, SLB teamed up with renewable energy firm Ormat Technologies on geothermal development. The collaboration aims to revolutionize the geothermal sector by reducing project risks, enhancing economic viability, and ensuring long-term performance, SLB said in an earlier news release.
The partnership promises a comprehensive suite of geothermal solutions, encompassing everything from initial exploration and resource assessment to commissioning and operation of power plants. Developers will benefit from a one-stop shop, which would streamline the entire geothermal project lifecycle, SLB said.
SLB said it plans to bring its extensive experience in reservoir characterization, well construction, completions, and production technologies. Ormat will bring its proficiency in geothermal fields, project development, power plant design, manufacturing, operations, and EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) capabilities.
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