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Oman Conference & Exhibition Centre, Muscat, 22-24 April

Oman’s leading International Oil, Gas & Energy event returns to Muscat this year from 22-24 April. Visit Rock Flow Dynamics at stand 3320 to learn about our advanced modelling technology for geoscientists & engineers, and workflows to support companies in reaching their energy mix goals. Meet our experts at the booth for a live demonstration, presentation or just to chat about how tNavigator can enhance your current reservoir modelling workflows and practices.

A wide range of topics will be presented at our booth over the three days, you can view the schedule below:

Monday 22nd April

10:00 Efficient and Optimised Modelling using Integrated Surface Networks

11:00 One Asset, One Software: The Future of Reservoir Modelling

12:00 Case Study: Integrated Asset Modelling for Enhanced Operational Performance

13:00 Harnessing the Power of HPC for Integrated Static and Dynamic Modelling

14:00 Breaking Barriers in Geomodelling with Transformative Static Workflows

15:00 Geosteering: Guiding Wells with Precision for Improved Productivity 

16:00 New Energy Solutions for Carbon Capture, Storage & Utilisation 

17:00 Breaking New Ground: Modeling Hydraulic Fracturing Under Uncertainty for Optimised Results

Tuesday 23rd April

10:00 New Energy Solutions for Carbon Capture, Storage & Utilisation 

11:00 Breaking New Ground: Modeling Hydraulic Fracturing Under Uncertainty for Optimised Results

12:00 Geosteering: Guiding Wells with Precision for Improved Productivity 

13:00 Breaking Barriers in Geomodelling with Transformative Static Workflows

14:00 Harnessing the Power of HPC for Integrated Static and Dynamic Modelling

15:00 Efficient and Optimised Modelling using Integrated Surface Networks

16:00 Case Study: Integrated Asset Modelling for Enhanced Operational Performance

17:00 One Asset, One Software: The Future of Reservoir Modelling

Wednesday 24th April

10:00 Case Study: Integrated Asset Modelling for Enhanced Operational Performance

11:00 Efficient and Optimised Modelling using Integrated Surface Networks

12:00 New Energy Solutions for Carbon Capture, Storage & Utilisation 

13:00 Breaking New Ground: Modeling Hydraulic Fracturing Under Uncertainty for Optimised Results

14:00 One Asset, One Software: The Future of Reservoir Modelling

15:00 Harnessing the Power of HPC for Integrated Static and Dynamic Modelling

16:00 Geosteering: Guiding Wells with Precision for Improved Productivity 

17:00 Breaking Barriers in Geomodelling with Transformative Static Workflows

Our industry is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and best practices shaping the future of the energy sector. We welcome key industry leaders and stakeholders to share their insights and experience at our upcoming Annual Technology Summit Roadshow, with 8 events globally.

If you are a professional in the energy industry, join us for a day of insightful case-studies, panel discussions and networking opportunities. Discover how tNavigator is addressing the challenges of reservoir modeling across all energy sectors. Learn how our innovative approach streamlines complex processes, improves workflow efficiency, and empowers decision-makers to quantify uncertainty and make more confident decisions.

One Asset, One Software: The Future of Reservoir Modelling!

Visit our website techsummit.rfdyn.com for details of each event and to register for the location closest to you.

Dive deep into the world of reservoir modelling in tNavigator with our upcoming webinar series!

1. Tuesday 12 March: Integrated Asset Modelling for Enhanced Operational Performance
2. Thursday 14 March: Using Advancements in Geomechanics for Optimised Hydraulic Fracture Modelling
3. Tuesday 19 March: Breaking Barriers in Geomodelling with Transformative Static Workflows
4. Thursday 21 March: Probabilistic Method for Assessing CO2 Migration Pathways

Whether you’re an experienced engineer or a beginner geologist, our expert-led sessions will cover everything from fundamental principles to advanced techniques. Gain invaluable insights into optimising resource recovery, enhancing production strategies and navigating the uncertainties of subsurface reservoirs. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and unlock the power of tNavigator!

Each webinar takes place at 10:00 GMT and will last around 45 minutes. There will be the chance to ask questions at the end of the presentation.

Please register here to receive the access link!

Session Details:

Tuesday 12th March | Integrated Asset Modelling for Enhanced Operational Performance

In today’s complex operational environment, the ability to integrate data, workflows, and models across multiple disciplines is essential for optimising asset performance and maximising returns. In this webinar, we outline the fundamentals of Integrated Asset Modeling (IAM) and its role in holistic asset management, exploring the key benefits and challenges associated with implementing IAM solutions. We will demonstrate how production forecasting and field development planning can be improved by integrating reservoir, well, surface facilities, and economic models in tNavigator, resulting in improved efficiency of IAM workflows and better understanding of risks.

Thursday 14th March | Using Advancements in Geomechanics for Optimised Hydraulic Fracture Modelling

Hydraulic fracture modelling often poses challenges due to the complex nature of subsurface geology and uncertainty in reservoir parameters. Variations in rock properties such as porosity, permeability, and lithology can significantly impact fracture propagation and fluid flow behaviour. tNavigator offers a range of hydraulic fracture simulation options, each customised to different levels of complexity depending on the available data. The purpose of introducing these diverse options is to provide our users with valuable insights into the various methodologies for understanding alterations in the rock caused by hydraulic fractures and their subsequent effects on reservoir performance.

Tuesday 19th March | Breaking Barriers in Geomodelling with Transformative Static Workflows

Collaboration between multiple disciplines is essential for overcoming challenges and building an accurate and reliable reservoir model. In this webinar, we offer the opportunity to enhance your understanding of geomodelling functionalities within tNavigator, and discover how our integrated architecture enables the seamless connection between domains. Each step of a typical static model build will be covered, from geological interpretation to uncertainty analysis. Our experts will guide you through the model building workflow including: 2D attribute mapping, well correlation, fault/horizon QC, structural gridding, property interpolation, volumetrics and uncertainty quantification.

Thursday 21st March | Probabilistic Method for Assessing CO2 Migration Pathways

Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) technologies play a crucial part in decarbonisation projects. However, they present several challenges due to complex modelling techniques and the uncertainties associated with various factors. Discover how we are innovating in the CCUS compliance space by improved modelling through probabilistic assessment techniques. Leveraging multi-disciplinary uncertainty workflows and Python, together with the speed, flexibility, and integration of tNavigator, this webinar showcases cutting-edge strategies for evaluating CO2 migration pathways and geomechanical rock failure predictions beyond traditional methods, providing you with dynamic, outcome-focused solutions for meeting regulatory demands of the industry

The picturesque city of Tokyo, Japan, served as the dynamic backdrop for a groundbreaking event that unfolded on December 5-6, 2023 – the Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) Summit. This transformative two-day experience brought together global industry leaders, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and shared commitment to a sustainable future.

Attendees were immersed in a world of cutting-edge innovations, gaining exclusive insights into the latest advancements in carbon capture and storage. The event showcased breakthrough technologies, strategies, and projects aimed at mitigating carbon emissions and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. Our success was underscored by an exceptional lineup of Japanese and international speakers, each a luminary in their field. These visionaries shared invaluable insights, experiences, and visions for the future of CCS.

As we reflect on the success of the Tokyo CCS Summit, we also look ahead with optimism. The knowledge shared, partnerships forged, and innovations showcased during these two days serve as a catalyst for ongoing advancements in carbon capture and storage. Together, we are laying the foundation for a greener, more sustainable future.

Lastly, a sincere thank you to all participants, speakers, sponsors, and attendees who made the Carbon Capture Storage Summit in Tokyo an unforgettable and impactful event. Your dedication to creating a sustainable future is the driving force behind our collective success.

Here’s to a future where carbon capture and storage solutions pave the way for a cleaner, more resilient planet!

Presentations from the event can be viewed and downloaded here

Rock Flow Dynamics are excited about working with Santos to integrate the tNavigator suite into Santos’ subsurface workflows across the E&P & CCUS value chain. The tNavigator suite impresses with its broad capabilities, extending beyond reservoir simulation to include static and structural modeling, as well as coupled thermal and geomechanical workflows, crucial for all STO’s CCUS initiatives.

Santos is a global energy company with operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and the United States.

To learn more about how tNavigator can transform your reservoir modelling practices, contact your local office today!

During November, Rock Flow Dynamics, a leading provider of reservoir simulation and modeling solutions, held its Annual Technology Summit in Muscat, Oman and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. These exclusive events showcased the company’s dedication to advancing industry knowledge, fostering collaboration, and unveiling the latest advancements in reservoir engineering.

The Annual Technology Summits featured comprehensive updates in geoscience, reservoir engineering, and production engineering. The program also included insightful case studies presented by local clients, offering valuable perspectives on real-world applications of Rock Flow Dynamics’ cutting-edge tNavigator technology.

The Annual Technology Summit provides a unique platform for Rock Flow Dynamics’ global user community to come together, share experiences, and explore the latest advancements in reservoir engineering. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions, gaining insights into best practices, challenges, and innovative solutions.

Commenting on the success of the Annual Technology Summit in Abu Dhabi, a local oil company representative expressed gratitude, stating, “The presented topics got us in a deep understanding of your company establishment, currently works been achieved and such a great comprehensive explanation in software development part.”

Our company expresses gratitude to all attendees at our annual meetings. We look forward to welcoming you again next year!

Rock Flow Dynamics, a leader in reservoir simulation and modeling solutions, earlier this month took part in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2023. The company’s participation included a prominent booth featuring live demonstrations and engaging presentations by company experts.

At the Rock Flow Dynamics booth, seven presentations were hosted, featuring technical insights and case studies presented by the company’s employees. Attendees had live demonstrations of the company’s cutting-edge reservoir simulation software, tNavigator, providing a firsthand experience of its capabilities.

The participation of Rock Flow Dynamics at the ADIPEC 2023 proved to be highly productive for the company. Engaging with both established clients and potential new partners, the event provided a platform to address and resolve specific challenges faced by our clients.

The success of our engagement at ADIPEC is underscored by the event’s impressive scale, attracting approximately 184,000 participants from 160 countries. This global reach confirms the significance of ADIPEC as a leading platform for industry networking and collaboration.

Rock Flow Dynamics (RFD) is pleased to announce the release of the latest version of our flagship product, tNavigator. Version 23.3 is now available to users.

Key new features in 23.3

In the Simulator kernel:

• It is now possible to model dimethyl ether (a solvent partially miscible with water) using the CPA-SRK equation of state.
• It is now possible to use the GERG-2008 equation of state together with the option of multiple components’ solubility in water and the CO2 solubility option.
• Geomechanical modeling is supported for compositional and thermal models whose primary variable is temperature.

In Geology Designer and Model Designer:

• A version control system has been implemented in Geology Designer and Model Designer: Teamwork. This system is designed for several users to work on one project.
• It is now possible to visualize the grid of geographic coordinates in the 2D tab.
• An option to display well test info in a Cross-Section tab has been implemented.
• An option to display 3D grids and their properties in Simbox View mode has been added.

In Geology Designer:

• An option to work with several sets of markers for the same horizon has been implemented.
• A new interpolation method has been added: Plurigaussian simulation.
• A new object has been added: Interval Logs. This object allows work with interval core measurements, well log interpretation results, etc. The main feature of the object is storing information about the sampling interval, i.e., the MD (Measured Depth) of the top and bottom of each sample.

In Seismic:

• A calculation for seismic horizon autotracking by surveys 2D has been added.
• It is now possible to take into account seismic faults during autotracking of seismic horizons by survey 3D.
• It is now possible to thin out the correlation of a seismic horizon with the given step along inlines and crosslines.
• It is now possible to determine the optimal parameters of frequency channels automatically during Spectral Decomposition calculation.
• When calculating misties between seismic surveys, it is now possible to create a point set with numerical attributes in which the correction values will be stored.
• During mistie calculation between 2D seismic surveys, it is now possible to enter variable vertical corrections along a 2D line.

In Model Designer:

• In the well rules interface, the Apply Script rule can now contain other rules, which then can be accessed from the code.

In Fracture Simulator:

• For measurement points that are specified in well settings, new graphs have been added: proppant concentration, slurry density, frictional pressure loss, etc.

In PVT Designer:

• It is now possible to model dimethyl ether (a solvent partially miscible with water) using the CPA-SRK equation of state.
• It is now possible to set temperature functions for the density shift model.
• It is now possible to calculate phase properties as temperature-dependent functions in PVT Calculator.

In Network Designer and Well Designer:

• It is now possible to include the surface equipment specified in a Well Designer project (flowlines, chokes) in network calculations.

In Network Designer:

• To simulate Heat Exchanger objects, enthalpy calculation for custom (non-library) components of fluid composition (specified in PVT Designer) can now be performed using the equation of state.

In Network Designer:

• The calculation of hydrate plugs in pipes is now supported. It is now possible to calculate and create a graph of the percentage of the pipe filled with hydrates.
• A new type of optimization based on the objective function is now supported for integrated and Standalone models for Constraints and Master Constraints objects.
• A new tab titled “Wells” has been added to visualize graphs of calculated parameters along well trajectories.

In Well Designer:

• A new well construction object—Labyrinth Inflow Control Device (LICD)—has been added.

In RP Designer:

• New options to model the effect of miscible displacement and low-salt water injection on the relative permeability and capillary pressure curves are now available.

In Material Balance Analyzer:

• New graphical analysis methods have been added. For Gas Reservoirs: P/Z over-pressured, Havlena–Odeh over-pressured, and Roach. For Oil Reservoirs: Havlena–Odeh, Havlena–Odeh water-drive, F – We vs Et, and (F – We)/(Eo + Efw) vs Eg/(Eo + Efw).New tabs have been added: Surface Equipment, Nodal Analysis, and Parametric Analysis.

In Dispatcher and License Server:

• A remote configurator for dispatchers is now available.
• It is now possible to open another project of Model/Geology/PVT/Network/Well Designer instead of the current project with guaranteed hold of the license (that is, making sure the license will not be snatched by another user).

In License Server and Installer:

• The license statistics report now contains graphical information.
• In the tNavigator installer for Linux (like in Windows earlier), two profiles with predefined choice of components have been added: For workstation and For cluster.

To learn more, visit the Rock Flow Dynamics corporate portal.

P&J Live, Aberdeen, 5-8 September 2023

SPE Offshore Europe returns to Aberdeen this year for the 50^th Anniversary event. Visit Rock Flow Dynamics in Hall 1, Stand 1M42 to learn about our advanced modelling technology for geoscientists & engineers, and workflows to support companies in reaching their energy mix goals. Meet our experts at the booth for a live demonstration, presentation or just to chat about how tNavigator can enhance your current reservoir modelling workflows and practices.

Presentation topics from our experts:

• Handling Structural Uncertainty for a Better History Match
• Unlocking Geological Insights: The First Step to Integration
• Below the Surface: Exploring the Depths of Seismic Interpretation and Attribute Analysis
• Well Performance Optimization using Autonomous Technology
• Breaking New Ground: Modelling Hydraulic Fracturing under Uncertainty for Optimised Results
• Designing for Usability
• Fit for Purpose Models… and how to Run them Faster
• The Future of Reservoir Modelling
• Solutions for a Successful Energy Mix
• Leveraging the Advantages of a Fully Coupled Solution for Geomechanical Modelling

We are hosting our Conference to Cocktails Offshore Europe networking event on Wednesday 6^th September, for more information and to register your place, please click here.

Prepare for an event that’s set to revolutionize the landscape of carbon capture and storage! We’re elated to announce our role as the Gold Sponsor for the upcoming EAGE Workshop on Unlocking Carbon Capture and Storage Potential. Join us from August 22nd to 23rd, 2023, at The Westin in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a game-changing experience.

At Rock Flow Dynamics, we wholeheartedly understand the power of collaboration in tackling global challenges. This workshop stands as a conduit for forging connections and collaborative endeavors among pivotal stakeholders. By bringing together visionaries, pioneers, and trendsetters, our aim is to ensure that our approach to carbon capture and storage not only meets the mark of effectiveness but also aligns seamlessly with our shared vision of a sustainable tomorrow.

Reserve your spot today, and become an integral part of this transformative occasion that’s bound to steer the course of environmental conservation for the generations that follow.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of something truly significant. See you there!