Reservoir modeling software redesigned
Newly released RMS2009 is a redesigned version of reservoir modeling solution IRAP RMS.
RMS2009 provides users with a new and modernized user interface that resembles familiar, everyday software applications. The new user interface has further increased the usability of IRAP RMS and, as a result, reduced the learning curve for new users of the software. In addition, with new technologies and increased functionality, RMS2009 enables users:
- To quickly and easily update facies and petrophysical models based upon new data or interpretations, in contrast to methods that would involve rerunning all or part of the model. This is accomplished without breaking history matching as only local adjustments are made.
- To access superquality structural modeling tools for simple and complex structures, reducing the time required to build models (especially larger ones) and resulting in what the company says are higher quality grids for reservoir modeling and simulation. Hundreds of faults can be modeled in minutes with all geometries permitted; yet, the work flow is simple and easy to learn, the firm notes.
- To benefit from improvements to real time geosteering and monitoring in IRAP RMS that allows users to import real time data, compare the model with the well being drilled, and potentially make better decisions while drilling.
- To have increased data importing functionality with a standardized import dialog, which provides an array of import format options. This helps make the task of importing data simpler and faster.
Source: Roxar ASA, Gamle Forusvei 17, Box 112, 4065 Stavanger, Norway.
Firm certified for nondstructive testing in GOM
Tri Drill Inc., Broussard, La., a provider of inspection services throughout the Gulf of Mexico Coast, recently earned certification from Oslo-based Det Norske Veritas to perform nondestructive testing on offshore drilling rigs and drilling components.
After a DNV audit in October 2008, Tri Drill’s NDT Level II and III inspectors proved to be in compliance. Tri Drill performs NDT inspections on drill pipe, tubing, bottomhole assembly tools, heavy-lift components, and handling equipment. Tri Drill also is certified according to Columbus, Ohio-based American Society for Nondestructive Testing guidelines.
Source: Tri Drill Inc., 1001 Briar Patch Rd., Broussard, LA 70518.
