Oil Patch Bits: Schlumberger opens heavy oil technology center

On Dec. 3, Schlumberger inaugurated a new oilfield technology center in Calgary, Alberta, that will focus on efficient heavy oil recovery in Alberta and Alaska. The company said the state-of-the-art center will work directly with oilfield technical teams and regional research facilities to help customers increase heavy oil production, reduce technical risk and minimize environmental footprint. The Heavy Oil Regional Technology Center, or RTC, will provide a working environment where clients can work hand-in-hand with Schlumberger geoscientists and petroleum engineers to solve “key technical challenges associated with heavy oil recovery. These research projects include, but are not limited to, innovative geological and geophysical services, advanced well placement strategies, new formation evaluation and characterization techniques, and novel integrated completions and monitoring programs,” Schlumberger said. For more information visit www.heavyoilinfo.com.