Geology Meets Technology: From Rock In The Core Store To Digital Data
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Field Trip
| Thursday, March 12, 2026 |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Details
University of Stavanger
Field Trip Leader
Arild N. Nystad, Coordinator AI Ecosystem in E&P
The field trip will start at the University of Stavanger where participants will explore AI-driven Innovation in Oil & Gas Value Chain. Topics that will be covered include: Emerging AI Technologies for Energy & Petroleum, Data-driven Production Optimization – Industry Case, AI in Subsurface Resource Management and more.
Stratum Reservoir
Field Trip Leaders
Erik Hammer, Advanced Exploration Geologist, AkerBP
Christophe Germay, CEO, Epslog
Jenny Omma, Senior Technical Advisor, Stratum Reservoir
The field trip will continue to Stratum Reservoir core store. Participants will gain a detailed overview of the advanced methodologies used to convert conventional core material into high-quality digital datasets that support enhanced reservoir evaluation.
It will focus on the Epslog CoreDNA multi-sensor continuous core scanning system and Stratum’s associated digital sample analysis workflows (e.g. automated mineralogy & digital petrography), demonstrating how these technologies enable more efficient data acquisition, improved core characterization, and robust subsurface interpretation.
A case study from Aker BP’s NCS portfolio will be used to illustrate practical implementation, data integration, and interpretation within an operational context.
