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Niger Delta Pressure Study – Inaugural Sponsors meeting
Ikon Science's GeoPressure Technology subsidiary (GPT), along with Sonar, the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and the National Petroleum Investments Management Services (NAPIMS) of Nigeria have hosted the inaugural sponsors meeting for the Niger Delta Pressure Study at Victoria Island, Lagos.
Press ReleaseThursday 10 June 2010 -
Ikon Science and Stingray Geophysical enter agreement to develop Time-Lapse Technologies
Ikon Science Limited, the Geoscience Technology Company and Stingray Geophysical Limited, a leader in Seismic Permanent Reservoir Monitoring (Seismic PRM) solutions, have entered into an agreement to explore and co-operate in the development, marketing and joint delivery of a new time-lapse technology and services offering to customers in the upstream oil and gas industry.
Press ReleaseWednesday 9 June 2010 -
Seismic interpretation guru Mike Bacon joins Ikon science
Geophysical Prospecting, 2005, 53, 205213 Rock physics analysis for time-lapse seismic at Schiehallion Field, North Sea Mark Meadows,1 Don Adams,1 Rich Wright,2 Ali Tura,3 Steve Cole1 and David Lumley1 1 4th Wave Imaging Corporation, 16A Journey, Suite 200, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA, 2 Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada, and 3 Shell International E&P Received May 2004, revision accepted September 2004 ABSTRACT Rock physics analysis plays a vital role in time-lapse seismic interpre...
Press ReleaseMonday 12 April 2010 -
Ikon Science and ARKeX join forces to develop technology and services
Geophysical Prospecting, 2005, 53, 205213 Rock physics analysis for time-lapse seismic at Schiehallion Field, North Sea Mark Meadows,1 Don Adams,1 Rich Wright,2 Ali Tura,3 Steve Cole1 and David Lumley1 1 4th Wave Imaging Corporation, 16A Journey, Suite 200, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA, 2 Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada, and 3 Shell International E&P Received May 2004, revision accepted September 2004 ABSTRACT Rock physics analysis plays a vital role in time-lapse seismic interpre...
Press ReleaseMonday 12 April 2010 -
London - Ikon Science announces the release of new RokDoc-WellTie Package
Ikon Science announces the release of RokDoc-WellTie 1.0. The new package, which can be licensed either stand alone or as a module to RokDoc, has been developed at the request of Ikon's customers to simplify the task of tying wells and seismic data. The module is workflow driven and incorporates cascaded workflows enabling users to immediately see the effects on the tie from changes in any part of the process including wavelet estimation and stretch and squeeze log editing.
Press ReleaseWednesday 17 March 2010 -
London - Statoil chooses Ikon Science to implement bespoke exploration and reservoir geophysics methodology into RokDoc®.
Ikon Science is pleased to announce that Statoil has chosen Ikon Science to implement a number of Statoil internal applications within the RokDoc environment. A selection of methods that are published by Statoil and used in Statoil quantitative seismic analysis will complement the existing functionality in RokDoc modules. In addition to building new capabilities into RokDoc the project will also allow Statoil to link proprietary code to RokDoc using the newly released RokDoc external interface...
Press ReleaseTuesday 2 March 2010 -
Pressure Prediction in HPHT environments incorporating Deep Generation Processes - click to download this paper
Geophysical Prospecting, 2005, 53, 205213 Rock physics analysis for time-lapse seismic at Schiehallion Field, North Sea Mark Meadows,1 Don Adams,1 Rich Wright,2 Ali Tura,3 Steve Cole1 and David Lumley1 1 4th Wave Imaging Corporation, 16A Journey, Suite 200, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA, 2 Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada, and 3 Shell International E&P Received May 2004, revision accepted September 2004 ABSTRACT Rock physics analysis plays a vital role in time-lapse seismic interpre...
Press ReleaseTuesday 23 February 2010 -
London – Ikon Science and Tullow Oil plc Sign Global Collaboration Agreement
Ikon Science and Tullow Oil plc have signed a Collaboration Agreement to facilitate the global provision of Ikon Science's leading-edge rock physics and quantitative interpretation technologies and services to Tullow Oil, in connection with their exploration programmes and exploitation of assets throughout the world.
Press ReleaseThursday 11 February 2010 -
Roknowledge™ - Moray Firth now available
The Ikon Science group in collaboration with IHS have produced "Roknowledge - Moray Firth", a new rock physics study and database. Roknowledge - Moray Firth makes it possible, for the first time, to validate and update rock physics models using trends specific to the North Sea Basin, thereby allowing interpreters to concentrate on seismic modelling rather than data inconsistencies, saving both time and cost.
Press ReleaseMonday 7 December 2009 -
Ikon Science welcomes appointment of Jon Gluyas as first UK Professor in Geoenergy, Carbon Capture & Storage at Durham University
Ikon Science congratulates John Gluyas on his appointment as Durham University's Professor in Geoenergy, Carbon Capture & Storage. Professor Gluyas will take up his new role within the Department of Earth Sciences after previously holding the position of Head of New Business / Head of Geoscience at Fairfield Energy.
Press ReleaseMonday 7 December 2009 -
Steve Hunt appointed VP Europe, Africa and the Middle East for Ikon Science
Ikon Science, the fast-growing provider of innovative technology and services for the oil and gas industry, is pleased to announce that Steve Hunt has joined the Company as VP for Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME), reporting to Chief Executive Officer, Martyn Millwood Hargrave.
Press ReleaseWednesday 18 November 2009 -
Now underway - Deep-Water Gulf of Mexico Pressure Study "Reducing Uncertainty in the Wilcox Trend"
Press ReleaseWednesday 28 October 2009 -
Ikon Science growing and moving up in Asia Pacific
Visitors to Ikon Science's new offices on the 25th Floor of Tower 2 of the Etiqa Twins complex in Kuala Lumpur, will not only enjoy the views but also be able to meet and work with an expanded team. After three highly successful years in the Asia Pacific region, Ikon Science is responding to client demand for its software and services by increasing the resources available in Kuala Lumpur. The new office will be staffed by Ikon's Quantitative Interpretation and pressure experts, as well as conti...
Press ReleaseMonday 26 October 2009 -
GeoPressure Technology to undertake Definitive Pressure Study of Niger Delta
GeoPressure Technology Ltd, an Ikon Science company, in association with Sonar Nigeria, is embarking on a Comprehensive Regional Pressure Study of the Niger Delta in Nigeria. The pressure study of the Niger Delta will kick-off in October with an analysis of the Deepwater Offshore Depobelt with first results anticipated by end of 2010. It is then intended to continue additional studies on further Depobelts
Press ReleaseWednesday 9 September 2009 -
GeoPressure Technology to undertake a comprehensive regional pressure study of the Niger Delta
Geophysical Prospecting, 2005, 53, 205213 Rock physics analysis for time-lapse seismic at Schiehallion Field, North Sea Mark Meadows,1 Don Adams,1 Rich Wright,2 Ali Tura,3 Steve Cole1 and David Lumley1 1 4th Wave Imaging Corporation, 16A Journey, Suite 200, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA, 2 Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada, and 3 Shell International E&P Received May 2004, revision accepted September 2004 ABSTRACT Rock physics analysis plays a vital role in time-lapse seismic interpre...
Press ReleaseWednesday 9 September 2009 -
Ikon Science releases 64 bit RokDoc® plug-in for Petrel (Mark of Schlumberger) 2009
Ikon Science, the innovative developer of software for the oil and gas industry, today announced the release of the 64 bit version of RokDoc 5.4 allowing users running Petrel* 2009 on 64 bit Vista & XP platforms to enjoy the direct real time link between the RokDoc QI system and Petrel* seismic-to-simulation software. The plug-in has been written to take full advantage of the Ocean* framework and provides seismic interpreters with the predictive power of rock physics through calibrated invers...
Press ReleaseMonday 3 August 2009 -
Major release of RokDoc® Version 5.4 the industry leading Quantitative interpretation software system.
Ikon Science announces the release of RokDoc 5.4, its flagship Quantitative interpretation software system. Headquartered in the UK with offices worldwide, Ikon Science has been at the forefront of rock physics driven software development and quantitative interpretation services for the upstream oil and gas business since 2001. RokDoc is the quantitative interpretation tool of choice for professionals within the Super Majors, National Oil Companies and Independent Exploration and Production...
Press ReleaseMonday 29 June 2009 -
Board change at Ikon Science - Dr. Angus McCoss appointed non-Executive Director
Ikon Science, the fast-growing provider of innovative technology and services for the oil and gas industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Angus McCoss as a non executive Director. A geologist, Dr. McCoss is Exploration Director of FTSE 100 listed independent Tullow Oil plc. Prior to joining Tullow Oil in 2006, Dr McCoss gained wide-ranging exploration experience working primarily for Shell in Africa, Europe, China South America and the Middle East.
Press ReleaseTuesday 26 May 2009 -
GeoPressure Technology, an Ikon Science Company releases major regional studies of North Sea basin to enhance exploration success and reduce drilling risks
GeoPressure Technology, an Ikon Science Company releases major regional studies of North Sea basin to enhance exploration success and reduce drilling risks Ikon Science/GeoPressure Technology are pleased to announce the completion of the Viking Graben Pressure Study and the "Roknowledge" Rock Physics Studies which have been designed to enhance exploration success and reduce drilling risks for North Sea operators and acreage holders. The Viking Graben Pressure Study comprising over 1300 wells exa...
Press ReleaseTuesday 18 November 2008 -
Ikon Science is positioned for its next phase of growth after FF&P Private Equity acquires a significant minority shareholding
Press Release For immediate release: 02 October 2008 IKON Science is positioned for its next phase of growth after FF&P Private Equity acquires a significant minority shareholding Ikon Science Limited ("Ikon" or "the Company"), the leading independent provider of software and Quantitative Interpretation (QI) services to the upstream oil and gas sector, is pleased to announce that it has restructured its capital base through the introduction of FF&P Private Equity (`FPE'), the private equity divi...
Press ReleaseThursday 2 October 2008 -
Ikon Science sponsors new Professorial Chair in CO2 Capture and Storage
Press Release For immediate release: 28 July 2008 Ikon Science sponsors new Professorial Chair in CO2 Capture and Storage Ikon Science has entered into a three-way partnership with Durham University's Centre for Research into Earth Energy Systems (CeREES) and DONG Energy to sponsor the newly-created position of Professor of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Energy. Durham University aims to attract a leading figure in the area of carbon capture and storage to take on the role which shall inco...
Press ReleaseMonday 28 July 2008 -
Ikon Science acquires Geopatterns Technology
Press Release For immediate release: 25 June 2008 Ikon Science acquires Geopatterns Technology Ikon Science Ltd, the fast growing UK-based oil and gas technology services group announces the acquisition of the Geopatterns' software tools, patents and technology from Chroma Energy, a US-based technology company. The GeoPatterns software products, which have been marketed under the product names ChromaPatterns and ChromaVision, are a seismically-driven, pattern recognition system for the rapid ide...
Press ReleaseThursday 26 June 2008 -
Ikon Science launches major expansion of the RokDoc software
Press Release For immediate release: 28 April 2008 Ikon Science launches major expansion of the RokDoc® software Ikon Science, the fast growing, innovative developer of software for the oil and gas industry, has announced the release of the latest version of the groundbreaking RokDoc® software suite, RokDoc® v5.3. Responding to client feedback, the latest version of RokDoc® the highly intuitive and popular subsurface modelling software suite has been greatly extended and enhanced making it f...
Press ReleaseMonday 28 April 2008 -
Ikon Science appoints Mick Lambert to expand Western Hemisphere business
Press Release For immediate release: 22nd April 2008 Ikon Science appoints Mick Lambert to expand Western Hemisphere business Ikon Science, a fast-growing provider of innovative technology and services for the upstream oil and gas industry, has appointed Mick Lambert as President, Western Hemisphere, to develop the Ikon Science group business across the Americas. Mr Lambert, who is based in Houston, will also join the Ikon board as an executive director. Mick is the former President and CEO of ...
Press ReleaseTuesday 22 April 2008 -
Ikon Science gains additional director fire power
Press Release For immediate release: 17th April 2008 Ikon Science gains additional director fire power Ikon Science, the fast-growing provider of innovative technology and services for the oil and gas industry, has appointed two new directors to its board: Nick Pillar as Operations Director and Andrew Paxton as Finance Director. Nick Pillar takes up a new position as Operations Director responsible for the integrated operations of the RokDoc® software development and Quantitative Interpretatio...
Press ReleaseThursday 17 April 2008 -
More than Rock Physics; Ikon Science highlights combined EM and Seismic modelling in the upcoming RokDoc Version 5.3
Press release 11 December 2007 More than Rock Physics; Ikon Science highlights combined EM and Seismic modelling in the upcoming RokDoc Version 5.3 Ikon Science today announced strategic extensions to the industry standard rock physics package RokDoc®. Enhancements include joint seismic and Electromagnetic imaging (EM) modelling, Vertical Seismic Profile (VSP) interpretation and Pressure modelling. All are proving to be technologies essential to the search for oil and gas in the 21st century. T...
Press ReleaseTuesday 11 December 2007 -
Ikon Science beefs up international Quantitative Interpretation capability
Press release 29 November 2007 Ikon Science beefs up international Quantitative Interpretation capability Subsurface Interpretation technology group, Ikon Science, has expanded its Quantitative Interpretation (QI) Group to meet the growing international demand from clients for advanced prospect generation and validation, reservoir characterisation and time lapse technologies. Ikon Science have commercialised new workflows and added strategic personnel and capability to their international QI te...
Press ReleaseThursday 29 November 2007 -
Oilexco Incorporated awards Ikon Science $10 million contract
Press release For immediate release: 3rd September 2007 Oilexco Incorporated awards Ikon Science $10 million contract Subsurface Interpretation technology group, Ikon Science has been awarded a $10million, 30 month contract by LSE and TSX listed, Oilexco Incorporated. Ikon Science is to provide rock physics directed prospect evaluation, geomodelling and reservoir characterisation for Oilexco's programme of exploration, appraisal and development drilling in the UK North Sea. Ikon Science has wor...
Press ReleaseMonday 3 September 2007 -
Ikon Science signs global deal with Apache Corporation
PRESS RELEASE 16 July, 2007 IKON SCIENCE signs global deal with Apache Corporation Ikon Science, the fast growing, innovative developer of software for the oil and gas industry, have today agreed to supply Apache Corporation ("Apache") with the RokDoc* v5.2 and Modelling While Picking RokDocPetrel** Link software and services. Apache views RokDoc as a valuable and beneficial addition to its standard reservoir workflow software. Ikon Science and Apache are working on a global deployment of RokD...
Press ReleaseMonday 16 July 2007 -
Ikon Science Appoints Peter Dolan as Chairman - Two Further Senior Appointments
Press Release For immediate release: 25 June 2007 Ikon Science Appoints Peter Dolan as Chairman Two Further Senior Appointments Ikon Science, the fast growing, innovative developer of software for the oil and gas industry, has appointed Peter Dolan as Chairman, and has made two new senior technical appointments. Dr Peter Dolan (63) joins Ikon's board as Non Executive Chairman, replacing Michael Knowles who has stepped down for personal reasons. Peter has been involved in international explorati...
Press ReleaseMonday 25 June 2007 -
Ikon Science releases ground breaking real-time seismic modelling capability for Petrel
22 May, 2007 Ikon Science releases ground breaking real-time seismic modelling capability for Petrel® RokDoc® Modelling While Picking plug-in for Petrel brings the predictive power of rock physics to the modern seismic interpretation workflow. Ikon Science, the fast-growing, innovative developer of software for the oil and gas industry, today announced the release of the first commercial version of its Modelling While Picking rock physics plug-in to Petrel* seismic-to-simulation software. The ...
Press ReleaseTuesday 22 May 2007 -
Ikon Science’s GeoPressure Technology Releases New Norway Pressure Study
Press ReleaseThursday 8 March 2007 -
Ikon Science acquires Anitec
PRESS RELEASE 19th February 2007 IKON SCIENCE ACQUIRES ANITEC Oil and gas software creator Ikon Science (Ikon) announced today the purchase of Edinburgh-based specialist software and interpretation company, Anitec Limited, enhancing Ikon's, anisotropic, multi-component and time lapse capabilities. Under the transaction, Anitec co-founders Professor Colin MacBeth and Dr. Phil Wild will join the Ikon team. Based at the Heriot-Watt University's Research Park, Anitec has been working with Ikon si...
Press ReleaseMonday 19 February 2007 -
GeoPressure Technology are contributors to report on mud volcanos in Java which shall be published in the February edition of US journal GSA.
Ref: 006 07 Date: 23 January 2007 Mud volcano in Java may continue to erupt for months and possibly years The first scientific report into the causes and impact of Lusi, the Indonesian mud volcano, reveals that the 2006 eruption will continue to erupt and spew out between 7,000 and 150,000 cubic metres of mud a day for months, if not years to come, leaving at least 10 km2 around the volcano vent uninhabitable for years and over 11,000 people permanently displaced. The paper by a Durham Univer...
Press ReleaseTuesday 23 January 2007 -
**NEW TRAINING DATES** Pressures & Overpressure in the Subsurface & Advanced Pore Pressure Prediction Workshop November 2010
Press ReleaseThursday 1 January 1970