HP, Shell ink seismic deal
Hewlett-Packard Co. and Royal Dutch Shell PLC announced a collaboration today to develop ultra-high-resolution seismic sensing equipment.
The Palo Alto, Calif. computer giant (NYSE: HPQ) is partnering with Shell (NYSE: RDS.A) to deliver a higher channel count and broader sensor frequency range to get a better seismic picture of what lies beneath in oil and gas reserves.
“We think this will represent a leap forward in seismic data quality that will provide Shell with a competitive advantage in exploring difficult oil and gas reservoirs, such as sub-salt plays in the Middle East or unconventional gas in North America,” said Gerald Schotman, executive vice president of innovation and R&D at Shell free business cards.
The new sensor system, developed by HP Enterprise Services, includes a recent breakthrough in high-performance sensing technology from the company’s research and imaging groups.
“These advances in technology to discover energy resources could transform the ability to pinpoint abundant new oil and gas reserves,” said Joe Eazor, senior vice president and general manager of HP Enterprise Services.
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