Schlumberger deploys digital platform on Norwegian CO2 project

Schlumberger said on Friday it will deploy its proprietary DELFI exploration and production environment on the Norwegian CO2 project by the Northern Lights Joint Venture (NL), to streamline subsurface workflows.

Northern Lights will use the DELFI environment to optimise performance in carbon transport and longer-term modelling and surveillance of CO2 sequestration, the company said in a statement.

Northern Lights – a joint venture between Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies – was set up to develop the world’s first open-source CO2 transport and storage infrastructure, providing accelerated decarbonisation opportunities for European industries. It aims to store up to 5 million tonnes of CO2 per year based on market demand.

“Northern Lights has recognised the huge potential of Schlumberger’s digital technology to fast-track decision making and de-risk CO2 transportation and storage operations,” Rajeev Sonthalia, president, Digital & Integration, Schlumberger, said in a statement.

The DELFI environment gives instant access to CO2 transportation and storage technology subscriptions and plug-ins while also providing the ability to host other third-party applications, Schlumberger said.

Its collection of petrotechnical applications and digital solutions will assist Northern Lights’ teams in planning and operational activities, the company said.