University Students to Use Software for Research
JAKARTA - Schlumberger Information Solutions (SIS) today announced that it has contributed a $600,000 (USD) package of GeoFrame Geology software to the Master Program of Reservoir Geophysics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia in Indonesia.
"We consider the software offered by Schlumberger of to be of great value to the Master Program of Reservoir Geophysics, University of Indonesia," said Dr. Suhardjo Poertadji, the Dean of Mathematics & Natural Science Faculty, University of Indonesia. "Through better understanding of the use of the GeoFrame software, we will enable the students to be familiar with one of the well known commercial software packages commonly used in oil and gas industry."
The University plans to use the gift to enhance the quality of research and education in geosciences, especially in oil and gas reservoir characterization.
"The Schlumberger donation of industry-leading geology and geophysical applications to the University of Indonesia represents a partnering that is truly an investment for the future. Through exposure to technology and with academic and professional guidance the students of today will be well equipped to lead the industry of tomorrow," said Stephen Orr, GeoMarket* manager, Indonesia, Schlumberger Oilfield Services. "Schlumberger is proud to be working with the University of Indonesia."
The Schlumberger Worldwide University Software Program is part of a global Schlumberger initiative begun in 1998, with the idea of providing students and staff of Earth Sciences Departments all over the world with hands-on experience of E&P and simulation software. The program offers software developed and marketed by SIS to selected colleges and universities at minimal cost, providing three-year renewable licenses, software maintenance, training and technical support. Universities selected for the program can use the software to instruct students as part of a course curriculum or to conduct academic research. The software is not intended for commercial use by the university.
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About Universitas Indonesia
Universitas Indonesia (the University of Indonesia, UI) was established in 1950. Initially, UI was located at the Universiteit van Indonesia campus set up by the Dutch colonial government in several cities for example Jakarta, Bogor, Bandung, Surabaya and Makassar. However, UI was originally founded from Balai Perguruan Tinggi Indonesia (Higher Institution of Indonesia) on the basis of Indonesia cultures. Gradually, each branch of the university became a university. Today, UI manages 12 faculties and postgraduate studies. One of them is the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science.
The Master Program of Reservoir Geophysics under the coordination of Physics Graduate Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences provides excellent instructional and research opportunities at the graduate level in area of geophysics: reservoir geophysics, and exploration seismology. Advanced degrees emphasize independent research in conjunction with basic and specialized courses in reservoir geophysics. The courses are planned to provide the knowledge and experience needed for careers that involve independent scientific investigation. Research opportunities allow students to design scientific programs, which often include considerable experience at exploration seismology, geology, geophysics, and reservoir characterization.
The graduates are well prepared to teach and do research for universities, and government; and are able to take for positions in research institutions, laboratories, and oil and gas industry.
The Master Program of Reservoir Geophysics has 30 full-time teaching and research faculties, which comprises a unique combination of 4 technical and administrative staff members, and 70 students (people from the university, the research institution, and the industry).
On the basis on the Government Decree No. 152 in the year of 2000, UI now is officially a self-supporting state-owned university with its status as a State-owned Legal Corporate/Venture/Enterprise or autonomous public university. With the status, UI is obliged to prioritize professionally managerial performance of a public university on the basis of the principles of efficiency, effectiveness, accountability and transparency. For more information on Universitas Indonesia, see www.ui.ac.id.
About Schlumberger Information Solutions (SIS)
Schlumberger Information Solutions (SIS), an operating unit of Schlumberger Oilfield Services, is the global industry leader for the supply of integrated business solutions comprising information management, information technology, a complete range of expert services and GeoQuest software. SIS enables petroleum companies to drive their business performance and realize the potential of the digital oilfield. SIS is on the Internet at www.sis.slb.com.
About Schlumberger
Schlumberger is a global oilfield and information services company with major activity in the energy industry. The company employs 78,000 people of more than 140 nationalities working in 100 countries and comprises three primary business segments. Schlumberger Oilfield Services is the world's premier oilfield services company supplying a wide range of technology services and solutions to the international oil and gas industry. WesternGeco, jointly owned with Baker Hughes, is the world's largest and most advanced surface seismic company. SchlumbergerSema is a leading supplier of IT consulting, systems integration, and network and infrastructure services to the energy industry, as well as to the public sector, telecommunications and finance markets. In 2002, Schlumberger operating revenue was $13.2 billion. For more information, visit www.slb.com.
For further information, contact:
Bramantyo Soehartono
Schlumberger Oilfield Service Indonesia, University Relations
Tel: + 62 21 522 7050
Cell: + 62 812 9971712
BSoehartono@slb.com
Susan Ganz
Media Relations Manager
Schlumberger Oilfield Services
Tel: +1 281 285 8245
sganz1@slb.com
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