CGG GeoSoftware donates HampsonRussell software

CGG GeoSoftware has donated its HampsonRussell reservoir characterization software suite to the Department of Earth Sciences at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. Students will be able to use this software suite to better explore quantitative reservoir characterization and seismic inversion techniques.

This software support marks a new milestone in the long-term cooperation between CGG and the Department of Earth Sciences at Sultan Qaboos University. Previously, CGG has helped the Department to equip their seismic processing lab with computers and also granted licenses for its Geovation seismic data processing software.

Dr. Salah Al-Khirbash, head of the department of Earth Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, said: “The HampsonRussell suite is one of the best available tools for reservoir characterization. We gratefully acknowledge this support from CGG GeoSoftware for training our students and conducting research at the Sultan Qaboos University. It gives our staff at the department a competitive edge in the field of geoscience research and education, and our students will benefit by learning and developing skills in quantitative reservoir characterization”

Dr. Mohammed Farfour, assistant professor at the same department, said: “When I was a PhD student, I learned and practiced AVO and seismic inversions with the help of CGG’s university support program, and now, with the help of the same program, I am transferring my knowledge and experience to my students. I am therefore very thankful to CGG and highly appreciate its support to universities around the world.”

Kamal al-Yahya, Senior Vice President, GeoSoftware, CGG, said: “The aim of our active University Software Donation Program is to inspire the next generation of geoscientists by providing them with the tools they need to understand and contribute to an ever changing technological environment.”

Mehdi Belrhalia, MENA Region Manager, CGG GeoSoftware, said, “We view the donation of HampsonRussell software as a reinforcement of our partnership with the Department of Earth Sciences at Sultan Qaboos University. We are interested in bringing innovative reservoir characterization techniques to Middle East academics while at the same time developing close ties with students looking to pursue a career in geoscience.”

CGG GeoSoftware has been donating its HampsonRussell software for research and training purposes since 1987 and over 115 universities and colleges now participate worldwide.