A new platform based on open standards will make it possible to connect seismic interpretation directly with reservoir simulation. The goal is faster, better decision-making for energy companies - and more systematic management of uncertainty.
Geoteric and SINTEF have entered into a collaboration to demonstrate how specialised AI agents can work together across software, disciplines and vendors. The platform will show how Geoteric’s solutions for AI-based interpretation of seismic data can be connected with simulators from SINTEF, enabling users to move more quickly from geological interpretation to dynamic models of how fluids move through the reservoir.
“I am convinced that open AI agent platforms will change the way geoscientists
work. Based on my experience building the company that delivered Petrel to the oil and gas industry, I see this as an important next step for the industry - where specialised applications can collaborate seamlessly to provide better subsurface insight,” says Jan Grimnes, Chair of Geoteric (pictured, right).
An exciting opportunity to operationalise research
Geoteric are experts in AI-based interpretation of seismic subsurface data, while SINTEF has extensive experience in reservoir simulation, mathematical models and research-based software for complex physical systems. Seismic data provides information about how different rocks and structures appear in the subsurface, while simulators describe how oil, gas, water or CO₂ may move through these structures over time.
“This collaboration is an exciting opportunity to operationalise the research we are doing in SINTEF Agent Lab on the use of AI agents as part of expert systems,” says Knut-Andreas Lie (pictured, left), Chief Scientist at SINTEF.
By automating the interaction between specialised agents, users can obtain more verifiable interpretations and clearer quantification of uncertainty. This makes it easier to assess alternative geological models, compare different scenarios and identify the solutions that provide the strongest basis for decision-making.
“For several decades, SINTEF has developed simulation methods and research-based software for reservoirs, CO₂ storage and other geoenergy systems. Much of this work is based on open-source code and has been adopted in collaboration with major international energy companies. In this project, we can combine that experience with new agent technology and show how open tools can be integrated into more automated and verifiable workflows,” says Lie.
Showcasing at international tradeshow, IMAGE 2026
The results of the collaboration will be presented for the first time at the international geoscience conference (IMAGE) in Houston in August. The demonstration will show how specialised AI agents can connect seismic interpretation and dynamic reservoir simulation in a single shared workflow.
The results of the collaboration will be presented for the first time at the international geoscience conference (IMAGE) in Houston in August. Image credit SEG - AAPG.
“For several decades, SINTEF has been one of Norway’s most important research partners in technology for subsurface understanding and has contributed to a range of solutions that have shaped the oil and gas industry, including through the work that led to Petrel. The opportunity to once again collaborate with SINTEF, this time on developing next-generation AI-powered workflows, makes this partnership particularly exciting,” says Grimnes.
The solution represents an important step towards a new generation of integrated workflows, in which AI agents collaborate across disciplines to combine interpretation, modelling, simulation and decision support.
“The opportunities lie not only in automating individual tasks, but in enabling specialised tools to work together to test alternatives, reveal uncertainty and give decision-makers a stronger foundation. This is what we want to demonstrate together with SINTEF,” says Grimnes.
The aim is to give geophysicists, geologists and reservoir engineers faster insight, a stronger basis for decision-making and more systematic management of uncertainty throughout the workflow.
About Geoteric
For more than 30 years, Geoteric has developed innovative solutions that improve subsurface understanding and decision-making processes. The company’s integration of AI technology has revolutionised seismic analysis, enabling faster and more precise geological interpretations. This helps operators reduce risk in well placement, increase production and reduce environmental impact. Geoteric’s software is used by energy companies around the world to improve exploration and production workflows. www.geoteric.com
About SINTEF
SINTEF develops deep digital technology that contributes to innovation and value creation in industry and society. The Applied Computational Science research group at SINTEF Digital has leading expertise in mathematical models, simulation, agentic AI and research-based software for complex physical systems. The group works on geoenergy, reservoir simulation, CO₂ storage and open computational tools for industrial decision support, among other areas. www.sintef.no
