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Schlumberger Cambridge Research Center
The Schlumberger Cambridge Research Center (SCR) facility is a distinctive marquee-like structure dominating the High Cross site on the western outskirts of Cambridge, England. This spectacular building was completed in 1985 and the smaller second phase was opened in 1992. Altogether, there are more than 930 m2; of laboratory space and offices for more than 100 scientists and technicians.
Research focuses on real-time interpretation, geomechanics, physical chemistry, fluid mechanics, and seismics. In each domain, SCR combines three strands of research: theory, experiment, and computational simulation. Research teams are multidisciplinary, embracing physics, chemistry, materials science, mathematics, statistics, earth sciences, solid and fluid mechanics, computer science, signal processing, and instrumentation.
Chemistry department
The chemistry department specializes in analytical chemistry, synthetic chemistry, surface science, and physical chemistry. By focusing on chemical reaction engineering as well as the development of new chemical measurements and interpretation techniques, the chemistry department aims to understand and exploit the chemical means of measuring, optimizing, and controlling reservoir and wellbore processes. Scientists expand their skills by collaborating with academia and industry. Interaction with our business segments, their clients, and field operations ensures that our research is oriented toward relevant issues.
Drilling and telemetry department
The drilling and telemetry department has two multidisciplinary programs. The drilling program focuses on developing new well construction techniques based on an understanding of the physics of drilling wells. This includes understanding the rock destruction process, the drillstring behavior, drilling fluids, the borehole, and, importantly, how all these systems interact. Research in the telemetry and control program develops improved data and information transmission methods, extracts information from data, and applies control systems to the drilling process.
Fluids department
The fluids department researches complex fluids in porous media and flow, and the measurement of fluids in boreholes and pipelines. Studies are theoretical, computational, and experimental, and some unique large-scale experimental facilities are available in the laboratory. In addition to internal projects, the department also participates in joint industry programs in collaboration with universities and government funding agencies.
Geophysics department
The geophysics department is active in a wide range of geophysical research, with seismic being the common thread. Seismic technologies play a pivotal role, not only in the search for oil and gas but also in the optimization of production and field management. Through a combination of theoretical and experimental work, the goal is to improve the performance of existing technologies as well as develop new ones. The department also engages in collaborative research with universities in the UK and academic institutions in Europe through various EU initiatives.
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Schlumberger Cambridge Research Center
High Cross
Madingley Road
Cambridge, CB3 0EL
United Kingdom
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Registered office: 8th Floor, South Quay Plaza 2, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14
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