Viridien Stories

Song Hou, head of Viridien’s AI Lab, shares his insights into recent developments in AI, the Lab's current projects, and his vision for the future of geoscience-focused AI.

In 2013 Hazel joined her daughter, Amy, working for Viridien Laboratory Services in North Wales. Ten years on, we ask them about their experiences working together and for tips on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

As a Data Geoscientist in Data Hub, I am responsible for maximizing the value of subsurface legacy data. Subsurface data is a key compound in the energy industry, which allows experts to explore fossil reservoirs. Many companies have vast volumes of trapped subsurface data, saved in variable data formats and stored in unstructured databases. By integrating data science tools with geoscience expertise, I am capable of updating legacy data and providing new data management strategies to improve data quality, decision-making, and new insights for ongoing and planned geoscientific investigations.

To mark International Women’s Day, we ask Céline Lacombe, research advisor with Viridien’s Geoscience innovation incubator team, and Rachel Gong, team leader with Viridien’s Subsurface Imaging group, to share their experiences, tips and lessons learned while leading two key technology projects.

Viridien’s unmatched 3D seismic images and models of subsurface geology rely on our innovative geoscience technologies and HPC, plus something equally as important — the technical excellence of our people and the outstanding service they provide.

Data Hub Team Lead Matt Fry discusses data science’s value in geoscience workflows when powered by technology and driven by subject-matter experts.

To mark UNESCO’s International Geodiversity Day, recognizing the importance of geoscience in solving major challenges facing humanity today, we spoke with Richard Hallett, currently leading Viridien’s Wellsite Services, about keeping the bigger Earth picture in mind.

Successful initiative by our Singapore team to achieve zero single-use packaging in the office gains recognition throughout the wider community.

Known for innovation and new approaches to unlock the secrets of the world beneath our feet, the Viridien Subsurface Imaging Team leverages the latest technologies to deliver reliable, accurate and actionable imaging results.

Grant Cole, with his extensive experience in integrated geology, geophysics and project management, maximizes the value of data. What truly inspires him is the integration of the technical aspects of geoscience with personal achievements, such as delivering high-quality outcomes for complex client projects and working alongside the brightest minds in the industry to achieve a common goal.

Researcher Milad Farshad thrives on complex technical challenges to help Viridien achieve ever clearer images of the Earth’s geology.

Viridien Data Hub geoscientist combines a passion for geology and computer science to unearth new opportunities for the mining industry.

Viridien is marking Global Intergenerational Week to celebrate the connections and relationships between the different generations in our company and recognize their contributions to our business.

Qingbing Tang is center manager at Viridien’s dedicated seismic processing center for Brunei Shell Petroleum. In this interview, he discusses what this close business relationship has taught him about meeting industry needs.

Team CGG marks 20 years riding for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, with more than 3 million dollars raised and counting.

Viridien data geoscientist shares her career journey and how the community of women in data science supports growth and success.

To mark International Women’s Day, Rebecca Bolton, committee member for the UK Women in Geothermal group, shares her enthusiasm about working as a technical lead in Viridien’s geothermal team. 

From traditional geology to Viridien’s Data Hub — operations manager Meghan Davies reflects on her unexpected career journey and the joys of working with a team of scientists at the forefront of digital transformation.

Geologist Junior Potgieter shares his experience of 18 years in project delivery across the two sectors and looks at the benefits of knowledge sharing.

Viridien hydrogeologist Helen Robinson is a volunteer for Girls into Geoscience, an award-winning STEM outreach initiative for 16- to 17-year-old girls. We spoke to her about the importance of encouraging gender diversity in the Earth Sciences, as well as her own journey as a hydrogeologist.