IMAGE 2026: Geoteric & SINTEF AI for Subsurface Workflows

Geoteric and SINTEF are developing an agentic AI platform to connect subsurface workflows. This new platform aims to link seismic interpretation, geological modeling, and reservoir simulation. The goal is to reduce manual data transfers between different software applications. What's interesting is that this system will still maintain transparency and human oversight. The companies plan to demonstrate the platform publicly at IMAGE 2026 in Houston. Currently, moving data between specialized software tools is often a manual process, which can take time and lead to errors. This new initiative from UK-based Geoteric and Norwegian research organization SINTEF uses AI agents to work across multiple software platforms. For example, it will link Geoteric's AI-assisted seismic interpretation with SINTEF's reservoir simulation technologies. This matters because it could automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency in complex subsurface operations.