The solution will be provided via open access to the GeoQuest software and services, Schlumberger Information Solutions domain expertise and SchlumbergerSema business and knowledge management consulting.

The five year agreement builds on the existing strategic information management agreement between SIS and KOC.

Under the agreement KOC staff have full access to GeoQuest exploration and production software covering the entire oil and gas life cycle, from reservoir characterisation and economic modelling to reservoir management in an integrated environment, as well as on-site technical support and project consulting services.

"Our objective is for KOC to develop a knowledge based culture, one in which information is integrated, easily shared and readily accessible," KOC deputy chairman and executive assistant managing director for exploration and production development, Farouk Al Zanki.

"When all KOC engineers and geoscientists can leverage our enterprise information better business decisions will be made more effectively. These solutions will also enable us to implement best practices based on lessons learned, which will result in improved operational competence."

The integrated information solution will be supported by SIS domain specific and client personalised information lifecycle solutions, supporting seismic, well log, wellbore, production, sample and interpreted subsurface model information.