Viridien: Viridien Stories

It’s Not Just Where You Look, It’s How.

Over 90 years of experience has taught us the importance of new viewpoints, collaborative approaches and utilizing technologies across disciplines to generate outstanding results. With Viridien Stories, gain insight on how our work with colleagues, customers and partners can help to realize a more sustainable future.

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Careers

Know who you are and don’t let anyone define you: Meet Kathie Johnson

#IWD, #Diversity, #WeAreOpen

To mark International Women’s Day and International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we celebrate the career of Kathie Johnson, who began working at her local restaurant at just 14, out of a desire for financial independence. She later trained as an accountant and rose through the ranks of Viridien’s finance & accounting team. After 35 years of distinguished service, we asked her about the experiences that shaped her path and the advice she would give as a woman of color navigating and succeeding in her field.

6 minutes read

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Sustainability

Driving Viridien’s Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives: Meet Natalie and Christine

#WeAreResponsible, #Environment

Five thousand miles and four time zones apart, Natalie Goodchild, global ESG specialist, and Christine Halsey, ESG advisor, both play integral roles in supporting the company’s CSR initiatives. Drawing from backgrounds in geophysics, education, and health & safety, they’ve also helped shape corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs that connect employees to meaningful community initiatives, which feed into the Social Pillar within Viridien’s Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Framework.

7 minutes read

Experts

Laconia: a symphony of scale, strategy and teamwork

#EarthData, #Collaboration

Ricardo De Marco Centeno, Director of Earth Data Operations, shares the story behind Viridien’s high-profile Laconia project, where dozens of experts from across the company came together to execute one of the largest OBN projects ever conducted in the U.S. Gulf. He reflects on the project’s complexity, emphasizes the collaboration that made this multi-client seismic survey possible and gives his thoughts on the team’s resilience and ingenuity in delivering one of Viridien’s most ambitious projects to date.

5 minutes read

Careers

Even after 40 years I’m still learning: Meet Heather Pratt

7 minutes read

#Diversity, #Geoscience

After leaving school with few formal qualifications, Heather Pratt, key account manager with Viridien’s global sales & marketing team, has gone on to forge an inspirational career as a woman working in many different roles and locations in the oil and gas industry.

Image of Freya Viridien Seascop Scientist diving into the sea

Sustainability

Advances in Oil Pollution Monitoring: The Development and Application of the SeaScope Solution

7 minutes read

#Satellite, #WeAreResponsible

On World Ocean Day, as we celebrate the importance of our oceans, it’s crucial to spotlight the persistent threat of oil pollution and the urgent need to monitor its sources to protect marine ecosystems.

Image of Alexandra Price, Viridien geologist, climbing a mountain

Careers

How Alexandra Price Rocks the Balance between Family and Career

4 minutes read

#Geoscience, #Diversity

Although Alexandra Price grew up in the mountains, it was the awe-inspiring volcanoes of the Central America Volcanic Arc that ignited her passion for geology, later leading to her joining Viridien as a Minerals & Mining Technical Business Developer.

Community

Inclusion in Action: Our Commitment to Gender and Racial Equality

5 minutes read

#Diversity, #WeAreOpen, #IWD

To mark International Women's Day and International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Emma Muller, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Hovey Cox, EVP, Marketing, Sales & Communication, discuss how Viridien observes these important international days and acts to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.

Image of a shipwreck discovered by Viridien earth observation satellite

Sustainability

Uncovering Hidden Hazards: Leveraging Earth Observation to Protect Marine Ecosystems

4 minutes read

#Satellite, #WeAreResponsible

Leakage from shipwrecks poses a material risk to sensitive marine environments. The data from Earth Observation satellites offers a unique opportunity for the location of newly identified wrecks, and long-term monitoring of these risks.

Experts

Beyond the Forecast: The Tech Powering Next-Gen Climate Models

4 minutes read

#HPC, #AI, #Environment

HPC and AI are revolutionizing climate modeling, helping businesses better predict and manage climate risks. Sharon Howe, VP Business Support at Viridien, spoke with Nicholas Heavens, Innovation Project Manager for Climate Modeling, about how advanced computing is shaping the future of forecasting.

Careers

A QHSE Journey: from Apprentice to Award-Winning Trailblazer

5 minutes read

#Geoscience, #GoingBeyondExpectations

Meet Catriona, a young QHSE professional making a real impact with her passion for excellence and wellbeing.

Innovation

10 Questions with Viridien’s UK HPC Hub Team

9 minutes read

#HPC, #Collaboration

Exemplifying Viridien's commitment to innovation and sustainability, the talented team behind the groundbreaking UK HPC Hub discuss their roles in developing the unique facility and the features that make it truly different.

Sustainability

Watching the wrecks: monitoring for oil slicks from sunken ships

4 minutes read

#Satellite, #WeAreResponsible

Our Satellite Mapping experts use their SeaScope oil slick monitoring solution to respond to the environmental challenge posed by WWII shipwrecks.

Innovation

Earth Data Intelligence: The Future of AI in Geosciences

4 minutes read

#AI, #WeAreProblemSolvers

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.

Picture of Peter Kiss, Viridien geoscientist

Careers

What Does a Data Geoscientist Do?

4 minutes read

#DataTransformation, #GoingBeyondExpectations

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.

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Careers

Women at the Helm

6 minutes read

#Geoscience, #WeAreProblemSolvers

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.

Seismic image demonstrating Viridien's Subsurface Imaging expertise

Careers

Young Scientists Drive Innovation in Subsurface Imaging

6 minutes read

#Geoscience, #WeAreProblemSolvers

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.

Sustainability

Going Green: Viridien Singapore Aims for Zero Waste

4 minutes read

#Geoscience, #Collaboration

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

Viridien Subsurface Imaging images in a museum gallery

Innovation

Picture This: A Snapshot of What It’s Like to be Part of Viridien’s Subsurface Imaging Team

8 minutes read

#Geoscience, #Collaboration

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.

Careers

The Value of a Multi-Disciplinary Career: Meet Grant Cole

4 minutes read

#DataTransformation, #Collaboration

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.

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Innovation

Solving Real-World Problems Beyond Academia

4 minutes read

#Geoscience, #WeAreProblemSolvers

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

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Community

Valuing Diversity Across Different Generations

4 minutes read

#Energy, #Diversity

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.

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Innovation

Delivering Service Excellence through Collaboration

4 minutes read

#Geoscience

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.