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Computer Game Provides Detailed Industry Insights Adapted from Information Provided by Maersk How well do you understand the oil industry? What is the importance of the seismic phase? How were the earth’s different layers formed? Which of these layers might supply oil? Maersk, an independent oil and gas company, is giving everyday individuals a chance to answer these questions through Quest for Oil , a unique online gaming environment. Through this innovative virtual en- vironment, anyone can experience the challenging world of working on a drilling rig where every minute and inch matters. The clock is always ticking and invest- ments worth billions are at stake. “Most people take for granted that we have oil and natural gas; and not many people understand what it takes to find and produce it. The world’s need for gas is leading exploration into ever deeper waters and ventures demand- ing precision and cutting-edge technol- ogy. It’s a sophisticated, fascinating industry, and Quest for Oil offers every- body a gl impse of what oi l and gas exploration is al l about today,” said Jakob Thomasen, CEO of Maersk Oil. Virtual doors are open to pursue oil in the deep waters off Qatar and the North Sea, where strategic and practi- cal skills are tested to the max. To master the game, individuals must test their analytical skills by look- ing for oil on a seismic map. They learn the answers to questions like: What does the underground look like? Which layers of earth does it consist of? Where is the oil locked? Players are tested on how precise- ly they position high-tech drilling equip- ment. They must always keep an eye on the temperature and pressure before they can extract and produce the oil found. One must constantly make the right decisions and use acquired know- ledge to play the game. The entire Quest for Oil adventure is wrapped into a real-time strategy re- source management game. It is loaded with combined action elements focusing on the primary challenges surrounding oil exploration such as: j Seismic analysis j Reservoir identification j Placing and drilling wells j Setting up and optimizing pro- duction, including getting the oil ashore Players’ wits are tested against an artificially intelligent digital opponent dedicated to making them lose, so their ability to understand the key challenges of the industry is crucial. Winning or losing comes down to their ability to use know- ledge and skills to make the right calls. “New times call for new measures, and we want to use the computer game to tell the story of an extremely innova- tive business, which the entire world depends on, in a new and engaging way,” said Claus V. Hemmingsen, CEO of Maersk Drilling. 35 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® JANUARY 2014 "0",-" - 0 &' '" &) (*-. -&2"- )! )/( ", *# ' !"- "1 -"! &.- *'" +")",- , $ &.- &)$- ((",- ((", &.- &0",.",- " .&++&)$ . &'&2",- ' 1 &.- &+" &+"- *'. *) "".% / - * &'" &. *&) ,*! %*.( &' *( 111 &. *&) *( Weather Monitoring Company Receives ISO Certification Adapted from Information by ImpactWeather ImpactWeather, a StormGeo company, was recently awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certification, making the company the only U.S.-based weather service provider to the oil and gas industry with this spe- cial certification. Internationally recognized as a mark of excellence for organizations across many industries, ISO certifica- tion is particularly valued in the oil and gas industry. Companies who fit the criteria for the ISO 9001:2008 certifi- cation undergo a rigorous audit to prove its processes, methodologies, and in- ternal systems are up to date and con- sistent from the conception of an idea to the implementation and delivery of the product or service to the client. ImpactWeather provides site spe- cific weather monitoring and alerting services to help companies protect their assets and more importantly, their employees.