The energy industry is increasingly relying on high-performance computing (HPC) and digital tools for subsurface exploration and reservoir analysis. Hybrid IT environments, combining on-premises infrastructure and cloud resources, aim to address the growing demands of upstream workflows. However, managing user access, coordinating virtual workstations, and ensuring seamless performance across platforms present significant challenges. This session presents a case study on how Chevron optimized their IT infrastructure to improve performance for geophysical analysis. Chevron transitioned from outdated systems to a modern hybrid environment, which dynamically provisions virtual workstations in the cloud.
This solution balanced workloads between on-prem and cloud platforms, optimizing cloud resource usage without sacrificing performance. Key outcomes included reduced operational costs through automation of power management, provisioning, and workstation allocation, as well as a streamlined end-user experience. The new system enabled Chevron’s geophysicists to work faster, tackle more complex problems, and significantly enhance productivity. This session will share insights into simplifying system management, optimizing performance, and adopting scalable solutions to ensure flexibility and minimize disruptions when technologies reach their end-of-life.
