SMART oilfield GIS: Application of GIS for economic and environmental monitoring of oil and gas fields

Abstract

TNO-NITG has recently developed an extensive exploration and production (E&P) database system, thereby providing a practical and very cost-efficient alternative to the systems existing on the market. Two different approaches were taken: one using licensed software with built-in components, and another using open source software. In this article the merits of both approaches are discussed.