The annual World Oil Awards spotlight accomplishments and leading innovations in the upstream energy industry. Now in its 11th year, the theme of the 2012 awards paid tribute to "Innovations for the Future." Schlumberger technologies were showcased as best in class in three categories for this year’s awards.

iPZIG at-bit inclination, natural gamma ray, and imaging service is the industry’s first image gamma and inclination tool positioned directly behind the bit. The iPZIG system reduces the reaction time for making critical geosteering decisions and maintaining the wellbore in the targeted interval. Part of the PathFinder iFinder tool family, the iPZIG service provides at-bit gamma ray imaging, along with traditional natural gamma ray measurement, dynamic inclination, RPM, and temperature.

FlexSEAL flexible expanding cement helps ensure well integrity by resisting stresses encountered throughout the well lifecycle. Unlike conventional cement systems, FlexSEAL cement expands after setting, improving cement bonding and blocking hydrocarbon migration. Its low Young’s modulus allows it to absorb cement sheath stresses without cracking.

Litho Scanner high-definition spectroscopy service revolutionizes gamma ray spectroscopy for the detailed description of complex reservoirs. In addition to measuring more key elements in a wide variety of rock formations with higher precision and accuracy than previously possible, Litho Scanner service provides a stand-alone quantitative determination of total organic carbon (TOC).