The advent of the “digital oil field” helps produce cost-effective energy while addressing safety and environmental concerns. In our quest to learn what lies below the surface and how to bring it out, BlackWell has, for many years, invested in seismic software, visualization tools and other digital technologies. With the rise of pervasive computing devices—affordable sensors that collect and transmit data—new analytic tools and advanced storage capabilities are opening more possibilities every year. We can capture more detailed data in real time at lower costs and from previously inaccessible areas, to improve oilfield performance.