D-Wave Customer Story: Aramco Europe

In this customer video featured at Qubits 2024, we hear from Quantum Computing Lead, Marcin Dukalski of Aramco Europe, discussing their work with D-Wave.

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A "subsurface anomaly" isn't a recognized term in quantum computing or related fields. In the context of Saudi Aramco, a "subsurface anomaly" refers to irregular features detected beneath the surface of the earth that could impact oil and gas exploration and extraction. Saudi Aramco, being one of the world's largest oil companies, uses sophisticated geophysical and geological technologies to scan the subsurface and identify these anomalies. These anomalies can be variations in rock formations, the presence of faults, or differences in fluid properties (such as oil, gas, or water) that may not align with the surrounding geology. Detecting these features is crucial for Saudi Aramco because they can indicate the presence of hydrocarbon reservoirs or present challenges in drilling and extraction operations. Technologies like seismic imaging, magnetic resonance, and other remote sensing methods are typically employed to detect and analyze these anomalies.