Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas

Harness molecular simulation to design materials for sustainable energy

Oil and gas companies are under increased pressure to adopt more sustainable, eco-friendly solutions while satisfying growing demand for energy and power resources.

Schrödinger’s digital chemistry platform can help meet these demands while helping limit environmental impact. Our industry-leading platform leverages advanced molecular simulation and machine learning for in silico design of novel materials for oil and gas from enhanced oil recovery to processing to waste management.

High-performance simulation solutions that meet the needs of today’s oil and gas industry

Optimize chemical production from oil and gas

Improve activity and selectivity in the heterogeneous and homogeneous catalytic synthesis of value-added chemicals.

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Improve product quality

Solve processing challenges such as desulfurization, gas purification, and cracking of heavy hydrocarbons.

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Drive more efficient oil and gas processes

Control of solid hydrate formation via virtual surfactant optimization.

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Address environmental concerns

Reduce carbon footprint and energy consumption by cutting down or re-utilizing waste and thereby increasing production efficiency.

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Get a head start in next generation energy challenges

Digitally investigate novel materials for hydrogen storage, methanol combustion, and carbon capture and utilization (CCU).

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Case studies & webinars

Discover how Schrödinger technology is being used to solve real-world research challenges.

Materials Science Webinar

Advancing machine learning force fields for materials science applications

In this webinar, we will introduce Schrödinger’s state-of-the-art MLFF architecture, called Message Passing Network with Iterative Charge Equilibration (MPNICE), which incorporates explicit electrostatics for accurate charge representations.

Materials Science Webinar

Accelerating chemical innovation with AI/ML: Breakthroughs across materials applications

In this webinar, we will explore how AI/ML is driving impactful advancements in materials innovation, highlighting case studies that illustrate cutting-edge ML techniques in diverse applications.

Materials Science Webinar

High-performance materials discovery: A decade of cloud-enabled breakthroughs

This talk will showcase how Schrödinger’s integrated materials science platform enables massive parallel screening and de novo design campaigns across diverse applications.

Materials Science Webinar

Accelerating the Design of Asymmetric Catalysts with Schrödinger’s Digital Chemistry Platform

In this webinar, we demonstrate how Schrödinger’s advanced digital chemistry platform can be used to accelerate the direct design and discovery of asymmetric catalysts.

Materials Science Webinar

AI/ML meets physics-based simulations: A new era in complex materials design

In this webinar, we demonstrate the application of this combined approach in designing materials and formulations across diverse materials science applications, from battery electrolytes and fuel mixtures to thermoplastics and OLED devices. 

Materials Science Webinar

Computational Catalysis at Schrödinger

In this webinar, we highlight the digital simulation tools specifically for Catalysis & Reactivity.

Materials Science Webinar

Taking experimentation digital: Materials innovation using atomistic simulation and machine learning at-scale

In this webinar, we introduce a modern approach to materials R&D using a digital chemistry platform for in silico analysis, optimization and discovery.

Materials Science Webinar

Automated digital prediction of chemical degradation products

In this webinar, we present Schrödinger’s enhanced Nanoreactor, expanding upon the tool developed by Grimme and co-workers with many new features, including improved energy refinement of results and integrated user interface.

Materials Science Webinar

Data-driven materials innovation: Where machine learning meets physics

In this webinar, we demonstrate how Schrödinger’s tools can help overcome these common challenges by using a combination of physics-based simulation data, enterprise informatics, and chemistry-informed ML.

Materials Science White Paper

An automated workflow for rapid large-scale computational screening to meet the demands of modern catalyst development

Featured courseMolecular modeling for materials science applications: course bundle

Molecular modeling for materials science applications: Course bundle

Online certification course: Level-up your skill set in materials innovation

Not familiar with Schrödinger software and interface? Benefit from vast educational resources, self-paced courses, and 1-1 training tailored for you. Schrödinger software is designed for experts and novices with easy-to-use interface and automated workflows, backed by dedicated scientific and technical support.

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Software and services to meet your organizational needs

Software Platform

Deploy digital materials discovery workflows with a comprehensive and user-friendly platform grounded in physics-based molecular modeling, machine learning, and team collaboration.

Research Services

Leverage Schrödinger’s expert computational scientists to assist at key stages in your materials discovery and development process.

Support & Training

Access expert support, educational materials, and training resources designed for both novice and experienced users.