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Industry-Reference Reservoir Simulator
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Features
25 features across 13 categories
Advanced Modeling(3)
Capability to model complex wells and complex geology with fine-scale resolution
Add-on option for refined local grid modeling capabilities
Add-on option for coupled reservoir modeling capabilities
Analysis(1)
Support for extensive uncertainty analysis and workflows within the Petrel platform
Collaboration(1)
Petrel platform integrates data from multiple disciplines, allowing experts to combine their knowledge in a unified environment
Field Operations(3)
Wide range of field management options to control reservoir simulation workflows
Add-on option for specialized gas field operational modeling
Add-on option for surface network modeling and field management
Integration(1)
Capability to generate INIT files from example datasets for direct import into Petrel subsurface software
Optimization(1)
Support for extensive optimization workflows within the Petrel platform
Performance Optimization(2)
Enhanced Constrained Pressure Residual solver that provides additional residual checks for dramatic performance improvements, especially with repeated non-linear convergence problems
High-performance computing capabilities to leverage parallel processing and speed up simulation workflows
Simulation Accuracy(1)
Improved robustness in evaluation of cutbacks applied on the same timestep
Simulation Type(5)
Reservoir simulation capability for black oil models
Reservoir simulation capability for compositional models
Capability to simulate the full spectrum of enhanced oil recovery methods and model CO2 capture and storage projects
Streamline-based reservoir simulation capability
Reservoir simulation capability for thermal models and heavy oil recovery with temperature changes and calorific energy handling
Unconventional Resources(2)
Specialized add-on for simulating coalbed methane reservoirs
Specialized capability to simulate coal bed methane, shale gas, shale oil, and naturally fractured reservoirs
User Interface(1)
Integrated user environment that combines static and dynamic modeling with seamless workflow, transparent data flows, and easy-to-learn graphical user interface supporting simulation configuration and results visualization
Visualization(1)
Graphical user interface support for results visualization and interpretation
Well Modeling(3)
Add-on option for advanced well modeling capabilities including complex well geometries
Capability to modify individual connections in global grid using global grid keywords such as WPIMULT, CPIFACT, WELOPEN and CSKIN for wells with connections in both global and local grids
Flexible expressions support for well modeling, including WELPI keyword for direct productivity index definition to streamline workflows such as calibration to testing data
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Integrations
5 known integrations