PETROMOD

 

IES PetroMod is a multi-dimensional (1D, 2D and 3D) petroleum systems modeling package that is unique in many respects:

- It is the only system with a standard interface for Input, Simulation controls and Output handling (1D, 2D, 3D).
- Learning to use and applying the tools is simplified and 1D, 2D and 3D usage follows the same workflow.
- It is the only multi-dimensional modeling tool with the same simulators in 1D, 2D and 3D. All technical features and tools are available and identical in 1D, 2D and 3D.
- And it is the only system that enables different simulation methods, for example Darcy, Flowpath (=ray tracing) or Hybrids to be used with the same data models.

2D/3D Modeling Technology
- The migration modeling technology is the most advanced currently available. It has the only system with fully PVT-controlled modeling of n-component/3-phase relationships during the entire migration process using flash calculations as well as gas diffusion modeling, in both 2D and 3D.
- A unique IES development is the Hybrid migration modeling technology which provides a close link between different modeling methods during a simulation run, and enables detailed, high resolution models to be processed with sophisticated full-physics technology. The hybrid is available in both 2D and 3D and provides benefits such as more accurate calculations of hydrocarbon leakage in reservoirs and scale-independent processing as hydrocarbon column heights are independent of cell sizes in the model.
- All special modeling tools such as salt, igneous intrusion, thrusting, etc. are available in both 1D, 2D and 3D.
- IES is the only vendor or development group with an Open System for petroleum systems modeling. A standard interface enables all geometric and parametric data to be exchanged between different modeling technologies such as Darcy, Flowpath (=ray tracing), invasion percolation, etc. during a simulation run.
- The Open Systems approach has enabled IES to create development links with other companies and research groups to link various technologies. The approach also enables any simulator or piece of simulator technology to be linked into the system.
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- IES' direct binary data access is also still unique after many years. PetroMod is the only petroleum systems modeling package with direct access to seismic and well databases, for example to Landmark Graphics SeisWorks and OpenWorks, and to GeoQuests' IESX, Charisma and GeoFrame.
- IES is the only vendor to have developed a unique, low-cost map analysis tool for charge interpretations (PetroCharge Express) which enables maps to be loaded and analysed directly, but which is also fully integrated with IES' flowpath and 3D tools so that all output results from these tools can also be processed.
- And IES PetroMod is also the only system in which the entire suite of identical software modules is available on Unix, Linux and Windows NT/2000/XP hardware platforms.

A freeware version of PetroMOD 1D can be downloaded from IES web site. This version allows the creation of hydrocarbon generation models in depocenters or extensional basins and have some modules and options restricted regarding the full version. Additional information on this version restrictions can be found here.

PETROMOD 1D

PETROMOD 2D

PETROMOD 3D

 

ASSESSING PETROLEUM CHARGE RISKS IN THRUSTBELTS

Many of the world's interesting exploration areas are characterized by structurally complex geologic histories. Structural Modeling techniques are needed to interpret, reconstruct and validate these histories. Petroleum Systems Modeling is then required to simulate hydrocarbon generation and migration in order to improve predictions of HC locations and properties, i.e. to assess the petroleum charge risks. Integrating or linking structural and petroleum systems modeling therefore has obvious benefits. IES’ approach to simulate petroleum migration in complex tectonic environments has been to create links to structural modeling packages. The main benefits are that users can continue to work with their preferred software tools for both structural and petroleum systems modeling, and that the full functionality of each tool is retained. These new developments are already being used for services work and projects. The following example shows a 140 km long South-North section from an ongoing project in the NPRA (Alaska) in the new 2D PetroBuilder:

Additional information on Petromod can be found in our download section, please follow the link Petromod brochure.

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