Petrel exploration geology

Petrel exploration geology enables the complete modeling and analysis of petroleum systems—from play to prospect scale. Initial screening and calibration to well data are enabled through 1D petroleum systems modeling and simulation, and the petroleum systems quick-look provides map-based migration for area-based screening of the full petroleum system, as well as drainage area closure analysis.

Petrel exploration geology enables geoscientists to rapidly screen and evaluate basin and petroleum systems using both 1D and 3D modeling.

The module integrates geological, geochemical, and geophysical data to assess key exploration elements such as source rock maturation, hydrocarbon generation and migration, trap integrity, and seal capacity.

It also facilitates the creation of play chance maps and supports uncertainty analysis at both play and prospect levels. By combining these capabilities in a unified environment, Petrel exploration geology helps teams make informed decisions and prioritize exploration opportunities more effectively.

Petrel exploration geology enhances Petrel subsurface software with efficient regional- and prospect-level workflows, enabling rapid screening, 1D and 3D basin modeling, play chance mapping, and probabilistic volume estimates. Its seamless integration with Petromod basin modeling software data and advanced fluid migration analysis tools further supports multidisciplinary collaboration and the evaluation of complex exploration scenarios.

Explore functionalities

Full 3D petroleum systems models can be built and simulated, accessing the most advanced technology from the Petromod software petroleum systems modeling simulator. This technology enables you to simulate the complete petroleum system through geological time, from source rock maturation and hydrocarbon generation to migration and trapping in the reservoir, including seal integrity.

• Evaluate key uncertainties in a play: trap, reservoir, charge (source rock maturity and hydrocarbon migration), and seal.
• Perform rapid initial exploration screening.
• Build and simulate 1D and 3D petroleum systems models, including the effects of changing water depths, erosion, faults, and changing fault rock properties through geological time.
• Capture high-resolution facies and lithology changes in reservoir layers by linking to seismic data and well logs, using the wide selection of facies modeling tools in Petrel software.
• Create 1D and 3D boundary conditions for petroleum systems by defining time trends or maps
• Access the complete functionality of the Petromod software simulator from Petrel software interface.
• Visualize 2D and 3D simulation results through geological time, and plot 1D overlays in the Geotime window or well-section window,
• Evaluate distribution, properties, and geochemical composition of resulting hydrocarbon accumulations through geological time.
• Build multiple scenarios and capture uncertainties in 1D models and petroleum systems via quick-look runs, using the workflow editor
• Assess play risk in an auditable way by directly linking to the interpretation.
• Delineate prospects with chance-of-success estimates.

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