2025 Summary of the Latest Petroleum, Geology, and Geophysics Software- PART1

Summary of the Latest 2025 Petroleum, Geology, and Geophysical Software List-Part 1

Thanks to the Zhihu 知乎author “cadcenter” for sharing the article “Latest Petroleum Geology Geophysics Software List.” Based on this, the 2025 Latest Petroleum, Geology, Geophysical Software List Summary updates some software version numbers and adds a few useful and highly-rated software programs for everyone to learn from.

1. Seismic and Geological Integrated Interpretation Software Series (Geology Specialized)

1. LandMark

Version: V5000.17

Operating System: Windows, Linux, Solaris

Users can benefit from new features like drag-and-drop and shared viewing of each application in the decision-space environment. Simple data management allows operators to provide tracking for future generations to retain key information.

2. Epos

Version: V4.0

Operating System: Linux

Paradigm’s software, still quite good.

2. Other Microcomputer Seismic Geological Integrated Interpretation Systems

1. Discover

Version: V5000.01

Operating System: Windows

Known as the microcomputer version of Landmark.

2. SMT

Version: V2023

Operating System: Windows

Software updates very quickly, this is the latest version available.

3. SeisWare

Version: V7.2

Operating System: Windows

Less commonly used.

4. Transform

Version: V5.0.2

Operating System: Windows

Multi-wave interpretation system.

5. Mdi

Version: V4.0

Operating System: Solaris

A Russian multi-dimensional interpretation software.

6. SeisX

Version: V420

Operating System: Windows

Paradigm’s Windows-based interpretation software, successfully installed and tested in August 2010. Requires Exceed simulation terminal support.

3. Oil and Gas Detection Software & Special Seismic Attribute Analysis Software

1. GeoCyber

Version: V2.2

Operating System: Windows, Linux

Seismic trace decomposition software developed by a returned overseas PhD for oil and gas detection.

2. GeoModeling

Version: V7.1

Operating System: Windows

A high-level geological modeling tool. Developed by a renowned Canadian company specializing in special attribute software.

3. GeoModeling _SBED

Version: V8.0

Operating System: Windows

Another software from GeoModeling, quite rare.

4. GeoScope

Version: According to public info, the latest version is 3.7.2

Operating System: Windows, Linux

Special seismic attribute software developed by Chinese developers. However, the protection technology used is foreign.

5. Opendtect

Version: Latest version is OpendTect 7.x (Version number may update).

Operating System:

• Windows: Supports Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit OS)

• Linux: OpendTect also supports Linux, especially for server versions.

• macOS: Some compatibility but may have functional limitations.

This version supports new technologies, optimizing performance and enhancing visualization and simulation features.

6. Rst

Version: Currently, ResInsight’s latest version is ResInsight 2023 (Version number may change with updates).

Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit versions)

Linux: Some versions support Linux, but typically more focused on Windows platforms.

A platform with modules like Spectra, Refract, Reflect, and more. The agent company markets it very well, but it may not be as great as it claims.

7. Proni Absorption Filtering

Operating System: Windows

A Russian oil and gas detection software, hasn’t been updated for over 10 years, because the classic algorithm doesn’t change.

8. SpecMAN

Version: 2.1.14

Operating System: Windows

Professional spectrum decomposition software for microcomputers. Sold by multiple companies, with different protections.

9. EPT Full Suite of Software

Version: 2011 genuine media

Operating System: Linux

Chinese software, although marketed as American—classic case of “sheep’s head, dog’s meat.” Includes:

• Eps Inversion

• Frs Fracture Detection

• Image Spectral Imaging

• Gmax Pre-stack AVO

Although marketed as foreign, the technology is top-tier in China.

10. FracPM

Version: 2.1

Operating System: Windows

Chinese-developed fracture prediction software, with FlexLM encryption, but the software interface and content are quite basic.

11. Metalink

Version: 2.6

Operating System: Solaris

Based on subwave absorption analysis for oil and gas detection.

12. Metalink

Version: 2.6

Operating System: Linux

Latest 2011 media, hard to find the new version! Such good software, but not in use likely due to operating system compatibility. Now with Linux version, it might gain more popularity.

13. Three Small Products by One Company

• SLOG → Shear-wave prediction software

• TFA → Adaptive frequency band absorption analysis software

• SIM → Zoom distance multi-attribute spectrum imaging software

The names sound impressive—how well do they work?

4. Seismic Phase Analysis Software

• StratiMagic

Version: StratiMagic 2.1

Released: April 2003

Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 11

5. Rock Physics Analysis Software

1. ColchisRP Interactive Rock Physics Forward Modeling Software

Version: V2024.3

Operating System: Windows, Linux

Developed by a team of Jason inversion experts, ColchisRP is a highly powerful interactive software for rock physics modeling and seismic forward modeling. It can automatically complete elastic wave equation forward modeling and pre-stack migration processing. Very smooth to use and highly rated.

2. Imoss

Version: 4.3

Operating System: Windows

Latest media from 2011. Features a specialized wave equation forward modeling method.

3. RocDoc

Version: 5.6

Operating System: Windows

Rock physics comprehensive analysis and oil and gas rapid prediction software, 2011 version.

6. Seismic Data Processing Software Series (Geophysical Specialty)

Workstation and Microcomputer Linux Versions Series

1. CGG

Version: 5000, Linux OS

2. Omega

Version: 2022, Linux OS

Fully functional version tested.

3. Focus

Version: 5.4, Linux OS

Installed and tested in April 2010.

4. Promax

Version: 5000, Linux OS

Installed and tested in April 2010.

5. Grisys

Version: 8.10, Linux OS

A high-quality domestic processing software with distinctive features in certain aspects.

6. Echos

Version: 1.0, Linux OS

New version of Focus; Focus is no longer available?

7. Vector_Vista

Version: 3.21, Windows OS

A software by CGG for Windows systems.

8. Vista

Version: 11.0, Windows OS

Installation media from 2010, seismic data processing system by Innovata International in Calgary, Canada.

9. Trustline

Version: 2.5, Linux OS

Complete seismic data processing software for 2D complex geological structures.

10. Seisup

Version: 2010, Linux OS

A processing software that entered the Chinese market in 2008.

11. Claritas

Version: 5.4, Windows OS

A unique microcomputer processing software from New Zealand.

12. View

Version: 7.0, Linux OS

Seismic data processing software.

13. SeisImage

Surface wave processing software.

7. Seismic Data Acquisition Software Series (Geophysical Specialty)

1. OMNI

Version: 11.0, Windows OS

Perfect media from 2010, over 2GB.

Field survey design system by Innovata International in Calgary, Canada.

2. Mesa

Version: 14.1, Windows OS

Official media from 2010, observation system design software. The new version has some encryption changes and additional packaging, but it is still easy to use without needing to unpack.

3. GXII

Version: 4.02, Windows OS

Green Mountain forward modeling software.

4. Mill

Version: 5.7, Windows OS

Green Mountain static correction software.

Green Mountain’s three software products are well-known in the geophysical community.

5. RIO

Version: 1.0, Windows OS

Green Mountain forward modeling software, an upgraded version of Mill from 2010. Mill software is no longer available.

6. TomoPlus

Version: 4.2, Linux/Windows OS

2D/3D tomography static and dynamic correction software system.

7. Tomodel

Version: 6.0, Windows OS

Fully functional version.

8. Tomodel

Version: 4.5.8, Linux OS

Fully functional version.

“Complex Exploration Zone Near-Surface Modeling and Correction System” is designed for seismic exploration in complex areas, including 2D/3D first arrival wave tomography inversion, static correction, first arrival wave residual static correction, and tomography inversion using prior information from various low-velocity zones.

9. TomoxPro

Version: 3.0, Windows OS

Full data processing software for well-to-well seismic data.

10. KeLang

Version: 4.0, Windows OS

11. SPS_QC

Version: 6.0, Windows OS

Two software products from Dongfang Company, known for their good reputation.

12. SeismicStudio

Version: 1.6.20, Windows OS

Refraction and tomography static correction software developed by Renegade Geophysics in the United States.

8. Forward Modeling Software (Geophysical and Geological Specialty)

1. ColchisFM Reservoir Geophysics Integrated Seismic Forward Modeling Software

Version: 2024.3

Operating System: Windows, Linux

The most accessible and user-friendly seismic forward modeling software, developed by a team of Jason inversion experts. It can perform rock physics forward modeling and seismic forward modeling, automatically completing elastic wave equation forward modeling and pre-stack migration processing with a single click. Highly praised for its smooth operation.

2. Teserral

Version: 7.01, Windows OS

Full-wavefield modeling, a Russian-developed software, is quite good. It was difficult to work with earlier versions, but the latest version is much easier.

3. NorSar_2d

Version: 2023, Linux OS

4. NorSar_3d

Version: 5.41, Linux OS

5. SeisRox

Version: 2.2, Windows OS

Functionality is unclear, but the software is encrypted with SentinelLM 8.0 or higher, which is rare.

6. Nucleus

Version: 6.5, Linux OS

A software for simulating offshore seismic source wave excitation; rare in the domestic market, with unconventional encryption.

7. GMA_plus

Version: 5000, Windows OS

Lacks advanced technology but is convenient and fast.

8. Seismod

Version: 4.0, Windows OS

A software developed by petroleum university professors with some unique forward modeling algorithms.

9. Well Logging Curve Processing Software Series

1. Geolog

Version: 19.0, Windows OS

Well log interpretation software by Paradigm.

2. eXpress

Version: 3.1, Solaris OS

A well log interpretation software used by CNOOC, which may differ significantly from Geolog.

3. Powerlog

Version: 9.5, Windows OS

A professional tool for oil well exploration record analysis, including rock physics processing.

4. Powerbench

Version: 3.2.2, Windows OS

Full-function software, highly recommended.

The lower version is called Powerlog, and the higher version is called Powerbench.

5. CycloLog

Version: 2011, Windows OS

A new version with a focus on well log curve data stratigraphic sequence interpretation.

6. Techlog

Version: 2010.2.2, Windows OS

A powerful well log interpretation software, adopted by Baker Hughes.

7. Lesa

Version: 9.1, Windows OS

A comprehensive well log interpretation and analysis system developed by Digital Formation.

8. IP

Version: 5.0, Windows OS

Well log interpretation software by Schlumberger.

9. GS

Version: 5.5, Windows OS

A less common well log interpretation software, but with a nice interface, though its effectiveness is unknown.

10. Logcomp Software Series

Includes the following 4 software:

• Logic: A powerful well log processing, interpretation, and analysis software, especially useful for nuclear magnetic resonance logging, imaging logging, and full-wave logging.

• Rep: Reserves calculation and risk evaluation software, applying Monte Carlo simulation to calculate reserves, considering the uncertainty of input parameters.

• Scal: Version 132

• Corechop: Version 137

11. Petrolog

Version: 10.5.3, Windows OS

12. Neuralog

Version: 2017, Windows OS

Intelligent vectorization software for well logs.

NeuraView (Version: 2010, Windows OS)

NeuraSection (Version: 2010, Windows OS)

NeuraDB (Version: 2008, Windows OS)

13. Winlog

Version: 4.45, Windows OS

14. Logvision

Version: 3.0, Windows OS

A domestic well log software with good encryption.

10. Chinese Domestic Well Logging Curve Processing Software

1. Forward

Version: 3.0, Windows OS

2. Forward.net

Version: 2.2, Windows OS

A classic in domestic exploration software.

3. Forward.net

Version: 3.0, Windows OS

4. Watch

Version: 2.8.1, Windows OS

Finally found a complete version of this software after years of searching.

5. Lead

Version: 4.0, Windows OS

A domestic software developed by CNPC, capable of performing many specialized well logging treatments. Highly recommended.

11. Inversion Software (Geophysical, Geological, Oilfield Development Specialty)

1. Jason

Version: 12.0, Windows/Linux OS

The latest version from 2011, with all modules available. It can be installed on Windows, but for better performance, it is recommended to use the Linux version due to the large computational load.

2. ISIS

Version: 2.0, Solaris OS

An inversion software based on simulated annealing algorithms. No Linux version found yet.

3. Crystal

Version: 3.07, Windows OS

A high-resolution inversion software that can be used as an alternative to Jason, though it has some limitations.

4. HRS

Version: 13.0, Linux/Windows OS

Includes modules for strata, emerge, pro3d, AVO analysis, and more. The software is widely available and the encryption is quite ordinary.

5. Intewell

Version: 5.0, Solaris OS

A 3D integrated constraint multi-trace seismic inversion software developed by IFP (French Petroleum Institute).

12. Gravity and Magnetics Joint Inversion Software

1. ArkField

Version: 5.1, Solaris OS

2. Lct

Version: 2009, Linux OS

New functions compared to the 2006 version, with modules developed in Java.

3. GeoSoft

Version: 7.2, Windows OS

A complicated software with protected updates, but technically very good.

4. ModelVision

Version: 10.0, Windows OS