Summary of the Latest 2025 Petroleum, Geology, and Geophysical Software -Part 2

Summary of the Latest 2025 Petroleum, Geology, and Geophysical Software List-Part 2

13. Fault System Recognition Software

1. SVI

(version: 2010.2, Windows Operating System, 32-bit and 64-bit versions)

Fault pixel imaging technology. The version updates quite rapidly.

2. FaultX

(version: 2.0, Linux Operating System)

3. Cohteec

(version: 2005, Linux Operating System)

The lower version is due to difficulty cracking higher versions, but the technology is still quite good.

14. Fracture Prediction Software

1. Move Complete Software

(version: 2011.2, Windows, Linux Operating System)

Includes 2dmove, 3dmove, 4dmove

2. Fraca

(version: 4.1, Windows Operating System)

Fracture analysis and description software. Developed by IFP (French Petroleum Institute)

3. Refract

(version: 3.1, 2010 version, Windows Operating System)

A new integrated solution for fracture prediction, description, and modeling

4. Openflow

(version: 2022, Windows Operating System)

5. 2DMOVE

(version: 2009, Constructed fracture prediction software)

6. 3DMOVE

(version: 2009, Constructed fracture prediction software)

7. 3DStress

(version: 3.1.2, Constructed stress analysis software)

The above three are early versions of the Move software

8. FracMan

(version: 7.01, Windows Operating System)

9. LithoTect

(version: 2.8, Windows Operating System)

2010 version, specialized software for constructed modeling, reconstruction, and forward simulation

10. FracPM

(version: 2.1, Windows Operating System)

11. Georeservior

(version: 2010, Windows Operating System)

Fault system imaging and reservoir connectivity analysis system

15. Fault Sealing Software

1. Faps

(version: 4.21, Solaris Operating System)

The best software for trap risk analysis and drilling target localization

2. TrapTester

(version: 6.05, Windows, Linux Operating System)

Formerly the Faps software, the latest version from 2011. Although it can be used on Windows, it is recommended to use it on Linux for convenience.

16. Basin Modeling Software

1. Petromod

(version: 2011, Windows, Linux Operating System)

A rare 2011 version of the software, developed by Germans for basin modeling

2. basinmod

(version: 2009, Windows Operating System)

The 2005 version had been circulating in China for a long time, while the 2009 version was found at the end of 2010. It seems unavailable in China.

3. Temis

(version: 2008_update, Windows Operating System)

Second most used basin modeling software in China after Petromod

4. Dionisos

(version: 2.1, Windows Operating System)

Excellent software, but not well publicized

5. Trinity

(version: 2.75, Windows Operating System)

2D basin modeling software

6. GeoSec

(version: 5.2, Linux Operating System)

Paradigm’s balanced profile creation software

17. Development Modeling Software

1. Petrel

(version: 2009.1, Windows Operating System)

Petrel integrates seismic interpretation, structural modeling, facies modeling, reservoir property modeling, reservoir numerical simulation, and virtual reality. It applies advanced technologies such as powerful structural modeling, high-precision 3D gridding, deterministic and stochastic sedimentary facies modeling, scientific rock physics modeling, and cutting-edge 3D computer visualization and virtual reality technologies.

2. RMS

(version: 11.1, Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Linux Operating System)

A representative software from Roxar, compatible with Storm’s advantages in sedimentary facies simulation

Main functions include: data integration, stratigraphic modeling, fault modeling, sedimentary facies modeling, rock physics parameter modeling, volume calculation, model coarsening, streamline analysis, graphical display, and well location design. Its core part is based on reservoir sedimentary systems and sedimentary facies genetic unit theory.

3. Tempest

(version: 6.71, Windows Operating System)

Another product from Roxar, purpose unclear.

4. Enable

(version: 2009, Windows Operating System)

A historical fitting software from Roxar to accelerate reservoir numerical simulation and enhance reservoir understanding

5. Gocad

(version: 2009, Windows Operating System)

The next-generation geological modeling software, achieving semi-intelligent modeling at the highest world level, evolving from simple structural modeling to complex structural modeling, complex 3D model grid generation, reservoir rock physics attributes, facies models, etc.

6. Jewel_Suite

(version: 2022.2, Windows Operating System)

Similar to Petrel, but with a more attractive interface than 2008

7. Earthvisual

(version: 5.1, Solaris Operating System)

Developed by Dynamic Graphic, a popular development modeling software in China before 2000. It excels in creating complex geological models of three entities and optimizing oilfield development. It can save up to 75% of drilling costs (according to the software’s advertisement).

Earthvisual

(version: 8.0, Linux Operating System)

After years of absence due to rampant piracy, it finally returns with no significant interface changes but now supports Linux systems.

8. FastTracker

(version: 2007, Windows Operating System)

A modeling software integrated into the Jason platform, mainly for fault modeling and fault sealing analysis

9. SKUA

(version: 2009, Windows Operating System)

The latest version after Paradigm acquired Gocad

18. Reservoir Numerical Simulation Software

1. tNavigator

(version: 24.2, Linux, Windows Operating System)

Developed by Russian Rock Flow Dynamics (RFD) under Colchis’s strategic partnership, it is the only industry software combining 3D interactive user interface with efficient CPU+GPU collaborative parallel computing for fine reservoir modeling. Used by major oilfields, research institutes, and oil companies globally.

2. Eclipse

(version: 4.26.0, Linux, Windows Operating System)

Schlumberger’s numerical simulation software for simulating and optimizing oil, gas, and other resource extraction

3. RC2

(version: 5.2, Solaris, Linux Operating System)

A software package for reservoir description and digital simulation from Reservoir Characterization Research & Consulting, Inc. Includes modules for seismic inversion, spatial data, fault model building, fractured reservoir modeling, geostatistical modeling, 3D visualization, model computation, and more.

4. Vip

(version: 5000, Windows Operating System)

Landmark’s numerical simulation software

5. CMG

(version: 2018.101, Windows, Linux, AIX Operating System)

Developed in collaboration with the University of Texas Austin’s oilfield chemistry laboratory, primarily focused on chemical reservoir simulation

6. 3DSL

(version: 2008, Windows Operating System)

A reservoir simulation software based on streamline technology

7. S3GRAF

(version: 5.2.1, Windows Operating System)

A post-processing software for reservoir numerical simulation, sharing data with multiple simulators like Eclipse, Vip, CMG, 3DSL, and UTCITEM

8. ResAssist

(version: 2009, Windows Operating System)

Embedded with 3DSL, a streamline-based reservoir simulation software with a Chinese interface

9. Mepo

(version: 3.3.4, Windows Operating System)

The latest 2010 version, an advanced reservoir auxiliary history fitting tool

10. Sure

(version: 5.2, Windows Operating System)

Advanced pre- and post-processing software for various reservoir simulators: SureSim, Vip, Eclipse, Stars, etc. Its key advantage is using multiple types of grids in the same model, with an emphasis on unstructured grids

11. PVTsim

(version: 20.0, Windows Operating System)

A multi-purpose PVT simulation software from 2011

12. Rdos

(version: 2010, Windows Operating System)

A detailed dynamic analysis and optimization system for reservoirs

19. Well Test Interpretation Software

1. Ecrin Complete Suite

(version: 5.10.04, late 2010, Windows Operating System)

Developed by French KAPPA (founded in 1987), this dynamic flow analysis platform includes:

• Saphir -> Well test interpretation software

• Emeraude -> Production logging interpretation software

• Topaze -> Production analysis software

• Diamant -> Production data management software

• Rubis -> Full reservoir numerical simulation module, etc.

2. Eps Complete Suite

(version: 2009, Windows Operating System)

Developed by British EPS Company, including:

• Pansystem (Analytical well test analysis)

• Panmesh (Numerical well test analysis)

Also includes:

• REO: Whole oil and gas field production system simulation and optimization software

• FLOSYSTEM: Oil and gas well production optimization software

• MATBAL: Oil and gas analysis software

• PANSCAN, DYNALIFT, VPC

3. FAST Series Complete Suite

(version: 2011, Windows Operating System)

Includes:

• RTA: Gas reservoir production dynamics prediction software

• CBM: Coalbed methane reservoir reserve calculation and production forecast

• Piper: Gas field surface system analysis and optimization software

• ValiData: Gas reservoir data processing software

• VirtuWell: Gas reservoir production system optimization software

• WellTest: Powerful well test analysis integrated software

• FieldNotes: Gas reservoir engineering software

4. Interpret

(version: 2009, Windows Operating System)

A well test interpretation software from Paradigm

20. Oilfield Development Geology Research and Reservoir Management Software

1. OFM

(version: 2010.2, Windows Operating System)

Oilfield database management software, with significant changes in encryption

2. Petra

(version: 3.12, Windows Operating System)

Oilfield database management and dynamic real-time tracking analysis software

3. Recon

(version: 4.0.3, Windows, Linux Operating System)

A 2011 version of the U.S. AGM company’s 3D real-time interactive geological interpretation system

4. DSS

(version: 5000, Windows Operating System)

Reservoir dynamic management software

5. ODM3

(version: 2010, Windows Operating System)

Oil Data Manager, a PC-based software for data integration and interpretation in oilfields

21. Drilling and Completion Series Software (LandMark Company)

EDT Drilling and Completion Platform, including:

• COPMASS: Directional well trajectory design and analysis (Directional well design + inclination analysis + collision scanning, etc.)

• CasingSeat: Casing depth design

• StressCheck: Tubular strength design

• WELLCAT: High-temperature, high-pressure well tubular design and analysis

• DataAnalyzer: Drilling and completion data query and analysis

• WellCast: Drilling cost and time-effectiveness analysis

• EDM: Engineering data model, a data and application platform for centralized storage and management of drilling, completion, workover, production, reservoir, and surface engineering data

• OpenWells: Drilling and completion data management

• OpenWire: Real-time transmission

• WellPlan: Drilling parameter comprehensive design and analysis

• PROFILE: Wellbore schematic diagram

22. Oil and Gas Reservoir Dynamic Analysis Software (Including Surface Engineering Aspects)

1. ColchisRM: Integrated oil and gas reservoir management platform

• Version: 2024

• Operating System: Windows

Colchis, a petroleum technology company, developed this comprehensive oil and gas reservoir analysis software. The platform is compatible with data from multiple reservoir modeling software such as Eclipse, tNavigator, and CMG. It uses production data for dynamic reservoir analysis, development optimization, performance evaluation, and development forecasting.

2. Pipesim

• Version: 2010, Windows

A reliable version of dynamic surface pipeline analysis software from SLB (Schlumberger). PIPESIM Suite is globally recognized for its design and analysis of oil and gas production systems (reservoir, wellbore, surface oil gathering pipelines, and oil transportation pipelines). Major modules include:

• PIPESIM: Single-well/pipeline production simulation and node analysis

• RodPump: Rod pumping system design and diagnostics

• PIPESIM-Net: Oilfield pipeline network simulation

• HoSim: Horizontal and multi-branch well calculations

• PIPESIM-GOAL: Oilfield/Block production optimization

• PIPESIM-FPT: Oilfield development planning

3. OLGA

• Version: 7.0, Windows

Similar to PIPESIM, a transient flow simulation software for multiphase flow

4. Therma

• Version: 3.0, Windows

SLB’s fluid analysis software, similar to OLGA

5. IPM

• Version: 7.5, Windows

An integrated software for oil and gas reservoir exploration and development, including reservoir modeling and surface gathering engineering

6. Gasmod: Practical software package for gas reservoir engineering

7. his Series: Includes:

• PERFORM: Node analysis and well optimization

• SubPUMP: Electric submersible pump well design and analysis

• Pipesoft: Surface pipeline simulation

• OilWat/GasWat: Comprehensive material balance analysis

• GasLIFT: Gas lift design

• VolOil/VolGas: Reserve and decline analysis

• PVTLIB: Black oil/compositional fluid property calculations

• RAPTOR: Well testing analysis

8. Bivius

• Version: 2010, Windows

Reservoir pressure analysis software

23. Resource Evaluation Software

1. Merak_Peep

• Version: 2010, Windows

SLB’s economic evaluation and production decline analysis software used for determining the economic feasibility of oil and gas production schemes

2. Aries

• Version: 2000, Windows

LM’s economic evaluation software

3. Ogre

• Version: 3.3, Windows

Resource evaluation software, possibly developed domestically

24. Drilling and Completion Series

1. GMI Geostress Modeling and Analysis System

• Version: 2010, Windows

GMI’s geostress modeling theory is derived from Stanford University, and nearly all international oil companies use GMI’s technology to address issues such as wellbore stability, reservoir sand production prediction, fracture permeability analysis, and casing damage prevention. The system has accumulated extensive practical experience.

Specific modules include:

• GMI-Imager: Imaging logging interactive analysis module

• GMI-Caliper: Wellbore diameter data analysis module

• GMI-PressCheck: Pore pressure prediction module

• GMI-SFIB: Inclined well stress and fracture analysis module

• GMI-WellCheck: Drilling design and wellbore stability analysis module

• GMI-MohrFracs: Fracture and fault permeability analysis

2. Sysdrill

• Version: 2009, Windows

Drilling design software from Paradigm

3. Osprey_risk

• Version: 2008.2, Windows

Drilling risk analysis software

4. Osprey_tubulardesigner

• Version: 2008.2, Windows

Drilling design software

5. FracPT

• Version: 2022, Acidization software

6. Stimpt

• Version: 2022, Fracturing analysis software

7. Sandprod: Sand control treatment analysis software

8. Wellcomp 4.11: Completion software

9. FracCade

• Version: 5.1, Windows

Fracturing analysis software from SLB

10. Cemcade

• Version: 4.4, Windows

StimCade

• Version: 5.1, Windows

A series of Cade software for fracturing analysis

11. NETOOL

• Version: 10.9, Windows

Horizontal well optimization design

12. Drillbench

• Version: 5.1, Windows

13. Drillwork

• Version: 5000, Windows

Pressure prediction software from Halliburton

14. Gohfer

• Version: 9.4.0.32, Windows

Fracturing analysis software

25. Digital Rock Analysis and Visualization Software

1. Avizo

• Version: 2024.2, Windows

A mature digital image processing software for life sciences and materials science. It can handle image data processing, segmentation, analysis, simulation, and visualization. The 2024.2 version, now with Pergeos integration, is even more powerful. This combination brings advanced image processing and analysis experience from life sciences and materials industries into the field of digital core analysis in geosciences. The software is top-notch in the digital rock field!

26. Chinese Domestic Geological Analysis and Plotting Software

1. Shuanghu

• Version: 3.5, 2011

2011 licensed version, but the software modules are numerous and sometimes incomplete. If anyone has the complete modules, please contact!

2. GeoMap

• Version: 4.0, Windows

3. Carben

• Version: 3.0

4. Shiwens Software

• Version: 2011

Upgraded multiple times a year, the current version is 2011, but soon to be updated again, with an average update every two months.

5. Geo-office

• Version: 2.0

6. LPGRDAS

• Version: 2007, Gas reservoir analysis software

7. Hongliu High-Precision Plotting Software

• Version: 2008

8. Resform

• Version: 2023

9. Sdi_motage

• Version: 7.7

10. Huanbo

• Version: 2009

11. Zeh

• Version: 5.0, Integrated Network Plotting Management System

12. Justcgm

• Version: 5.1, Windows/Linux

13. DGR3000: Developed by Jianghan Oilfield, plotting software

14. Direct

• Version: 3.0, Windows

15. Pressure Prediction Software

• Version: 3.0, Windows

Developed by Petroleum University, widely used in oilfield production applications

Sentinel Pro’s dongle protection is old, a bit of a shame!

27. Other Software

1. SFA

• Solaris OS, Russian frequency analysis software

2. PE

• Version: 2.0, Windows

Exploration productivity software

3. OpenInventor

• Version: 8.0, Windows

3D image display development tool

4. Pipephase

• Version: 9.1, Windows

Pipeline design software (transportation and storage specialty)

5. PGI Company Full Set

6. Geochem

• Windows OS

Geochemical application system