geoSTATE

Combining multi-scale data from geological, geomechanical, geophysical, petrophysical and engineering data, this model is the most comprehensive multi-scale framework designed for oil and gas applications in the industry. This static modeling module creates a 3D snapshot of multiple realizations of subsurface conditions and results in better operational risk assessments in complex, deepwater and shale environments.

Hemisphere Plot of Mud Weights

geoSTATE's interactive hemisphere plot provides analysis of the minimum required mud weights along the well path

Plug-in Overview

geoSTATE provides comprehensive geomechanical modeling of pressures, stresses and rock properties in subsurface volumes and along well paths. Guided multi-domain workflows seamlessly integrate geological, seismic and well data to create a detailed model of the current 3D state of stresses, pressures and rock properties while substantially reducing your project times. geoSTATE builds on proven industry-standard technology by incorporating advanced patented algorithms developed for highly heterogeneous and anisotropic environments, as found in deep water and unconventional shale plays.

Benefits:

• Predict pressure regimes and wellbore stability ahead of drilling to optimize well design and drilling performance.
• Bring critical geomechanical analyses in-house to reduce the time and expense associated with outsourcing.
• Increase productivity and ensure data integrity through seamless integration with existing Petrel data and workflows.
• Minimize training requirements through intuitive workflows in the familiar Petrel user interface.
• Achieve efficient multi-disciplinary workflows between drilling, geology, geophysics and petrophysics.

Specifications

• Model and predict key pressure, stress and rock properties rapidly in 3D or along well paths using seismic velocity data and/or well logs
• Incorporate different data types easily for model calibration
• Calibrate the normal compaction trend interactively for multiple velocity regions
• Model multiple stress regimes (normal, strike-slip, reverse) along a well
• Account for sand body effects such as laterial transfer and buoyancy, including hydrocarbon column heights
• Account for crustal unloading (isostatic rebound) effects
• Gain accurate mud weight predictions through use of unique plastic failure model
• Visualize results in standard log view template and interactive hemisphere plots

Features

Geology-Driven Geomechanics for Informed Operational Decisions As operators move further into deep water subsalt domains and onshore plays with complex behavior, understanding stress effects in the reservoir and surrounding formations becomes increasingly import