Basin Simulation Technology Development Status

Basin simulation technology, which has entered the stage of integration and 3D visualization, closely com- bines computer technology and geological model and realizes full-automatic simulation. Petroleum geologist can con- veniently input geological parameter to correct simulation results, and improve the simulation accuracy. The basin simulation softwares of Schlumberger Ltd., French BeicipFranLab Company and America PRA Company have visual and integrative operation interface. However, each company basin simulation software has its own characteristics: PetroMod synthetically takes advantage of seismic, wells separate layer, geological data and so on, to establish simula- tion model of oil- and gas-bearing basin, and to realize the simulation of 3D visualization migration-accumulation of time and space; Open Flow Suite 2012 software released by French BeicipFranLab Company, on the basis of basin simulation, carries out the study of natural fracture reservoirs and reservoir simulation; American PRA Company opens up the basin simulation in unconventional resources' trap.

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