Why MatBal^® Software

MatBal software is designed for reservoir analysis and reservoir-centered production forecasting based on a material balance approach.

For engineering applications, it provides a quick and easy alternative to a full reservoir simulation study. Additionally, the program provides a way of understanding the size of reserves and subsurface connectivity between reservoirs and aquifer to assess the commercial viability of a new development.

Flexibility and Accuracy

Unlike many material balance based software applications, MatBal software allows the user to build sub-surface models containing several aquifers and reservoirs with complex connectivity. This makes MatBal software applicable to a greater range of subsurface modeling needs and enhances the accuracy of model predictions and any management decisions based on them.

Speed

MatBal models are quick to build and fast to run, especially when compared with the engineering effort and computation time required to build and run equivalent full-reservoir simulation models.

Ease of Use

MatBal software’s intuitive user interface and comprehensive help system allow engineers to familiarize themselves with the application quickly and efficiently. This minimizes engineering time lost during the familiarization phase.

Integration

MatBal software is seamlessly integrated with ReO^® and ReO Forecast™ applications to allow accurate production forecasting and optimization from reservoir to delivery point.