Petroleum Experts IPM 13.5 is the latest version of the industry-standard software suite for Integrated Production Modeling (IPM). This powerful collection of tools enables petroleum engineers to create a unified digital twin of the entire production system—from the reservoir, through wells and pipelines, to the processing facility. By modeling these components interactively, IPM 13.5 helps you debottleneck operations, forecast production accurately, and maximize the economic recovery of hydrocarbons with confidence.
Core Applications in the IPM 13.5 Suite
The IPM suite is built around flagship applications that work together seamlessly within the PROSPER, GAP, and MBAL ecosystem.
1. PROSPER (Well Performance & Design)
The industry-standard tool for nodal analysis of individual wells.
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Comprehensive Well Modeling: Design and analyze vertical, deviated, horizontal, and multilateral wells under various flow conditions (single and multiphase).
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Advanced PVT & VLP Correlation: Extensive fluid characterization and the most accurate vertical lift performance (VLP) correlations for reliable wellbore flow predictions.
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Artificial Lift Design & Optimization: Model and optimize all major artificial lift systems, including ESPs, gas lift, rod pumps, and PCPs.
2. GAP (Network Modeling & Optimization)
Model and optimize the surface gathering network and overall system.
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Integrated Production System Modeling: Connect multiple reservoir models (from MBAL) with all wells (from PROSPER) in a surface pipeline network to solve the entire system simultaneously.
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System-Wide Optimization: Automatically allocate rates, optimize compressor/pump settings, and determine optimal operating pressures to maximize total production or profit.
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Flow Assurance Analysis: Identify risks related to hydrate formation, wax deposition, and severe slugging throughout the network.
3. MBAL (Reservoir Modeling & Forecasting)
Analyze reservoir performance and predict future behavior.
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Reservoir Engineering Toolkit: Perform material balance calculations, decline curve analysis (DCA), and multi-tank modeling.
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Production Forecasting: Generate reliable forecasts by integrating reservoir models with well and network constraints from PROSPER and GAP.
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Aquifer Modeling & Drive Mechanism Analysis: Understand reservoir drive mechanisms and aquifer support.
