petrel database extension - petreldbx

Petrel Database Extension - PetrelDBXInsight into data management in Petrel

Todd Olsen

Petrel Portfolio Product Champion - Petrel IM

Have you ever heard or felt this way yourself?

• “Petrel‟s great, but what

database does it run on?”

• “A filesystem!! That‟s never

going to work in my

organization!”

• “You can‟t handle projections?

That won‟t work in my company”

• “How will Petrel interpreters

share their data?”

Data managers see Petrel differently than users

If we are going to be successful with Petrel…

• We need to embrace our users who are working with and continually

improving data and interpretations.

• Working with Petrel is different than working with Openworks or

GeoFrame. G&G users go through a learning curve with Petrel, so too

will the Petrel data management community.

• We need to support our users inside of their chosen environment of

Petrel and guide them to use their product and create solid best

practices they can use in a responsible way

• Lets learn a little more about Petrel and its data…

Positives and challenges with Petrel today

Complete workflow tool covering seismic to

simulation

Petrel users are not limited by their creativity

Easy for users to update interpretations when

there is new or updated data

Petrel User

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Creates many Petrel projects

Without best practices it may become

difficult for users to share their data

Difficult to reconcile data when best

practices are not followed

Petrel User

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel ProjectPetrel Project

Petrel User

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel Project

Petrel ProjectPetrel Project

Petrel Data - importance of the GUID in Petrel

• Relationship between objects is

remembered via GUID

• It allows Petrel to easily

regenerate, e.g. a complex

model if the input data was

changed

E.g. put surface Top Ness in the

Result field in the Make/Edit surface

dialog.

Interpretation Top Ness automatically

shows up in the Input field.

Interpreters

DM Challenges - Issues with different GUIDs

Modeler

Legacy Project(GeoFrame Project) Base Cretaceous

Arun’s Petrel Project

Dave’s Petrel Project

via OpenSpirit or ASCII export/import

Lisa’s Petrel Project

via Reference Project Tool

Legacy Interpretation

Base Cretaceous

Surface S1

Note: Links are remembered via the GUID!


Lisa ended up with two

interpretations.

Base CretaceousGUID1





Base Cretaceous


Base Cretaceous

Arun’s Interpretation

Base Cretaceous

Dave’s Interpretation

Base Cretaceous


Base Cretaceous


Base Cretaceous

She had to re-link the surface to the

updated source .

Right way: regeneration is easy

Data Managers/Asset Team Leads

Modeler

Interpreters

Legacy Project(GeoFrame Project)

Arun’s Petrel Project

Dave’s Petrel Project

via OpenSpirit or ASCII export/import

Lisa’s Petrel Project


Surface S1

Workgroup Ref. Project


Base Cretaceous






Base Cretaceous


Base Cretaceous


Base Cretaceous


Base Cretaceous


Base Cretaceous


Base Cretaceous


Base Cretaceous


Base Cretaceous


Base Cretaceous


Base Cretaceous

Issues with re-linking

• In this case, it was not such a big deal to re-link. So, why

should we care?

– Because, it puts the responsibility on someone to do this.

– Because, this person needs to know which item to re-link to

(which is difficult when the data sets are large).

– Because, it may be a lot of work when many objects have to

be re-linked.

– Because, changes are often made just before the final

presentation and we cannot afford simple mistakes

Another example – it‟s not just data it‟s Petrel data

Every object has a Settings window.

Note: The Settings window may remain

open at all times during a session.

A few stated challenges for a PetrelDBX solution

• Support small to large scale deployments of Petrel. Scale beyond Reference Project

Workflows

• Perform Cartographic Reference System (CRS) conversions of data

• Remove CRS bound restrictions to Petrel Project Network thus eliminating a number

of redundant Petrel reference projects

• It‟s more than just data, it‟s Petrel data – retain the Petrel intelligence/fidelity

• Put the information in a database where everything is more transparent

• Keep the interface simple as it is going to be inside of Petrel and used by Petrel users

• Provide data managers capabilities to rescue data when it was parented by a

duplicate GUID item

Diagram legend

Petrel Project Network Example

PetrelProject

PetrelProject

Data transfer

via Reference

project tool

Data Transfer

via OpenSpirit

Petrel

Reference

Project

Petrel User

Project

Petrel User (workflow step)

Data Manager (workflow step)

(n)

(n)

WorkgroupReference Project

Workgroup Petrel Users

User 2 Project

User 1 Project

User (n) Project

3

External 3D ZGY

External 2D Seg-y

Data must enter the Petrel Project Network only once

Note: Reference

Projects are

constrained by CRS,

project units and

data volume

1

Ref. Project

4

Petrel Staging Project

2

Petrel Project Network Example

WorkgroupReference Project


User 2 Project

User 1 Project

User (n) Project

3

External 3D ZGY

External 2D Seg-y

Note: Reference

Projects are

constrained by CRS,

project units and

data volume

1

Ref. Project

4


2

Data workflow steps

Data manager uploads

wellbore, well deviation,

timedepth data, well markers

using OpenSpirit data

selector.

Data manager moves staged

data to workgroup reference

projects using Petrel

reference project tool (RPT).

Note that only seismic data

pointers are copied.

Petrel User 1 moves well

data and seismic data into

personal working project

using RPT. Note that only

seismic data pointers are

copied. Bulk data remains on

external corporate disk

network

Petrel User 2 moves well

data and seismic data into

personal working project

using RPT.

2

1

3

4

Ignoring the Petrel Project data entry golden rule

• Every object in Petrel has a GUID

• If objects that were loaded directly into two

user projects, they will have different

GUIDS

• This behavior limits sharing of data in the

Reference Project Tool (RPT) and

PetrelDBX

Data must enter the Petrel Project Network only once

Diagram legend

Example: Expanded Petrel Project Network

PetrelProject

PetrelProject

Data transfer

via Reference

project tool

Data Transfer

via OpenSpirit

Petrel

Reference

Project

Petrel User

Project



(n)

(n)

WorkgroupReference Project(s)

2

(n)

External 3D ZGY

External 2D Seg-y

Note: Reference

Projects are

constrained by CRS,

project units and

data volume

1


User 2 Project

User 1 Project

User (n) Project

Ref. Project

(n)


User 2 Project

User 1 Project

User (n) Project


User 2 Project

User 1 Project

User (n) Project

Ref. Project

Ref. Project


(n)

Diagram legend

Example Petrel Project Network with PetrelDBX

PetrelProject

PetrelProject

Data transfer

via Reference

project tool

Data Transfer

via OpenSpirit

Petrel

Reference

Project

Petrel User

Project



(n)

(n)

DBX repository can scale to support multiple workgroups

2

(n)

External 3D ZGY

External 2D Seg-y

1


User 2 Project

User 1 Project

User (n) Project

(n)


User 2 Project

User 1 Project

User (n) Project


User 2 Project

User 1 Project

User (n) Project


(n)

DBX Repository

WORKSPACE PROJECTS

Traditional Petrel

using .pet files

Geologist Geophysicist Res. Eng.

.pet .pet .pet

• Full enterprise capabilities of a database without sacrificing the flexibility of files

• Expands upon existing Reference Project workflows, similar look and feel

• Accessed directly from Petrel

Petrel DBX

• Efficiently and effectively share data in a safe manner

• Maintain the completeness of the Petrel data

Collaboration

• Pack-and-go: portability of projects

• Good performance; scalable

Flexible environment

• Tools to lock data

• Tools to manage users and projects

• Better architecture for future DBX advancements

• Ensure security of data

The power of a database

• Generate data reports directly from Oracle

• DBX repository indexed and accessible from Petrel Data in Context

Open access

Petrel Project Network

Petrel

reference

project

Petrel

reference

project

Petrel

reference

project

DBX

User Tools Manager

DBX

What is Petrel DBX?

Data in database, uses

Seabed schemaDBX

Repository

Scheduling and

automation is possible

Another way of looking at Petrel and Petrel DBX:

It‟s like iTunes® to an iPod®Other solutions are like a radio signal: must be

connected to get the music.

Similarly, users must be connected in order to work

with the data and all changes to the data are

instantaneously reflected, regardless of whether they

intended to share the results or not.

Petrel DBX is like iTunes to an iPod: sync music

when ready; always have music available. You can

have your own playlists, and add new songs when

wanted.

Similarly, Petrel Users can choose when to share

their work with the team. They don‟t have to mine

through endless copies of colleagues intermediate

interpretations. They can work offline with the same

Petrel functionality they know and love.

Typical Data Lifecycle – Collaborate as Required

Gather DataAnalyze

Data

Create Derived

Data

Peer Review

Accepted?

Final Review

Accepted?

Baseline Data

Update Data

Update Data

Reuse Baseline Data

Work Alone

Isolation/Stability

Work as a Team

Interactivity

Milestone

Petrel Projects DBX Repository

Access Shared Data

Application independent of Petrel (does not require Petrel to use)

Features of Petrel DBX

Manage repositories Manage your Petrel repository standards

Manage the project life cycle Create snapshots of data during project life cycles

Manage users & rights Manage Petrel DBX users

Manage data access rights Assign users access rights to repository data

Manage coordinate systems Create custom coordinate systems

Manage quality attributes Define control lists used to tag Petrel data

Petrel DBX

Manager Application to manage

the Petrel DBX

environment

+

Tools and features built into the Petrel application

DBX tool Synchronize data between Petrel and PetrelDBX

repositories

Filter feature Filter repository data to the area of interest (AOI)

Quality attribute feature Label, or flag, data with team ownership & quality measures

Table tools View Petrel project data and repository data in a table

Dashboard tool Keep informed about changes to data of interest

Complete feature Keep certain data always read-only

Copy feature Retrieve repository data as a copy

Auto-sync feature Sync data to DBX Repository via command line

Petrel DBX Data collaboration

tools and features

What does Petrel DBX give you?

• Users can quickly find their data of interest

• Users are able to share their data with the team

• Users and data administrators can apply quality tags to data that is then accessible in Petrel

• Users share data safely without overwriting others‟ work

Collaboration

• DBX repository can consolidate Petrel projects

• Coordinate and unit conversions

• Many teams can easily share data

• Data volume not limited by Petrel‟s capabilities

• Advanced transfer selection capability from well markers

• Concurrent access to Petrel data with pack-n-go

Scalability

Sync Data

Quality

attributes/flags

Multi-User

Coordinates,

UnitsConsolidate

Projects

Filters

Filters

What does Petrel DBX give you?

• Manage project lifecycle through snapshots

• Data recovery workflows

• Limit proliferation of Petrel projects

• Data Managers can control access

• Quality context from users eases management

• Backup DBX repositories

Manageability

• DBX repository indexed by Petrel Data in Context. Further PDC can launch PetrelDBX in context with search results to complete a data transfer workflow

• Oracle, ESRI, Linux, Windows (client)

• Database backend makes other interesting workflows possible

• DBX repository based on Seabed a published data model

Integration

Manage Users

Backup/Restore Dashboards

Snapshots

Seabed-based

Initial Petrel DBX data footprint

Petrel name Alias

Well Borehole

Deviation Trajectory

Checkshots

Well logs

Markers

Seismic 3D survey Seismic collection

Seismic 3D volumes Seismic cube

Seismic 2D survey Seismic line 2D

collection

Seismic 2D line

Petrel name Alias

Seismic 3D interpretation Horizon

Seismic 3D interpretation

attribute

Horizon property 3D

Seismic 2D interpretation Horizon interpretation 2D

Seismic 2D interpretation

attribute

Horizon Property 2D

Fault interpretation

Fault interpretation

attribute

Fault property

Surface

Surface attribute Surface property

Petrel DBX compared to the Reference Project Tool

Feature Description RPT DBX

Send/retrieve data Tool to send/retrieve data

Timestamp filter Filter based on the state of the data (new, old, updated)

Spatial filter Filter based on an area of interest (spatial filter)

Data attribute filter Filter by attributes (Ex: Wells begin with „A‟; Data updated by User1)

Filter management Save and share filters; Create public & personal filters

Coordinate/unit conversions Perform coordinate/unit conversions when transferring

Timestamp comparison Compare timestamp information

Data attribute comparison Compare key attributes

Manage data lifecycle Track the progression of data; Mark data as complete (read-only)

User access management Ensure only those with access rights update/read data

Quality attributes Tag data with quality measurements, which can also be filtered against

Table views View Petrel project/repository data in a table; Export data to MS Excel

Petrel DBX Dashboard Easily stay informed about key data changes

Milestone data Tool to milestone data at project milestones

Increased scalability Create a data store for multiple asset teams‟ data

Repository

data tree

Error

capturing &

transfer

status

Copy mode

Timestamp

filters

Send and

recieve data

Petrel

data tree

Data synchronization - Petrel DBX Tool

Data synchronization

is easy and intuitive

Dashboard

Advanced

filters

Data

transfer

selection

Export

contents

to Excel

Column

filters

Data synchronization – Table view of dataRe-order

and sort

columns

View the Petrel project data or the Seabed data in a table

Data synchronization – Advanced filtersManage scalability by easily creating data subsets of

interest

Show data meeting

specific attribute criteria

Show data within a

specific area

Show only particular

data types

Create filters

for the entire

team to use

and

and

Applies the

filter to the

data in

Seabed

Data synchronization – Other options

Automate synchronizations via a

command line script

Select data in the Input pane,

right-click and select

Send or Receive data

petrel.exe

-DbxCommand Help*|Push|Pull

[-DbxListOnly [Yes*|No]]

[-DbxUser <user>]

-DbxPassword <password>

[-DbxDataSource <datasource>]

[-DbxRepository <repository>]

[-DbxState Any*|New|Updated|Older]

[-DbxFilter <filter>]

[-DbxExit OnSuccess*|Always|Never]

<file.pet>

Track the quality of data

– Data status

Ex: In progress, Complete

– Confidence factor

Ex: Low, High

– Critical update

Yes/No

– Business project

Ex: Block 15, Exploration

Project 09

– Comments

Ex: Approved by Team Lead

Quality attributes – Know the data status

Add rules for

mandatory

fields

Quality attributes – Set for many data items

Tag multiple data items with quality attribute values at once

Quality attribute columns

List of

reports

Add and

customize

reports

Petrel DBX DashboardMonitor quality and changes to the data in your PetrelDBX Repository

Report

resultsAutomatic

display option

Application independent of Petrel (does not require Petrel to use)

Features of Petrel DBX

Manage repositories Manage your Petrel repository standards

Manage the project life cycle Create snapshots of data during project life cycles

Manage users & rights Manage Petrel DBX users

Manage data access rights Assign users access rights to repository data

Manage coordinate systems Create custom coordinate systems

Manage quality attributes Define control lists used to tag Petrel data

Petrel DBX

Manager Application to manage

the Petrel DBX

environment

+

Tools and features built into the Petrel application

DBX tool Synchronize data between Petrel and PetrelDBX

repositories

Filter feature Filter repository data to the area of interest (AOI)

Quality attribute feature Label, or flag, data with team ownership & quality measures

Table tools View Petrel project data and repository data in a table

Dashboard tool Keep informed about changes to data of interest

Complete feature Keep certain data always read-only

Copy feature Retrieve repository data as a copy

Auto-sync feature Sync data to DBX Repository via command line

Petrel DBX Data collaboration

tools and features

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