Description
Petroleum Experts IPM Suite 13.5 – Full Overview of New Features, Capabilities, System Requirements, and Bug Fixes
Petroleum Experts IPM Suite 13.5 is the latest iteration of the industry-leading Integrated Production Modelling (IPM) software suite developed by Petex. It offers a sophisticated platform for simulating and optimizing the performance of oil and gas production systems. The IPM Suite allows engineers to link reservoir inflow models, wellbore hydraulics, artificial lift designs, and surface facility networks into one unified, dynamic environment.
Designed for production, reservoir, and petroleum engineers, IPM 13.5 offers end-to-end modeling from reservoir to export, enabling real-time optimization of complex systems under changing operational scenarios. This new version introduces powerful new functionalities, significant UI/UX improvements, and enhanced integration features—making it the most advanced version of the suite yet.
🚀 What’s New in IPM Suite 13.5 – Features & Functional Enhancements
✅ Advanced Transient Flow Modeling in GAP TRANSIENT
The transient flow engine in GAP has been significantly enhanced in version 13.5. Engineers can now simulate dynamic flow behavior such as:
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Pressure buildup and falloff
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Shut-in and restart scenarios
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Liquid loading events
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Slugging in pipelines and flowlines
Transient modeling helps forecast production behavior more accurately and provides deeper insight into operational stability and system bottlenecks.
✅ Expanded Artificial Lift Capabilities
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Support for multi-stage ESPs, gas lift valves with variable injection control, and plunger lift systems
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Dynamic lift performance charts with real-time feedback during optimization
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Enhanced well diagnosis and lift performance forecasting
✅ Improved Multi-Well Optimization & Constraints Handling
GAP’s optimization engine now offers:
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Better handling of system constraints (flow rate, pressure, capacity limits)
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Support for objective-based optimization (maximizing NPV, reducing emissions, increasing recovery)
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Scenario evaluation for well prioritization and field development planning
✅ MBAL Model Calibration Wizard
A newly introduced wizard helps reservoir engineers build and calibrate their MBAL models using historical production data, pressure observations, and volumetric inputs—streamlining the material balance workflow.
✅ PVTP Fluid Behavior Enhancements
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More robust equation-of-state tuning
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Enhanced black oil and compositional model switching
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Better handling of volatile oil, wet gas, and CO₂-rich fluids
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Full compatibility with CCS and EOR projects
✅ RESOLVE Workflow Automation
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Create automated production workflows that run multiple cases with varying assumptions
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Loop logic, conditionals, and iteration are now native features
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Live dashboards for real-time performance monitoring
✅ Third-Party Integration Upgrades
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Seamless connection to ECLIPSE, CMG, tNavigator, and OLGA
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Real-time data exchange and parameter updates
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Compatible with SCADA systems and field instrumentation via OpenServer
🌟 Highlights of IPM Suite 13.5
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Integrated Reservoir-to-Surface Modeling: Bridge the gap between subsurface and surface by combining MBAL (reservoir), PROSPER (wellbore), and GAP (network).
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Field-Wide Optimization: Evaluate hundreds of what-if scenarios for production strategy, including artificial lift design, facility upgrades, and field expansion.
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Robust Economic Evaluation: Forecast CAPEX/OPEX, estimate payback periods, run sensitivities on price, flow rate, and operational changes.
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Data-Driven Decision Making: Built-in analytics, charting tools, and data visualization to support technical and management reporting.
🖥️ System Requirements for IPM Suite 13.5
To take full advantage of the performance capabilities of IPM 13.5, Petex recommends the following system specs:
Component | Recommended Specs |
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OS | Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) |
Processor | Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 (multi-core CPU) |
Memory (RAM) | 16 GB minimum, 32 GB for large models |
Disk Space | 2–4 GB for installation + storage for models |
Graphics | OpenGL 3.0 compatible GPU |
Network | Internet access required for licensing, updates |
Display | 1920×1080 (Full HD) minimum resolution |
🛠️ Bug Fixes & Stability Improvements in Version 13.5
Petroleum Experts has focused on improving the reliability and user experience in this release. Key fixes include:
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GAP: Resolved memory leaks in large-network transient simulations; improved stability when switching between steady-state and transient modes.
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MBAL: Fixed discrepancies in cumulative production matching for multi-tank and multi-layer reservoirs.
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PROSPER: Corrected pressure drop calculation errors in horizontal wells with inflow control devices.
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RESOLVE: Stability improvements when integrating with third-party reservoir simulators; enhanced runtime efficiency during batch processing.
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PVTP: Bug fix for erroneous viscosity estimation in compositional modeling under HPHT conditions.
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Licensing: Fixed issues with license timeout and reactivation when switching between offline and cloud-connected environments.
📈 Why Choose IPM Suite 13.5?
Used by more than 400 oil and gas companies globally, the Petex IPM Suite is considered a standard for production modeling and system optimization. Whether you are working on mature fields, unconventional reservoirs, offshore networks, or carbon capture projects, IPM 13.5 offers the scalability and depth of features to model real-world complexities accurately and efficiently.
Maximize asset performance, reduce operational risk, and unlock new production potential with Petroleum Experts IPM Suite 13.5 — the most complete and integrated toolkit in the upstream oil & gas sector.