Seismic Micro Technology (SMT), a geoscientific interpretation software provider, is due to release KINGDOM 8.5 late this quarter. This includes the introduction of KINGDOM GeoModeling, the first modular extension of the KINGDOM Advanced product line announced earlier this year, which allows organisations to conduct integrated interpretation and 3D geocellular modelling in a single product. By bringing together these two workflows, interpreters and modellers are able to share the same workspace during prospect evaluation. This increases productivity and reduces the time needed to generate and evaluate prospects in more detail and with greater accuracy.
Commenting on the announcement, Stan Abele, Vice President of Product Management, SMT, said, “KINGDOM GeoModeling is another example of SMT’s ongoing focus to bring advanced workflows to every desktop. With SMT’s new GeoModeling, generalist interpreters can now do what was previously the domain of only specialists – interpreters can create sealed earth models, conduct volumetric analyses and estimate reserves.”
KINGDOM GeoModeling incorporates patented 3D gridding technology from JewelSuite, a provider of powerful, easy to use, Windows-based reservoir modelling software. Unlike older gridding technologies, the second generation JewelSuite 3D capability allows complex structural environments to be modelled without compromising the integrity and accuracy of the original structural interpretation. With the incorporation of this gridding technology into KINGDOM GeoModeling, the company says it now offers “a best of breed in both interpretation and 3D geocellular modelling in a single, fully integrated product.”
KINGDOM 8.5 also has numerous enhancements available to customers of the core product line. Most significantly, KINGDOM Data Management 8.5 is replacing the current OpenKINGDOM Domain product. This update maintains the historical features of OpenKINGDOM while providing a platform for new functionality. New features include the ability to transfer data between KINGDOM projects, which allow users to easily select data and create project subsets, or combine data from multiple projects. Customers can now run QC scripts against KINGDOM projects to check for erroneous results and correct them directly in the interface. In addition, there are many ease-of-use enhancements that make the interface more workflow oriented.
Other capabilities in the new release include the ability to save and restore maps, create and apply display templates for all vertical sections, and improvements in the auto tracker. A full list can be seen at www.seismicmicro.com/whatsnew.