Simplified Proxy Modelling
Use single-block reservoir models to quickly evaluate key parameters and generate forecasts without the complexity of full simulation.
Material Balance Analyser
Reservoir Evaluation & Forecasting
Material Balance Analyser delivers fast, reliable reservoir insights using material balance and proxy modelling – without full-scale simulation
Simplified Reservoir Analysis Using Material Balance
tNavigator’s MBA (Material Balance Analysis) module is reservoir analysis software that estimates key reservoir parameters, evaluates performance and forecasts production using a fast, simplified modelling approach. By combining material balance techniques with proxy models and history matching, it delivers insights quickly, without the need for full-scale simulation.
Integrated Reservoir Workflows
Connect MBA with other tNavigator modules, including Well Designer and Network Designer, to analyse performance within a broader system context.
Advanced History Matching
Apply automated history matching and quality control processes tailored to material balance workflows, improving model reliability.
Material Balance Analyser supports a wide range of reservoir engineering workflows:
- Material balance modelling – estimate reservoir parameters using analytical approaches.
- Single-block proxy models – build simplified models for rapid evaluation.
- History matching – calibrate models against production data.
- Production forecasting – predict short-term and long-term reservoir performance.
- Multi-reservoir systems – model interconnected reservoirs and aquifer support.
- Aquifer modelling – simulate water influx and reservoir drive mechanisms.
- Scenario evaluation – test development strategies quickly and efficiently.
- Integration with simulation workflows – use insights to initialise or validate detailed simulation models.
Material Balance Analyser is fully integrated within the tNavigator platform:
- Feed insights into reservoir simulation models for detailed analysis.
- Align with Model Designer for model preparation and evaluation, including converting a dynamic model case directly into an material balance analysis model.
- Integrate with Well Designer and Network Designer for production system analysis.
A fast-screening tool within a fully integrated modelling workflow
Common Use Cases
- Rapid reservoir screening and evaluation
- Estimating original hydrocarbons in place (OHIP)
- Analysing reservoir drive mechanisms
- Supporting early-stage field development planning
- Performing quick production forecasts
- Validating simulation results
