# Petrel E&P Software Platform Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Petrel E&P Software Platform the right Oil and Gas solution for you? Explore 17 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/124118/Petrel-E-P-Software-Platform/reviews --- Petrel E&P Software Platform 4.5 (17) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/124118/Petrel-E-P-Software-Platform/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Petrel E&P Software Platform Ease of use 3.7 Customer Service 4.1 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-17 of 17 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Manuel G. Geólogo Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The most complete software for geoscientists" May 17, 2018 5.0 I do recommend that you don't panic too much at first because learning how to use petrel is really rewarding. Pros This has got to be the most powerful tool for geoscientists, it is excellent for doing well correlations (whether they are stratigraphic or structural), analysing well logs, or even seismic processing and interpretation, and if we take into account it's eclipse module you can even predict how the production will be, which is awesome in risk analysis Cons Prepare to be confused and overwhelmed when you open up petrel for the first time, it has so many features in a really disorganized layout that will mean it will be a nightmare for you to find anything when you are training in petrel. Review Source Cesar C. Geologist Ingeneer Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Static Model in Petrel" August 15, 2018 5.0 On one occasion, I was assigned a project, where I had to represent 77 inverse faults (complex structural model), I had to installed Petrel 2014 and work structural framework to represent the seismic model. Pros The way to integrate the stratigraphic model, the structural Geology, the sedimentological model & the petrophysical model. With Petrel is possible to visualize the reservoir in 3D, the reduce the geological uncertainty and improve the explotation planes. Cons The well correlations is good but it can be improved. Review Source BN Bruno N. Petroleum Geologist Consumer Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Wish innovation" February 27, 2022 3.0 Pros Artificial intelligence is the most impact feature. The software is easy to use. Cons The lack of strata slicing and efficient automatic fault extraction technology found in Paleoscan and Opendtect which easy interpretation. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Geólogo de Estudios Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent software for analyzing every stage of a reservoir model, allowing its final integration." July 28, 2018 5.0 The 3D visualization and better understanding of any reservoir. Pros I like how easy it is for using, because it allows use it just following a predetermined workflow, but also one can change many parameters when it is used by an expert user. Cons I could say, the weakness existent for seismic processing, it would be great to have the possibility of work a reservoir model in their fully. Review Source Joe B. Research Geologist Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful Interpretation Software" February 27, 2019 5.0 Very useful in the oil industry for interpreting seismic data and create models. Pros Very powerful platform for managing huge volume of data along with platform for automating workflows. Helps to interpret seismic volume. Cons License cost is very high which does not include plugins cost. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Analista de Ambiente Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Excellent software for seismic interpretation" April 12, 2018 5.0 Petrel is an excellent software, I recommend it for anyone who can afford it. It has allowed us in our company to reduce risk when drilling for new prospects. Pros Petrel is an excellent alternative for seismic interpretation. Being capable to easily visualize both 2D and 3D seismic data, process it, and interpreter it by picking horizons, drawing faults and even using seismic attributes makes it a great tool. Cons It's correlation environment is not really confortable and while picking on well logs it can be extremely buggy and frustrating. Seismic migration requires a lot of power. Review Source Anna A. Process Data Engineer Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Managing and Interpretation of geophysical Data" November 29, 2018 5.0 Great application to interpret and manage data particularly seismic data. Pros Very intuitive, platform to create plugins to automate workflow, lots of features to analyse data and interpret. Cons Very expensive to use bundles, losing its user base. Review Source FM Felipe M. Research Associate Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very powerful platform for petroleum engineering applications " April 18, 2023 4.0 I highly recommend Petrel for its capabilities and usefulness. Pros This is an extremely powerful and versatile platform that supports a wide range of data inputs such as well location, formation data, and well logging, etc. As a researcher in petroleum engineering, I really find the software to be incredibly helpful. The interface with Eclipse for reservoir simulation is particularly handy, and the ability to communicate easily with other Schlumberger software is a plus. Cons One major downside of the software is the cost, especially for smaller organizations. However, if budget is not an issue, then this is definitely a great tool for petroleum engineering applications. Review Source Muhammad Zarnab R. Geoscientist - Techincal Sales Oil & Energy Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best product around " September 18, 2018 4.0 Excellent. Pros Does everything you wish for and more. user friendly and overall the best product out there. Cons The only issue with Petrel is that its too expensive. They make sure they get the competition out of the way by a mile. Review Source Rajat W. Process Data Engineer(Subsurface and Wells) Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Helps to exploit exploration data" November 20, 2018 4.0 Helps to manage exploration data and interpret it to generate value out of the data. Pros A lot of features and fuctionalities to play around data. Dedicated platform to make plugins which really helps to automate the work. Very well integrated. Cons Very much expensive application and needs training to start working with it. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Artificial Lift Engineer Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Visualization of stimulation results and exploitation strategy designs to maximize the production." July 25, 2018 4.0 Great contribution in the visualization and elaboration of exploitation projects Pros Which is software that is responsible, among other things, for representing the geological structure of the site. It allows the user to interpret seismic data, build the reservoir models, visualize the results of a possible stimulation and design exploitation strategies to maximize the production of the deposit. Designed to build geological models, its true intention is to eliminate the need to use many tools and be a software that conducts seismic information to the results of a simulation. Cons It is the part of which only works in the premises of the elaborated projects, allowing only the modification in its origin of the base where it was created Review Source Antonieta A. Geólogo Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A very compkete software for reservoir modeling" July 23, 2018 4.0 Modeling reservoirs, uodaying maps, fault interpretation Pros I dont need different enviroments to manage the seismic data, of register and structural i can integrate them and generate curtains that shape the area of interest, i use to generate windows for horizontal well drilling Cons It is not very friendly for people who are not familiar whit database and statistical terms that are the key to have high certainty in the model to generate. Review Source EMMANUEL S. PETROLEUM ENGINEER Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Es un gran software, muy útil para la gestión de datos geológicos del yacimiento." June 12, 2018 4.0 Pros Its main utility is in the management of geological data, which is very useful to make a static model of the reservoir. Cons It is an unfriendly software with users who have not had a previous instruction for its use, since it has multiple functions. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Geólogo de Yacimientos Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "It is an exceptional integrated software, generating the static and dynamic model of the deposit." June 13, 2018 5.0 Pros The interactive with the user is the most important aspect of Petrel, its design allows to be friendly. The graphics, colors, 2D and 3D images make it unique. It allows loading, editing and viewing data quickly. Cons It requires a computer (super pc) with a lot of storage capacity, processing and video card. The platform works locally and does not allow interaction with other network users. Review Source Bartosz G. Mudlogger/Junior data engineer Oil & Energy Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "One of the most popular software for the oil and gas industry" November 2, 2018 5.0 Pros Making models of subsurface formations using data from boreholes. Cons I think that there should be a free trial version of this software, but I understand that it's purpose is to be used strictly proffessional. Review Source JG Jose G. Used the software for: ### "Works as intended but not very intuitive" October 11, 2016 4.0 Used the application mostly to import/export data from customers. While trying to play a little bit with it I found that it is confusing at first where everything its located. It takes a while to start getting used to the workflows Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Geologist Oil & Energy Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Review for Petrel 2013" March 27, 2019 5.0 I have been using Petrel to do well to well correlation Pros Fault sticks aren't as clunky as the previous model, it is able to run smoother. I use petrel strangely to view wireline logging data and correlation. Cons Wireline logging part of Petrel is not as good as other software, should have a petrophysics function too Review Source Similar Products Featured