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Contents
WHO WE ARE
Our history ..................................................................................... 5
Our ethics ....................................................................................... 5
Our people .................................................................................... 5
WHAT WE DO
Consultancy .................................................................................. 6
Training ........................................................................................... 8
Software ....................................................................................... 12
• Overview ................................................................................................... 12
• Move Core Application....................................................................... 14
• 2D Kinematic Modelling ..................................................................... 16
• 3D Kinematic Modelling ..................................................................... 18
• Geomechanical Modelling .............................................................. 20
• Fracture Modelling .............................................................................. 22
• Fault Response Modelling ............................................................... 24
• Fault Analysis ......................................................................................... 26
• Stress Analysis ...................................................................................... 28
• Move Link for Petrel, OpenWorks & GST .................................30
• FieldMove and FieldMove Clino ................................................... 33
• Software Development ..................................................................... 34
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Midland Valley is the world leader in the field of structural geology, providing expert consultancy and the Move suite of geological software.
Who we are
WHO WE ARE
We live by our founding principle – by geologists, for geologists – ensuring our company
displays a single-minded commitment to the needs of our clients.
For more than thirty years, geoscientists at Midland Valley have used restoration and balancing
techniques to unravel geological evolution and extract unseen information from available data.
Our ground-breaking approach minimises technical uncertainty – enabling your organisation to
reduce risk in a methodical and cost-effective way.
We also maintain close links with university research groups and we are continually looking at
ways to invest in the future of new generations of geoscientists.
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Our history• Our company is named after the Midland Valley of
Scotland that lies between the Southern Uplands
Fault and the Highland Boundary Fault. The area
has strong historical links with James Hutton
(1726-1797) the “Father of Modern Geology” and
with James “Paraffin” Young (1811-1883) a Scottish
chemist best known for his method of extracting
paraffin from oil shale.
• Set up in 1983 by Dr Alan Gibbs, the main focus
of Midland Valley was to commercialise applied
structural modelling and balancing in oil and gas
exploration and production. Alan retired from
the company in 2014 and the new board; Roddy
Muir (Managing Director), Helen Paget (Finance
Director) and Colin Dunlop (Development Director),
continue to grow the company across many
sectors, ensuring that Midland Valley remains the
industry leader in structural geology.
Our ethics• Midland Valley operates a policy of inclusion and
equality. Each member of our team is recruited
on merit and their technical ability. We expect all
individuals to contribute to the decision making
process and to help drive the company forward, no
matter their role. We encourage communication
and cooperation between all teams enabling us to
perform at the highest level – both for ourselves and
for our clients.
Our people• One of the reasons that Midland Valley is the
world leader in structural geology is because our
geologists and software developers are leaders
in their respective fields. We’re lucky enough to
work with a great team of creative, innovative
and passionate people – from all over the world –
who are key to delivering cutting-edge software,
services and training.
• As well as our three Directors, we have a team
of expert geoscientists, who have a wealth of
experience and knowledge between them, ready to
offer insight and expertise on any project.
• Our dedicated software engineers are also
exceptionally skilled and ensure that Move
continues to be the market leader in digital
modelling software.
• And we can’t forget our great support team.
Professional and efficient, they make sure all your
questions are answered, assist you when you
need help and make sure you can get Move up and
running with no fuss.
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It’s all about reducing the uncertainty in the structural model.
Consultancy
CONSULTANCY
Our experienced team of structural geologists has worked on a wide range of projects both
onshore and offshore, on all continents and in all structural settings. Each project involves input
from multiple members of the team and is designed around the specific requirements of the
client. We use Move every day as an essential tool in our project work.
Our aim is to work in close collaboration with our client throughout the project. Often the
knowledge of local geology comes directly from the client and we provide insights, techniques
and expertise in structural modelling to help answer specific questions about the geological
evolution, and reduce the uncertainty in the geological model.
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• Building geometrically consistent geological
models in 2D and 3D space.
• Testing, validating and improving your existing
interpretation using the kinematic modelling tools
in Move (restoration and forward modelling).
• Determining the timing, geometry and kinematics
of trap formation, fault movement and salt
tectonics.
• Stress and Strain Analysis and Fault Response
Modelling.
• Fracture analysis and fracture network prediction.
• Reservoir or ore body volumetrics and
compartmentalisation.
• Fault seal analysis.
• Reconstructing palaeobathymetry and
depositional modelling.
• Rock mass characterisation for underground
mining and block caving.
• Digital field mapping.
The scope of our consulting projects includes:
Consulting projects range in duration from a few days to several months and we routinely build in
a component of training and technology transfer so that you are able to replicate the workflows
used in the project, and if required, undertake a complete project independently in the future.
If you have a project that you would like to discuss then please don’t hesitate to call us or use the contact page on our website – get the experts on your side.
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Learn from our experts and build your knowledge in the application of Move to structural geology.
Training
TRAINING
We offer three types of training courses to suit all levels, learning styles and budgets: Move
software training; technical transfer; and in-house training. The courses are relevant for
all geoscientists working in a variety of sectors and can be tailored to both individual and
company requirements.
Move Software TrainingNormally held in either Glasgow or Houston, our Move software training follows a fixed course structure over
two to five days using Move, structural modelling and analysis software. The course covers all products in
the Move Software Suite and is largely hands-on, using exercises and data from our software tutorials with
supporting presentations and on-screen demonstrations. The Move software training course outline and
learning aims are shown on the following pages.
For more information on our training courses, visit mve.com/training
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In-House TrainingIf you are unable to attend our Move software training in either Glasgow or Houston, for your convenience we can
come to your company premises.
Just like our Move software training, our in-house training follows a fixed course structure using Move, strucutral
modelling and analysis software.
A company in-house training course can include any of the Move software training topics in the outline shown
overleaf, customised to suit specific requirements.
If you would like to discuss in-house training in more detail, please contact us at [email protected]
Technical TransferWe can design a technical transfer session specific to your needs, showing the most effective application of Move
to address your requirements. We can provide our tutorials and data to achieve this or incorporate your own data
into the training.
Courses can vary in length from one or two days up to five days. Generally, the course is split into two parts: the
first part focuses on software training in Move, and the second part focuses on structural geology techniques and
workflows, which are tailored to be specific to the client and their data.
If you would like to discuss technical tansfer in more detail, please contact us at [email protected]
Training course costsOur Move software training course costs are GBP £1000 / US $1250 per individual, per day. We will also continue
to offer our great 3 for 2 deal where three individuals from the same company can attend for the cost of only two.*
The following is included in the course costs:
• Use of a high-specification PC for the duration of the training.
• Training pack including a full set of bound Midland Valley tutorials with data files.
• Hot buffet lunch and refreshments.
• A 30 day training license after the course to continue learning.
PLEASE NOTE Any training that is delivered in the Midland Valley office must have VAT applied at the current rate of 20%.
This can be reclaimed by international delegates through HMRC. For more information please refer to:
• http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/managing/international/nonEU-visits.htm#3 for Non-EU members • http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/managing/international/EU-visits.htm for EU members
*Participants must all attend on the same days.
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Day 1: Introduction to modelling structural evolution to improve geological models
and model building techniques using Move
Introduction to Move - Understand the aim of the training and Midland Valley’s approach to structural modelling
- Be aware of the available documentation/support files
- Understand the approaches to uncertainty in geological modelling
Importing, conditioning and digitizing your data
- Be aware of the available import options in Move, including seismic and well data
- Have a basic understanding of display options (lighting, background and well data highlight colour)
- Be able to import maps and sections as images
- Be able to set up a stratigraphic database
- Have a working knowledge of the Tidy tool in 2D (points, lines and polygons)
- Have a basic understanding of the 3D surface creation and editing tools
- Have a working knowledge of the data conditioning tools in 2D/3D (Tidy tool and Topology tool)
Constrained model building in 2D and 3D, constructing cross-sections
- Be able to use the stereonet plot for preferred section orientation (analysis)
- Be able to generate a section and extract a section from a 3D model
- Be able to project data onto a section and surfaces
- Have an understanding of geometric tools available to aid model construction from surface data
(horizon and fault construction tools)
- Be able to modify data in a 2D and 3D environment
Updating models in real-time - Have a basic understanding of the well import options
- Be able to import and extend well track / drill hole data
- Have a working understanding of the Reshape tool for updating and modifying existing geological
models
Data export and Move links - Understand data export options including: Animation tool and direct data export links
(Move Link for Petrel*, Move Link for GST and Move Link for OpenWorks capabilities
(*Mark of Schlumberger) )
Day 2: Validation techniques to improve geological models using Move,
2D Kinematic Modelling and 3D Kinematic Modelling
Introduction: Validation techniques to improve geological models
- Have an understanding of restoration strategies that involve using kinematic tools
(Decompaction, Unfolding and Move-on-Fault)
- Understand the uses of forward modelling for guiding interpretation
Kinematic validation techniques: Line length balance, block restoration and jigsaw fit
- Be able to carry out a line length balance
- Have a working knowledge of jigsaw fitting and editing tools to resolving space problems
Modelling kinematic evolution: Sequential restoration and forward modelling
- Have a working knowledge of using the Decompaction, Unfolding and Move-on-Fault tools in 2D and 3D
- Be able to generate a layer cake stratigraphy in 2D and 3D
- Be aware of the 2D and 3D forward modelling algorithms for horizon deformation over faults
- Be aware of the tools that allow handling of sedimentation and erosion during forward modelling in 2D
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Move Software Training Course Outline
Training
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Day 3: Advanced Session - 2D Kinematic Modelling
In this advanced session*, attendees will be guided through a complete 2D Kinematic Modelling workflow by our structural geologists. This session will cover restoration and analysis of a 2D section, based on our extensive experience working globally with varied data. We will cover data conditioning, constrained model building, forward modelling, and sequential restoration. Best-practice workflows will be highlighted and experienced users will enhance their existing 2D restoration and analysis skills.
Focus - Conditioning of subsurface data and raw horizon interpretations;
- Using constrained model building and structural validation techniques to improve interpretations in areas of poor or
incomplete data;
- Forward modelling and concept testing to validate an interpretation and better understand structural evolution;
- Sequential restoration to reduce the risk associated with exploration and production;
- Advanced structural analysis for addressing more complex exploration and production issues.
Day 4: Advanced Session - 3D Kinematic Modelling
In this advanced session*, attendees will be guided through a complete 3D Kinematic Modelling workflow by our structural geologists. This session will introduce and apply 3D structural analysis and restoration techniques in a range of geological settings. Geometric restoration will be used to investigate the validity of a 3D interpretation of a field-scale model, while kinematic restoration and forward-modelling will allow interrogation of the timing and style of 3D structural development of a regional, basin-scale model.
Focus - Use Move’s Model Analysis tool to statically interrogate 3D models in different geological settings;
- Apply 3D structural validation techniques to improve interpretation around a salt body;
- Combine kinematic restoration and forward modelling techniques to evaluate the development of an extensional fault system;
- Use restoration results to consider potential petroleum systems and drilling targets.
Day 5: Advanced Session - Fault Analysis
In this advanced session*, attendees will be guided through fault analysis workflows by our structural geologists. Participants will use Move’s Fault Analysis module to interrogate and validate the distribution of fault throw in a 3D structural model. The validated results will allow sealing capacity to be visually and statistically analysed using a combination of lithological juxtaposition diagrams, triangular juxtaposition and sealing proxy plots. Move’s restoration tools will be used to sequentially restore the model, allowing fault throw and seal distributions to be estimated through time.
Focus - Introduce theory behind the Fault Analysis tool in Move.
- Use of different aspects of the Fault Analysis tool to validate and improve fault and horizon interpretations.
- Statistical analyses of fault throw and how these can be used to inform the genesis of structures and to
infer tectonic events through geological time.
- The importance of spatial and temporal variations in fault seal in understanding the full impact of faults on
a hydrocarbon or mineral prospect.
- Optimal methods of displaying the results of temporal displacement and seal analysis studies graphically, and in 2D and 3D.
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* Please note that Advanced Session training courses are aimed at Move users who are familiar with the basic techniques and workflows available. It is expected that attendees of these have either previously completed a Move training course, or are proficient users with some knowledge of the 2D Kinematic Modelling concepts and toolset.
Learning outcomes:
• An improved understanding of constrained model building and interpretation.
• An ability to create and test alternative scenarios and to assess uncertainty and risk.
• Results can be used for advanced analysis, including stress-strain calculation, fault analysis, fault response modelling and Discrete Fracture Network creation.
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Structural modelling and analysis software for reducing risk and uncertainty in geological models.
Move Software Suite Overview
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The Move suite is the most complete structural modelling and analysis toolkit available.
It provides a full digital environment for best practice structural modelling to reduce risk
and uncertainty in geological models.
The Move suite provides a platform for integrating
and interpreting data, cross-section construction, 3D
model building, kinematic restoration and validation,
geomechanical modelling, fracture modelling, fault
response modelling, and fault and stress analysis.
The software is designed by geoscientists working
in close collaboration with software developers and
enables you to create valid geological models. Move
reduces uncertainty by going beyond static models,
which may be no more than an artist’s impression.
By addressing time, development of structure and
checking geometric and evolutionary feasibility you are
three times more likely to produce the correct result.*
Move can be applied to any geological province or
tectonic setting, including extensional, compressional,
and strike-slip basins, as well as areas that have
undergone inversion, thermal subsidence and salt
tectonics.
With the Knowledge Base, we offer our users access to
fully integrated help and tutorials. Move is easy to use,
bringing your ideas and concepts alive. The software
provides you with the tools to check the geometric and
evolutionary feasibility of your geological models.
*Bond et al 2012, “What makes an expert effective at interpreting
seismic images?”, Geology, January 2012, v40, no1, p75-78.
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• Multiple data imports including GIS, OBJ and ASCII
• Integrated 2D and 3D model building
• Cross-section construction
• Attribute analysis including SCAT
• Section, Map, 3D, and Google Map views of data
• Photogrammetry support
Move is the core application of the Move suite. It provides a powerful stand-alone environment for data integration, cross-section construction and 3D model building, and forms the base for our specialist structural modules including 2D and 3D Kinematic Modelling, Geomechanical Modelling, Fracture Modelling and Fault
Response Modelling, as well as Fault Analysis and Stress Analysis.
The Move application provides a platform which integrates geo-referenced 2D and 3D views, allowing over 100 different data formats to be combined. The integrated views can be used to construct geologically valid cross-sections and 3D models using manual and
automated tools.
The 2D/3D space provides a best practice environment to develop models, which can then be directly tested and validated using the kinematic modules. Orientation plots, cross plots, stereonets, rose diagrams and object property tables can then be used to thoroughly investigate and analyse the model and construction process. Move is used by geoscientists and engineers with the intention of getting maximum value from their data, in any tectonic regime and across a variety of industry sectors.
Fully integrated 2D and 3D model building and analysis.
Move Core Application
Move: The complete 2D and 3D model building package.
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The Move user interface: simultaneous 3D model, cross-section and map views.
• Import and intergrate a wide variety of data types
including: digital field data, digital elevation models,
seismic data, well and borehole data, geological
maps, annotated field images, scanned cross-
sections, grav/mag and remotely sensed data,
ASCII, GIS shape and DXF files.
• Quickly create 2D maps and sections and 3D
models in fully geo-referenced space, using
automated and manual digitization tools.
• Create 3D surfaces, shapes and volumes from a
wide variety of data types.
• Photogrammetry support including the projection
and draping of photographic outcrop images on an
existing mesh.
• Create and slice 2D sections at any angle and
orientation through your model.
• Project data onto sections and surfaces or manually
transform objects.
• Condition and check your model and systematically
improve its integrity.
• Full attribute analysis with multiple graphical plots
including SCAT.
• Update your model in real-time using the Reshape
tool to rapidly modify surfaces, whilst maintaining
structural geometry.
• Display and analyse well and borehole data
efficiently with the Well Track and Well Marker
analysers.
• Visualize your data and model with advanced tools,
including animation, lighting and the ability to save
camera views.
• Create and export MBTiles from Move for use
in our digital mapping software, FieldMove and
FieldMove Clino.
• Export your data in a variety of formats for further
analysis and modelling.
• Use the Move Core application as your platform for
the advanced structural modules: 2D Kinematic
Modelling, 3D Kinematic Modelling, Geomechanical
Modelling, Fracture Modelling, Fault Response
Modelling, Fault Analysis and Stress Analysis, and for
links to third-party products: Move Link for Petrel*,
Move Link for OpenWorks and Move Link for GST.
* Mark of Schlumberger
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• Comprehensive suite of 2D kinematic algorithms
• Interactive tools to help generate balanced sections
• Restore, forward model and analyse sections
• Apply to any tectonic setting including salt
• Depth to detachment
• Fault and horizon construction
• Decompaction• Depth conversion• Thermal
Subsidence
Our 2D Kinematic Modelling module provides a comprehensive
range of tools to build, balance, restore and analyse cross-
sections at a local and regional scale. Take into account the
importance of geological time and its impact on your decisions on
the present-day structure.
Kinematic algorithms are used to restore and remove deformation
in geological cross-sections. It allows the un-deformed state to
be defined, while staying true to line length and area balancing
principles.
Tools in the 2D Kinematic Modelling module can be used to
interactively determine deformation rates, check the geometric
and evolutionary feasibility of your model, highlight areas of
geological uncertainty and constrain the evolution.
World-leading forward and reverse modelling tools for validating your interpretation and reducing uncertainty.
2D Kinematic Modelling
Top: Section Analysis featuring calculation of vertical thickness and line length.
Bottom: 2D Kinematic model building - Non-Planar Trishear in the Move-on-Fault tool.
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• Work in 2D plus geological time. Evolve models
backwards and forwards through time and assess
the timing of critical geological events.
• Use kinematic algorithms for both restoration and
forward modelling including:
- Block Restoration
- Flexural Slip Unfolding
- Simple Shear Unfolding
- Simple Shear Move-on-Fault
- Trishear (planar and non-planar faults)
Move-on-Fault
- Fault Parallel Flow Move-on-Fault
- Fault Bend Folding Move-on-Fault
• Include sedimentation, erosion and salt movements.
• Backstripping techniques including compaction,
thermal subsidence and isostasy.
• Seismic data and images can be carried through
the restoration.
• Interactively define fault displacement, shear angle,
regional level, position, propagation angle, trishear
angle, sediment erosion and deposition when
forward modelling.
• Test and validate geological interpretations and
produce balanced cross-sections.
• Develop realistic fault trajectories and depths
to detachment.
Kinematic restoration using Decompaction and 2D Move-on-Fault algorithms from the Gulf of Suez (a-f). BP/GUPCO
are acknowledged for providing data.
a) b)
c) d)
e) f)
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modelling
• Comprehensive suite of 3D kinematic algorithms
• Enhanced structural understanding
• Model real-world scenarios
• Predict unseen structures and reduce uncertainty
• Depth conversion
• Decompaction
• Thermal Subsidence
Forward modelling using the 3D Move-on-Fault Trishear algorithm
Our 3D Kinematic Modelling module uses leading edge kinematic
algorithms to validate and restore 3D geological models. Complex
geological structures can be restored to identify alternative scenarios
in areas of high structural uncertainty. Discover the geological history
of your modelled scenario to reveal unseen structures and changing
geometries.
This module can be applied to any geological setting including:
extensional, compressional and strike-slip basins as well as areas that
have undergone inversion, thermal subsidence and salt tectonics.
Forward and reverse model through time in 3D, whilst adhering to line
length, area and volume balancing principles. The module will help you
construct realistic geological models, which can then be used as the
basis for further analysis.
World-leading 3D forward and reverse modelling tools to help validate your model, and reduce uncertainty.
3D Kinematic Modelling
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• Work in 3D plus geological time. Evolve models
backwards and forwards through time and assess
the timing of critical geological events.
• Use 3D kinematic algorithms including:
- Jigsaw Restoration
- Flexural Slip Unfolding
- Simple Shear Unfolding
- Simple Shear Move-on-Fault
- Fault Parallel Flow Move-on-Fault
- Trishear Move-on-Fault
• Model deformation associated with a propagating
fault tip using the 3D Trishear Move-on-Fault
algorithm. Parameters can be varied along-strike.
• Take into account physical compaction, isostatic
and thermal subsidence effects to investigate basin
architecture through time.
• Calculate strain for areas and volumes, and capture
strain for further analysis. This essential output can
then be used with our Fracture Modelling module.
• Measure horizon areas and volumes in 3D models
using the 3D Model Analysis tool, which allows for
quick validation of 3D models. Use this to estimate
reservoir volumes, sweet spots and optimise oil and
mineral extraction.
• Highlight the timing and significance of critical
geological events in 3D.
• Decompaction with isostasy and thermal
subsidence.
• Support Lagrangian and Eulerian strain calculations,
with Finite or Infinitesimal strain output.
Model analysis of the Isle of Arran, western Scotland.
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• Realistic 3D rock deformation
• Save scenarios• Rapid run times• Strain capture• Multiple outputs for
Fracture Modelling
Our Geomechanical Modelling module uses elastic mechanical
properties and physical laws of motion (Mass-Spring methodology)
to mimic 3D rock deformation. The Mass-Spring algorithm
calculates forces on the point masses, which govern the point mass
trajectories and simulate physical behaviour of the surfaces during
heterogeneous strain (this differs from the approach used in kinematic
modelling – where geometric rules govern point trajectories).
Multiple scenarios with different mechanical properties, pin and fault
displacement parameters can be tested and saved in the workflow for
rapid sensitivity testing of different model assumptions.
Use the strain magnitude captured during modelling as an input for
Fracture Modelling.
Mass-spring restoration of surfaces and volumes using physical properties.
Geomechanical Modelling
Within the Geomechanical module, pre-defined fault cut-off constraints are shown as red fault surfaces bounded by
green (upper) and red (lower) cut-offs.
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• Use a flexible workflow with well-defined steps to
complete the restoration.
• Model rock deformation using Young’s Modulus and
Poisson’s Ratio.
• Define fault displacement cut-offs to close fault gaps
on the selected surface.
• Apply boundary conditions: projection to target,
restore fault displacements, change area/volume.
• Have explicit control of shear components,
in order to mimic natural rock behaviour.
• Control how quickly the restoration converges
on a solution, and is deemed to be complete.
• Export strain attributes for Fracture Modelling.
Strain attributes visualized on a horizon. Left: Horizontal displacement Right: E1:E3
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• 3D DFN modelling• Generate realistic
fracture models• Applications in
many sectors• For reservoir
simulation and geotechnical engineering studies
The Fracture Modelling module can use deformation calculated
at incremental time-steps as proxies to model evolution of the
fracture system and its properties through time.
Our approach uses sequential restoration and forward modelling to
understand the cause(s) of fracturing, and links observed fractures
to a deformation phase. By creating a geologically realistic discrete
fracture network model, you can confidently predict into areas
without direct observations using geological proxies, including static
and dynamic attributes.
This module is an essential tool for geoscientists working in
fractured rock scenarios, who are required to make cost critical
drilling decisions for use in reservoir simulation, gas storage,
fracking, mining or geotechnical engineering projects.
Discrete fracture network (DFN) generation, analysis and direct output of properties on a GeoCellular model.
Fracture Modelling
Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) modelling using strain (calculated from restoration) and well data analysis.
modelling
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• Use stress and strain values derived from the 3D
Kinematic Modelling or Geomechanical Modelling
modules, and static attributes such as curvature,
as proxies for intensity and orientation.
• Use multiple direct inputs such as: well or borehole
data, field and underground measurements to
constrain the DFN.
• Various fracture types can be modelled, including
those due to exhumation, thermal contraction,
compaction and tectonic deformation (faulting
and folding).
• Use theoretical models derived from restoration
or forward modelling to define the fracture ‘recipe’.
• Multiple scenarios can be tested against available
field and well or borehole data; these scenarios can
be ranked and fine-tuned so that the parameters
are adjusted for a best-fit scenario.
• Characterise fracture networks by carrying out
quantitative analysis with volumetric and directional
outputs for reservoir simulation, and geotechnical
engineering studies.
Generated fracture sets shown with a GeoCellular volume, faults and surfaces. Inset shows cluster generation analysis, a powerful tool
to assess preferential trends in measured and modelled fracture orientation data. Data provided courtesy of Petrobas S. A. Caracas.
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• Calculate the displacement on faults from a regional stress field
• Compute and visualize displacement, strain and stress induced by faulting
• Predict spatial distributions of sub-seismic fault and fracture systems
• Assess the reactivation potential of faults and fractures
The Fault Response Modelling module is a highly versatile tool that
can be used to validate your interpretation, identify highly fractured
zones and realistically model stress perturbations around faults and
other discontinuities.
The module considers mechanical properties to reproduce fault-
related deformation and provides a quantitative assessment of the
surrounding fracture system. Faulting is simulated using a boundary
element method with triangular elastic dislocations. This approach
allows complex faulting scenarios to be quickly tested and evaluated.
Strain and stress fields calculated using the boundary element
approach, or derived from the Strain Capture tool in Move, can be
used to predict fracture orientations. Resolving the shear and normal
stress components allows failure potential of individual fractures and
nearby faults to be assessed.
Boundary element modelling to simulate displacement on faults, and geomechanical analysis of surrounding fracture systems.
Fault Response Modelling
Observational surfaces displaying the results of a simulation on thrust faults with a tapered slip distribution, colour mapped on faults.
The induced displacement vectors are shown by the black arrows in the maximum lengthening direction (E1), colour mapped on the surfaces.
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• Displacement on faults is simulated using an
analytical solution for triangular dislocations in an
elastic half-space, which allows the depth of faults to
be considered in the model.
• Use of triangular dislocation elements allows
complex geometries of faults and other
discontinuities to be modelled, including enclosed
bodies like salt diapirs and igneous intrusions.
• Displacement on faults can be defined for individual
triangular elements of meshes or calculated from
a regional stress field.
• Pressure perturbations around reservoirs can be
simulated by calculating the displacement induced
by pressure acting on a triangulated surface.
• Displacement, strain and stress are calculated at
observation points in surrounding rock volume with
defined elastic and mechanical properties.
• Different fracture sets can be generated and
compared to the orientations of real fractures.
• Shear and normal stress components can be
calculated for fault and fracture systems.
• Optimal fracture orientations can be derived by using
the shear and normal stress components to identify
the fracture with highest Coulomb Stress.
• Relationships between shear and normal stress can
provide information about fracture intensity, mode of
failure and reactivation potential.
• Fracture sets can be filtered based on fracture
stability and Coulomb Stress failure, allowing the
fractures exceeding the failure criteria to be easily
visualized.
Predicted orientations of joints and shear fractures around a relay ramp in a normal fault system.
The surface is colour mapped based on Maximum Displacement.
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• Complete temporal fault displacement and seal analysis
• Visualize throw, juxtaposition and shale gouge ratio on fault surfaces
• Statistical analysis of fault scaling properties
Our Fault Analysis module allows rapid evaluation of throw
distribution, across-fault juxtaposition and fault sealing capacity in 3D.
Combined with statistical analysis of fault displacement and scaling
relationships, the tool provides powerful validation of geological
interpretations and insights into the economic significance of faults.
Uniquely, the module can be integrated with restoration workflows
using Move’s 3D Kinematic Modelling and Stress Analysis modules
to provide a complete temporal fault displacement and seal
investigation. This workflow delivers key information on potential
baffles or conduits to flow at the time of hydrocarbon generation and
migration. The sealing potential of faults and joints encountered in a
wide range of mineral and ore systems can also be investigated using
this approach.
Quantitative analysis of fault throw, juxtaposition and seal through geological time.
Fault Analysis
Faults colour mapped for throw (furthest away surface) and for sand-shale juxtaposition created from a projected well (nearest surface).
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• Create hanging wall and footwall fault cut-offs
highlighting interpretation inconsistencies and
allowing subsequent analysis.
• Plot 3D throw colour maps and create 2D strike
projections (throw profiles) for multiple faults.
• Define lithologies and Vshale in the Stratigraphy and
Rock Properties database to create juxtaposition
diagrams and plot shale gouge ratio in 3D.
• Statistically analyse fault scaling properties,
including throw/length and cumulative frequency.
• Calculate heave polygons for all faults and horizons
in a model.
• Create instantaneous fault-growth curves to review
movement history of faults.
• Restore model to analyse palaeo-juxtaposition
and fault sealing.
• Create triangle diagrams that account for across-
fault thickness variations, or using two wells.
Displacement analysis plots showing along-strike throw profiles for multiple faults (green) and a cumulative profile for all faults (black).
Triangle diagram coloured for Shale Gouge Ratio (SGR) for a well-derived sedimentary sequence with simulated across-fault growth. The cross
section to the right shows lithological juxtaposition and SGR, denoted by a black line, for a defined value of throw .
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• Stereoplot and Mohr diagram
• Colour map multiple stress attributes
• Input well log data• Pressure profile
plot• Output stress
attributes
The Stress Analysis module enables you to rapidly visualize and
evaluate 3D stress states and potential fault and fracture activity.
This information can then be used to build and analyse a wide range
of scenarios encountered in reservoir and mine planning, CO2
storage, waste disposal and other engineering applications, where it
is essential to understand the likely failure envelope of key structural
features.
Evaluate the risk of leakage within reservoir seals, predict
mineralisation potential and geotechnical failure. Test a series of
principal stresses and pressure profiles through depth, taking into
consideration hydrostatic, pore and lithostatic pressures.
A graphical tool for analysing and understanding the stress response behaviour of fault and fracture systems.
Stress Analysis
Top: Fracture set coloured according to stress attributes. Bottom: Colour mapped stereoplot and Mohr diagram.
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• Compute stress attributes for slip tendency, dilation
tendency, fracture stability, slip stability, retention
capacity and leakage factor of planes and lines.
• Visualize and evaluate critically stressed planes
in a 3D view. Any orientation data selected on the
stereoplot or Mohr diagram is simultaneously
selected in the 3D model.
• Visually display shear and normal stress values for
ease of use on the Mohr diagram when moving the
cursor over the stereonet plot.
• Use colour mapping to show a colour scale of the
current displayed stress attribute that is plotted on
the stereonet plot and Mohr diagram at a specific depth.
• Define and display pore pressure profiles.
• Quickly estimate which fracture sets and fault planes
are more likely to fail or reactivate by looking at the colour
map: warmer colours indicate the faults more favourably
orientated to failure in a user-defined stress state.
• Inversion of fault kinematic indicators to derive
a regional stress state.
Faults colour mapped for slip stability using the Stress Analysis module. Data provided courtesy of Petrobas S. A. Caracas.
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A fast, direct data link between the Move and the Petrel* application. Utilise the power of the Move suite from Petrel.
Move Link for Petrel
• Achieve fast, direct transfer of data from Petrel to
Move and back again.
• The Petrel input data tree and model data tree
navigation are fully integrated inside Move.
• Interactively add and remove data objects from the
session, even if the connection between Move and
Petrel is closed.
• Provides support for grids, surfaces, point set,
triangle mesh, fault sticks, fault and horizon
interpretation, fracture sets, 2D/3D seismic data and
wells including markers.
• Automatically detects changes to geometry and
attributes and allows these to be saved back to
Petrel.
Move Link for Petrel provides a means for Petrel users to share data with Midland Valley’s
structural modelling and analysis software suite.
Once data is in Move, it is possible to perform the full range of restoration, validation, balancing
and advanced structural modelling workflows.
The Petrel input data tree and model data tree are now duplicated within Move, as can be seen on the left within the Move Model Browser. A
3D model featuring the Petrel demo dataset and colour mapping capabilities in Move is shown above. Changes to geometry and attributes are
automatically detected.
*Mark of Schlumberger
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• Validate your models without the need to export
ASCII using the Move Link for OpenWorks.
• Achieve fast, direct transfer of data from R5000 to
Move.
• Interactively add and remove data objects from the
session.
• Pull a subset of objects from R5000 via a Move
standard tree view.
• Supports geometry and attributes.
• Provides support for data types including faults,
grid surfaces, horizon 2D data, horizon 3D data,
2D/3D seismic data and well tracks.
• Provides a detailed OpenWorks model description
and attributes output.
A fast, direct data link between Move and a Landmark OpenWorks R5000 data store. Utilise the power of the Move suite from OpenWorks.
Move Link for OpenWorks
The Move Link for OpenWorks lets Move users import their data directly from a Landmark
OpenWorks R5000 data store.
Once in Move, it is possible to perform the full range of restoration, validation, balancing and
advanced structural modelling operations.
There is support for multiple OpenWorks data object types including seismic data and fault
plus horizon extraction.
View Landmark OpenWorks R5000 data directly in Move
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A fast, direct data link between Move and a GST database system. Utilise the power of the Move suite alongside GST.
Move Link for GST
Share Project data across your organisation using the Move Link for GST.
The Move Link for GST provides a direct, two-way link to Giga Info Systems
(www.giga-infosystems.com) GST (Geosciences in Space and Time) Database solution. This
allows you to share the results of Move’s full range of restoration, validation, balancing and
advanced structural modelling workflows across your organisation and via GST’s web-portal.
Multiple users can view, edit and query data held within GST directly from the Move desktop.
• Fast retrieval of features based on spatial locations,
geometry type and schema.
• Supports point, line, polygon, mesh and volume data.
• Features retrieved from GST are fully integrated with
standard Move tools.
• Edits can be saved back to GST storage or kept
within Move.
• Using full or partial locking, multiple users can make
and save changes at the same time.
• Changes to GST features made by other user’s can
be applied to update existing Move documents with
a single click.
• Data is held securely within corporate database
systems and can be shared with other Move users or
via GST Desktop and Web Interface.
Example of the Move Link for GST interface
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FieldMove Clino for smartphones (Apple and Android)
More than a digital compass-clinometer, you can also capture and store geo-referenced text notes and photographs. It’s free and in the iOS version you can create lines and polygons while you are in the field.
FieldMove for tablets (iOS, Android and Windows)
All of the functionality of Clino, but for larger screens. You can also create sketches, annotate
photographs and edit linework.
Available to download from the following app stores
Collect data in the field ten times faster than with traditional methods with our two applications for field geologists.
Digital Field Mapping
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Turning your ideas into a reality through feedback and bespoke projects.
Software Development
We rely on the large community of Move users around the world to help guide the future
development programme for the software.
The information that we gather from our annual user meetings, face-to-face conversations with
our clients and their daily interaction with the help desk are reviewed on a regular basis so
as to ensure that we are building software that closely meets the needs of our clients. At the
same time, our team of experienced consulting geologists at Midland Valley are pushing the
technology forwards by applying their own innovative ideas to improve the workflows and
functionality in Move.
Single Move model composed from GIS raster, outcrop vector, and a GST
3D database source. Dataset courtesy of Universidad de Barcelona.
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We are always keen to hear from you if you have
comments, ideas and suggestions that you would like
to see implemented in the software.
The majority of the improvements and new
functionality in the software are funded directly from
the annual maintenance payments. However, you
can also influence the direction of Move by funding a
bespoke development programme. This might be a
small modification to an existing tool or workflow, or
a large, more complex project that will provide your
organisation with a new module or data link to help
streamline your workflow.
Recent client funded projects have included
modifications to the Reshape (surfaces) tool and the
Construct Horizon from Template (Ribbon method)
tool, in addition to linking Move to a client country-wide
GST 3D database allowing spatial data querying.
Our latest client funded development project involves
an innovative, open 3D solution to data interoperability
from Switzerland’s Federal Office of Topography
and its GeoMol cross-border data modelling project.
This demonstrates how the current interoperability
in Midland Valley’s structural modelling and analysis
software Move, can be extended easily to work
with new 3D data stores such as GiGa Info Systems
revolutionary Geosciences in Space and Time (GST)
system.
Over the past thirty years we have provided focussed
software development solutions to a wide range of
industry clients and government-funded research
organisations.
If you have a project that you would like to discuss then please don’t hesitate to call us or use the contact page on our website at mve.com/contact
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