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© Midland Valley 2014. Midland Valley Exploration T: +44 (0) 141 332 2681 E: [email protected] W: www.mve.com

Move Software Introduction

Move Software Overview

The Move Application

Sectors We Work In

2D Kinematic Modelling


Geomechanical Modelling

Fracture Modelling

Stress Analysis

Sediment Modelling

Move Link for Petrel

Move Link for OpenWorks

MoveViewer

FieldMove Clino & FieldMove Clino Pro

FieldMove

Consulting Services

Training and Technology Transfer

Academic Support Package

How To Get In Touch

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Structural modelling and analysis software suite for reducing risk and uncertainty in geological models

Software Introduction

Move, structural modelling and analysis

suite of software, is the most complete

structural modelling and analysis

toolkit available providing a full digital

environment for best practice structural

modelling to reduce risk and uncertainty

in the geological models across oil & gas

E&P, mineral resource development, and

CO2 rad-waste storage and geo-technical

projects.

Move provides workflows for digital field

mapping, cross-section construction, 3D

model building, kinematic restoration

and validation, geomechanical modelling,

fracture modelling and sediment

modelling.

The software has been designed by

geologists for geologists, meaning it stays

true to geological principles to create

valid geological models. With the ability

to test scenarios and to model geological

evolution, Move reduces uncertainty by

going beyond static models - which may

be little more than an artist’s impression

or a computer animation. By addressing

time development of structure and

checking geometric and evolutionary

feasibility you are three times more likely

to produce the correct result*.

The Move application is the core product

of the suite, providing a stand-alone 2D

and 3D modelling environment for data-

integration, cross-section construction,

3D model building and data analysis.

Modules are added to Move to provide

workflows for specialist structural

modelling.


*Bond et al 2012, “What makes an expert effective at interpreting seismic images?”, Geology, January 2012, v40, no1, p75-78.

Software suite for reducing risk and uncertainty in geological models

Software Overview



MoveCore application for data integration, cross-section construction, 3D model building and the base for the modelling modules and links.

2D Kinematic ModellingCross-section restoration and validation based on geometric structural geology principles.

3D Kinematic Modelling3D model restoration and validation based on geometric structural geology principles.

Geomechanical Modelling3D model restoration and validation based on volumes and surfaces with assigned rheological properties.

Fracture Modelling3D Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) modelling for fracture network characterization.

Sediment ModellingSimulates turbidity flows onto a 3D palaeobathymetry and outputs turbidite distribution and net to gross values.

Stress AnalysisEnables rapid visualization and evaluation of 3D stress states and potential fault activity.

Move Link for Petrel Direct, quick and easy transfer of data between Move and Petrel*.*Mark of Schlumberger

Move Link for OpenWorksDirect, quick and easy transfer of data between Move and OpenworksR5000.

MoveViewerA free 3D visualizer for viewing models saved with the .move and .mvefile extensions.

FieldMoveStand-alone digital field mapping application, optimised for use on atablet PC.

FieldMove ClinoA free digital compass-clinometer for data capture on iPhone andAndroid smartphones. In-app upgrade to get Pro features.


Fully integrated 2D and 3D model building and analysis

The Move Application

The Move application is the core product of

the Move suite - providing a powerful stand-

alone environment for data integration, 2D

cross-section construction and 3D model

building and the base for the specialist

structural modules for 2D and 3D kinematic,

geomechanical, fracture and sediment

modelling.

Move has the tools to build geometrically

valid interpretations based on geological

principles. It is designed by geologists

for geologists to provide a best practice

environment to develop models and test

geological concepts.

Move is used by geologists across all

sectors who are looking to get maximum

value from their data.

• Integrated powerful 2D/3D model

building and editing.

• Over 100 data import formats including

GIS, map, seismic, well/drill holes, DEMs

and 3rd party software.

• Integrated section, map, 3D and Google™

views of your data.

• Section slice from 3D model.

• Attribute analyser with SCAT tool with

orientation plot analysis, cross plots,

stereonets and rose diagrms and

properties tables.

• Platform for advanced structural

modules: 2D Kinematic Modelling, 3D

Kinematic Modelling, Geomechanical

Modelling, Fracture Modelling, Stress

Analysis, and Sediment Modelling.

• Platform for third-party link products:

Move Link for Petrel and Move Link for

Openworks.

The Move user interface: simultaneous 3D model, cross-section and map views

The colour mapper in Move


2D and 3D geological model building

Sectors We Work In


Oil and Gas E&P Minerals Academia Geological Surveys CO2 sequestration Rad-Waste Management

Midland Valley has been providing structural geology software and consultancy solutions to the upstream oil and gas industry for 30 years.

Move can be applied to any geological province or tectonic setting, including extension, contraction, strike-slip, inversion, salt and shale tectonics.

By applying our structural approach, geological models are restored and balanced - validating interpretations - which minimises risk on reserve calculations.

The restored geological model is forward modelled to capture attributes including strain and curvature. These attributes can be used as inputs for fracture modelling.

We are fully committed to supporting the next generation of geoscientists and are involved in a wide range of activities with the academic community.

Our Academic Software Initiative provides Move free for teaching - giving students experience with cutting-edge software used in global commercial companies.

Our software tools and workflows are used across a wide range of activities by Government and Public Bodies. We offer dedicated pricing deals to this sector.

Dramatically reduce the cycle time from field-mapping to final map production and delivery of a digital model, combining heritage data with surface and subsurface data.

Structural modelling can provide valid scenarios and therefore significantly reduce uncertainty in site characterisation for CCS projects.

Our software and services can be utilised throughout an entire project or applied in specific aspects including site characterisation, risk assessments and storage capacity calculations.

Improved and validated sub-surface models, where an understanding of the structure and its uncertainty is important in technical design and compliance.

A dynamic rather than static understanding of the geological model is useful in predicting fractures and their connectivity, which affect fluid migration and repository engineering.


Delivered through our 2D Kinematic Modelling module for Move


Our 2D modelling algorithms for restorations

remove deformation to reassemble the un-

deformed state, adhering to line length and

area balancing structural geology principles,

taking into account the importance of

geological time and its impact on the

structure of today.

The 2D model building tools and restoration

algorithms are delivered through the Move

application with the 2D Kinematic Modelling

module. We provide the complete range of

tools to build, balance, restore and analyse

cross-sections at a local and regional scale.

• Work in 2D plus geological time

• Validate geological interpretations and

produce balanced cross-sections

• Kinematic algorithms for both restoration

and forward modelling:

• flexural slip unfold

• simple shear unfold

• simple shear move on fault

• trishear

• fault parallel flow

• fault bend fold

• Sedimentation, erosion, compaction and

isostatic effects can be included

• Map, section and 3D model interaction

and multiple document views

• Depth to Detachment Tool

• Block Restoration in Seismic

• Fault Construction Tool


Delivered through our 3D Kinematic Modelling module for Move


Our 3D modelling algorithms validate and

restore 3D geological models to identify

areas of high structural uncertainty by having

a better understanding of the geometries

of the present day structures in oil and gas

E&P, mineral resource development, geo-

technical and CO2 and rad-waste storage

industries

The 3D model building tools and restoration

algorithms are delivered through the Move

application with the 3D Kinematic Modelling

module.

Forward and reverse modelling, through

time while adhering to line-length and

area principles, provides a solid framework

model.

• Work in 3D plus geological time

• Kinematic algorithms include:

• flexural slip unfold

• simple shear unfold

• simple shear move on fault

• fault parallel flow

• Highlights the timing and significance of

critical geological events

• Rapid models update whilst drilling with

new target location and trajectory

• Reshape models while drilling linked to

structural validation

• Strain analysis with area and volumetric

finite strain calculation

• Depth conversion

• Decompaction

• Area Misfit Analysis

• Allan MapsData courtesy of BP

Model before unfolding (left) and model after unfolding (right)


Workflow managed 3D structural modelling for model validation and multiple scenario testing

Geomechanical Modelling

Geomechanical Modelling is a module

of Move that utilises elastic mechanical

properties and physical laws of motion (mass

spring technology) to realistically model

3D rock deformation. Multiple scenarios

with different mechanical properties, rock

anisotropies, pin and fault displacement

constraints can be tested and saved within

the workflow for rapid sensitivity testing of

different parameters.

Multi-threaded computation improves

productivity by allowing rapid, simultaneous

runs of multiple, pre-defined scenarios at the

click of a button. Intelligent defaults permit

effective first-pass modelling by generalist

or specialist user.

• ‘Pick-up & Use’ workflow designed with

clear self-explanatory steps.

• Models rock deformation using

mechanical properties.

• Explicit control of shear components and

elastic anisotropy.

• User defined restoration of fault

displacement.

• Advanced analysis tools to compare

results of each workflow.

• Multiple output options including

geocellular volumes for fracture

modelling, seamless integration with the

Fracture Modelling module.

• Parallel computations for rapid scenario

run times.

Scenario above exported as a geocellular volume with fracture modelling attributes

User Defined faults to be restored in a workflow scenario

Fault displacements restored showing colour

map of maximum principal strain intensity


Workflow managed discrete fracture network (DFN) generation, analysis and direct output of properties through a geocellular model

Fracture Modelling

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.

It provides 3D discrete fracture network

(DFN) modelling with output of properties

through a geocellular model for use

in reservoir simulation (petroleum), or

geotechnical (mining) studies.

The intuitive workflow-driven approach

allows rapid scenario testing and the

development of multiple models for

sensitivity testing.

Assists geologists working in fractured

rocks requiring to make cost effective

drilling decisions for exploration, production

and geo-technical applications.

• Use stress and strain values derived

from the Kinematic or Geomechanical

Modelling Modules and static attributes

such as curvature as proxies for intensity

and orientation.

• Multiple direct observation inputs - use of

well/drill hole data and field/open pit and

underground measurements to constrain

the DFN.

• Confidently predict in areas without direct

observations using geological proxies

including static attributes and volumetric

strain.

• Fracture network characterisation using

connectivity analysis, including identification

of optimum drainage points, flow pathways,

reservoir compartmentalisation and volume.

• Quantitative analysis with volumetric and

directional outputs for reservoir simulation,

including permeability tensor components

and porosity.

Geocellular model of a skarn deposit horizon colour-mapped for strain as a proxy for fracture intensity, courtesy of Kennecott Utah Copper Company.

Left hand side shows geocellular volume displaying generated fracture sets. Right hand side shows ~15% of fractures in the sets without the geocellular volume.


A graphical tool for analysing and understanding the behaviour of fault and fracture systems

Stress Analysis

A new addition to the Move 2014 suite, the

Stress Analysis module enables the user

to rapidly visualise and evaluate 3D stress

states and potential fault activity.

Test a series of principal stresses and

pressure profiles through depth, taking

into consideration hydrostatic, pore and

lithostatic pressures.

Use this data to build and analyse model

scenarios encountered in reservoir and

mine planning, CO2 storage, waste disposal

and other engineering applications, and

reduce uncertainty surrounding likely failure

envelopes.

• Compute stress attributes for Slip

Tendency, Dilation Tendency, Slip and

Dilation Tendency, Fracture Stability and

Slip Stability of planes.

• The colour map shows a colour scale of

the current displayed stress attribute that

is plotted on the Stereonet and Mohr

diagram at a specific depth.

• Visualize and evaluate critically stressed

planes in a 3D View. Any orientation data

selected on the Stereonet or Mohr diagram

is simulatneously selected in the 3D model.

• 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 more

favourably orientated faults to failure as set

in a user defined stress state.

Colour-mapped Stereonet and Mohr plots

3D Fracture set coloured according to stress attributes


Turbidite modelling on restored palaeosurfaces - reservoir prediction and providing direct outputs for Basin & Reservoir Modelling

Sediment Modelling

The Sediment Modelling module for

Move provides an automated 3D turbidity

current modelling workflow for simulating

turbidite flows onto a palaeobathymetry

and outputting turbidite distribution and

reservoir quality attributes.

The approach is to forward model turbidite

flows on a palaeosurface and to validate the

results with available well data and attribute

maps as appropriate. Following calibration

with available data, the modelling of the

sand body distributions applies to areas

with no well control.

It provides direct output for decision making

and basin and reservoir modelling.

• Developed in collaboration with

Professor D. Waltham, Royal Holloway

University of London

• Predictive turbidite modelling on

paleosurfaces with reservoir quality map

& 3D surface outputs

• Best fit to well data

• Stacked flows

• Short run times enabling testing of

multiple scenarios

• Assess interaction between tectonics

and sedimentation

• Helps reduce the uncertainty in reservoir

distribution and quality

• Intuitive easy-to-use workflow to provide

quick results

• Quantitative Analysis

• Deterministic, stochastic simulations to

fit known data


A fast direct data link between the Move and Petrel* applications. Utilise the power of Move products from Petrel*.

Move Link for Petrel

Move Link for Petrel provides a means for

Petrel users to share data with Midland

Valley’s structural modelling and analysis

software suite, Move.

Once in Move, it is then possible to perform

the full range of restoration, validation,

balancing and advanced structural

modelling.

Move Link for Petrel creates a live session

between Petrel* and Move, and detects

changes in data objects shared between

them.

Support for multiple Petrel* data object

types including seismic and geocellular

fault/horizon extraction. Data link options

for transfer of Attributes and Domain

Conversion.

• Fast direct transfer of data from Petrel*

to Move and back again.

• Interactively add and remove data

objects from the session.

• Automatic detection of changes to

geometry and attributes.

• Supports geometry, attributes and

domain conversion models.

• Support of grids, surfaces, point set,

triangle mesh, fault sticks, fault and

horizon interpretation, 2D/3D seismic

lines and wells with markers.

• Allows empty session that is populated

from Move imports.

*Mark of Schlumberger


Direct data link between Move and a Landmark OpenWorks R5000 data store: utilise Midland Valley’s Move model validation without exporting ASCII.

Move Link for OpenWorks

The Move Link for OpenWorks provides a

means for Move users to import their data

directly from a Landmarks OpenWorks

R5000 data store.

Once in Move it is then possible to perform

the full range of restoration, validation,

balancing and advanced structural modelling

operations.

Support for multiple OpenWorks data

object types including seismic and fault plus

horizon extraction.

• Fast direct transfer of data from R5000

to Move

• Interactively add and remove data

objects from the session

• Pull a sub-set of objects from R5000 via

a Move standard tree view

• Supports geometry, attributes and

domain conversion models

• Support of Faults, GridSurfaces,

Horizon2DData, Horizon3DData,

Seismic2DData, Seismic3DData

• Surfaces and Well Tracks

• Detailed OpenWorks model description

and attributes output

OpenWorks R5000 Links in Move


Free 3D visualiser for viewing your .move and .mve files

MoveViewer

MoveViewer is a free 3D visualization

product in the Move suite. It is distributed

without restriction, can be accessed from

any computer where Move has been

installed and can be downloaded from our

website.

MoveViewer provides an option for wider

communication and input into the earth

modelling process during a working project

in a quick and cost effective manner.

Transfer data into MoveViewer from the

other Move components with the click of

a button or open up .move and .mve files

in the stand-alone version which can be

downloaded from our website.

• Opens .move and .mve files and supports

all Move component data types.

• A high performance 3D visualization

package specifically designed to deal

with geological models.

• Increase the understanding of structural

concepts across your organisation by

communicating your Move modelling

workflows and results using MoveViewer.

• Flexible user environment with multiple

view and multi document support (3D,

section and map views).

• Display options include stereo, vertical,

in-situ and projected wells/drill hole

visualization, attribute ‘Z’ support,

(whereby the object attribute is viewed

along the ‘Z’ axis) and colour mapping.

Collect planar and lineation data, photos and annotations Online Google Maps and disconnected mapping Export CSV data and then import your data straight into FieldMove or Move

System Requirements: iPhone: iOS 7 and up iPad: iOS 7 and upAndroid Phone: Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 and up

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map support for disconnected mapping

New expanded library of symbols for planar and linear data

Stereonet display of geological data Draw contacts, faults and outcrops

on your chosen basemap* Export KML and CSV data to other

applications like FieldMove or Move

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Software designed specifically to meet the needs of geology professionals and students working digitally in the field

FieldMove

FieldMove is a digital mapping environment

created to replace traditional paper mapping

with a digital alternative. The interface is

designed for simplicity and practicality

in the field and optimised to be used on

ruggedized tablet devices with a digital

stylus/pen. FieldMove integrates with

both GIS data bases and legacy heritage

paper mapping and 3D visualisation can be

achieved via Move and MoveViewer.

FieldMove provides significant time savings

and increased accuracy in producing the

finished map by eliminating time consuming

‘inking in’ and transcription errors in ‘fair

copy’ production.

• Custom designed for geological field

mapping.

• Fully digital data collection.

• Integrated notebook allows notes and

photographs to be geo-referenced to the

basemap.

• Data entered once – saves time and

reduces potential errors from ‘inking in’

and transcribing which frees up time to

think about the mapping results.

• Flexibility in the working scale – no

problem with visualising closely-spaced

data.

• Location shown in real time on basemap

through integration of GPS unit.

• Data transfer options including Google

Earth, DXF and ShapeFiles.

We will help you to reduce risk & uncertainty in your geological models using Move

Consulting Services

We routinely work at all scales in 2D and

3D, from the regional scale of exploration

studies and basin analysis down to the

individual reservoir/pay zone/mineral

deposit scale of detailed fracture modelling.

A typical consulting project starts

with a meeting to review the available

data, objectives, workflow and project

deliverables. Through the life of the project

we provide regular updates and have

meetings to review progress. We aim to

work in close consultation with the client to

ensure timely delivery of agreed objectives

and a satisfactory project outcome.

We can:• Validate seismic interpretation and

structural models

• Provide palinspastic stages and time-

stepped framework models

• Quantify timing, geometry and kinematics

of trap formation

• Reconstruct paleobathymetry and carry

out depositional modelling

• Model hydrocarbon systems modelling

• Carry out trap volumetric and risk analysis

• Estimate reservoir compartmentalisation

• Analyse stress and strain

• Analyse fractures and predict fracture

networks

• Create and upscale geocellular models


Learn from our experts and build your knowledge in structural geology through the use of Move.

Training and Technology Transfer

We offer a range of training courses to

suit all levels, learning styles and budgets.

The courses are relevant for all geologists

working in a variety of sectors and can be

tailored to both individual and company

requirements.

Tailored Move Training and

Technology Transfer courses

Generally lasting one week, the course

is split in two parts: The first half of the

week focuses on software training in Move

and the second part focuses on structural

geology techniques and workflows, which

are specific to the client and their data.

Move Software Training Courses

Normally held in either Glasgow or Houston,

our Move Software Training follows a fixed

course structure over 3 days using Move,

structural modelling and analysis software,

Midland Valley material and data.

Learning Outcomes• Data loading and integration

• 2D and 3D model building

• Learn how to use and understand our

kinematic modelling techniques

• Understand how to use Move, and its

application to different tectonic settings,

across different sectors

• Be able to demonstrate how a structural

model has evolved through time

• Be able to show how results can be used

to test and refine structural interpretations

• Understand how to use Move to increase

predictive accuracy and reduce risk

• Deduce the history of deformation


Enhance your ASI membership by purchasing an Academic Support Package, providing the same help as commercial clients

Academic Support Package

The Academic Support Package has been

specifically designed to provide extra help

and support for members of the Academic

Software Initiative (ASI).

Charged annually at USD$2,000, the

Academic Support Package provides a

similar level of help and support that our

commercially maintained clients receive. This

includes technical and/or geological software

assistance from our Knowledge Centre when

working with Move.

The Academic Support Package provides

access to:

• The Support Geologists on the Midland

Valley help-desk for Move software

assistance.

• The client secure section of the Midland

Valley website.

• Any software updates that are released

throughout the period of your annual

agreement.

• Access to 3D block models for use as

teaching aids in undergraduate and

postgraduate geology courses.

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