The Petrel Data Link has been completely re-written for ODM version 3.6 and now provides a more seamless method of transferring data between ODM3 and Petrel.

Why use the Petrel Data Link?

ODM3 can act as a database, GIS, correlation and presentation front-end to Petrel, creating an extremely powerful, yet cost-effective workflow. Integrate, interpret and present using ODM3’s specialist tools, then transfer final picks to Petrel to begin modeling, or take picks into ODM3 from a Petrel model to quickly create a database from the Petrel model. This module can greatly save on the time and effort that can be involved in large file based import/export of data.

What's new in ODM version 3.6?

• A single interface now handles both the import and export of data between ODM and Petrel.
• The data link requires the appropriate projects to be open in Petrel and ODM and supports the 2-way transfer of well headers, wellpaths, picks and logs.
• Surfaces/grids and polygons can also be imported from Petrel to ODM only.
• Sessions can be saved, so that ODM remembers the configuration (well, pick and log matching) between ODM and Petrel.
• To find out more, peruse the attached PDF: An Introduction to the Petrel Data Link for ODM
  

How to access the Petrel Data Link

The Petrel Data Link is a separate module which must be activated in your ODM FLEX licence. The Data Link, which acts a bridge between the two programs, requires a separate installation and is specific to the version of Petrel you are using. Once this is set up the Petrel option will appear under the Import menu in ODM3.

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Find out more...

• The Petrel Data Link is covered in much more detail in the ODM3 Helpfile. In ODM, select Help > Contents... or click F1 to open the Helpfile and then browse to the section under 'Import Data to ODM'.