Simulation Builder - Overview#

The Simulation Builder is part of the SynMax Excel Add-in and is designed to make production forecasting simple, fast, and visual. It helps users to run production simulations for oil and gas assets directly inside Excel, without needing to write code or use external tools.

Simulation Builder works with the same trusted datasets that support SynMax’s Production Studio and Hyperion platforms.

Why Simulation Builder?#

Simulation Builder helps energy traders, analysts, and engineers understand how different activity levels can affect production outcomes. By running quick simulations, users can see what might happen if drilling slows down, increases, or stays constant over time.

You can use Simulation Builder to:

  • Forecast future production based on historical performance and current trends.

  • Estimate how much activity, such as wells or frac crews, would be required to meet a target output.

  • Model scenarios where production remains steady to understand what level of activity is needed to maintain that balance.

  • Support planning, reporting, and trading with clear, data-backed forecasts.

There are four simulation modes:

  1. Forward Simulation: Single

  2. Forward Simulation: Multiple

  3. Inverse Simulation

  4. Flat Production

Key benefits#

Simulation Builder brings SynMax’s production modeling directly into Excel in a guided, step-by-step format. It connects automatically to SynMax data and generates results in seconds. This is very useful for both technical users and market analysts.

Key benefits include:

  • Quick and easy setup - no programming or complex configuration.

  • Accurate data - built on SynMax’s satellite-based activity tracking and production datasets.

  • Automatic Excel output - simulation results are instantly added to your spreadsheet for review.

  • Consistent modeling - uses the same methods and calculations as SynMax Production Studio, so results stay aligned across tools.

Whether you are analyzing trends, planning production targets, or exploring what-if scenarios, SynMax Simulation Builder helps turn complex production data into clear, useful insights right inside Excel.