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IHS Markit Petra vs RPMGlobal XPAC

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IHS Markit Petra

Software

Geological interpretation and mapping software

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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RPMGlobal XPAC

Software

Production scheduling and planning optimization

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Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: IHS Markit Petra iHS Markit Petra's product page (ihsmarkit.com/products/petra.html) now redirects live to spglobal.com, confirming IHS Markit's merger into S&P Global means the Petra product line is sold under S&P Global rather than as an independent IHS Markit product (redirect observed 19 August 2026).; RPMGlobal XPAC rPMGlobal publishes no price, no licence model and no purchase route for XPAC; the software pages carry no cost information at all
  • They diverge on capability: IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis, RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IHS Markit Petra and RPMGlobal XPAC actually diverge.

Attributes where IHS Markit Petra and RPMGlobal XPAC differ
AttributeIHS Markit PetraRPMGlobal XPAC
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Web
Founded19591995

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in IHS Markit Petra

  • Well log analysis
  • Cross-section creation
  • Contour mapping
  • Formation tops
  • Volumetric calculations
  • Kingdom
  • ArcGIS
  • Petrel

Only in RPMGlobal XPAC

  • Production scheduling
  • Resource allocation
  • Constraint optimization
  • Multi-scenario planning
  • Real-time updates
  • Vulcan
  • MineSched
  • Whittle

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

IHS Markit Petra

  • Well log interpretationnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Geological mappingnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Exploration analysisnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Formation evaluationnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Resource assessmentnot RPMGlobal XPAC

RPMGlobal XPAC

  • Midterm and strategic mine production schedulingnot IHS Markit Petra
  • Building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design datanot IHS Markit Petra
  • Comparing scheduling scenarios for open cut and underground operationsnot IHS Markit Petra

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

IHS Markit Petra

  • IHS Markit Petra's product page (ihsmarkit.com/products/petra.html) now redirects live to spglobal.com, confirming IHS Markit's merger into S&P Global means the Petra product line is sold under S&P Global rather than as an independent IHS Markit product (redirect observed 19 August 2026).

RPMGlobal XPAC

  • RPMGlobal publishes no price, no licence model and no purchase route for XPAC; the software pages carry no cost information at all
  • XPAC is one of roughly 40 separate RPMGlobal products, so scheduling, simulation and asset management are separate purchases
  • Obtaining any pricing requires contacting the vendor through a contact or support form

Pricing, plan by plan

IHS Markit Petra

On request
  • Petra Standard$8000/year
    • Well log analysis
    • Cross-sections
    • Contour mapping
  • Petra Professional$15000/year
    • 3D visualization
    • Advanced mapping
    • Volumetric analysis

RPMGlobal XPAC

On request
  • XPAC Standard$21000/year
    • Production scheduling
    • Resource optimization
    • Constraint management

Which should you pick?

Choose IHS Markit Petra if

  • You need well log analysis.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want cross-section creation.
IHS Markit Petra review

Choose RPMGlobal XPAC if

  • You need production scheduling.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want resource allocation.
RPMGlobal XPAC review

Questions people ask

Is IHS Markit Petra or RPMGlobal XPAC better?
Neither clearly leads. IHS Markit Petra starts at On request and RPMGlobal XPAC at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IHS Markit Petra or RPMGlobal XPAC?
IHS Markit Petra starts at On request and RPMGlobal XPAC at On request.
Does IHS Markit Petra or RPMGlobal XPAC run on more platforms?
IHS Markit Petra runs on Windows. RPMGlobal XPAC runs on Windows, Web.
What is IHS Markit Petra best used for?
IHS Markit Petra is most often used for well log interpretation, geological mapping, exploration analysis, formation evaluation. Of those, well log interpretation and geological mapping are not what RPMGlobal XPAC is typically brought in for.
What can IHS Markit Petra do that RPMGlobal XPAC cannot?
IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis, Cross-section creation, Contour mapping, Formation tops. RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, Resource allocation, Constraint optimization, Multi-scenario planning. Both handle Windows support.
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