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RPMGlobal XPAC vs IHS Markit Petra

RPMGlobal XPAC logo

RPMGlobal XPAC

Mining & Resources

Production scheduling and planning optimization

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
IHS Markit Petra logo

IHS Markit Petra

Mining & Resources

Geological interpretation and mapping software

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: RPMGlobal XPAC rPMGlobal publishes no price, no licence model and no purchase route for XPAC; the software pages carry no cost information at all; 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).
  • They diverge on capability: RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where RPMGlobal XPAC and IHS Markit Petra differ
AttributeRPMGlobal XPACIHS Markit Petra
PlatformsWindows, WebWindows
Founded19951959

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

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 RPMGlobal XPAC

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

Only in IHS Markit Petra

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

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

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

IHS Markit Petra

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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).

Pricing, plan by plan

RPMGlobal XPAC

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

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

Which should you pick?

Choose RPMGlobal XPAC if

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

Choose IHS Markit Petra if

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

Questions people ask

Is RPMGlobal XPAC or IHS Markit Petra better?
Neither clearly leads. RPMGlobal XPAC starts at On request and IHS Markit Petra at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, RPMGlobal XPAC or IHS Markit Petra?
RPMGlobal XPAC starts at On request and IHS Markit Petra at On request.
Does RPMGlobal XPAC or IHS Markit Petra run on more platforms?
RPMGlobal XPAC runs on Windows, Web. IHS Markit Petra runs on Windows.
What is RPMGlobal XPAC best used for?
RPMGlobal XPAC is most often used for midterm and strategic mine production scheduling, building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design data, comparing scheduling scenarios for open cut and underground operations. Of those, midterm and strategic mine production scheduling and building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design data are not what IHS Markit Petra is typically brought in for.
What can RPMGlobal XPAC do that IHS Markit Petra cannot?
RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, Resource allocation, Constraint optimization, Multi-scenario planning. IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis, Cross-section creation, Contour mapping, Formation tops. Both handle Windows support.
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