Maximus - Physics based Multiphase Flow Simulator

New Maximus 7.6 is available for download

About Maximus

Maximus is an integrated production modelling (IPM) and flow assurance software that provides a consistent, physics-based view of the entire production system — from reservoir to facilities — across the full life of field.
It enables engineers and operators to evaluate design options, monitor operating performance, and optimize production by combining compositional thermo-hydraulic modelling with scenario analysis and data integration.
Maximus supports decision-making across engineering design, field development, and operations by allowing users to understand system constraints, assess risks, and identify optimal operating strategies within real asset conditions.

From Design to Operations

Maximus supports the full asset lifecycle:

  • Field development planning and concept selection
  • Engineering design and feasibility studies
  • Production optimization and operational decision support
  • Monitoring, surveillance, and risk detection
  • Long-term life-of-field strategy evaluation

This enables a continuous workflow from early design through to day-to-day operations.

Key Capabilities

  • Modelling
    • Integrated network modelling from reservoir to facilities
    • Fully compositional or black oil simulation
    • Well, pipeline, and surface network modelling
    • Life-of-field simulation capability
  • Analysis
    • Scenario comparison and optimization
    • Sensitivity analysis and constraint evaluation
    • Identification of system bottlenecks and operability limits
  • Integration & Extensibility
    • Native integration with Multiflash thermodynamics
    • Python and Excel interfaces for automation and workflows
    • User-defined variables and custom modelling capabilities
    • KBC Acuity integration through REST API
    • Historians connection for real-time applications

Value Delivered

Maximus enables users to:

  • Improve production performance and field recovery
  • Reduce flow assurance and integrity risks
  • Optimize design and operating strategies
  • Reduce unnecessary design margins and improve project economics
  • Support faster, more informed engineering and operational decisions

What Makes Maximus Different

  • Consistent compositional thermo-hydraulic modelling across the full production system
  • Life-of-field simulation rather than isolated design snapshots
  • Integrated modelling across reservoir, wells, pipelines, and facilities
  • Ability to evaluate both design scenarios and real operating conditions
  • Strong thermodynamic foundation through Multiflash integration






Typical Application Areas

  • Full field modelling (reservoir, wells, pipelines, facilities)
  • Flow assurance analysis (hydrates, wax, corrosion, erosion)
  • Gas lift optimization and well performance analysis
  • Water injection systems
  • Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
  • LNG and gas field development
  • Integrated Asset Modelling (IAM) and Integrated Production Modelling (IPM)
  • Real-Time Production Optimization (RTPO)

Typical Benefits

  • Select optimal development and operating strategies
  • Ensure safe operation within asset constraints
  • Reduce production risks and unplanned downtime
  • Improve capital efficiency and reduce overdesign
  • Support long-term asset performance optimization