Creating Wells
Create a new well in PetroBench. Enter required and location details, assign a group, and optionally attach directional survey files during creation.
For finding, filtering, and organizing existing wells, see Wells. This page covers creating and deleting a well.
Create a Well
- Go to Wells
- Click New Well
- Fill in the fields (only the well name is required)
- Click Create Well
Only the well name is required. Add everything else now or later from the well details page.
Required Information
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Well Name | Primary identifier (for example, Smith #1) | |
| API Number | — | Optional, validated for format (for example, 42-123-1234) |
| Lease Name | — | Lease the well belongs to |
| Operator Name | Auto | Defaults to your organization |
Location Details (Optional)
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Country | Defaults to United States |
| State | Searchable; sets the available counties |
| County | Available once a state is selected |
| Ground Elevation (ft MSL) | Surface elevation |
| Latitude | Decimal degrees (-90 to 90) |
| Longitude | Decimal degrees (-180 to 180) |
Group
If your organization uses well groups, the Group select assigns the new well to one (defaults to No group). See Tagging & Groups.
Directional Survey (Optional)
Attach survey files during creation, or add them later from the well details page. Click the drop zone or drag files in. Supported formats: .XLSX, .XLS, .CSV, .RSDX, .RSVX, .INP6E, .INP7 (Excel, RodStar, and SRod).
When a file is attached:
- A unit system selector sets the units the file's values are read in.
- Use the remove control to drop a file before creating the well.
See Directional Surveys for survey formats and 3D visualization.
To create many wells at once from a spreadsheet, use Importing Wells instead.
Delete a Well
Deleting a well permanently removes all associated data including simulations, production data, and surveys. This cannot be undone.
- Click More on the well row (or open Well Details)
- Select Delete Well
- Type the well name to confirm
- Click Delete Permanently