Symmetry
by SLB
Process simulation platform from SLB built on technology from Virtual Materials Group, covering process facilities, pipelines and flare systems in one environment. Its Process workspace is the successor to VMGSim.
Specification
- Vendor
- SLB
- Categories
- Process Simulation
- Phase
- EEngineering
- Status
- Active
- Deployment
- Desktop
- Licensing
- Commercial licence
- Standards
- None documented
- Former names
- VMGSim
- Official site
- slb.com
Capabilities
- aProcess, pipe network and flare workspaces
- bSteady-state and dynamic simulation
- cThermodynamic engine with large component database
- dFlare and relief analysis (Flaresim)
Assessment
An integrated environment for facilities, pipelines and flares that suits upstream and midstream EPC work, built on VMGSim heritage.
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Capability25%8/10
Process, pipe-network and flare workspaces in one environment with steady-state and dynamic simulation.
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Interoperability20%7/10
Shared thermodynamics across facilities, pipelines and flare systems reduces model hand-offs.
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Scale15%8/10
Handles integrated facility and network models.
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Usability15%7/10
Unified environment simplifies multi-scope studies.
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Deployment10%7/10
Desktop software within SLB's digital portfolio.
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Ecosystem15%6/10
Growing from the VMGSim user base, strongest in upstream and midstream.
Strengths
- Process, pipeline and flare in one tool
- Consistent thermodynamics
- Upstream focus
Considerations
- Smaller community than the leaders
- Public product detail is limited
- Best fit in oil and gas
Editorial assessment from public documentation, 23 October 2026. Not a hands-on benchmark. Methodology
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Sources
- Symmetry process simulation softwareSLB · accessed 22 October 2026
- Symmetry brochureSLB · accessed 22 October 2026
Plate updated 22 October 2026 · revision 1