1 Oil and gas fields generally have a lifespan ranging from 15 to 30 years, from first oil to abandonment. 2 Exploration Appraisal Development Abandonment Production 3 4 5 Appraisal Exploration (Petrel, Techlog, JOA, tNavigator) Abandonment (FieldTwin) (Saphire, Mbal, Petrel). Production (Pipesim, Prosper, OLGA, Wellflo). Development (Landmark, Drillbench, OFM.) 6