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Cost Estimation Upstream Solution (QUE$TOR)
Overview
QUE$TOR from S&P Global Energy is the leading cost estimation software for upstream oil and gas projects globally.
Please use the links below to download the latest software version and resources available.
The latest version of QUE$TOR is QUE$TOR 2026 Q1 which was released in May 2026.
QUE$TOR 2026 Q1 Download
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QUE$TOR 2026 Q1 Install Files
- Download the QUE$TOR install files
- Once download is complete unzip onto your machine
- Run the setup.exe file and follow the onscreen instructions
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QUE$TOR 2026 Q1 Release Documents
- Download the Release Notes which provide an explanation of the technical and cost changes in this release of QUE$TOR
- Download the Quick Start Guide which provides beginners guide instructions on how to operate QUE$TOR
- Download the Licensing guide which provides users and administrators instructions on setting up and activating licensing
- Download the Benchmarking report which provides an overview of the technical and cost changes a user is likely to see when running the latest release
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QUE$TOR 2026 Licenses
- If you have been running QUE$TOR already, no licensing changes should be needed for this release.
- If you are new to QUE$TOR or have just renewed your agreement then one or more licensing contracts at your company will have received an entitlement certificate email, the company's Entitlement ID. If you are unable to locate your entitlement ID, but believe you should have one, please contact QUE$TOR.
- The Help file and the above Licensing guide includes instructions on setting up and activating network and standalone licenses.
In addition to the QUE$TOR install files above, required prerequisites (if needed) and network licensing tools can be downloaded below.
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.NET Framework 4.8
- This usually comes installed with Windows. The setup program will automatically detect if Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 is installed
- If required, download the .NET Framework install files
- Run the NDP48-KB4486153-x86-x64-ALLOS-ENU.exe file and follow onscreen instructions
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Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017
- The Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable is a required prerequisite, this usually comes installed with Windows.
- If required download the install file
- Run the VC_redist.exe file and follow onscreen instructions
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Network license tools
- The license service to be installed on the license server can be downloaded here
- The S&P Global License Manager tool for installing and updating QUE$TOR licenses can be downloaded here
- Installation and setup instructions can be found in the Licensing guide
Cost Estimation Upstream Solution is one of the three essential offerings that make up the Costs and Supply Chain Solution CSM+ package, delivering a critical layer of offshore market visibility within the full upstream intelligence suite.
Together with Offshore Intelligence Solution and Supply Markets and Cost Solution, it forms a fully integrated framework that helps you anticipate market shifts, understand cost drivers, and strengthen sourcing and commercial decisions.
By leveraging the integrated framework, companies can optimise supplier selection and negotiate better contract terms based on up-to-date costs and market intelligence.
If you have any problems or questions, please email support.energy@spglobal.com.