Good business decisions require comprehensive technical work that takes into consideration key uncertainties and risk. Merlin geoscience can help by providing an independent viewpoint and sound data driven recommendations.

where we can help

Independent asset assessment

  • Thorough Due Diligence on the asset(s), based on your success criteria.
  • Fast communication of fatal flaws.
  • Efficient identification of ‘over-sell’ and inflated valuations.
  • Unbiased commentary on the seller’s approach to risking.
  • Uncovering hidden value.
  • Additional technical capacity for time constrained licence rounds.

Farm-in support and licence round screening and applications.

Flexible independent advice to non-technical management

  • De-mystifying sub-surface jargon to explain the key issues.
  • Advice given in plain English.
  • Guidance on strategy and investment options.
  • Assessment of subsurface workflows and the comparative value of alternate workflows.

We tell you what you need to know.

An independent view on your technical work prior to key decisions

  • Delivery of a simple ‘traffic light’ report highlighting areas that are satisfactory (green), require attention (amber) or of are serious concern (red).
  • Identification of key risks and uncertainties and evaluation of their impact on value realisation.
  • Recommendations for actions aimed at mitigating uncertainty and optimising value.
  • Report to C-level management or the full technical team.

Independent peer review prior to drilling decisions or data acquisition.

Empowering your technical team

  • Workstation sessions with your technical team to understand the assets and workflows carried out to date.
  • Identify areas of improvement and technically coach staff accordingly.
  • Recommendation of areas for growth and suitable training courses.

Coaching and mentoring as one-off events or regular diarised ‘technical clinic’ support.

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