Micropalaeontological Analyses of Ichthyosaur Specimens
Our stratigrapher Phil Copestake has been involved in a study, described in a new paper, showing how micropalaeontological analyses can be used to help date fossil marine reptile specimens.
Reservoir Engineering – Pitfall Series
We are starting a new pitfall series where we will be discussing the common difficulties, hazards and drawbacks that can occur during project lifecycles and exploring how to successfully navigate them. In the first article, our reservoir engineer Ben Adillah, takes a look at navigating reservoir model initiation challenges.
Advisory Services
Value optimisation is an essential driver of any industry. Merlin offers red flag reports which clearly communicate risks and uncertainties identified against key project metrics.
The Value of Volunteering
Helen Bone spent a week volunteering as a Scout leader at the International Scout Centre in Kandersteg. Continue reading to find out more about her trip and why volunteering is such a rewarding exercise.
Merlin Welcomes Damas BUA to Ledbury
This week Merlin have had the privilege of welcoming Bukola Folayan to our offices. Merlin have been supporting Damas BUA in their evaluation of the OML110 block and Bukola's visit enabled us to share first hand the ongoing evaluation workflows.
Lower and Middle Jurassic of the Isles of Skye and Raasay, NW Scotland.
In late June, our Principal Geologist Phil Copestake was lucky enough to join the post IAS (International Association of Sedimentologists) 2024 conference field trip to the isles of Skye and Raasay. The main emphasis of the trip was on the depositional environments of the Lower and Middle Jurassic succession, but also the relevance in the wider context of correlation to the North Sea and Mid Norway. Continue reading to learn more about the fascinating geology of the Scottish highlands and see some beautiful pictures of the landscape and, of course, the rocks.
Essentials of Rock Physics course
Merlin offers the original Essentials of Rock Physics course. Continue reading to find out more details.
Sunny Sedimentology
Dave Whitworth gives a part technical, part geoliday write up of his PhD fieldwork to southwestern Utah. His study area is centred on the Zion National Park and his research focusses on the interactions between continental and marine sediments and their potential to act as reservoirs for carbon storage. Continue reading to learn more and see some fantastic pictures of the geology and landscape.
World Listening Day
Today is World Listening Day. Read our latest blog post to learn a bit more about how important taking the time to listen is, both professionally and for your mental health.
Rewind: EarthCaching Excitement
A while back we introduced you to Geocaching and EarthCaching. Here is a reminder of the EarthCaching article, written by Fiona Lawrance, as an idea to keep you and your kids entertained over the fast approaching summer holidays.
Merlin Energy at the Asia Pacific Conference 2024: Networking and Insights
Merlin were pleased to attend the Asia Pacific Conference organised by the Geoscience Energy Society of Great Britain (GESGB) and South East Asia Petroleum Exploration Society (SEAPEX). Read Ben and Eleanor's thoughts about the conference in our latest blog post.
Geoliday – Gibraltar
Off the southern coast of Spain is the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. This blog provides a brief introduction to the natural history and geology of the area.