The first NSTA (North Sea Transition Authority) infrastructure reporting round of 2023 has recently completed, but as with all things concerning data, there is always more to do! Since 2021, the NSTA have been standardising the way infrastructure is reported to try and mitigate against common problems observed during previous rounds. Continue reading to learn more about these updates and how Merlin can help you navigate the next reporting round..
Reservoir simulation brings together interpretations from a wide range of geoscience specialisms and simulates the dynamic flow of fluid through that interpretation. The aim is to get a geologically sound model that fits the real test and production history of the field. Continue reading to find out what Merlin's key piece of advice is to create the best reservoir simulation model..
Last week Adrian Burden visited Merlin’s offices to talk to us about starting-up, scaling and exiting a new business.
Continuing on from her Pressure Plot Basics article, Eleanor Oldham explains how pressure plots can be used to de-risk column heights in hydrocarbon accumulations. Continue reading to learn more..
Merlin Energy Resources is pleased to be hosting a new product; an extensive biostratigraphy database compiled by expert palynologist, Dr. Jonathan Bujak. The database comprises detailed biostratigraphic data for over 1000 wells in the North Sea and West of Shetland areas. Our latest blog post, written by Dr. Bujak, describes the changes of oceanography, basin configuration, chemistry and climate shift from greenhouse to icehouse which occurred during the Paleogene and had a major impact on the rocks deposited during this time. Continue reading to read the full blog post and find out more about the Bujak North Sea - West of Shetland Paleogene Stratigraphic Database on offer.
Ben Adillah attended the 4th UK CCUS & Hydrogen Decarbonisation Summit, held 21-22nd March 2023 in Leeds. The conference was informative and valuable, with presentations from industry experts, policy makers, financial institutes and academics. Continue reading to learn more about the conference and Ben's take-homes from the event..
Last week, Bill Wilks and David Whitworth attended the UKCCS Research Community (UKCCSRC) Spring Conference, which followed the theme ‘CCS from Geographically Dispersed Industries’. The conference featured a broad range of excellent talks from subsurface geoscience and engineering, through to sourcing and transport logistics, and finally to policy and economic considerations. To learn more about the conference and how Merlin can help you, continue reading..
Oman’s onshore bid round 2023 is now open, offering blocks in northern, central and southern Oman. Merlin’s staff have been working on Omani petroleum systems for over 20 years and continue to be engaged with project work in the Sultanate, so are perfectly placed to support and advise evaluations for bid submissions. For more information on the Omani onshore bid round and how Merlin can help you, continue reading...
Between 20th and 22nd March, Louisa Jones and Eleanor Oldham attended the Third EAGE Digitalization Conference and Exhibition. Click to read their take-homes from the event.
On Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th March, Bill Wilks and David Whitworth will be attending the UKCCS Research Community's Spring Conference in Cardiff. Continue reading to learn more about the event.
Pressure plots are a useful tool for de-risking column heights in hydrocarbon accumulations as well as for screening top-seal integrity of potential CCUS sites. But how can you use them to extract the information you need? Continue reading to find out..
