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..
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..
Do you know what’s lurking in your reservoir? The presence of unexpected contaminants in production streams can have drastic effects on the economic viability of oil and gas projects. Don’t take a chance on your fluids, continue reading to learn more and find out how Merlin Geochem can help you.
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.
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..
Rock physics analysis can maximise the value of your existing data, allowing you to de-risk amplitude driven prospects and make more informed decisions about future investments. It can also be used to support the Energy Transition, providing a set of workflows essential for screening and monitoring CCS sites. At its heart, rock physics provides the link between seismic and well log data which opens up a wealth of opportunities. Continue reading to find out more...
Merlin staff have been delighted to apply their considerable knowledge and experience of Omani geology to support Tethys in auditing their volumetric assessments of three prospects in Block 58. Continue reading to find out more..
Merlin has a new in-house tool for stochastically modelling column heights from pressure data. Continue reading to learn more.
MERL staff would like to congratulate Philip Copestake on the completion of Geological Society of London Memoir 59, Sequence Stratigraphy of the Jurassic–Lowermost Cretaceous (Hettangian–Berriasian) of the North Sea Region.
Following on from our post back in July 2021, a summary of the carbon capture and storage risking and global lessons learned project, which Merlin was involved in, has now been made publicly available.
Do you want to enable your geoscientists to understand the practical aspects of rock physics techniques? Are you worried about the robustness of investment recommendations coming from your in-house team? See if Merlin's training courses can help.